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Jan 16
Peninsula's Cork office is officially open
Peninsula has recently opened their new Cork office on South Mall after a record year of growth.The Cork connection Peninsula has always had a strong connection to Cork and the greater Munster area, serving clients in the province since 1997. They’ve helped them reach their full potential and avoid common business pitfalls in the process. Their new Cork office is made up of HR professionals, including advisory, legal, sales and health & safety. These advisors and employment experts know how to help
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Dec 03
Kearys Motor Group announced as Headline Sponsor of Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2020
Kearys Motor Group have been announced as the headline sponsor of the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2020. The announcement was made by Kearys Motor Group Chairman, Bill Keary,“We are delighted to sponsor the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner and look forward to launching our ambitious plans for electric vehicles at this prestigious event in February.” This is the first year of a 3-year association between Cork Chamber and Kearys Motor Group, which will highlight their focus on sustainability through electric
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
Nov 22
Offshore Wind – Can Ireland Join the Revolution?
Thomas Mc Hugh – Director of Public Affairs, Cork Chamber The development of large-scale renewable energy generation is critical to Ireland’s competitiveness, climate credentials and international reputation as a progressive state. In the context of the deepening climate crisis, and the phased decommissioning of an ageing fleet of coal and peat fired energy facilities, the time has come to invest in progressive sustainable technologies that can dramatically decarbonise our grid. We’ve had success with
Nov 11
Chamber celebrates 200 Years of Championing Cork
A new book ‘Championing Cork’ chronicles the history of city region and that of the Chamber, which was founded 200 years ago on 8th November 1819. Early last year, local historian Cllr. Kieran McCarthy was commissioned to research the history of the Chamber, and the book was launched at a dinner to celebrate the Chamber’s anniversary last week. This book draws on the Chamber’s records in Cork City and County Archives and from its press coverage over two hundred years. It highlights the big stories of
Oct 16
Celebrating Digital Transformers in Cork!
Digital Champions were celebrated at this year’s Cork Digital Marketing Awards held at the Cork International Hotel. In a room full of inspiring digital transformers, the Awards presented by MC Sinead Kennedy recognised the innovative and creative approaches that businesses are bringing to all digital platforms. All facets of digital marketing were recognised, with awards including Best in Content Creation, Best Social Media Team and awards for individual channels from Website to Instagram. Paula
Oct 15
Pace of infrastructure delivery a threat to business growth
The third economic trends survey of 2019 reports on member experiences during July, August and September, gathering information to assess business confidence, and the operating landscape, national economy, skills, and threats to business growth. The Q3 survey included a specific focus on business competitiveness in relation to public transport priorities, and business insurance. Cork Chamber President Paula Cogan, “Budget 2020 was a conservative budget in the face of Brexit uncertainty. The business
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Sep 30
Launch of Cork Company of the Year Awards 2020
The Cork Company of the Year Awards, run by Cork Chamber in association with Vodafone, are recognised as being the most prestigious and esteemed business awards in the region. Now in its 22nd year the awards celebrate the best of Cork business from emerging businesses, to SMEs, large indigenous and multinational organisations. The four award categories are: Emerging Cork Company of the Year (less than 5 years in business)Cork SME Company of the Year (less than 50 employees) Cork Large Company of the
Sep 16
Major Step Forward in Delivery of Cork Event Centre
Cork Chamber welcomed last Friday's announcement by Government on the Cork Event Centre. Commenting on the announcement, Paula Cogan, Cork Chamber President, said: “While we have maintained confidence in the government support for the event centre project, today’s announcement confirming funding and a contracts process is a major step forward in the future delivery of the essential Cork Event Centre.”“We urge all parties to move forward with haste to complete that contracts process to ensure an early
Sep 02
Economic Growth at Risk Unless Apartment Construction Costs Addressed
PRESS RELEASE New report looking at viability and affordability of apartment building finds the price of new apartments beyond reach for many workersImmediate Government action will be needed to address the shortage of affordable apartments in citiesA new report commissioned by Cork Chamber and the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and produced by EY-DKM Economic Advisory has found that the cost of construction of new apartments is significantly beyond viability and is threatening future economic
May 31
CMATS must be placed on Statutory Footing to Ensure Delivery
Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy must be matched with the Opening of NTA Delivery Office in Cork The publication of the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) has been welcomed by Cork Chamber as an essential milestone for the development of Ireland’s second city region. While welcoming the strategy, Conor Healy, Cork Chamber CEO, said: “It is essential that this transformative strategy is placed on a firm statutory footing to ensure delivery, supported by transparent timelines and
