Chamberlink Issue 3 2021 - Digital Legend by Cork Chamber

chamberlink ISSUE 03 2021

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Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2021

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It is with great optimism that we bring you Issue 3 of Chamberlink 2021. The economy is all but fully open and it is possible to interact, to create memories, to catch up with old friends, make new ones, and thrash out a business idea or two along the way. One group that was never short of chatter or sense of community over the past while is our Cork Digital Marketing Awards finalists who’ve led the way online and shown us what it takes to differentiate a brand in a time of adversity. We are proud to feature our Strategic Plan 2021-2023 with a vision to deliver on a progressive economic, social and sustainability agenda at the heart of a vibrant business community. As a Chamber we must stand shoulder to shoulder with the best Chambers in the world, doing everything in our power to champion Cork as a globally recognised place for business, innovation and quality of life. We look forward to commencing a calendar of in person and hybrid events, that are engaging and add value to your professional life as well as continuing to deliver our virtual offering. We will ensure a comfortable return for you and your team, with a focus on the sustainability of business events for the long term. Our Golf Classic got the ball rolling and our Financial Service Forum event is bringing the numbers back, so keep an eye on our events page, as some fast button clicking will be required over the coming months.

A Bold Ambitious Plan

It is also a time of great policy milestones, from the NDP to a budget that must provide a stable segue to typical economic conditions without overheating a resurgent economy. Our Economic Trends are your go to for the pulse of economic sentiment. Let’s not forget the need to keep pursuing our sustainable credentials. Food waste is our focus in this edition. Cork Chamber Skillnet continue to provide responsive, relevant and fresh courses for you and your team with a focus on management, leadership and professional skills. As you seek to bring balance to yet an another evolution of how we work, it is timely to look at the skills that must be sharpened to retain your competitive edge.

New Strategic Partnership Cover Image: Darragh Kane

COVER STORY 17

Digital Legends - Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2021

TRANSFORMING CORK 4

A Bold Ambitious Plan

Meet the Public Affairs & Communications Team

Sustainable Cork Fund- Impact Report

GNI releases 3rd Sustainability Report

10 Tackling Food Waste 12

Enhancing Your Environment

Cork’s Place in Europe - Next Generation EU

EMPOWERING YOU 16

Upskilling You

20 Upcoming Events 21 A Snapshot of recent e-Series Event 25 Golf Classic 2021

GROWING YOUR BUSINESS Conor Healy Chief Executive, Cork Chamber. T +353 (0)87 9471858 E conor@corkchamber.ie

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28 Growth and Opportunity: Showcasing the Financial Services Cluster 30 New Members - see who’s joined 33 New Strategic Partnership with Adare Human Resource Management 34 Members News 36 New Appointments 38 Reward Your Team - Gift Card WITH THIS ISSUE Economic Trends Q3 2021 Chamberlink Main Sponsor

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A BOLD AMBITIOUS PLAN Strategic Plan 2021-2023 In July, Cork Chamber launched its Strategic Plan 2021-2023 with a clear vision to be a world-leading Chamber of Commerce delivering on a progressive economic, social and sustainability agenda at the heart of our business community.

Strategic plan

After 202 years working for a business community with an international reputation for innovation and an excellent track record for both indigenous and international business growth, nothing short of a bold and ambitious plan will suffice.

2021 — 2023

As a Chamber we must stand shoulder to shoulder with the best Chambers in the world, doing everything in our power to champion Cork as a globally recognised place for business, innovation and quality of life. By working together, we can empower a successful, inclusive and thriving Cork.

Some of the key deliverables outlined in the plan include: • Engage with Government and key stakeholders and advocate for our members • Be leaders in the delivery and interpretation of the UN SDGs • Deliver dynamic events with thought-provoking content and speakers while providing opportunities to develop meaningful business connections • Provide critical updates for businesses and the Cork region • Provide business with high quality training • Develop international relationships, help businesses grow into new markets and connect with our global diaspora and diplomatic community networks • Position internationally Cork’s unique qualities and attributes for investment and talent

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If Cork is to succeed, Government and business will need to work harder and in a more collegiate manner to deliver on commitments. We need to push a strong inclusive and sustainable agenda for the City region. Apartment living in the City must be enabled by Government or a generational opportunity to redefine our urban areas will slip through our hands. The Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy must continue to march ahead, and we must raise our ambition for renewable energy. These are pillars of activity that will move the business environment into a fresh and highly competitive space, as we seek to differentiate Cork’s approach to the pandemic years. As we move beyond the pandemic the UN Sustainable Development Goals will remain a guiding compass offering a positive and competitive future direction for Cork. Cork Chamber will integrate the Strategic Plan into daily operations to fully support members and the region with a focus on ESG (Environmental, Social Governance), innovation and digital transformation.

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On behalf of the board and team at Cork Chamber, thank you to our members for their continued dedication to making Cork the best place for business. You can browse the full Strategic Plan 2021-2023 www.corkchamber.ie

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MEET THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS & COMMUNICATIONS TEAM Advocating on behalf of members, we are determined to ensure that our 202-year-old Chamber continues to create a positive legacy. The team is guided by our formal pledge to uphold the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Bo Browne

Communications & Marketing Manager Bo manages the communications and marketing for Cork Chamber. As a communications conduit connecting Chamber activities, our valued members and external media, Bo channels our news through digital and traditional platforms. With over 20 years’ experience in branding, marketing and communications, Bo has a passion for nurturing the authentic, progressive and valued profile of Cork Chamber.

Margaret Kelly

Thomas McHugh

Director of Public Affairs & Communications Thomas works to drive impactful advocacy on behalf of members and to ensure Chamber communications are deliberate, cohesive and compelling. Having worked on stakeholder engagement for multiple recordbreaking renewables projects in the UK and USA, and with a background in communications and the built environment, he is proud to commit his time to lobbying for a more sustainable, resilient and quality of life focused Cork.

Fiona O’Donovan

Public Affairs & Sustainability Executive

Public Affairs & Communications Executive

Margaret is a policy communications professional with over fourteen years’ international and corporate experience. She has specialism and interest in EU public policy and sustainable development. Margaret brings cross-sectoral experience from working with business representative organisations and across both the public and private sector projects at home and abroad. At Cork Chamber she is focussed on public affairs and the Chamber’s progressive sustainability agenda – the Sustainable Cork Programme.

Fiona works closely with members and stakeholders to drive a sustainable agenda in Cork where a thriving business community will ensure its resilience into the future. Having worked in journalism for over a decade Fiona is passionate about communications and is proud to be part of a dynamic team whose purpose is to empower a successful, progressive and influential membership that is paving the way for a transformative era in Cork’s history. Her academic background is in Government and Public Policy, Public and Political Communications, and Modern Irish.

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SUSTAINABLE CORK FUND - IMPACT REPORT LAUNCHED Cork Chamber and Rethink Ireland recently launched an Impact Report highlighting the positive results and outcomes linked to the Sustainable Cork Fund.

