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-Greater ambition and clarity on timelines required for Cork- Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has today welcomed the publication of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review Final Report.   Cork Chamber CEO, Conor Healy, said, “The publication of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review Final Report is a significant milestone in our journey to… Continue reading Strategic Rail Review Marks Milestone for Enhanced Connectivity

– Chamber pre-Budget submission emphasises Urban Evolution Deals, bespoke funding agreements between the Government and Local Authorities to revitalise urban centres –   Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has today launched its 2025 pre-Budget submission calling on Government to reinvigorate Ireland’s urban centres through the creation of Urban Evolution Deals to drive… Continue reading Urban Evolution Deals are needed to drive sustainable urban development, says Cork Chamber

In a joint statement, Cork Chamber of Commerce, the Cork Business Association (CBA), the Cork branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), the Vintners Federation (VFI) in Cork, and the Restaurant Association of Ireland (RAI) have expressed disappointment that Government is to further delay a decision on funding for the Cork Events Centre. Despite significant… Continue reading Cork Business Organisations express disappointment at delay to Events Centre funding decision

Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has welcomed Motorola Solutions’ announcement that it is to open a new Research & Development Centre in Cork, creating 200 jobs. The R&D Centre’s 200 highly skilled jobs will be focused on software design for the firm’s comprehensive land mobile radio (LMR) portfolio, supporting both public safety… Continue reading Cork Chamber welcomes Motorola Solutions’ new investment in Cork City

-SMEs need further support measures in Budget 2025- Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has published its latest Economic Trends survey, proudly sponsored by PTSB. The survey, capturing insights from Cork Chamber members for Q2 2024 and their outlook for Q3 2024, also reflects their sentiments and priorities ahead of Budget 2025. Key… Continue reading Businesses believe Cork will not achieve Project Ireland 2040 targets due to lack of Funding, Cork C

Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has this week launched the Cork Offshore Renewable Industry Forum (CORIF), a new forum for the renewable energy industry to drive the development of Cork’s offshore renewables sector.   CORIF will bring together representatives of the offshore renewables industry to identify key policy and infrastructure enablers that… Continue reading Cork Chamber launches the Cork Offshore Renewable Industry Forum

Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, welcomes the announcement that the Cork to Limerick N/M20 is to be upgraded to a full motorway, improving travel times between the two cities by an estimated 30 minutes. The announcement represents a significant milestone in the development of multimodal connectivity between the two largest and growing… Continue reading Cork Chamber welcomes progress on delivery of Cork to Limerick N/M20

-Adopting energy efficiency measures or investing in renewable energy can help Irish businesses to lower their energy bill by 10%- Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, announced today a new service that delivers advice to businesses aiming to become more energy efficient and invest in renewable energy sources. This free service, which is… Continue reading Driving energy transition: Cork Chamber launches REEValue to support the decarbonisation of business

Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has today launched the Cork Chamber Local and European Election Manifesto. Through Ireland 2040, the government has set targets for Cork which includes a 50% growth in population. This will require a concerted effort to build houses, create circa 75,000 jobs, deliver an enhanced public transport system and… Continue reading Cork Chamber Launches Elections Manifesto

-Cork Chamber launches the Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2024- The Cork Digital Marketing Awards are back for 2024, set to honour the most innovative and impactful digital marketing achievements in the Cork region. Organised by Cork Chamber, the awards aim to recognise and celebrate the outstanding teams, projects, and businesses that have harnessed the power… Continue reading .From Pixels to Progress.