BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMMES & EVENTS SCHEDULE AUGUST - DECEMBER 2015

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1 BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMMES & EVENTS SCHEDULE AUGUST - DECEMBER 2015

2 Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) is an award winning, quality assured, customer focused membership organisation with over 230 years commitment to the Northern Ireland economy. It is a well-known network for business with a membership of 1,200 businesses representing over 100,000 employees. It includes corporates, SMEs and micro businesses with membership coming across all sectors of business from manufacturing to agri-foods, services to high-tech and the professions. Our award winning team is committed to customer service and the commercial success of our members. MEMBERSHIP ESSENTIAL MEMBERSHIP For small business owners who want the opportunity to network and build capacity locally. GROWTH MEMBERSHIP For ambitious mid-size companies; focused on growth locally and internationally. CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP For leading companies; indigenous and multinational organisations who help drive the development of the economy vat vat vat SERVICES AND EXPERTISE NI Chamber is recognised for helping businesses grow in the following ways: Providing access to an experienced business support team who can help growing businesses navigate through the support system, including the export journey via our new online Growth Hub Connecting you with over 400,000 chamber contacts from across the globe and helping you utilise the NI Chamber network Ensuring that your export documents are delivered on time and on budget through our cost and time efficient export documentation service Providing networking opportunities with over 6,000 delegates from across Northern Ireland at 60+ events per year Building your brand via Ambition magazine and NI Chamber s online platforms in a targeted and engaging way with a reach of 16,000 business leaders Providing direct access to key government officials and key decision makers. BOARD Stephen McCully, Managing Director of Power NI and President of NI Chamber Nick Coburn, Managing Director of Ulster Carpets and Vice-President of NI Chamber Kevin Kingston, Deputy CEO and Managing Director Business Banking, Danske Bank Ellvena Graham, Non-Executive Chairman of ESB Group Janet McCollum, Chief Executive, Moy Park John Healy, Director, Citi Peter Russell, General Manager Business, BT Patrick Hurst, PHC Ltd Ann McGregor, Chief Executive and Company Secretary, NI Chamber For further information on joining NI Chamber, or to find out how to maximise your membership, please GARETH WILLIAMSON Membership Manager gareth.williamson@northernirelandchamber.com OUR PURPOSE AND VISION NI Chamber is the network for business in Northern Ireland, enabling members to grow their organisation both locally and internationally and drive the development of the economy. 1

3 PROGRAMMES PROGRAMMES & EVENTS SCHEDULE, AUGUST - DECEMBER 2015 For further information and to register for events, please visit BUSINESS SUPPORT AND EXPORT SERVICES NI Chamber has developed an extensive range of export-focused services including: the Danske Bank Export First programme designed to enable members to learn from other exporters; NI Chamber Connections in partnership with Ulster Bank which utilises the Chamber network locally and internationally to offer shared learning and new market development for growing companies; and the Connecting for Growth programme with Bank of Ireland UK, a cross-border meet the buyer initiative that facilitates increased sales opportunities and networking. For Programme events, priority will be given to Growth and Corporate members. DANSKE BANK EXPORT FIRST NI Chamber in partnership with Nagle, Chief Executive of Norbrook Laboratories will share the company growth story, outlining how they have become one of NI s most successful exporters through R&D and revolutionary processes and products. Guests will also hear from Minister Arlene Foster, Department of Finance and Personnel and have the option of a tour of the Norbrook Laboratories facilities. CONNECTIONS NI Chamber Connections, partnered with Ulster Bank, creates a network of local businesses who share common interests, goals and challenges; helping them to help each other and facilitating links to new markets. Programme support includes: A series of regional events, held in companies across Northern Ireland, that bring together businesses under a common theme and enable peer to peer advice and learning Web support, signposting and information through NI Chamber s newly enhanced growth web portal Introductions to the Global Chamber network who are ideally positioned to support exporting companies whether entering the market for the first time or building connections on a post trade mission follow up visit One to one advice from experienced local businesses willing to share their own experiences. The programme includes 5 regional events per annum. 