The Fund was developed in 2019 with the goal of increasing the resilience of Cork communities and creating a positive legacy in the region through collective action. €100,000 was raised by Cork Chamber and the local business community, which was then matched by the Department of Rural and Community Development via the Dormant Accounts Fund. Little did the donors know at the time what was in store in the year ahead, and just how critical community resilience would be. The total fund of €200,000 was allocated to three projects working across diverse social causes but which share a common vision of making Cork city and county more sustainable, both socially and environmentally. From education and training supports for migrant women and people undergoing addiction treatment, to reducing the environmental waste of single-use plastics, all three awardees are playing a role in tackling issues that will make our communities more

resilient. The three awardees, Nasc, NCE Outreach, and Refill Ireland, received cash grants and non-financial supports to the value of €50,000. Together the organisations reached 125 participants and delivered 918 workshops while the Sustainable Cork Fund itself directly supported 5 jobs in these organisations. Paula Cogan, Chamber President commenting onthe report said: “This fundraising initiative demonstrates that people are keen to take action for the betterment of our communities. Social innovation initiatives have the power to promote social cohesion and build more resilient communities, and we are delighted with the support that our fund received from businesses and individuals, whose donations all contributed to advancing this vision.” “The winning projects have already had an important impact on our community, and we look forward to seeing how they continue to grow and

prosper in the future. Their work demonstrates how commitment, creativity and collective action can make Cork more resilient and a better place to live and work.” Business Development and Political Engagement Manager at Rethink Ireland, Pádraic Vallely commenting on the outcomes: “It has been phenomenal to see what these three awardee organisations - Nasc, NCE Outreach, and Refill Ireland have achieved in less than a year given the right supports and much-needed funding. We are hugely thankful to the individuals and corporate partners who came on board to support the fund and we know that there are others, both in Munster and across the country, who want to make a difference in their local communities. We would encourage those people to come forward to us at Rethink Ireland, so that we can continue to support Ireland’s best social innovations.” Paula Cogan, President Cork Chamber with Noreen Hegarty, CEO of NCE Outreach and Padraic Vallely, Business Development Manager at Rethink Ireland. Picture: Darragh Kane

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Gas Networks Ireland releases third sustainability report - Exceeds sustainability targets during pandemic Entitled ‘Sustainability in Action’ and aligned to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standard, Gas Networks Ireland’s third annual sustainability report highlights the ongoing progress made by the national gas network operator in supporting environmental, social and economic sustainability within both its own business and the communities in which it operates. Despite the limitations faced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gas Networks Ireland exceeded all its sustainability targets in 2020, including exceeding the national Public Sector Energy Efficiency Target by 14% last year.

Exceeding targets

Gas Networks Ireland exceeded the national Public Sector Energy Efficiency Target by 14% last year, delivering a 47% energy improvement across its offices and fleet. One of only 40 companies in Ireland to hold a Business Working Responsibly Mark, Gas Networks Ireland was also recognised as “taking coordinated action on climate issues” and achieved a ‘B-‘ in the Carbon Disclosure Platform (CDP) global emissions ratings, exceeding the global, European and sector averages to finish in the top quartile of all businesses assessed globally.

Decarbonising the gas network The semi-state utility advanced its journey to a decarbonised gas network with approval from Cork County Council and An Bord Pleanála for Ireland’s second renewable gas injection facility in Mitchelstown, the opening of its second public compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling station in Cashel, Co. Tipperary, and the development of two more stations in Clonshaugh, Co. Dublin, and on the Ballysimon Road in Limerick, which are now both in operation.

Supporting biodiversity

The organisation continued to support the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, joined leading companies around the world in signing up to the Business for Nature Call to Action, and was recognised with the Sustainable Energy Achievement and Large Green Organisation awards at the 2020 Green Awards.

In June, Gas Networks Ireland was named Green Business of the Year 2021, and for the second year running the national utility also won the Green Large Organisation of the Year at the Green Awards.

Volunteering in the community Gas Networks Ireland supported 33 community projects, providing over €250,000 and 586 employee volunteer hours to local communities, including celebrating 10 years in partnership with Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI) by taking the popular Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education programme, Energize, online to meet the needs of new virtual classrooms.

Putting safety first

The organisation introduced a number of new initiatives to support the health and wellbeing of its employees and the general public, winning the Health and Safety Initiative of the Year award for its ‘HazCon’ app, which allows staff and contractors to report potential safety issues, and the 2020 Esri Ireland Sharing & Collaboration Customer Success award for its online ‘Dial Before You Dig’ platform, providing information about the gas network and location of underground gas pipes.

Being a first

Gas Networks Ireland achieved integrated recertification of five management systems to ISO standards from the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) – a first of its kind, not only for the organisation, for both Ireland and the NSAI.

Gas Networks Ireland’s Managing Director, Denis O’Sullivan, said: “The gas network is a vital national asset and the cornerstone of Ireland’s energy system. We are ever mindful of our sustainability responsibilities and aim to contribute to the protection of the environment while supporting the social and economic development of the communities in which we operate. We are proud of our achievements in 2020 and committed to ensuring that sustainability is at the forefront of everything we do. As a leading utility, sustainability is defined by our role in delivering an affordable and clean energy future for the people of Ireland through the decarbonisation of the gas network and the reduction of emissions across all sectors of the Irish economy. We were incredibly proud to be recognised with two Green Awards in 2020 and for taking coordinated action on climate issues through the Carbon Disclosure Platform. I wish to acknowledge the ongoing hard work and dedication of the Gas Networks Ireland team in continuing to deliver on our sustainability initiatives throughout 2020. We believe that our ‘Sustainability in Action’ strategy will continue to improve our business in a sustainable and responsible way for the people of Ireland, particularly now as we navigate new ways of working following the COVID-19 pandemic.” Gas Networks Ireland’s third annual sustainability report can be downloaded at www.gassustainability.ie

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TACKLING FOOD WASTE Authored by Placement Student, Alannah O’Callaghan, MSc Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development at UCC’s Centre for Co-operative Studies As part of the Sustainable Cork Programme, Cork Chamber has committed to furthering the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

How can my organisation be more proactive in reducing the amount of food waste we create?

Reducing food waste is one practical way that the business community can support the SDGs and contribute to a better and more sustainable world. To gain further insight on food waste practice in officebased environments in Cork, we conducted a sample survey of 25 businesses and a round of in-depth interviews alongside extensive policy and best practice research.

To start, think of all the ways you minimise food waste at home, and continue this momentum within the office. Reducing food waste is as easy as thinking about waste when your ordering food for events, conferences and only order the amount you actually need. When creating menus at work, try and use all parts of the food and get creative with your menu, use up the extra food in a new dish the following day. While donating food waste is only a short-term solution, it is still better than throwing away leftovers. Donate or ask staff to if they want to take them home.

