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Apr 07
Happy Feet Reflexology to publish videos with simple hand reflexology tips and moves as part of your daily routine
Hand Reflexology tips and moves via Zoom Group Chat for improved mental and emotional help. What we are experiencing is unprecedented and regardless of whether you or your employees are working from home or attending their workplace, it is affecting their emotional and mental wellbeing. The uncertainty of the situation, the pressure of social distancing, the effect on finances is serious and none of us knows the long-term consequences yet. As a reflexologist, I believe in prevention. Strengthening
Apr 06
The Chocolate Shop – Introducing a Click & Collect service
We know that this year it's not your typical Easter time. We want to help you and the whole family make the most of things in these peculiar times- introducing our Easter Survival Kit. It's Easter made easy. A delicious bundle of Easter chocolate such as our revered Half Egg with chocolates, Chocolate Figures, Lollipops, Sugar coated praline eggs. The collection will vary according to availability but the taste is guaranteed gorgeous! Get yours online at www.chocolate.ie We are selling online at
Apr 06
Branded animated video explaining the do's and don'ts of working at home - LCE Workplace Safety
Helping employers to comply with their legal duties with employees working from home – LCE can produce a branded animated video explaining the do’s and don’ts – with your company logo and emergency contact details for you to circulate to employees – for a sample see the LCE Youtube channel https://buff.ly/3aKJ6yI, or your employees can complete the online Working From Home training at LCE on line training (this ensures employers have a printed record of training completed) at https://buff.ly/2wVevQl
Apr 06
Peninsula provides advice on latest COVID-19 lockdown measure
The most recent government restriction means that only essential employees are allowed to travel to and from work. This is a measure that employment law consultants Peninsula know may affect your business. To ensure you fully understand the new restriction, Peninsula has put together a blog exclusively for employers. To read their blog, click here. You can also phone their dedicated coronavirus helpline on 1890 253 104 for further advice.
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Apr 06
Cork’s 96FM & C103 supporting Cork’s Frontline Legends
Cork radio stations, 96FM and C103, are supporting local medical staff on the frontline in the battle against Covid-19. The Wireless-owned stations have teamed up with the charities attached to the two biggest hospitals in Cork where the majority of confirmed cases in Cork will be treated: Cork University Hospital and The Mercy University Hospital. This Good Friday, both stations will be encouraging listeners to make a one off donation of €19 via the stations websites or by telephone. The initiative is
Apr 06
Cork Web Services - Helping Businesses Get Online Quickly
In recent weeks we have seen a big upsurge in online business, not just with our clients but across the board. E-commerce sales are up as are online bookings for services. However, we have also noticed that businesses with no online presence, or with websites without any facility to meet with clients, are struggling. We wanted to see if there was something we could do for these businesses, and what we've come up with is a very basic website that can be live in just a few days that will allow people to
Apr 03
First Economic Trends Survey of 2020 shows dramatic reversal in business confidence
First Economic Trends Survey of 2020 shows dramatic reversal in business confidence The first Cork Chamber Economic Trends Survey of 2020 captured the sentiment of the Cork business community at a time of exceptional uncertainty owing to the Covid-19 pandemic shock. The survey, sponsored by Ulster Bank, asked the thoughts of the Cork business community on Q1, and the outlook for the year ahead on business confidence, the overall operating landscape, skills, threats and opportunities. In addition, the
Apr 03
Focus Ireland confirm Big Rebel Sleep Out to still take place with new precautions in place
Focus Ireland has today confirmed that its Cork fundraising event – The Big Rebel Sleep Out- will take place as scheduled on Saturday, 25th April but with a new format due to the Covid-19 public health emergency. Focus Ireland in Cork has announced today that it will be staging the BIG REBEL SLEEP OUT next month as a ‘simulated’ sleep out by asking participants to sleep out in the safety and security of their own homes or gardens in light of the current health restrictions and protocols resulting
Apr 01
We're Open! Musgrave MarketPlace Wholesale Value offers
Musgrave MarketPlace are still open! All fellow Chamber members and their families are welcome to shop with us for your own shopping needs, benefiting from our wholesale value. If you are not already a member, you can easily shop using Cork Chamber No. 300702. Just quote this number at reception and again at checkout. In addition to the up to 75% OFF butchers select steaks, from today we have an incredible 50% OFF all Easter Products. All our branches have implemented safe shopping guidelines
Apr 01
Leaders Menswear changing with the times with online shop services!