2 REGIONAL FORUM EVENTS 24 SEPTEMBER, 9.30AM AM Growth and Innovation with The Wrights Group The River Room, Galgorm Resort, Ballymena Growth and Corporate Members 26 NOVEMBER, 2.30PM PM Growth and International Marketing CDE Global, Cookstown Growth and Corporate Members CONNECTING FOR GROWTH The Connecting for Growth programme in partnership with Bank of Ireland UK is designed to facilitate increased business between companies from Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, enabling access to larger firms with procurement needs at meet the buyer events and improving sales opportunities through networking and advice. Programme participation includes: One to one pre-arranged appointments, where companies are able to make a pitch to large buying companies across a range of sectors Advice from key experts on a range of business themes, delivered in bite size sessions Facilitated networking, increasing cross border business opportunities. This initiative consists of an annual flagship cross border networking event as well as two Meet the Buyer events. MEET THE BUYER EVENT 10 NOVEMBER, 9.30AM PM Ramada Plaza, Shaw s Bridge Our buyers on the day will include: Bank of Ireland Group Irish Football Association MJM Marine Moy Park Northern Ireland Electricity TSM Control Systems *Additional buyers to be announced keep an eye on the NI Chamber website. Attendees will be offered the opportunity to: Make a pitch to private sector buyers across a range of industries Network and develop links with other businesses via facilitated networking Access export business advice which will support your company s growth. Companies will be matched directly with procurement teams from large buying organisations in advance of the event and meetings arranged on this basis. This event is open to all NI and ROI companies who match the buyer procurement requirements. *Buyer requirements will be published on NI Chamber website. Programme application forms are available on the NI Chamber website and can also be requested from Gabi Burnside on gabi.burnside@northernirelandchamber.com The Danske Bank Export First programme, developed by NI Chamber, is a dynamic and unique platform of support which seeks to encourage and develop export activity, and ultimately economic growth in Northern Ireland, through the inspirational stories and shared learning of our successful exporters. New, aspiring and growing exporters have the opportunity to access leading business people, listen to how they have grown their businesses in international markets, and obtain advice on all aspects of commercial development through export. The 2015 programme consists of three Private Dinners and two Meet the Minister events. OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER MEET THE MINISTER EVENT 30 SEPTEMBER, 10.45AM PM Meet the Minister with the Department of Finance and Personnel Norbrook Laboratories Ltd. Members Only, FREE to attend This is an inspirational event for current and potential exporters. Liam PRIVATE DINNERS 26 AUGUST, 6.00PM 8.30PM Roundtable dinner with Mark Godfrey, Chief Executive and Co-founder, and Simon Cole, Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder of Automated Intelligence The Ulster Museum By invitation only Through a roundtable discussion, Mark and Simon will share the inspirational story of Automated Intelligence (AI), how it has gone from strength to strength, lessons learned, how to deliver growth and success and how they delivered exceptional business results. AI is an award-winning and highly acclaimed Belfast-based software company which focuses on innovation and expertise to deliver growth and success. Experienced enterprise software industry experts, Mark and Simon, founded the company in 2010 and since then the company has grown to a profitable business with revenues continuing to double year on year. 14 OCTOBER, 6.00PM PM Roundtable Dinner with John O Donoghue, Group CEO, NOONAN The Merchant Hotel By invitation only John O Donoghue, Group CEO, NOONAN will share the company growth story and how he has led them to such success, focusing on cross border trade with the Republic of Ireland, our nearest export market. With more than 14,500 Employees and a self-delivery capability of 82%, NOONAN is a leading provider of Strategically Outsourced Services operating across Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the Isle of Man. Turnover for 2015 is estimated at 300M euro. 3

