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NI CHAMBER NETWORKING SERIES

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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, are continuing to deliver the ever

popular Networking Series throughout 2016,

generously hosted by member companies

right across Northern Ireland.

The events attract 100+ delegates, enabling

attendees to develop new and existing

business contacts. NI Chamber articulates the views

and needs of our members to

key decision-makers 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 Corporate and Growth members

Minister on the Move, in partnership

with SSE Airtricity, is a series of

regional events with Ministers from

the NI Executive, with each event

hosted by a great local business.

The Minister on the Move series

aims to address opportunities for

growth around areas such as public

procurement and share best practice

from world class companies such as

Caterpillar (NI) Limited, SDC Trailers

Ltd and Randox Laboratories.

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.

MINISTER ON THE MOVE SERIES

IN CAMERA SERIESThe 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.

DANSKE BANK EXPORT FIRST

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 2016 programme consists of three Private

Dinners and two Ministerial events.

official airline

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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 the 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.

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GROWING SOMETHING BRILLIANT CAMPAIGN

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Growing Something Brilliant (GSB), in

partnership with Electric Ireland, 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

aims 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 fourth year, the GSB Campaign

has seen three major conferences and seven

events with over 23 inspirational speakers

and 2350 attendees.

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THE BUSINESS OF SPORT

ENERGY FORUM

KINGSPAN STADIUM BELFAST8.30AM - 11.00AM

PINSENT MASONS BELFAST2.45PM - 5.00PM

Members Only FREEMembers Only FREE

This sports themed business breakfast in partnership with BT, is the first NI Chamber event to take place at the fantastic Kingspan Stadium, home to Ulster Rugby.

The event will feature an interview with the highly motivational Shane Logan, who has led the hugely successful Ulster Rugby brand since 2010. Through his focus on innovation and commercial success, Ulster Rugby has emerged as a leader both on and off the pitch. Shane will be interviewed by Peter Russell, General Manager BT Business NI, himself a former Ireland rugby international both of whom will also take questions from the audience.

Guests will also:

• Meet with some of Ulster Rugby’s leading players over breakfast

• Take a tour of the Kingspan Stadium including the Nevin Spence Centre which houses the Ulster Rugby museum

NI Chamber in partnership with SONI are launching an Energy Forum in September, which will provide a bridge between energy providers and large energy users in Northern Ireland. The Energy Forum will meet four times per year and will share best practice on energy efficiency and inform businesses of significant changes ahead including securing critical planning permission for the North/South Interconnector, ISEM (Integrated Single Electricity Market), which will harmonise cross border trading arrangements across Europe which will change the way electricity is traded and generating capacity managed.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:Ton Van Keken Senior Vice President of Operations, Interface in EuropeDr Patrick Keatley Research Fellow, Centre for Sustainable Technologies, University of Ulster

Please note this forum is limited to NI Chamber members and places are limited to one place per company

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14/09NI CHAMBER ANNUAL NETWORKING CONFERENCE & BUSINESS SHOWCASE

ST GEORGE’S MARKET BELFAST8.30AM - 2.00PM

Members FREENon Members £50+vat

The Annual Networking Conference

& Business Showcase is one of NI

Chamber’s flagship events. This

year’s event will be the biggest

yet, and the largest dedicated

networking event that Northern

Ireland has ever seen. With over

600 delegates, 100+ exhibition

stands, structured networking

sessions as well as breakout and

lounge areas; this event will have

all the usual hustle and bustle of St

George’s Market whilst giving local

businesses a platform to sell their

products and services in Belfast’s

original Marketplace.

The conference will feature an

inspirational keynote speech from

Stefanos Loukakos, Director SMB EMEA, Facebook. Delegates

will also have the opportunity

to hear from senior business

representatives speaking at our

panel sessions throughout the day,

offering advice and expertise in

areas such as Managing Talent and

Entrepreneurship.

Your business cannot afford to miss this event! Don’t forget to register.

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23/08NI CHAMBER NETWORKING SERIESLOUGH ERNE RESORT AND SPA11.30AM - 2.00PM


The Networking Series is on the

road again! Join us and over 100

businesses at the fantastic Lough

Erne Resort and Spa, in County

Fermanagh. Build you network over

lunch at one of Northern Ireland’s

most luxurious resorts. The event will

feature structured networking and

the opportunity to meet new business

contacts.

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16/09NI CHAMBER GOLF DAY

ROYAL BELFAST GOLF CLUB8.30AM - 5.00PM

Members: £95+vat per individual or £380+vat per 4 ballNon Members: £120+vat per individual or £480+vat per 4 ball

We hope you and your clients can

join us at the prestigious Royal

Belfast Golf Club for our annual NI

Chamber Golf Day. Situated on the

beautiful North Down coastline, the

oldest golf club in Ireland boasts a

challenging course and unrivalled

views.