When the movement restrictions ease and we will be having a safer environment in which we can wander in to the city center once more then you will be able to call in to Leader 's Menswear on the North Main Street in the historic center of Cork City. Meanwhile, take time now to think about what items of your wardrobe need to be changed or renewed and remember to follow the health guidelines and stay safe and in good health. We specialise in Big sizes in shirts and tops up to 7XL, Classic jackets in stock
Apr 01
A Country Connected with Imagine Broadband!
We are working hard to get as many people connected as quickly as possible!Due to the current circumstances, we’re prioritising people who need faster broadband to work from home or have no broadband! With the safety of our crews and customers our top priority, during install strict social distancing procedures are followed!
Apr 01
Cork Chamber Calls for Public and Private Sector to Play Their Part and Keep Cash Moving in the Economy
Cash-flow has been identified as the number one difficulty for Chamber members during the COVID 19 pandemic. Cork Chamber today calls on the public sector to adhere to its prompt payment policy and those in the private sector to support fellow businesses during the crisis. Extension and deepening of existing supports to a 6-month window is also essential. Conor Healy, CEO of Cork Chamber said, “It is essential that the Government prompt payment policy is observed and that no business is left waiting at
Mar 31
Soft skills training for extraordinary times
Covid19 has us all scrambling to adapt, adjust and bounce back from this sudden adversity that is bringing us all an accelerated new normal. Never in our lifetime have we needed our stores of resilience more. Adversity brings challenge, but it also brings opportunity. Upskill yourself and your people with SocialBee’s newly adapted online learning workshops in the key areas of resilience and communication. Now is the time to really hone and develop those effective communication skills, whether it is
Mar 31
Grants of €7,500 available to small and medium-sized firms in Ireland
The EU-funded Start-At-Best project is funded by the European Commission to raise awareness of ‘workplace innovation’, focused on working practices strongly associated with improved business performance, innovation capacity, and employee engagement and well-being. Start-At-Best is awarding grants of €7,500 on a competitive basis to five SMEs seeking to adopt workplace innovation practices. Applications must relate to improvements in one of the following areas: Action 1. Jobs, Teams, and Technology Action
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Mar 25
Cork96 & C103 here to Help!
I'm here to help! It's a challenging time for all concerned, myself and my colleagues here at Cork96 and C103 are feeling it too. While we are all embracing new ways of working, now more than ever more people are tuning into local radio. Simon Coveney Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade spoke recently to Cork 96FM click here to listenSo I am reaching out to let you know that we as a local station are here to help! If you need to get a message out to your customers to inform them of your new
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Mar 25
COVID-19: The temporary measures a business may consider
In light of the unprecedented global impact of COVID-19 on businesses, across all sectors of society, employers are now faced with making difficult calls on how to operate their business through these uncertain times. Accordingly, many employers are now faced with the difficult decision to review headcount and assess whether it will need to effect lay-offs, short time working, reduced hours or redundancies. The most appropriate option which may need to be effected, will be dependent on the nature of the
Mar 25
Further Focus on Government Related Cashflow Measures Essential
Chamber Welcomes Change of Course to Keep People WorkingSpeaking following the Government announcement of measures to introduce scaled funding of up to 70% of salaries, up to a maximum of €38,000 per year, Cork Chamber welcomed this crucial step. “We have been advocating on behalf of members for a move to keep those who can work in work and this step is a positive directional shift for government that is aligned with business thinking. Our recent Chamber survey clearly shows a move from 50% to 60% of
Mar 25
UCC Food Finance Summit 2020 - Postponement of Summit until May 2021
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have decided to postpone the UCC Food Finance Summit 2020 until May 2021. UCC wishes to prioritise the safety of all participants in the event and until normal circumstances pertain, we believe this is the most appropriate action to take. We are disappointed that we have had to postpone the Summit as we experienced a very high level of interest and support from numerous organisations, speakers, panellists and sponsors. The Food Institute is currently looking at
Mar 25
Elevare launches free Welfare Response services to deliver essential supplies within the community
Elevare has today launched a new Welfare Response service, utilising its existing mobile response vehicles, for those who may not be able to leave their home due to social distancing, self-isolation or childcare restrictions. The new service will see Elevare deliver food and other essential items in the Cork city region. Currently, the company is offering this free service to SHARE, a charity which provides support and services to older people in the Cork community, as well as Elevare’s 250 employees.
