Cork city has been selected as one of 100 EU cities to be a climate-neutral and smart-city by 2030. This exceptional opportunity will unlock opportunities for our city, bring the EU Green Deal to life and enable Cork to lead by example
#corktogether
Itβs our anniversary this week.
@Corkchamber
was established on November 8th 1819 in the Victoria Hotel on Patrick Street. Enjoy this short trip down memory lane.
Together making Cork the best place for business.
#CorkChamber200
2019 is a special year for
@CorkChamber
as we celebrate 200 years of activity. π We look forward to celebrating this milestone and we see no limit to what we can achieve over the next 200 years.
#CorkTogether
#WeAreCork
Congratulations to Paula Cogan on being voted the new Vice President of Cork Chamber. Paula has been a Chamber Board member since 2014 and brings a wealth of experience as well as a new, refreshing perspective to the role.
@PaulaCogan1
Research has shown that cyclists and pedestrians spend more. (And itβs good for the π) So
@OSullivan_Mich
ponders how to up the numbers entering the city, while avoiding congestion.
A rare moment - where team
@CorkChamber
stepped away from our posts and stood still long enough for a photo (missing 1 or 2 people). Celebrating
#CorkChamber200
anniversary.
Congratulations to our wonderful
@englishmarket
, celebrating 230 years in business today! We are very lucky to have such a wonderful place in our cityπ΄π
#purecork
#corktogether
Congratulations to our newly elected Board members - DC Cahalane, Republic of Work, Seamus Downey, EY, Thia Hennessy, Cork University Business School, John McAllen, Bank of Ireland and Ronan Murray, Deloitte. Welcome to the team!
@thia_hennessy
@donal_cahalane
Well earned position. Since 2007
@UCC
has cut carbon emissions by 36%, planted 2,500 trees on campus, increased the # of people cycling by 90%. Its library, one of the most energy-intensive buildings on campus, has had a 9% reduction in energy use & a 700% increase in recycling.
To Celebrate our
#CorkChamber200
anniversary, we are delighted to announce that
@PresidentIRL
@MichaelDHiggins
will be the keynote speaker at our Annual Dinner February 1st. We look forward to the next 200!
And so the day has come
#wearecork
is announced to the world! A true collaborative effort led by both councils to realise our ambition to showcase how special our place is and is about to become as the fastest growing region in Ireland
#corktogether
@corkcitycouncil
@Corkcoco
Imagine commuting to work via water on a day like today ππ³οΈ
Our submission to
#CMATS
suggests water-based transport between key employment & residential areas such as Cobh, Ringaskiddy, Little and the City. What do you think?
#corktogether
@whatrobdidnext
βBy 2025, Cork should celebrate becoming European Green Capital. Between us, we have the power to be the change. To drive & demand climate action. A successful, progressive & sustainable Cork is the metric thatβll define usβ.
Paula Cogan, Chamber President
We have proudly launched the Sustainable Cork Fund,in partnership w/
@SInnovationIRL
which will support projects that impact
#ClimateAction
,environmental awareness, community inclusion & sustainable employment & economic development.Details/application via
It can put a pep in your step to see the new growth and early blooms, and the Douglas Street Parklet is right on point with it's yellow seats and getting greener by the day. π£ π
Happy Easter to our friends and colleagues near and far.
In 2020, Cork Chamber will plant 200 indigenous trees. Next year, weβll plant 200 more. In ten years, 2000 of these trees will be growing in Cork.π³
@PaulaCogan1
shares this evening.
#corktogether
Something new has βpoppedβ up in the city. Have you seen this? Have you explored it? What gif best describes your feelings for these space age dining pods ?
Jim Woulfe has been honoured with
@CorkChamber
Outstanding Contribution to Business Award recognising a lifelong career in agri-food Industry. Mr Woulfe has received congratulatory messages from An Taoiseach
@MichealMartinTD
& Minister
@simoncoveney
TD
When
@CorkChamber
was est'd on this day in 1819 in Victoria Hotel,St Patrick's St,the local business community could not have predicted the transformation the city was to undergo over the next 200years. Cork has come a long way but we're not done yet
#CorkTogether
#CorkChamber200
We're delighted to accept this awardπ
Thanking our members,President
@PaulaCogan1
,board, committees &many stakeholder partners whose vibrancy,energy & drive built the excellent reputation of our city region. Here's to a sustainable,resilient economic future for all
#CorkTogether
Congratulations to
@CorkChamber
on winning the 'Chamber of the Year' Award at the Chamber Awards 2020! π₯³π₯³Click here for the press release on the Award win for Cork Chamber & congrats to all the Chamber Awards category winners! β‘οΈ
π
#CIChamberAwards2020
π
Good luck to all our members, friends and neighbours who are returning to work and reopening their doors tomorrow. It is a welcome milestone for so many businesses across Cork.
Big congratulations
@UCC
ranking 1st in Ireland & well done to all educators and lecturers! Your hard work plays a huge role in Cork continuing to attract new jobs due to availability of excellent talent here. ππ
#corktogether
Have you seen Corkβs first cycle map?
Its a map of the best routes to popular destinations around the Cork including
@UCC
@CIT_ie
parks and shopping. They're colour coded too to help!