4 EVENTS PROGRAMMES & EVENTS SCHEDULE, AUGUST - DECEMBER 2015 For further information and to register for events, please visit GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH OUR SUPPORT ACCESS GOVERNMENT AND DECISION MAKERS GROWING SOMETHING BRILLIANT CAMPAIGN POLICY EVENTS Growing Something Brilliant (GSB) is a campaign by NI Chamber that aims to inspire local business people to grow their business, employ more people and find new markets. NI Chamber believes that by growing something brilliant we will develop our economy, under our own steam and driven by our own energy, commitment and ambition. Through inspirational stories, and by businesses helping each other the campaign aimed to achieve the following objectives: to increase business confidence to inspire more businesses to set up and grow through innovation, leadership and export to help as many smaller companies as practical move successfully and profitably into export markets. Now in its third year, the GSB Campaign has seen three major conferences and five events with over 20 inspirational speakers and attendees from Northern Ireland s top 100 businesses as well as the Northern Ireland Executive. In 2015 the campaign has involved a large export focused conference, two leadership events and the launch of the NI Chamber Growing Something Brilliant Action Plan to grow the Northern Ireland economy. The campaign will continue throughout the year through the Leadership series, in partnership with SSE Airtricity. CHECK OUR WEBSITE... for future announcements and details on the GSB campaign GSB LEADERSHIP 22 SEPTEMBER, 8.30AM AM The Life Centre, 11a Bruce Street, Belfast Leadership can dramatically improve growth opportunities, helping to boost productivity, performance, and ultimately profit. This leadership series seeks to bring together senior business leaders and those who aspire to leadership within their organisations to hear directly from inspirational speakers. At this event guests will hear the motivational leadership stories of Trevor Annon, Founder and Chairman, Mount Charles Group as well as from Brody Sweeney, Founder of Camile and O Brien Sandwich Bars. Trevor Annon established The Mount Charles Group in 1988 and it is now recognised as Northern Ireland s largest indigenous catering and business support services provider. The Mount Charles Group employ numbers of approximately 1,750 and with a turnover in excess of 25m. This success has been achieved as a result of diversity and makes the Mount Charles Group one of Ireland s largest employers of cleaning, catering and support services personnel. Brody Sweeney founded the O Brien s Sandwich Bar chain in 1988, and together with his management team built the chain to nearly 350 outlets in 16 countries. O Briens became one of Irelands most successful export brands. In 2010, Brody established Camile Thai Kitchen Group, a small chain of Thai focussed online delivery restaurants. He is a non-executive director of An Bord Bia and is author of two bestselling business books Making Bread published in 2005, and Small to Tall published in NI Chamber articulates the views and needs of our members to key decisionmakers in local and central government, who consult us for feedback from the business community when setting policy locally and nationally. Additionally, our Quarterly Economic Survey in partnership with BDO is a highly respected, authoritative piece of research which influences the Bank of England and Government decision-making. NI Chamber also provides members with opportunities to engage with Government directly via a number of events. For Access events, priority will be given to Growth and Corporate members. MINISTER ON THE MOVE Minister on the Move is a series of regional events with Ministers from the NI Executive, with each event hosted by a great Northern Irish business. The Minister on the Move series aims to address opportunities of growth around areas such as public procurement and share best practice from world class companies such as Glen Dimplex, Thales UK and Henry Brothers. The format for the events includes a ministerial address and an open forum for delegates to engage with the Minister and discuss pertinent issues regarding growth and what NI Executive can do to help grow the private sector. The host company then shares their success story as well as provide a tour of their facilities. SPONSORS 9 SEPTEMBER, 9.15AM AM Minister for the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Jonathan Bell MLA SDC Trailers Ltd, Toomebridge Members Only FREE 23 SEPTEMBER, 2.00PM PM Minister for the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Simon Hamilton MLA Randox Laboratories, Crumlin Members Only FREE 2 DECEMBER, 9.30AM 12.00PM Minister for the Department of the Environment, Mark H Durkan MLA AES UK & Ireland, Carrickfergus Members Only FREE IN CAMERA The Oxford English dictionary defines In Camera as to be