Food Waste Many workplaces in Ireland still dispose of food into their general waste! In a study carried out in 2018 it was discovered that 36% of general waste from offices in Ireland consists of food waste, and almost 5% of the recycling from offices was actually food waste. Currently, if your workspace doesn’t supply food onsite there is no legal requirement to segregate your food waste, however, doing so has both environmental and financial benefits (Stop Food Waste, 2021).

Why is it important to prevent, reduce and properly manage food waste? Globally, it’s estimated that approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted each year which releases up to 4.4 gigatones of CO2 equivalent into the atmosphere (Hawken, 2017). In Ireland more than one million tonnes of food is wasted annually which accounts for up to 3.6 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent (EPA, 2021). This food waste has negative impacts on the climate, biodiversity, fresh water supply and the atmosphere, and it also undermines global targets for food security. Reducing your waste and segregating it is better for the environment, but it also benefits you financially as the weight of your general waste bin is reduced and lowers your waste bills!

What are my options for managing food waste at work? There is a certain amount of waste that is unavoidable so make sure you dispose of this correctly. Brown bins are the most commonly used solution for workspaces. They come in a range of sizes and can be provided by your waste management company. When food is disposed of in these bins it is either sent to a composting facility or an anaerobic digestion facility which is far better than winding up in landfill. Onsite composting is another environmentally friendly solution for some workplaces; however, this takes more time, commitment and some paperwork compared to the brown bin option, and due to location may not be an option for many work environments. Some businesses are not in a position do either of these things or may not create enough waste to avail of these options, so one of the simplest solutions as an individual is to take the food waste home in your lunchbox and dispose of it in your compost or brown bin at home!

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Chamber Member Insights Figure 1: Percentage of organisations with staff dedicated to implementing sustainability measures

Have staff dedicated to implementing sustainability measures

Figure 4: Top considerations for organisations when dealing with food waste • • • • •

24%

Do not have staff dedicated to implementing sustainability measures

76%

Figure 2: Processes in place for measurement of food waste in office spaces

Reducing waste in all aspects Environmental concern Organisation’s commitment to the SDGs Financial motivation Staff demand for a food waste strategy

The survey found that policy is not to be the primary motivator for companies. Instead a commitment to sustainability and the environment appeared to be more important. This was further supported by in-depth interviews which showed that the drive to prevent and reduce food waste within companies is typically part of a bigger initiative to become more sustainable. This demonstrates that fostering sustainable behaviour within an organisation can make real change.

No process in place 4% 16%

Count no. of bin lifts

Weigh waste Count no. of bin lifts and weigh waste

32% 44%

Count no. of bin lifts & document food waste on a food waste sheet

Recommendations According to the IPCC, climate change is rapid, widespread and intensifying. The role of human influence on the climate system is undisputed and individuals and organisations alike have a moral obligation to take action and become more environmentally sustainable. •

Figure 3: Disposal of food waste in offices 4%

Brown bin collection Brown bin collection and donate

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Onsite composting Food waste managed by landlord/3rd party Brown bin collect & compost on site Other

16%

52%

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Ensure that your organisation is segregating waste, and that your bin collection company provide you with bins and proper signage to do so If you haven’t already, complete a waste audit for your business. You may be surprised at how much food (and other types) of waste you create. It will also enable you to develop personalised solutions for your own organisation and save you money! Provide education and/or training for employees on how to prevent and reduce waste in the office. Develop targets or KPIs for your company to meet when it comes to reducing waste. It will give your team a way to measure and celebrate success. Set up a green team or have staff who are dedicated to implementing sustainable strategies and initiatives within your work environment. Liaise with all your contractors, from catering events to cleaning, to ensure you are all on the same page about both reducing and properly segregating your waste.

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ENHANCING YOUR ENVIRONMENT Cork Chamber kicked of the autumn season of the Sustainable Cork Programme webinar series with ‘Design for Sustainability: Design Future Ways of Living’ on 24 September by looking to local examples of the New European Bauhaus concept in action. The European environmental, economic and cultural initiative launched in January 2021 seeks to combine innovative design with concrete actions tackling climate change, to make our future living spaces more sustainable, affordable and accessible. Our speakers Fiona KearneyDirector, The Glucksman; Ailbhe Cunningham- Architect & Kyrl’s Quay TEST SITE and Amy McKeogh – Architect & Design POP, demonstrated how they are changemakers actively engaged in hands on creative public engagement projects across our city. The session revealed how creative and interdisciplinary initiatives can convene space to design future ways of living, bringing together knowledge and insight from different disciplines beyond architecture and design. The audience was challenged to make a collective effort to imagine and build a future that is sustainable, inclusive and beautiful. This conversation is timely as Cork city embarks upon an exciting phase of growth and change –with sustainability, quality of life, social inclusion, and climate resilience aiming to be at the core of the recently published Cork City draft development plan.

TEST SITE TEST SITE was a collaborative, urban research project based on Kyrl’s Quay, Cork City. Co-created by Ailbhe Cunningham and Aoife Desmond, the project worked at the intersection of art, architecture and ecology. Engaging with natural and built heritage, the project used sitespecific architectural interventions, film/performance work, discursive talks and live events to respond to

a vacant ‘island’ site on Kyrl’s Quay, Cork City Centre. As part of our commitment to more sustainable urban living, Cork Chamber sponsored the Choill Bheag, a small dense, biodiverse native woodland habitat of 300 trees which was installed temporarily at TEST SITE, before each sapling is rehomed post-event.

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DESIGN POP Design POP is an architecture, design and food festival that celebrates creativity, collaboration and Cork city through a series of architectural pavilions, events, talks and conversations. Cork Chamber was delighted to sponsor Design POP which creates an atmosphere of wonder and joy in public realm spaces across the city with pavilions and events popping up in different locations around Cork.

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CORK’S PLACE IN EUROPE - NEXT GENERATION EU Cork Chamber is delivering a “Communicating Europe Initiative”, supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs. The programme is aimed at deepening public awareness of the role the European Union plays in our daily lives and at improving the quality and accessibility of public information on European issues, particularly at regional and national level. Many of the challenges and opportunities that we face today are global and we cannot address these on our own. As such, our programme “Cork’s Place in Europe - Next Generation EU’’ seeks to engage members by offering an opportunity to have their say on

how decisions and policies are communicated at European level. Specifically, Ireland is set to receive almost €1 billion in grants from the European Union to support Ireland’s recovery and resilience plan, of which 42% will go to climate objectives and 32% to digital objectives. The plan forms part of an unprecedented coordinated EU response to the COVID-19 crisis. It should support city regions such as Cork to address challenges by embracing the green and digital transitions which will in turn, strengthen economic and social resilience and the cohesion of the Single Market.