Mar 24
Feeding Vulnerable Senior Citizen and Families in Cork
Secret Recipe, the multi award winning meal producer in Cork, has turned over its large production kitchen that can produce up to 10,000 portions per day of soups, meals and side dishes over to producing meal packs for vulnerable senior citizens and families in Cork. The companies Grade A – BRC kitchens will be producing meal packs to go to private individuals or where the public, groups, sport clubs and companies can donate to our partner charities St Vincent de Paul and Age Action Cork. Meal Pack 1 –
Mar 24
Government must strengthen measures to support employment and economic activity
Cork Chamber calls on Government to continue strengthening measures to support employment and economic activity during and beyond the pandemic shock. Speaking today Conor Healy, CEO, Cork Chamber highlighted, “The swift response of the Irish government to the initial economic shock from the Covid-19 pandemic must continue to be strengthened. The priority throughout this period is our public health services and the functioning and support of our health personnel and must remain so. Though we must also
Mar 23
Coronavirus advice for employers with Peninsula's comprehensive toolkit
HR and health & safety expert Peninsula offers employers the latest and most comprehensive advice regarding the coronavirus and how it affects their business. Their coronavirus toolkit, which contains the latest news and advice for employers, is available here.
Mar 23
Launch of Occupational Health Remote Case Management System
A unique remote case management system for occupational health has been launched today by leading Irish occupational health providers Cognate Health. The system will support businesses in the current public health emergency, along with alleviating an overburdened healthcare system. The roll-out of Dayone+, initially due to take place in April, has been brought forward to assist businesses in their duty of care to employees, with access to expert clinical advice from dedicated occupational health
Mar 23
Free Remote Work Policy for SMEs
Employflex are specialists in Flexible work and Remote work When we do our flexible/remote work audits with companies, we usually budget for between 6 and 12 months to go from zero to remote or flexible. This week, companies are being asked to change culture and habits in 6 days rather than 6 weeks. For SMEs seeking to put a Remote Work policy in place - we have designed one that you can use. We will summarise the most important aspects you need to take into consideration here: A policy can be broken
Mar 23
Frosch CTM Crisis Management Team – support to clients and neighbours at this difficult time.