kept private or confined. The In Camera series provides NI Chamber members with the opportunity to network and engage with top level Government officials in an intimate setting. It also provides the various departments with an opportunity to outline their roles, the current challenges they are facing and to engage with businesses in support of their key objectives. As it is in camera, nothing can be reported or attributed to any of the guests or speakers. As the guest list is limited, the events are enjoyable, stimulating and intimate occasions ensuring guests leave with all questions answered. Attending an in camera dinner will enhance your networking profile and build relationships by direct interaction and exchange of views with key speakers, as well as other NI Chamber members. 3 SEPTEMBER, 12.00PM PM In Camera: Department for Regional Development, Minister Danny Kennedy MLA & Permanent Secretary Peter May Piano Restaurant, Europa Hotel Members Only, Booking Charge 40+vat 5 NOVEMBER, 5.30PM 8.00PM In Camera: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Minister Jonathan Bell MLA & Permanent Secretary Andrew McCormick Europa Hotel, Dublin Suite Members Only, Booking Charge 40+vat 4 5

5 EVENTS PROGRAMMES & EVENTS SCHEDULE, AUGUST - DECEMBER 2015 For further information and to register for events, please visit THE CONNECT WITH BUSINESS LEADERS AND BUILD YOUR NETWORK President s BANQUET GENERAL EVENTS NETWORKING PARTNER ANNUAL GOLF DAY AUTUMN NETWORKING CONFERENCE & BUSINESS SHOWCASE HEADLINE SPONSOR CAROL SERVICE Stephen McCully, President SPONSOR 18 SEPTEMBER, 8.30AM PM 18 AUGUST, 8.30AM 10.30AM Armagh City Hotel, Armagh 16 SEPTEMBER, 8.00AM AM Guest Speaker from Twitter UK The Baby Grand, Grand Opera House 4 NOVEMBER, 8.00AM 10.00AM The Pavilion, Stormont CHRISTMAS NETWORKING SPECIAL 10 DECEMBER, 5.30PM PM Clayton Hotel Belfast, Ormeau Avenue These events are FREE to attend NETWORKING is the single most powerful marketing tool you can use to accelerate and sustain success for your business. NI Chamber in partnership with First Trust Bank have introduced a series of networking events, hosted by member companies across Northern Ireland in The events attract 100+ delegates, enabling attendees to develop new and existing business contacts. 6 OCTOBER, 8.30AM 1.00PM St. Anne s Cathedral followed by a Christmas Reception at Ulster University, Ulster Business School, Belfast Campus Royal Belfast Golf Club, Holywood Europa Hotel, Belfast Members 85+vat pp or 340+vat per 4 Ball Non Members 100+vat or 400+vat per 4 Ball, all members, guests and families are welcome. NI Chamber s Networking Conferences are the largest and fastest growing in Northern Ireland, attracting increased numbers of attendees and exhibitors each year. The annual Carol Service will take place in St Anne s Cathedral, Belfast with the gracious permission of the Dean and Cathedral Board. The NI Chamber Annual Golf Day will take place on Friday 18 September at the prestigious Royal Belfast Golf Club. Situated on the beautiful North Down coastline, the oldest Golf Club in Ireland boasts a challenging course and unrivalled views. This is an extremely popular, well attended event, providing a fantastic day of fun, socialising and building new networks. The Autumn Networking Conference offers delegates and exhibitors the opportunity to meet, engage and participate in structured networking activities designed to create new business relationships and opportunities. The conference attracts 500+ business delegates and features a large market place with over 60 companies exhibiting their products and services, to showcase the best of NI business. Guests will also hear from Trevor Jordan, Sales Director, UTV. Trevor is responsible for maximising commercial revenue across television and digital assets and has an exemplary track record in leading teams that provide innovative and cost effective solutions to local businesses which deliver results. For Exhibition Opportunities, please contact Richard Willis on richard.willis@northernirelandchamber.com SUPPORTING SPONSOR has the pleasure of inviting members and their guests to the President s Banquet at Titanic Belfast on Thursday 19 November DECEMBER, PM Officiated by The Very Reverend John Mann, Dean of Belfast with Christmas music by multi awarding-winning Concentio Chamber Choir, Directed by Jonathan Ireland. A collection will be taken on the evening on behalf of The Prince s Trust and the Dean of Belfast s Black Santa Appeal. GUEST SPEAKER JAMES NESBITT Star of the hit TV show The Missing, J ames Nesbitt is one of the most recognisable, talented and accomplished actors on our screens. He has starred in multiple critically acclaimed film roles, including Bloody Sunday, Danny Boyle s movie Millions, BAFTA award-winning Occupation. H e has also starred in Coriolanus, alongside Ralph Fiennes and Gerard Butler. He can currently be seen as Bofur in The Hobbit trilogy. BOOK YOUR PLACE To secure your place at the President s Banquet, please book via the website: or contact Petrina McAuley on SUPPORTING SPONSORS