Complete the “Communicating Europe’’ survey & register to attend an online event with political, business and youth leaders on 19 October. Check out the events page on CorkChamber.ie

REOPENING OF RYANAIR BASE AT CORK AIRPORT A HUGE VOTE OF CONFIDENCE

Ryanair has announced a €200m investment in Cork Airport and a full recovery of its pre-pandemic passenger capacity with the reopening of the base. The investment will bring 20 routes to Cork, including the introduction of new services to Birmingham and Edinburgh. The restoration of the airline’s base from December will also secure 60 Ryanair jobs. Cork Airport and the daa have worked closely with Ryanair to extend the traffic recovery scheme to the end of October 2022 to incentivise Ryanair traffic to return to pre-pandemic levels. This €200m investment secures 60 Ryanair jobs at Cork, but more importantly restores passenger traffic at Cork to pre-pandemic levels for summer ’22.

Natalia Matloch Ryanair; Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson; Cork Airport’s Managing Director Niall MacCarthy and Lindie Murphy Ryanair. Photo: Gerard McCarthy

Commenting on the announcement, Conor Healy, CEO of Cork Chamber said: “The announcement by Ryanair that it is to reopen its base at Cork Airport is a huge vote of confidence in the region. It will help to position Cork on the road to economic recovery as the airline facilitates a great deal of business and tourism not only in Cork but throughout the entire southern region. Today’s news means that Cork Airport can begin to build on the momentum and success it was experiencing prior to the pandemic when passenger numbers were reaching record highs and the airport itself was Ireland’s fastest growing airport.” He continued: “As the country begins to emerge from the effects of COVID19, Cork Airport will once again become a key driver of the Cork economy ensuring strong regional and national connectivity. It is essential now that government continues to robustly support Cork Airport through Traffic Recovery Support Scheme and marketing funding. Cork Chamber welcomes today’s significant announcement and the anticipated level of activity it will bring to the airport.”

U P S K I LLI N G YO U

Commit to your own long-term success and to the ongoing success of your business! Lifelong learning reaps tremendous benefits, both personally and professionally. The willingness to engage with learning allows individuals to future proof their skills in the new era of technology and automation; allowing individuals to prolong and further their career and improve their prospects. For companies, encouraging lifelong learning amongst employees will promote engagement, motivation and will contribute to the overall productivity and competitiveness of the enterprise as well as talent retention. Cork Chamber Skillnet’s subsidised training courses/programmes are designed to exceed the needs of our member companies in the Cork region. Allow us to support you and stay on top of your game!

Management Development: • Supervisory Management (QQI L6) • Training Delivery & Evaluation (QQI L6)

Professional Skills: • Dale Carnegie High Impact Presentations • Project Management Essentials

Leadership: • Leading with Emotional Intelligence • Team Leader Programmes

Digital/IT: • MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Google Analytics

W: www.corkchamber.ie/training

For more information

E: training@corkchamber.ie

P : 021 4530141

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Pictured: Dyane Hanrahan, Marketing & Communications Manager, Crawford Art Gallery; Mary McCarthy, Director, Crawford Art Gallery; Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber: Paula Cogan, President, Cork Chamber, Karen O’Donoghue, Marketing Director, Irish Examiner and The Echo. Picture: Darragh Kane

CORK’S DIGITAL MARKETING LEGENDS COME TO THE FORE The Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2021 were held virtually on October 1st where our category winners were announced along with the overall winner our 2021 Cork Digital Marketing Legend. The awards, presented by Sinéad Kennedy, celebrate success, and recognise the strategic, innovative, and creative approaches that businesses are bringing to all digital platforms. Over the last sixteen months digital marketing has been catapulted forward and while its importance was steadily growing for many years, the current pandemic has acted as a catalyst placing digital marketing at the core of company growth and even survival. Commenting at the awards Chamber President Paula Cogan said, “There were phases in both 2020 and 2021 where for many, online was the dominant form of communication in their lives. In this space, individuals and brands who provided regular engagement, positivity and were true to themselves and their brand thrived and found a new role, not only as product or service providers but as thought leaders... I would like to congratulate all the teams, individuals and agencies who entered and particularly those at this final stage.”

Paula Cogan also paid tribute to Natasha Lynch, Founder and MD of Essential French, to whom this year’s awards are dedicated and who sadly and untimely passed away earlier this year. “Natasha is fondly remembered by all of us at Cork Chamber and the wider digital world in Cork for her effervescence and joie de vie. We dedicate our awards tonight to a social media tour de force Natasha Lynch.” The outstanding Crawford Art Gallery were crowned our overall winners and Cork’s Digital Marketing Legend 2021, also having scooped the award for Best in Content Creation and Best Use of Instagram. On receiving the award Mary McCarthy, Director, Crawford Art Gallery commented, “We are honoured to be acknowledged by Cork Chamber as digital legends. This is a huge boost for us and our team at this time and we recognise the chamber as standard bearers. We have like so many others worked dutifully to create touch points and conversations with our audiences and stakeholders over the past 18 months. We are really delighted this has been recognised and appreciated.”

Speaking on their digital communications Ms McCarthy noted, “This engagement was a lifeline for us and our artists. Our artists collaborated with us to try and shape this engagement to be human, fun and engaging. We have now recognised the possibilities of the digital to build on the immensely rich physical experience that Crawford Art Gallery offers and believe this new digital ambition will continue to evolve and build new connections for us, the artists and the collection.” As well as the accolade of being named this year’s overall winners Crawford Art Gallery will also receive a Content Studio Package courtesy of our media partner the Irish Examiner. The Content Studio will work with the Crawford Art Gallery to bring their brand story to life across the Irish Examiner channels, reaching an extensive and engaged audience. The Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2021 have once again raised the bar on digital and showcased the dedication demonstrated by business to tackle the challenges head on, rise above and thrive through their digital innovations, legendary ideas, and brave decisions.

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Presenter Sinéad Kennedy with Paula Cogan, President, Cork Chamber

CORK DIGITAL MARKETING AWARD WINNERS 2021 Best use of Digital by a Start-Up - Cunningham Solicitors Best Website Less than 20 employees - J Digital Best Website Between 20-50 employees - Cantec Group Best Website 51+ employees - Hayfield Manor Best in Content Creation less than 20 employees - Crawford Art Gallery Best in Content Creation 20 or more employees - Cork’s Vienna Woods Hotel Best Use of Instagram Less than 20 employees - Crawford Art Gallery Best Use of Instagram 20 or more employees - Cork’s 96FM Best use of Twitter less than 20 employees - EIL Ireland Best use of Twitter 20 or more employees - CSO - Central Statistics Office Ireland Best use of Facebook Less than 20 employees - Sigma Homes Best use of Facebook Between 20-50 employees - Ballymaloe Foods Best use of Facebook 51+ employees - Cork City Fire Brigade Best use of LinkedIn for Business - Dassault Systemes Best use of Digital Marketing for the Greater Good (CSR)- Cork’s RedFM Best Social Media Campaign - The Montenotte Hotel Best Digital Marketing Team - Frank and Marci Best Digital Marketing Student - Adrian Cullinane, Oaktree Financial Services Ltd Best Transformation - Traditional to Digital Marketing - Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland Overall Digital Marketing Legend - Crawford Art Gallery

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UPCOMING EVENTS

CORK CHAMBER CONNECTS WITH SOUTH-EAST CHAMBERS

THURSDAY 28TH OCTOBER 12PM-1PM ONLINE

Our successful Cork Chamber CONNECTS series continues its virtual networking journey this autumn. This series aims to broaden our horizons and connect with other businesses nationally and internationally. For our next session we will travel virtually to the South-East where members will have the opportunity to make new valuable connections from Chambers in Carlow, Dungarvan & West Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny and Waterford. Don't miss this ideal opportunity to break away from the day to day tasks, log in from wherever you are and enetwork with fellow members and Chamber members from across the South East. Whether you wish to make valuable connections, stay in touch with those you already know or would like to get an insight into how others are doing, this is the networking session for you!

GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY

HR BAROMETER REPORT

IN-PERSON EVENT: PLACES ARE LIMITED

ADARE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

– SHOWCASING THE FINANCIAL SERVICES CLUSTER IN SOUTH-WEST IRELAND

– UNRIVALLED SOURCE OF ANALYSIS & INSIGHTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH

FRIDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 7.45AM-10.45AM CLAYTON HOTEL CORK CITY

TUESDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 10AM-11.30AM ONLINE

Join us for one of our first in-person events this autumn! Ireland’s SouthWest region is home to a significant and growing cluster of international financial services (IFS) companies, representing multiple sub-sectors of financial services (FS), complemented by a robust and supportive operating environment which includes a significant number of audit, accountancy and legal firms.

The HR Barometer Report briefing is a must-attend session for HR Practitioners who are seeking to inform and empower their HR planning in 2022. The HR Barometer is an invaluable source of information, analysis and insights on the key issues and challenges impacting HR in Ireland.

Keynote speakers will include Michael McGrath, TD, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and Deirdre O'Connor, Managing Director, BlackRock followed by an impressive panel of industry experts!

Topics to be discussed will include Staffing Levels & HR Staffing Levels, Employee Turnover, Pay & Benefits, Learning & Development and many more. Key senior consultants from Adare Human Resource Management will share the findings of the latest HR Barometer Survey and what this means for HR Practitioners in 2022.

This event will showcase some of the many successful financial services companies operating in the SouthWest and will highlight certain areas where the sector is particularly strong and growing, such as funds and fintech.

Our new strategic partnership with Adare Human Resource Management offers Chamber members access to free events and webinars along with continuous expert human resource management and employment law advice.

For more info and bookings on all events visit corkchamber.ie

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A SNAPSHOT OF OUR E-SERIES

Take a glimpse at some of our recent virtual events including our Business Breakfast Live, our diverse New Members Breakfast, our CONNECTS series along with informative sessions held in association with Grant Thornton, Vodafone Ireland and our new strategic partner Adare Human Resource Management.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LIVE Business Breakfast Live with Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr. Michael McGrath T.D Minister Michael McGrath joined us for our Business Breakfast Live on the 9th September. Conor Healy, CEO, Cork Chamber and the Minister had a wide-ranging conversation on current issues including economic and local development, local Infrastructure and the upcoming budget, along with the importance of getting imperative projects like the National Development Plan over the line. IN ASSOCIATION WITH

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NEW MEMBERS BREAKFAST LIVE New Members Breakfast Live Our New Members Breakfast Live took place on the 30th September with over 25 new members in attendance. Members learned the many ways they can maximise their Chamber membership. It was an engaging session with a diverse range of companies represented on the morning.

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A DISCUSSION WITH.. Cork City Development Plan: A Discussion with Fearghal Reidy, Director of Strategic & Economic Development Cork City Council Fearghal Reidy joined us on the 26th August to share his thoughts and insights on the future direction of Ireland’s ever evolving and fastest growing City. Fearghal's presentation showed how the draft Cork City Development Plan ‘Our City, Our Future’ aims to provide a transformative blueprint for Cork as the city embarks upon an exciting phase of growth and change – with sustainability, quality of life, social inclusion, and climate resilience aiming to be at the plan’s core.

WEBINAR SERIES

Design for Sustainability - Design Future Ways of Living Our recent webinar took place on the 24th September and featured active changemakers in our city discussing local examples of the new European Bauhaus concept in action. Speakers included Garrett O’ Rourke, Training Network Manager, Cork Chamber Skillnet, Fiona Kearney, Director, The Glucksman, Ailbhe Cunningham, Architect MRIAI, Printmaker and Photographer, TEST SITE, Kyrl’s Quay and Amy Keogh, Architect, Founding Director & Creative Director, Design POP.

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MEMBER-LED WEBINARS Cyber Security: Threat Management On 16th September Grant Thornton presented an informative session on Cyber Security. Howard Shortt, Director of Forensics/IT Security at Grant Thornton warned members of the many risks and threats and how best to mitigate them.

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A Practical Planned Approach to Returning to the Workplace - HR, Employment Law and Health & Safety Considerations Our strategic partnership with Adare Human Resource Management was launched on the 21st September with Sarah Fagan, Consulting Practice Manager and HR, Employment Law and Health and Safety expert. This timely session looked at practical considerations when it comes to HR, Health and Safety obligations and hybrid work practices as businesses return to the office environment.

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Enabling the Future Workplace This lunchtime session on Connectivity couldn't have come at a better time. An enlightening panel discussion hosted by RTE’s Jacqui Hurley took place on the 5th October with Dermot Bannon, RTE’s Room to Improve, Anne O'Leary, CEO, Vodafone and Paula Cogan, Chamber President on the future of work in the post-Covid world and with flexible working becoming a permanent reality, how being connected in the right way is more important than ever. IN ASSOCIATION WITH

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LEADERSHIP FORUM LIVE Leadership Forum Live with Bob Savage, Vice-President & Cork Site Leader, Dell Technologies

Who better to hear from at our Leadership Forum Live than former awardee of 'Ireland’s Most Trusted Leader' and Cork Chamber’s ‘Outstanding Contribution to Business’, Bob Savage. On the 23rd September, Bob discussed how his company has responded during the global pandemic, his insights into remote and hybrid working, attracting talent and told us his vision of the future of work in Cork!

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Cork Chamber CONNECTS with Dublin Chamber Our Cork Chamber CONNECTS Series continues to break boundaries and bring businesses together virtually no matter what the location! Over 60 Cork and Dublin Chamber members joined us on the 28th September for this upbeat and captivating session with the aim to turn "Cold Calls into Hot Coffees".

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GO LF CL ASSIC 2021 in association with Lexus Cork Our Golf Classic 2021 in association with Lexus Cork was in full swing on Thursday 2nd September in the championship grounds of Lee Valley Golf Club & Country Club. Trant O’Meara Group - Safety Management Specialists were crowned winners on the day with an impressive score of 104! Our Hole in One Charity Challenge raised €1,800 which was shared between Pieta House and L’Arche Cork.