Download:
@Corkcoco
@corkcitycouncil
We did itπ Delighted to win 'Most Innovative Project' for our Cork's Place in Europe - Communicating Europe Initiative!π
#CIChamberIrelandAwards22
Great read: "Cork will become the 2nd largest English-speaking city in EU after Britain leaves..The event centre would put us in another league..
@CorkAirport
is one of the best weapons in [our] tourismβs arsenal".. Evelyn OβSullivan
@Conference_Cork
talks to
@PodgeExaminer
Well done all! Cork tops the voting poll as most preferred new
@eurowings
destination. Set alarms for Facebook final vote-off tomorrow @ 14PM and together, let's make this a win for
@CorkAirport
ππβοΈ
We couldn't be together today in receiving the award for Chamber of the Year 2020 - so here we are not so long ago, before social distancing was a thang!
We are feeling very proud to day - of our team, our wonderful members and many stakeholders.
#CorkTogether
Did someone say cake? π Sending huge congratulations to our Senior Public Affairs Executive
@ST_Foley
on her 30th birthday today! We know she doesn't look a day over 21 but we have discovered the fountain of youth up here on Summerhill! Happy birthday Sarah π
Not the usual π toot toot we hear from Chamber HQ. What a treat to see and hear this beautiful steam engine depart Kent Station this morning
@IrishRail
@sjmhackett
Waves from the Chamber team π
Our Annual Dinner tonight will bring together 1,000 guests from the business community. It has been powered by our sponsors.
#CorkChamber200
#WeAreCork
Huge congratulations to the children, parents, volunteers, staff and management of
@EnableIreland
today on the official opening of the new Lavanagh Centre in Cork. A new and incredible facility for the region to support children with disabilities for generations to come.
Speaking at our AGM, Conor Healy, CEO said:
βThe team looks forward to continuing to work with
@PaulaCogan1
as President as well as newly elected officers and board and give our sincere thanks to outgoing board members."
Today one our Chamber team headed off on a great adventure. We will miss Deirdre lots over the next few months and Iβm sure all our members join in wishing Deirdre all the best. See you soon!
"Climate change has no vaccine" Ann Doherty, Chiefe Executive
@corkcitycouncil
Ann discusses the challenges facing Cork region&while efforts in 2020 have remained targeted at Covid-19 she remains focussed in parallel on other long term city plans & need to address climate change
Meet the Finalists -
@MarketingFuller
is a marketing consultancy that delivers results and innovation, offering a unique and revolutionary 3rd party marketing function to organisations of all sizes. See more -
Finally, the moment we have all been waiting for. Receiving a standing ovation for the
#DigitalCork22
Overall Digital Marketing Legend isβ¦
@IMART_worldcup
+
@MarketingFuller
Let the legacy continue on ya legends! π₯³
A wonderful addition to Cork with the official launch today of
@GlandoreNetwork
in the heart of the city. Congratulations to all the Kelly family & team. Looking forward to seeing how Glandore grows on Leeside
#WeAreCork
We are looking for birthday buddies. This Friday, November 8th marks 200 years since the founding of
@CorkChamber
. Is any other company the same age as us - or older?
Let us know in the comments below π
#CorkChamber200
Otter Box have a new home at 80a South Mall! It's full this evening in celebration and the
@OtterBox
HQ for EMEA by day.
@IDASouthWest
Well done to Barry, Joe and all the team. πππ
The 2020 Annual Dinner was a wonderful night, celebrating business in Cork; meeting old friends and colleagues, and making new connections. Congratulations to all Cork Company of the Year winners.
#Corktogether
#RecognisingYourSuccess
It's an honour to present
@Bob_Savage1
with the
@corkchamber
Outstanding Contribution to Business Award 2020.
"A true icon of the technology industry, Bob Savage has enjoyed an international career & all from Cork."
Sponsor:
@EY_Ireland
@DellTechIreland
The Marina is looking beautiful, if a little chilly today. Itβs great that this stretch is one of the roads being permanently pedestrianised, 24/7.
Reimagine Cork.
@WeAreCork
You couldnβt ask for a better day. Sun, fun, family and team spirit. Things weβve been missing out in lately! Two Chamber relay teams ran
@TheCorkMarathon
with
#SanctuaryRunners
, in solidarity with those in direct provision.
#CorkTogether
Best wishes to our friends & members in hospitality reopening tomorrow. You have been missed! Remember, continue to support local, staycation & bring kindness into your encounters with staff returning to work after a long phase of restrictionsβΊοΈ
#WeAreCork
#CorkTogether
βοΈGood news for those doing business with Switzerland & mainland Europe π¨π
From April, the
@CorkAirport
-Zurich route will operate 4 x weekly in a larger aircraft! βοΈ
The weather is calm and Cork is waking up. Come into the city and support the many businesses that were up, open, taking deliveries and preparing for a busy day as high tide passed at 06.22 this morning.
Congratulations to
@CIT_ie
and
@ittralee
on this most significant announcement by Government of the establishment of the Munster Technological University
@MTU_ie
from January 2021. A new chapter in advancing the skills capability and economic growth of
#Cork
and Southwest region.