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<p>Fort Camden, Crosshaven, and Roches Point in Cork Harbour as well as the wider region are the centre of attention as the Department of Tourism remains tight-lipped about the possibility of bidding to host the America's Cup there. Picture: Denis Scannell</p>

munster

Fears in Cork as deadline looms for Irish bid to host 2024 America's Cup

With just 13 days to go, a 'coalition of the willing' stakeholders all around Munster is ready to row in behind a bid for the event

<p>'We’re hearing that in order to access talent, people are being incredibly flexible to bring those workers onto the workforce and keep them.' CEO of Enterprise Ireland Leo Clancy.</p>

economy

Enterprise Ireland CEO: Firms will have to offer hybrid working

<p>Even as Covid restrictions are lifted, many workers and employers alike wish to retain hybrid working as part of their employment strategy. Stock picture</p>

economy

70% of Cork employers offering hybrid working to new hires

economy

Cork Chamber: Accelerate offshore wind farms to counter energy insecurity

economy

Cork firms facing 'immeasurable stress', business survey finds

business

Cork Chamber is names Ireland's Chamber of the Year

Authorities not given information on future of Cork infrastructure projects

Transport and local authorities have not yet been given information on the future of Cork infrastructure projects such as the Dunkettle interchange and Macroom bypass after Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said major capital projects could be deferred.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

Business confidence in Cork plummets as Covid-19 overtakes Brexit

Business confidence among Cork businesses has plummeted with 80% of companies reporting they are not confident in the economy.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

Cork businesses want 'quick win' public transport upgrades for the city

Business leaders in Cork have called for the immediate delivery of "quick win" public transport upgrades contained in a landmark €3.5bn transport strategy for the metropolitan region.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

Cork must ‘stop acting like amateurs’ on infrastructure, says Chamber president

Cork needs to stop “acting like amateurs” when it comes to delivering the necessary infrastructure that makes the city a desirable place in which to live and work.

Sat, 08 Feb, 2020

Irish Distillers wins Cork Company of Year

Irish Distillers have been named Cork Company of the Year for driving the global renaissance of Irish whiskey.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2020

Construction industry's cost pressure mirror Celtic Tiger era, expert warns

Mitchell McDermott said that all types of costs, including labour costs, are soaring as the number of new workers recruited by the industry cannot keep up with the building output of new offices and houses.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2020

Cork Chamber wants a Minister for Cities

A minister for City Regions is required by the incoming Government to drive a progressive urban agenda the Cork Chamber has said in their election manifesto.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2020

Cork Chamber President: We are 'crying out for sustainable transport investment'

Cork is two years into a 10-year Bus Connects plan without a kilometre of additional bus lane or a planning application for a single park and ride.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2019

Transport and Brexit top worry list

Brexit, the difficulties of recruiting skilled staff, and housing shortages remain the top concerns of businesses in Cork, as firms appear to be preparing to slow their recruitment plans amid the uncertainty.

Tue, 15 Oct, 2019

Ireland's prospects 'clouded' by UK crash-out threat as Brexit tops list of concerns of Cork businesses

The outlook for the Irish economy remains uncertain until the UK decides how it will go about exiting the EU, the European Commission has said.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2019

Firms want Frankfurt, NYC routes from Cork AIrport

Frankfurt, Brussels, and Berlin are the most desired destinations from Cork Airport among businesses, while there is a growing clamour for a direct flight to New York City, a new report has shown.

Mon, 06 May, 2019

Cork Chamber president call for urgent event centre clarity

The new president of Cork Chamber has called for the “utmost haste” in progress on the city’s long-mooted events centre, as well as a major ramping-up in public infrastructure.

Tue, 30 Apr, 2019

Cork firms’ digital skills take off

Cork Airport’s use of social media and digital channels saw it declared the overall 2018 Cork Digital Marketing Champion at the Cork Chamber Skillnet Digital Marketing Awards.

Mon, 01 Oct, 2018

With flair, Ireland can attract prized Chinese tourists

When it comes to attracting the prized Chinese tourist, the task is complex — but the potential is huge.

Tue, 07 Jun, 2016

Now the Cork Chamber ‘dinner’ embraces women too

Mary Hopkins reminisces on 30+ years attending the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner which takes place tonight in City Hall, Cork

Fri, 06 Feb, 2015