Enjoy breakfast on arrival and the

opportunity to network with business

colleagues. This will be followed by

18 holes of golf and a 2 course lunch

with wine.

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01/09MINISTER ON THE MOVEINTERFACE11.45AM- 1.55PM

Members Only FREE

In September, the Minister on the

Move Series sees Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir travel to Interface

in Lurgan. Interface is the world’s

largest manufacturer of commercial

carpet tiles and is setting the pace for

development of modular carpet using

materials and processes that take less

from the environment.

Delegates will receive a departmental

update from the Minister before

hearing the growth story of Interface,

followed by a tour of the facilities.


09/11IN CAMERATHE EUROPA HOTEL BELFAST5.30PM - 8.00PM

NI Chamber is delighted that the

Minister for Infrastructure, Chris Hazzard MLA and Permanent Secretary, Peter May will join

members for our final In Camera

event of 2016. Minister Hazzard

will outline his role and discuss

any current challenges his

Department may face.

Limited to 40 guests, the event

allows you to engage with the

Minister in an intimate setting

giving you the opportunity to

interact and put your questions

directly to the Minister, face-

to-face. You will also have the

opportunity to enhance your

networking profile and build

relationships with other NI

Chamber members. These events

fill up quickly, so book early to

avoid disappointment.

Members £40+vatNon Members £100+vat

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16/11DANSKE BANK EXPORT FIRSTGENESIS CRAFTY MAGHERAFELT9.45AM - 12.00PM

This Danske Bank Export First Ministerial event will see Michelle McIlveen, Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs visit Genesis Crafty in Magherafelt.

The Northern Ireland based, award-winning bakery thrives by retaining key values such as using only high quality ingredients and hand-baking in small batches.

Delegates will learn about the journey of Genesis Crafty; originally a simple home bakery with just one bread cart, just over four decades later it is a multi-million pound enterprise and a truly modern bakery but with artisan values.

Delegates will also receive a departmental update from the Minister before taking a tour of the facilities.


20/10DANSKE BANK EXPORT FIRST PRIVATE DINNER

THE MERCHANT HOTEL BELFAST5.30PM - 8.00PM

BY INVITE ONLY

As part of the Danske Bank Export First series, guests are invited to attend a private dinner with Ashley Pigott, Managing Director of AJ Power.

AJ Power specialises in the volume manufacture and design of diesel generating sets and is highly active in a market that is growing rapidly, in order to keep pace with the rising demand for electricity. AJ Power are at the forefront of technology to meet this demand. Since its inception in 2003, the company has maintained continuous and remarkable growth, with its products now being exported to over 80 countries around the world.

Through a roundtable discussion with a select group of business leaders, Ashley will share the inspirational growth story of AJ Power and how he has led them to global success.

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The cross-border meet the buyer continues with another exciting line-up of buyers and diverse range of procurement needs. This event will give participants an opportunity to:

• Make a pitch to private sector buyers across a range of sectors

• Network and develop links with each other through speed networking

• Access business advice to support company growth

Our buyers on the day will include: Schlumberger, Applegreen, Musgrave Market Place, and Munster Simms, with more buyers coming on board.

Programme application forms and buyer requirements are available from Gabi Burnside on [email protected]


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03/11MINISTER ON THE MOVESANDVIK BALLYGAWLEY9.45AM - 11.50AM

The fourth and final event in

the 2016 series will take place

with the Education Minister, Peter Weir at Sandvik, the

first company in the world to

succeed in using the Bressemer

method for steel production

on an industrial scale. Since

its conception, Sandvik have

developed a strategy to focus

on high quality and added

value goods, invested in R&D

and built up their export trade,

whilst broadening the range of

products that they supply.

The Minister will provide a

Departmental update and take a

few questions from the audience.

Delegates will also hear the

growth journey of Sandvik before

taking a tour of their facilities.

Members Only FREE

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12/10NI CHAMBER NETWORKING SERIES

SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE BANGOR8.30AM - 10.30AM


The Networking Series, sponsored

by First Trust Bank, offers delegates

the opportunity to meet, engage

and participate in structured

networking activities designed to

create new business relationships

and opportunities with 100+

business delegates. October sees the

Networking Series travel to Bangor,

County Down, hosted by South

Eastern Regional College.


19/10GROWING SOMETHING BRILLIANT LEADERSHIP BREAKFASTTHE LIFE CENTRE BRUCE STREET, BELFAST8.15AM - 10.00AM


For the final Growing Something Brilliant Leadership event in the 2016 series, NI Chamber is delighted to invite you to hear from the inspirational Anne Heraty, Chief Executive Officer of Cpl Resources plc.

Anne established Cpl Resources plc. in 1989 and as Chief Executive has played a key role in developing it into Ireland’s leading employment services company.

Anne will be joined by Jim Dollard, Executive Director, Electric Ireland and John Healy, Managing Director, Allstate NI for a panel session exploring the current economic challenges facing businesses.