We are all experiencing unprecedented times with the outbreak of Covid-19 Coronavirus. We are committed to supporting our clients and our neighbours at this difficult time. We want to assure you that the Frosch CTM Crisis Management Team are on duty and standing by to assist. The situation is changing rapidly and we encourage clients who are requiring support to reach out to us so we can provide emergency assistance to those who need it most. We would also like to offer our help to all of the Cork
Mar 23
Marymount International Conference 2020
MARYMOUNT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2020 As part of the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Marymount Hospital & Hospice, the organisation is organising the second Marymount International Conference that will be held at Clayton Hotel Silver Springs from October 7th to 9th, 2020. Titled “Reflections and Projections” the conference aims to provide a forum to bring together up to 500 multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals to share knowledge on how past experiences and events are shaping the present and
Mar 20
Cork Chamber Assessment of Commercial Rates Deferral
Conor Healy Cork Chamber CEO said “Cork Chamber welcomes the deferral of rates payments due from the most immediately impacted businesses but it’s clear that more must be done. We have been engaging with local and national government to secure improved supports and this is another positive step. However the timeframe will need to be expanded upon further and the sectors represented will need expansion as the crisis unfolds. The measures as they currently stand are aimed primarily at the retail,
Mar 19
Win a FREE CORK or KINSALE GPS Treasure Hunt
Covid-19 has made an impact on us all, so whether you’re working from home, working hard on the front line , or temporarily laid off for a few weeks, you’re probably looking for things going back to “normal”. We have a Quick Quiz (4 minutes max) for you to try on your phone or laptop. Some questions are simple others a little tricky. Then when we’re all back on our feet and business, hotels and schools are open again and we can safely meet up with our colleagues and friends, we want to give a FREE Team
Mar 18
Health and Fitness Ireland on ''Your Health & Covid-19''
Health and Fitness Ireland are leading the way in Corporate Proactive Healthcare. HFI assist companies of all sizes in Ireland since 2015 and have a team of experts delivering proactive education & training programs in all areas of peoples physical and mental health. It is important to note that every staff member is high qualified, holding a minimum degree qualification and also experience in their particular area of expertise. In light of the current situation, with the Coronavirus, the HFI team want
Mar 18
Covid-19 – An Post update on special measures
An Post supports national effort against COVID-19 with additional measures & extended opening times and signing procedures to lower risk to customers and staff 17 March 2020: An Post is taking a range of special measures to ensure the health and safety of customers and staff while maintaining Post Office and Mails & Parcels services nationwide. Post Offices and Financial Services An Post and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) are working closely on measures to assist
Mar 18
2020 Cork City Marathon postponement
In light of the country’s move to the delay stage of Covid-19 management and in the interest of public health, the Cork City Marathon, which was due to take place on May 31st, has been postponed until September 2020. Adrienne Rodgers, Race Director and Director of Services at Cork City Council, said “The priority for us right now is to do everything we can do to keep you and your families safe. The Cork City Marathon has been rescheduled until September and we look forward to welcoming you then for
Mar 17
Flexibility, responsibility and continuity will protect the Irish economy from the worst impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic
The nationwide network of Chambers including Cork Chamber calls for all businesses, Government and all State bodies to be flexible and responsible to the needs of their business and economic partners, so that we may ensure business continuity through this crisis. A strength of business people is that working together we find solutions. Part of the solution to those businesses seeing their income dry up is to assist in managing their outgoings, with cashflow being critical for all business. To this end we
Mar 16
Covid-19 Lay-Off and Short-Time FAQ
FAQS FROM THE MARKETPLACE 1. What is the difference between lay-off and short-time? I have heard both terms used for what seems to be the same situation. A lay-off situation arises where an employer is unable to provide any work for an employee. A short-time situation arises where, due to a reduction in the amount of work to be done, an employee’s weekly pay is less than half his or her normal weekly pay or the hours worked are reduced to less than half the normal weekly working hours. Both scenarios
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Mar 15
Green on Green
Green on Green as Thermo Fisher Scientific, Janssen Sciences and DePuy Synthes turn their Wind Turbines green to light up Cork's Lower Harbour to mark St Patrick's Day. Picture Credit: Adrian O'Herlihy
Mar 13
News Release: 13/03/2020
Delighted to announce the launch of our new Cork based Finance Order_to_Cash consultancy business starting March 10th! Finance OTC Consulting Ltd is brought to you with a purpose to sell contractual services: . to Medium to Large businesses, Multinational corporations or Consulting firms, . who require specialized Knowledge and expert Advice to overcome any Finance Order_to_Cash (OTC) challenges with a view to optimizing their Revenue Cycle, Working Capital and operating Cash Flow, . at Strategic
Mar 12
Want To Be Part of an Art Exhibition at Triskel?