Ken Horgan, Lexus Cork, Maire Nolan, Lady Captain, Lee Valley Golf Club, Paula Cogan, President, Cork Chamber and Conor Healy, CEO, Cork Chamber. Photos: John Roche

Winning team from Trant O’Meara Group - Safety Management Specialists: Billy Wallace, David Manning, Michael McGrath and Frank O’Meara.

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AIB Bank Team - Cormac Barry, Jack O’Leary Keating, Shane Horgan, Owen Madden. Photos: John Roche

Glandore Team - Henry Daly, Michael Kelly, Eddie Murphy, Paul O’Brien.

Gerard Halligan, Captain, Lee Valley Golf Club; Paudie Donegan, Lexus Cork; Maire Nolan, Lady Captain, Lee Valley Golf Club and Ronan Murray, Vice President, Cork Chamber.

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GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY:

Showcasing the Financial Services Cluster in South-West Ireland “The IFS sector has developed to a point where it is recognised as an important component of the Irish economy, and the nature, scale and complexity of activities carried out here is broader, more diverse, and more geographically spread across the country than ever before.” (Ireland for Finance Action Plan 2021 - Building on Resilience) IRELAND FOR FINANCE is the Irish Government’s strategy for the development of Ireland’s international financial services sector. The plan identifies three strategic priorities: Sustainable Finance, Diversity and Regionalisation. Annual action measures are developed with input from stakeholders and for 2021, these measures are grouped under four pillars, where stakeholder activities will focus, namely: Operating Environment; Technology and Innovation; Talent; and Communication and Promotion

“Regional locations in Ireland oﬀer a viable alternative to Dublin for providing international financial services, whether as a primary site or as a second site that is complementary to operations in Dublin. Over a third of international financial services jobs are located in areas outside Dublin.” (Ireland for Finance Action Plan 2021 - Building on Resilience)

Ireland’s South-West region is home to a significant and growing cluster of international financial services (IFS) companies representing multiple sub-sectors of financial services (FS), with particularly strong activity in the areas of asset management, fund administration and fintech. The sector is supported by a robust enabling environment which includes a significant number of leading audit, accountancy and legal firms. The sector has grown steadily over the last 10 years and is supported by a strong talent pipeline of graduates from the two regional universities, MTU and UCC. Furthermore, the long-established ICT cluster and the growing cyber cluster in the region provide an ideal environment for complementary activities and exchange of expertise in areas that will dominate the future of the FS industry, including AI, cybersecurity and regtech. On 5th November, Cork Financial Services Forum is hosting a sector-focused event, as part of a commitment to the Ireland for Finance Action Plan 2021. The event will showcase some of the many successful financial services companies operating in the South-West and will highlight certain areas where the sector is particularly strong and growing, such as funds and fintech.

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GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY: Showcasing the Financial Services Cluster in South-West Ireland EVENT MC

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Alan Cuddihy, Audit Director - Financial Services, Grant Thornton

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Eoin Motherway, Country Head, AMX

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: DEIRDRE O’CONNOR Managing Director, BlackRock

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Michael McGrath, TD, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Deirdre O’Connor, Managing Director, BlackRock

Deirdre O’Connor is the CFO of BlackRock Alternatives Investments and Managing Director. BlackRock Alternatives has $330Bn of assets under management.

PANEL 1 - FINTECH AND THE FUTURE

Previously, she was Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan. She held various roles including CFO, COO, Chief of Staff, across Real Assets, Private Equity, Credit, Real Estate, Mutual Fund, and Registered Funds.

Panellists include: • Patrick Horgan, Managing Director, Horizon 8 • Dr. Donna O’Shea, Chair of Cybersecurity at Munster Technological University • Prof. Philip O’Reilly, Professor of Financial Technologies and Information Systems, Cork University Business School, UCC • Ruth McCarthy, CEO, FEXCO

Deirdre was the International Advisor to the Irish Department of Finance and sat on the Irish Financial Services Advisory Committee. She Co-Chairs the Diversity Project North America across the Asset Management industry. Deirdre was the founding member of the Digital Irish Angels and the New York Digital Irish group. Deirdre was on the Board of Directors of a number of not for profit organizations including Woman’s Bond Club, Concern USA and Irish Repertory Theater. Deirdre went to Colaiste Muire, Cobh, Co.Cork and the Munster Technology Institure and is a fellow at CIMA.

Chaired by Karen Conboy, Audit Partner - Financial Services, KPMG

PANEL 2 - SUCCESS IN FUNDS

Chaired by David Bennett, Associate Partner, EY. Panellists include: • John Mullins, Executive Chairman, Amarenco Solar • David Brosnan, Managing Director at Clearstream Global Security Services • Heather Crowley-Kerr, Regional Director – Central Operations, Alter Domus • John Bohan, Regional Managing Director Europe, Apex Fund Services Ltd

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NEW MEMBERS We welcome the following new members 9 White Deer Brewery Food/Drink An Authentic independent brewery, using sustainable locally sourced ingredients to make award winning beers. T: 086 806 1313 E: brewery@9whitedeer.ie W: http://www.9whitedeer.ie

Eolas International Limited Advertising/Marketing/Market Research Experts in Measuring Product Quality & Consumer Experience. T: 021 435 5567 E: info@eolasinternational.com W: http://www.eolasinternational.com

Apex Global Resources Building Contractors/Providers Specialist recruitment hire company, providing trade & professional hire services. T: 087 447 1542 E: sean@apexglobalresources.com W: http://www.apexglobalresources.com

Epilepsy Ireland Healthcare Provider Epilepsy Ireland is a charity with a vision to create a society where no persons life is limited by epilepsy. T: 021 427 4774 E: jkelleher@epilepsy.ie W: http://www.info@epilepsy.ie

Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland Charities Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland is a national charity who provides assistance dogs to children with autism. Our mission is simple to change the world for children with autism. T: 021 235 7107 E: eileen@aadi.ie W: http://www.aadi.ie

Green Rebel Marine Renewable Energy Green Rebel is a dynamic company specializing in data acquisition, analytics and consultancy to support offshore renewable energy development. T: 021 245 5222 E: Info@greenrebel.ie W: https://www.greenrebel.ie

Bridgewater Construction Building Contractors/Providers Bridgewater Construction Ltd our aim as a new competitor to the Construction Industry market is to provide a service to tailor to our client’s requirements in a flexible & bespoke fashion. T: 021 481 0080 E: ciara@bridgewaterconstruction.ie W: http://www.bridgewaterconstruction.ie Collins Aerospace Airlines/Airports From the smallest details to the highest pursuits, Collins Aerospace is dedicated to redefining aerospace. T: 021 450 8440 E: regina.scannell@collins.com W: http://www.collinsaerospace.com East Cork Nutrition/Kara O’Donnell Wellness Education/Training/Languages Nutritional Therapy & Wellness services T: 087 917 7674 E: info@karaodonnell.com W: http://www.karaodonnell.com EI-H2 Renewable Energy Manufacture and Sale of Green Hydrogen through delivering Ireland’s first green hydrogen electrolysis plant. T: 021 432 0480 E: info@ei-h2.ie W: https://www.ei-h2.ie