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11/10IN CAMERA

Members £40+vatNon Members £100+vat

HILTON HOTEL BELFAST5.30PM - 8.00PM

NI Chamber is delighted that Minister Simon Hamilton MLA, from the

Department for the Economy will

join members for an In Camera dinner

this Autumn. Minister Hamilton

will outline his role and discuss any

current challenges his Department

may face.

Limited to 40 guests, the event

allows you to engage with the

Minister in an intimate setting giving

you the opportunity to interact

and put your questions directly

to the Minister, face-to-face. You

will also have the opportunity to

enhance your networking profile

and build relationships with other

NI Chamber members. These events

fill up quickly, so book early to avoid

disappointment.

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08/11PROTECTING YOUR BRAND IN A DIGITAL WORLD – THE LEGAL TOOLBOXPINSENT MASONS LANYON PLACE, BELFAST8.30AM - 10.00AM

In a digital world your brand and

reputation is more easily threatened

than ever before; the tools that

companies use to access their

customers can be turned against them.

Disgruntled customers, action groups,

rogue employees and competitors all

have a voice and a channel to make

themselves heard. But you don’t have to

lose control.

Expert management and fast action can

limit damage. This seminar will focus on:

• the legal tools your organisation

has when faced with a

reputational crisis

• whether, when and how to use

these legal tools

• how a combined legal and PR

strategy can help you take

control of the narrative

Members Only FREE

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NI CHAMBER MEMBERSHIPESSENTIAL MEMBERSHIP

GROWTH MEMBERSHIP

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

For small business owners who want the opportunity to network and build capacity locally.

For ambitious mid-size companies; focused on growth locally and internationally.

For leading companies; indigenous and multinational organisations who help drive the development of the economy.

£550 +vat £1250 +vat £2500 +vat

KIRSTY McMANUSHead of Business [email protected]

For further information on joining NI Chamber, or to find out how to maximise your membership, please email:

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The final event in the Networking

Series with First Trust Bank will be

a Christmas Special! Join us for

an evening of festive cheer with

networking, refreshments and

seasonal entertainment.

Further details will be announced on

www.northernirelandchamber.com

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15/12NI CHAMBER CAROL SERVICEST ANNE’S CATHEDRAL FOLLOWED BY REFRESHMENTS AT ULSTER UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL6.00PM - 8.00PM

All Welcome, FREE to attend

The Annual NI Chamber Christmas

Carol Service will take place in St

Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast with the

gracious permission of the Dean

and Cathedral Board. The service

will finish around 7.00pm and guests

will depart to the Ulster University

Business School, Belfast Campus for

a Christmas Reception with mulled

wine and mince pies. The perfect way

to end a perfect evening.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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your profile and deliver key messages to a captive business audience

sales and generate new business as a result of new connections made

directly with current and potential customers and stakeholders

government policy whilst networking with key influencers

WHAT DO WE OFFER?• At NI Chamber we work closely

with our sponsors to ensure you get the maximum return on investment through leading PR opportunities and the potential to showcase your business and deliver key messages to a captive audience.

• With over 60 events per year, we have high levels of engagement from right across the Northern Irish business community and beyond.

• We have opportunities available to suit all budgets; enquire now for details and find out how sponsorship with NI Chamber can help to put your business in the spotlight.

HOW DO I SPONSOR AN EVENT?

For further information on the opportunities available please contact:

Louise Turley, Assistant Head of Business Services E: [email protected] T: 028 9024 4113

Ann McGregor, Chief Executive E: [email protected] T: 028 9024 4113

Please note that due to high demand, sponsorship opportunities will be secured in order of bookings received. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

“This is the source of help and support that you need to get you along the way”Mark Nodder, Wrightbus

BECOME A CORPORATE MEMBER OF NORTHERN IRELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY…

Reinforce your position as a leading company in Northern Ireland and demonstrate a clear commitment to the development of the Northern Ireland Economy.

INFLUENCEOur role is to champion business. So we work hard to take business interests right to the top of the political agenda. We get your message across to key decision-makers in local and central government, and they consult with us when setting policy locally and nationally;

• Priority access to events with senior Government officials and key decision-makers.

• Opportunity to shape our policy work through representation on external working groups which give access at the highest levels of government – directly or using our voice.

• Align your brand with the highly regarded and highly visible NI Chamber brand.

CONNECTIONSOur unrivalled regional, national and international networks bring you together with the people who can share best practice or introduce you to prospective customers;

• Network at 60+ events per year.

• Research shows, affiliation with the Chamber translates into business results.

• Engage with a highly targeted senior audience of Northern Ireland business decision-makers.

• Use our NI Chamber member lounge as your space in the city.

• Account management by our Head of Business Development to ensure you maximise your membership.

If you are interested in membership of our exclusive Corporate level, or NI Chamber membership in general, please contact our Head of Business Development on:

KIRSTY McMANUS | [email protected] | Or call 02890 894 092

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