For the next exhibition in Triskel Gallery Space, opening on 2 April, we are looking for electronic waste, and we are inviting you to bring old or discarded electronic items to our Box Office. These objects will be used by artist Ofri Cnaani to make new artworks (a performance and an installation) for Triskel Gallery Space. After the exhibition, they will be recycled and/or properly disposed. We’re looking for laptops, tablets, keyboards, digital cameras, phones, cables, batteries, chargers, adaptors,
Mar 10
Clodagh Phelan appointed Marketing Manager at TOTEM
TOTEM has recently appointed Clodagh Phelan as its Marketing Manager. Clodagh joins the team with over eight years’ experience within the FMCG sector. Her most recent role was Marketing and Business Development Executive at Pipin Pear Chilled Baby Food. During her four years at Pipin Pear, Clodagh was heavily involved in the growth of the brand and management of strong B2C campaigns ensuring the successful launch of the range in retailers across Ireland. TOTEM creates meaningful branding. The TOTEM
Mar 06
Next Government Must Prioritise CMATS Delivery for a Competitive Cork
Paula Cogan, Cork Chamber President said; “Today’s launch of the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy is a milestone in the development of Ireland’s second city region. The timely delivery of the strategy is essential to the delivery of Ireland 2040 and must be prioritised by the next Government. An NTA Cork office is essential to ensure focus on implementation and the first €500 million must be mobilised to push projects such as Bus Connects, the Cycle Strategy and suburban rail frequency through
Mar 06
New digital platform – WeSwitchU.ie – selected for Google ‘Adopt a Startup’ programme:
March 2020: A new and innovative digital platform – WeSwitchU.ie – is set to make waves with energy users in Ireland. Promising to take the stress and hassle out of switching energy providers, the company assists residential customers to engage with the energy market, reducing their energy bills and carbon footprint each year. Despite launching just weeks ago, the website, which is owned and operated by Limerick native Brendan Halpin, has already been making strides in the Irish business world. The
Feb 07
Cork to be European Green Capital by 2025, Chamber President Proposes
Speaking at Cork Chamber’s annual dinner this evening, Chamber President Paula Cogan called for political and business support for Cork to become European Green Capital by 2025. Held in Cork City Hall, the black-tie event was attended by over 1,000 leading business and political representatives. Phillip King, curator, musician and film director, was keynote speaker at the event.Setting a target of European Capital by 2025, Paula Cogan, President of the Chamber said: “In 2025 Cork should celebrate the
Feb 07
Irish Distillers Awarded Cork Company of the Year 2020
Cork Emerging Company of the Year 2020 is WorkVivoCork SME Company of the Year 2020 is AnaBioCork Large Company of the Year 2020 is Crest SolutionsCork Corporate of the Year 2020 is Irish DistillersThe most innovative of Cork businesses were tonight presented with the prestigious Cork Company of the Year Awards 2020 at Cork Chamber’s Annual Dinner held in Cork City Hall. Over 1,000 people, including leading industry and political figures, celebrated the winners at the dinner. Run in association with
Feb 05
Matheson Employment Law Masterclass Series 2020
Following the success of the Matheson Employment Law Masterclass Series last year, we are delighted to announce our seminar dates for 2020. Three more sessions will be presented on a monthly basis by top tier specialists from our Employment, Pensions and Benefits Group and will give an insight into workplace challenges and how to best manage them.The sessions will also provide an opportunity to allow you to discuss growing trends and current issues with your peers across industry sectors. If you are
Jan 25
Sustainability Critical To Competitiveness Says Cork Chamber Manifesto
Urban Living and HousingSustainable & Public TransportInfrastructureA Green Ireland An Attractive Business EnvironmentLaunching its election manifesto, Cork Chamber has called on the next Government to prioritise the delivery of brownfield urban housing, sustainable transport, infrastructure and renewable energy. Commenting, Chamber President, Paula Cogan, said:“A Minister for City Regions is needed for the incoming Government to drive a progressive urban agenda and ensure that our cities are
Dec 03
Chamber President Paula Cogan's Speech - 2019 Dublin Dinner
Tánaiste, Ministers, Lord Mayor, Mayor of Cork County, Leader of the Opposition, members of the Oireachtas, Distinguished Guests, fellow members of Cork Chamber, Ladies and Gentlemen, as President of Cork Chamber you are all most welcome. We come together tonight to celebrate the progress of 200 years, and to discuss our vision for the future. As a UCC history graduate, I am proud to say that John Cogan a city Vintner was elected to the first Chamber committee in 1819 and I continue that link tonight in