GTS Electronics Group Ltd Electronics GTS sells high quality batteries and chargers for handheld devices. E: lbrenan@gtspower.com W: http://www.gtspower.com Houston Office Supplies/Equipment/Furniture Houstons has a long and proud tradition of serving to Cork businesses. Beginning in the print industry and developing into the area of office furniture and supplies. T: 021 427 1125 E: info@houston.ie W: http://www.houston.ie Hughes Tax & Advisory Limited Taxation & Wealth Management Advisors Tax Boutique firm based in Cork, providing tax solutions and advices, principally to owner managed businesses and tech companies. T: 021 477 3659 E: info@hughestax.ie W: http://www.hughestax.ie Joanne Hayden - Online English Fluency Teacher Education/Training/Languages Business English Fluency Teacher. E: joannehayden233@gmail.com W: http://www.joannehayden.com

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NEW MEMBERS We welcome the following new members McDonnell Hill Ltd Medical Services/Supplies McDonnell Hill is an Occupational Health Service Provider headquartered in Cork, which provides a national service via its large network of occupational health physicians. T: 0818 543 311 E: conor@mcdonnellhill.ie W: http://www.mcdonnellhill.ie SalesSense International Services SalesSense builds Solutions for clients by combining expertise and experience across industries in a broad range of products and services. T: 091 380 500 E: info@salessense.ie W: https://www.salessense.ie Synergy Security Solutions Services Synergy has since established itself as one of the leading international providers of managed security and related services across Ireland and Europe. T: 021 455 0200 E: info@synergy365.ie W: https://www.synergy365.ie Teagasc Agribusiness Teagasc the Agriculture and Food Development Authority is the national body providing integrated research, advisory and training services to the agriculture and food industry and rural communities. T: 059 918 3446 E: info@teagasc.ie W: https://www.teagasc.ie Teleatherapy Ltd Healthcare Providers Teleatherapy is a MedTech company that provides voice therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. T: 087 109 4520 E: info@teleatherapy.com W: http://www.teleatherapy.com Tesco Ireland Retail Tesco Ireland operates over 150 stores in cities and towns across Ireland and is one of Ireland’s largest private sector employers, with over 13,000 colleagues. T: 01 215 2000 W: http://www.tescoireland.ie

The Alternative Board Cork Management Consultants The Alternative Board Cork supports business owners on their journey to take their business to the next level through supportive advisory boards made up of other local business owners. T: 021 230 7117 E: donagh.kiernan@thealternativeboard.ie W: https://thealternativeboard.ie The Vidacademy Education/Training/Languages The Vidacademy provides video production training to professionals through online and in-person workshops. Since 2015 has training thousands of individuals and organisations internationally. E: info@thevidacademy.com W: http://www.thevidacademy.com Vine Digital Advertising/Marketing/Market Research We are a digital marketing agency with a focus on SEO & PPC. T: 045 247134 E: hello@vinedigital.ie W: https://www.vinedigital.ie Tigera Software/Software Services Tigera is the industry leader in Kubernetes security and observability E: peter@tigera.io W: http://www.tigera.io Zenith Energy Bantry Bay Terminal Ltd Services Zenith Energy is a global company that owns and operates a large oil storage terminal on Whiddy Island, Bantry Bay. The facility provides over 1.4 million cubic metres of storage of crude oil, gasoline, diesel and kerosene. The terminal is the largest of its kind in Ireland, operating with an excellent safety and environmental record to the strict requirements of the Irish authorities. T: 027 50346 E: tadhg.deasy@zenithterminals.com W: http://www.zenithterminals.com

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NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH ADARE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Cork Chamber has launched a new partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, one of Ireland’s leading HR, Employment Law and Health & Safety consultancies. The partnership gives Chamber members access to free events and webinars providing critical and timely content along with continuous expert human resource management and employment law advice through our communications channels. The expert-led team at Adare Human Resource Management understands that each of our members’ HR needs are different and will provide a tailored HR solution specific to members’ requirements. For further information on the range of HR & employment law supports provided through Adare Human Resource Management please contact Sarah Fagan at sfagan@adarehrm.ie or on (021) 486 1420, or visit www.adarehrm.ie

Pictured above: Sarah Fagan, consulting Practice Manager, Adare Human Resource Management : Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber; Deirdre Griffin, Acting Director of Member Services, Cork Chamber and Derek McKay, Managing Director, Adare Human Resource Management. Picture: Darragh Kane

HR Barometer Report –

Unrivalled source of analysis & insights Tuesday, 23rd November 10.00AM-11.30AM ONLINE The HR Barometer Report briefing is a mustattend session for HR Practitioners who are seeking to inform and empower their HR planning in 2022. The HR Barometer is an invaluable source of information, analysis and insights on the key issues and challenges impacting HR in Ireland. Topics to be discussed will include Staffing Levels & HR Staffing Levels, Employee Turnover, Pay & Benefits, Learning & Development and many more. Key senior consultants from Adare Human Resource Management will share the findings of the latest HR Barometer Survey and what this means for HR Practitioners in 2022.

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Spearline announce sponsorship of Skibbereen Rowing Club. Caroline Leonard, Senior Marketing Manager at Spearline, Lorraine McCarthy, Chief People and Culture Officer at Spearline, rowers Aoife Hendy and Tomás Burchill, Nuala Lupton, President at Skibbereen Rowing Club and Sean Murran, Chairperson at Skibbereen Rowing Club. Cork hoteliers hit the road for charity, Conor O’Toole General Manager of Clayton Hotel Cork City and Joe Kennedy General Manager of Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork, The ‘Great Dalata Cycle 2021’ in aid of CMRF Crumlin, wheeled out of Cork as part of their 1,100km journey throughout the island of Ireland which saw them visit a number of the Group’s Clayton and Maldron Hotels along the way. The route took them through Belfast, Derry, Sligo, Galway, Limerick and Cork before finishing in the Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, Dublin.

CONTRIBUTION TO JOURNALISM HONOURED. Maurice Gubbins, Editor of The Echo and EchoLive.ie was chosen as August Cork Person of the Month. An acknowledgment of his mentoring journalists and supporting and promoting Cork community volunteer groups and charities. Pictured Manus O’Callaghan, Awards Organiser; George Duggan, Cork Crystal; Maurice Gubbins, Cork Person of Month; Pat Lemasney, Southern and Majella Gallagher, M.D., Irish Examiner/ The Echo. Bus Éireann was delighted to be a sponsor of Cork Pride 2021 for the third year. Bus Éireann is a service for everyone, and carries 15 million passengers in Cork city and county each year. Pictured Drag Queen Liam Bee and Stephen Lynch, Bus Éireann.

