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Recent Events
Business Breakfasts
In association with RDJ LLP & Media Partner Irish Examiner
Michael Sheehan, Irish Examiner, Ronan Murray, President Cork Chamber, Eamonn Crowley, Permanent TSB, Annie FitzGibbon, Cork Chamber, Jamie Olden, RDJ. Picture: Eddie O’Hare
Our Business Breakfast took place on the 25th October at the Clayton Hotel Cork City. Over 150 attendees gathered to hear from Eamonn Crowley, Chief Executive Officer, Permanent TSB. As the leading provider of Retail and SME banking in the Irish market, Eamonn outlined the economic opportunities and concerns in the months ahead as well as Permanent TSB’s ambitious plans for banking in the region.
Conor Healy, CEO Cork Chamber; Annie FitzGibbon, Cork Chamber; Ronan Murray, President Cork Chamber, Eoin McGettigan CEO Port of Cork; Jamie Olden, RDJ LLP and Sean Murphy, Irish Examiner. Picture: Denis Minihane
Our next Business Breakfast took place on the 16th November at the Cork International Hotel. We were joined by Eoin McGettigan, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Cork as he discussed the development plans for the port to support the growth of the region. Eoin delivered an inspiring and uplifting presentation providing insights into the future of Cork along with valuable career advice.
Networking at Noon
Our Networking at Noon at Grant Thornton took place at Penrose One, Penrose Dock on the 6th October.
Attendees got the opportunity to mingle with fellow chamber members and make valuable connections while over-looking the stunning Cork City views.
Naoimh Frawley, Cork Chamber; Gerard Walsh,Grant Thornton; Annie FitzGibbon, Cork Chamber; Maura Cronin, Grant Thornton; Michael Nolan, Grant Thornton and Conor Healy, CEO Cork Chamber. Albertas Kukys, Skytech Technologies Limited; Deirdre Joyce, The River Lee Hotel and James McMahon, Grant Thornton.
Our Networking at Noon at Iconic Offices took place on the 8th November at the brand new co-working space at Navigation Square. Over 80 attendees got the opportunity to network while getting a first hand look at the funky space which includes co-working, offices and a stylish podcast room.
Sustainable Cork Programme Webinar Series
Leadership Forum
In association with Cork Chamber Skillnet, Gas Networks Ireland, Matheson
Fuelling Business - Opportunity in Crisis outlined practical strategies and good practice from across business sectors focused on energy cost saving and moving towards the delivery of net-zero business operations. Taking place in October, speakers included Conor Molloy, Energy Advisor, Trainer & Auditor, AEMS (Authentic Energy Management Services) and Seán Sirr, Senior Consultant Energy and Sustainability, EM3. Facilitated by Harry O’ Farrell, Chief Commercial Officer at ActionZero, Chair at Energy Cork.
Keeping Diversity, Inclusion and Equity on Track in a Hybrid Workplace
featured a robust discussion on DEI. Taking place in November, speakers shared strategies and case studies focused on setting up for success as well as issues to be confronted with hybrid working. Speakers included
Geraldine Carr, Matheson Partner in the Employment, Pensions and
Benefits Group, Joanne Mangan, Employers Lead, Grow Remote and Terri Moloney, Non-Executive Director/Independent Consultant. Facilitated by Siobhan Kangataran, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
Manager at Munster Technological University.
HR Barometer Report Report - Unrivalled Source of Analysis & Insights
This webinar, which took place on the 24th November, gave attendees an overview of the findings of the most recent HR Barometer Report. Sarah Fagan, Managing Director and Amanda Finnegan, Senior Organisational Development Consultant, Adare Human Resource Management gave insights on the key issues and challenges facing HR Practitioners giving them valuable information to plan their HR activity for 2023
in association with Grant Thornton
Our Leadership Forum took place in October at The Dean and featured an insightful presentation from Jason Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer, Carbery Group and winner of Cork Company of the Year 2022. Jason reflected on his own leadership journey, discussing the challenges and triumphs of his many roles throughout his career.
Ronan Murray, President Cork Chamber; Jason Hawkins, Carbery Group, Annie FitzGibbon, Cork Chamber, Michael Nolan, Grant Thornton. Pictures: Johne Roche. Gearoid Gilley, VHI Healthcare DAC, Ger Moloney, BAM Building Limited. Kieran White, Ørsted, Onshore Ireland, Fiona Kearney, The Glucksman.