6 ADDITIONAL SERVICES EVENTS CALENDAR AUG-DEC 2015 EXPORT SUPPORT Seek the knowledge and confidence to break into new markets for the first time or take your export activity to the next level by accessing NI Chamber s suite of export support services. Our experienced documents staff can also guide you through getting your products to market. PROFILE ENHANCEMENT Reach over 16,000 business leaders through NI Chamber s multiple communication channels in a targeted and engaging way. Channels include Ambition, the magazine of NI Chamber; the NI Chamber website and the annual Chamber Awards. AUGUST 18 AUGUST, 8.30AM AM NI Chamber Networking Event Armagh City Hotel, Armagh 26 AUGUST, 6.00PM PM Danske Bank Export First: Roundtable Dinner with Mark Godrey and Simon Cole, Automated Intelligence The Ulster Museum, Stranmillis Invitation Only OCTOBER 6 OCTOBER, 8.30AM PM Autumn Networking Conference and Business Showcase Europa Hotel, Belfast 14 OCTOBER, 6.00PM PM Danske Bank Export First: Roundtable Dinner with John O Donoghue, NOONAN The Merchant Hotel, Belfast Invitation Only INFLUENCE POLICY NI Chamber can provide you with direct access to key government officials and decision makers, or take your business issues directly to Stormont on your behalf. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES We work closely with our sponsors to ensure you get the most out of your sponsorship. Current and previous sponsors have found their initial investment brings substantial return through PR and new business potential as well as improving their bottom line. FOR INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE CONTACT: Louise Turley on or louise.turley@northernirelanchamber.com Richard Willis on or richard.willis@northernirelanchamber.com NEED SPACE? If you need a little extra space to hold a meeting then members can book a complimentary space with us. We also have hot desk facilities for those who need somewhere to work whilst in the city centre. TO BOOK TODAY, CONTACT John Quinn on or john.quinn@northernirelandchamber.com who will be happy to discuss your requirements. Cut me out and keep me as a quick guide EVENT KEY For further information and to register for events, please visit PROGRAMMES GROW ACCESS CONNECT SEPTEMBER 3 SEPTEMBER, 12.00PM PM In Camera: Department for Regional Development Europa Hotel, Piano Restaurant Members Only, 40+vat 9 SEPTEMBER, 9.15AM AM Minister on the Move: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment SDC Trailers Ltd, Toomebridge, Magherafelt Members Only, FREE 16 SEPTEMBER, 8.00AM AM NI Chamber Networking Event with Twitter UK The Baby Grand, Grand Opera House 18 SEPTEMBER, 8.30AM PM NI Chamber Golf Day Royal Belfast Golf Club, Holywood Members 85+vat, Non Members 100+vat 22 SEPTEMBER, 8.30AM AM GSB Leadership Breakfast: Trevor Annon, Founder, Mount Charles Group and Brody Sweeney, Founder, O Brien s Sandwich Bars and Camile Thai Kitchen Group The Life Centre, 11a Bruce Street, Belfast 23 SEPTEMBER, 2.00PM PM Minister on the Move: Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety Randox Laboratories, Crumlin Members Only, FREE 24 SEPTEMBER, 9.30AM AM NI Chamber Connections Regional Forum: Growth and Innovation with The Wrights Group The River Room, Galgorm Resort, Ballymena Growth and Corporate Members 30 SEPTEMBER, 10.45AM PM Danske Bank Export First: Meet the Minister with the Department of Finance and Personnel Norbrook Laboratories, Camlough Road, Newry Exporters and Potential Exporters NOVEMBER 4 NOVEMBER, 8.00AM AM NI Chamber Networking Event The Pavilion, Stormont 5 NOVEMBER, 5.30PM PM In Camera: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment Europa Hotel, Dublin Suite Members Only, 40+vat 10 NOVEMBER, 9.30AM PM Connecting for Growth - Meet the Buyer Event Ramada Plaza, Shaw s Bridge 19 NOVEMBER, 7.00PM - LATE President s Banquet Titanic Belfast Members 100+vat or 1,000+vat per table of 10 Non Members 120+vat or 1,200+vat per table of NOVEMBER, 2.30PM PM NI Chamber Connections Regional Forum: Growth and International Marketing CDE Global, Cookstown Growth and Corporate Members DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER, 9.30AM PM Minister on the Move: Department of the Environment AES UK & Ireland, Carrickfergus Members Only, FREE 10 DECEMBER, 5.30PM PM NI Chamber Christmas Networking Special Clayton Hotel Belfast, Ormeau Avenue 17 DECEMBER, 6.00PM PM NI Chamber Carol Service St. Anne s Cathedral followed By Ulster University, Belfast Campus 8

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