The countdown to the Irish Greyhound Laurels, is underway. Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) Chairman Frank Nyhan, was joined by Jimmy Barry Murphy, in his role as Chairman of “Friends of Cork Greyhound Racing” and John Linehan greyhound trainer with Runninta Seeya, Winner of the 2020 Irish Greyhound Laurels Final for the launch at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium. The final scheduled for Saturday 23rd October. UCC President Prof John O’Halloran, UCC Student Sinéad Roche and Gallery Director, Fiona Kearney, in Glucksman gallery getting ready for the Art Library exhibition which runs as part of UCC Community Week: a programme of over 50 community focussed events hosted by UCC staff and students together with community and city partners.

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Revive Paint

October is National Reuse Month, and to help us play our part, Cork County Council and Cork City Council have launched an innovative circular economy initiative called Revive Paint, which involves the production of good quality, affordable paint by two Cork based social enterprises using paint which they collect from local authority civic amenity sites. The social enterprises involved are Northside Community Enterprise (NCE) in Farranferris, Cork City and Cycle Sense based in Skibbereen. Ruth Bullough, Cycle Sense; Lilly Higgins, Ambassador for Revive Paint and Tara Mullhall, Master Mixer Revive Paint launching Revive Paint,

Cork’s Biggest Charity Car Show

The Cork Car Show at the Cork International Hotel in association with Cork Airpiort took place at The Cork International Hotel recently. The event is a charity fundraising event and this year it raised funds in aid of Cope Foundation and Ability at Work. Hundreds of people attended the show where hundreds of classic and vintage cars , Harleys and Goldwings were on display. Daragh Forde Ability@Work, Emer Crowley from Riverstick, Sandra Murphy Group Brand & Communications Manager, Trigon Hotels and Carmel Lonergan GM Cork International Hotel

Rebel Spirit Awards

The everyday heroes amongst us are to be recognised by the new, Rebel Spirit Awards, organised by Corkbased financial services company MBC Financial. Designed to honour Cork people and companies that did sound things during 2020-2021 and kept us sane. There are 12 award categories for the Rebel Spirit Awards and members of the public can nominate people and companies they think should get recognition. All nominees will be considered by a panel of judges and the awards will be presented in the Metropole Hotel on November 17th, 2021. Further info at rebelspirit.ie Sarah Walshe and Alan McCarthy from MBC Financial with actor and writer Tadhg Hickey launching awards.

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neW aPPOintMentS Wilson Architecture appoint Interior Design Principal Fionuala Lennon has joined Wilson Architecture as Interior Design Principal, bringing a wealth of experience in commercial and hospitality interior design projects worldwide to her new role. After a year as a consultant with Wilson Architecture, Fionuala has joined the practice on a full time basis. After running her own practice, Nuns Lane Studio, for over 20 years, Fionuala now heads up Wilson Architecture’s Interiors Studio, where she is poised to target all aspects of the interiors markets from office interiors to hospitality to residential.

Thomas McGrath Aspira

Aspira has announced the appointment of Thomas McGrath as Head of Business Consulting. Previously Advisory & Resourcing Manager at Aspira, Thomas has over 20 years experience in programme delivery and change management consultancy. Prior to joining Aspira he held leadership roles in multinational organisations in the US and Europe. Aspira employs a team of over 160 across their offices in Cork, Amsterdam, The Hague, and Malaysia.

Kimberley Harris DP Energy

DP Energy, one of Ireland’s leading developers of renewable energy projects, has appointed Kimberley Harris as its new Communications and Coordination Manager. Kimberley will lead DP Energy’s cross platform communications requirements as well as engage in coordination of the offshore wind programme, while also providing support to the Project Managers and team members of the offshore team.

Fergus Mac Devitt The Montenotte Hotel

The Montenotte Hotel has appointed Fergus Mac Devitt as Director of Food and Beverage at the family-owned, multi-award winning, design-led destination hotel.With over 15 years of multicultural experience with leading global hotel brands, Fergus joins The Montenotte Hotel and Ireland with a wealth of experience in the area of Food & Beverage and has joined from The Pullman Tokyo Tamachi having previously worked in various Swissotel properties in Japan, China and Germany as well as The Fairmont in Singapore.

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Digital Marketing Specialist announced at TELUS International Ireland TELUS International Ireland, a global provider of multilingual digital customer experience (CX) and digital IT solutions, has announced the appointment of Ainhoa Toro as Digital Marketing Specialist within the Brand and Communications team. With extensive experience in communications, Ainhoa will be responsible for supporting the creation and delivery of brand and content marketing strategies and enhancing the overall digital presence of TELUS International Ireland.

Denis Canty Altada

Altada is delighted to announce Denis Canty as Chief Technology Officer. Denis will lead Altada’s vision for technological advancements in the AI industry. Before joining Altada, Denis was the Chief Technology Advisor, EMEA Enterprise and Global Web Services for World Wide Technology, an international provider of technology solutions. Denis also led emerging technology functions for companies in cloud, cybersecurity automation, computer vision and IoT. He is also a Board Member of it@cork.

Niamh Counihan Matheson

Matheson has appointed Niamh Counihan as Pro Bono Partner. She will dedicate 50% of her professional time to pro bono legal activities, with the other 50% dedicated to her responsibilities as Matheson’s Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs. Niamh will be responsible for working with management to refine Matheson’s pro bono strategy and for leading the pro bono initiatives and collaborative projects that engage Matheson’s lawyers and clients in supporting the communities in which they work and live.

Nathan Morehu OfficeMaster

OfficeMaster are delighted to announce the addition of Nathan Morehu to their expanding business development team. Nathan joins the team with 10 years of experience in commercial sales across 3 continents. Originally from Auckland, New Zealand, he has relocated to Cork in recent years. OfficeMaster are one of the regions leading commercial office furniture suppliers.

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REWARD YOUR TEAMS WHILE GETTING BEHIND CORK BUSINESSES ONCE AGAIN THIS CHRISTMAS! Th Cork Chamber Gift Card, which is now in its third year is the perfect way to both reward your team and support the local economy this Christmas. Since it’s launch in 2018 well over 1 million euros worth of Gift Cards have been purchased by Cork businesses to say a big thank you to their teams. This investment will stay in Cork to fuel the local economy and encourage footfall into our city and towns, as the beauty of these cards is that they can only be spent in Cork based businesses and shops.

Shoppers can choose to spend across hundreds of participating retailers and businesses including hotels and restaurants, shops, hair salons and gyms making it the ideal way to thank your teams for a job well

done in exceptional times while ensuring you are supporting local businesses. Our retailers and hospitality sector have struggled significantly over the last eighteen months making this support crucial during this time.

Ordering is easy and the Cork Chamber Gift Card is available online at www. corkchamber.ie/corkchamber-gift-card/, by contacting the One4All corporate team directly on 01 8708111, and at selected Post Offices and Post Point Locations. A full list of participating retailers and businesses is available on our website. Thank you for your continued and unwavering support of this initiative and we ask you once again to support local this Christmas.

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