BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMMES & EVENTS SCHEDULE · GSB LEADERSHIP SERIES 22 SEPTEMBER, 8.30AM - 10.30AM The Life Centre, 11a Bruce Street, Belfast Members FREE, Non Members £35+vat

BUSINESS SUPPORT

PROGRAMMES & EVENTS SCHEDULE AUGUST - DECEMBER 2015

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.

SERVICES AND EXPERTISENI 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.

NI CHAMBER 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

NI CHAMBER

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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.

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

GARETH WILLIAMSONMembership [email protected]

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

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.

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PROGRAMMES & EVENTS SCHEDULE, AUGUST - DECEMBER 2015For further information and to register for events, please visit www.northernirelandchamber.com

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.

NI CHAMBER CONNECTIONS

MEET THE MINISTER EVENT

PRIVATE DINNERSCONNECTING FOR GROWTH

REGIONAL FORUM EVENTS 24 SEPTEMBER, 9.30AM - 11.30AM

Growth and Innovation with The Wrights Group

The River Room, Galgorm Resort, Ballymena

Growth and Corporate Members

26 NOVEMBER, 2.30PM - 4.30PM

Growth and International Marketing

CDE Global, Cookstown

Growth and Corporate Members

MEET THE BUYER EVENT 10 NOVEMBER, 9.30AM - 2.00PM

Ramada Plaza, Shaw’s Bridge

Members FREE, Non Members £35+vat

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 [email protected]

30 SEPTEMBER, 10.45AM - 1.00PM

Meet the Minister with the Department of Finance and PersonnelNorbrook Laboratories Ltd.

Members Only, FREE to attend

This is an inspirational event for current and potential exporters. Liam

14 OCTOBER, 6.00PM - 8.30PM

Roundtable Dinner with John O’Donoghue, Group CEO, NOONANThe 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.

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 IntelligenceThe 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.

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.

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.

DANSKE BANK EXPORT FIRST

NI Chamber in partnership with

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.

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EVENTS

GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH OUR SUPPORT

GSB LEADERSHIP SERIES

22 SEPTEMBER, 8.30AM - 10.30AM

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 2008.

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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 2000+ 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.

GROWING SOMETHING BRILLIANT CAMPAIGN

ACCESS GOVERNMENT AND DECISION MAKERS

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 Growth and Corporate members.

POLICY EVENTS

MINISTER ON THE MOVE SERIES

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.


Minister for the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Jonathan Bell MLA

SDC Trailers Ltd, Toomebridge

Members Only FREE

23 SEPTEMBER, 2.00PM - 4.30PM

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

SERIES SPONSORS

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.


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

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CHECK OUR WEBSITE...for future announcements and

details on the GSB campaign

www.northernirelandchamber.com

CONNECT WITH BUSINESS LEADERS AND BUILD YOUR NETWORK

NI CHAMBER ANNUAL GOLF DAY


Royal Belfast Golf Club, Holywood

Members £85+vat pp or £340+vat per 4 Ball Non Members £100+vat or £400+vat per 4 Ball

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.

NI CHAMBER NETWORKING SERIES

18 AUGUST, 8.30AM – 10.30AM

Armagh City Hotel, Armagh


Guest Speaker from Twitter UKThe Baby Grand, Grand Opera House

4 NOVEMBER, 8.00AM – 10.00AM

The Pavilion, Stormont

CHRISTMAS NETWORKING SPECIAL 10 DECEMBER, 5.30PM - 7.30PM

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 2015.

The events attract 100+ delegates, enabling attendees to develop new and existing business contacts.

GENERAL EVENTS

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NI CHAMBER CAROL SERVICE

17 DECEMBER, 6.00-8.00PM

St. Anne’s Cathedral followed by a Christmas Reception at Ulster University, Ulster Business School, Belfast Campus

This event is FREE to attend, all members, guests and families are welcome.

The annual Carol Service will take place in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast with the gracious permission of the Dean and Cathedral Board.

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.

HEADLINE SPONSOR

SUPPORTING SPONSOR

AUTUMN NETWORKING CONFERENCE & BUSINESS SHOWCASE

6 OCTOBER, 8.30AM – 1.00PM

Europa Hotel, Belfast


NI Chamber’s Networking Conferences are the largest and fastest growing in Northern Ireland, attracting increased numbers of attendees and exhibitors each year.

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 [email protected]


SUPPORTING SPONSORS

GUEST SPEAKER JAMES NESBITT

President’sBANQUET | 19.11.15

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PARTNER

Stephen McCully, President

has the pleasure of inviting members

and their guests to the President’s

Banquet at Titanic Belfast on

Thursday 19 November 2015.

Star of the hit TV show The

Missing, James 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. He has also starred

in Coriolanus, alongside Ralph

Fiennes and Gerard Butler. He

can currently be seen as Bofur

in The Hobbit trilogy.

BOOK YOUR PLACETo secure your place at the President’s Banquet, please book via the

website: www.northernirelandchamber.com

or contact Petrina McAuley on 02890 244 113.

EXPORT SUPPORTSeek 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.

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.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

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 028 9024 4113 or email [email protected] who will be happy to discuss your requirements.

NEED SPACE?

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 02890 244 113 or email [email protected]

Richard Willis on 02890 244 113 or email [email protected]

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EVENTS CALENDAR AUG-DEC 2015

AUGUST 18 AUGUST, 8.30AM - 10.30AM

NI Chamber Networking Event Armagh City Hotel, ArmaghThis event is FREE to attend

26 AUGUST, 6.00PM - 8.30PM

Danske Bank Export First: Roundtable Dinner with Mark Godrey and Simon Cole, Automated Intelligence The Ulster Museum, StranmillisInvitation Only

SEPTEMBER 3 SEPTEMBER, 12.00PM - 2.20PM

In Camera: Department for Regional Development Europa Hotel, Piano Restaurant Members Only, £40+vat


Minister on the Move: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment SDC Trailers Ltd, Toomebridge, Magherafelt Members Only, FREE


NI Chamber Networking Event with Twitter UK The Baby Grand, Grand Opera House This event is FREE to attend


NI Chamber Golf Day Royal Belfast Golf Club, Holywood Members £85+vat, Non Members £100+vat


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 Members FREE, Non Members £35+vat


Minister on the Move: Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety Randox Laboratories, CrumlinMembers Only, FREE


NI Chamber Connections Regional Forum: Growth and Innovation with The Wrights Group The River Room, Galgorm Resort, BallymenaGrowth and Corporate Members


Danske Bank Export First: Meet the Minister with the Department of Finance and Personnel Norbrook Laboratories, Camlough Road, NewryExporters and Potential Exporters

OCTOBER 6 OCTOBER, 8.30AM - 1.00PM

Autumn Networking Conference and Business Showcase Europa Hotel, Belfast Members FREE, Non Members £35+vat

14 OCTOBER, 6.00PM - 8.30PM

Danske Bank Export First: Roundtable Dinner with John O’Donoghue, NOONAN The Merchant Hotel, BelfastInvitation Only

NOVEMBER 4 NOVEMBER, 8.00AM - 10.00AM

NI Chamber Networking Event The Pavilion, Stormont This event is FREE to attend


In Camera: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment Europa Hotel, Dublin Suite Members Only, £40+vat

10 NOVEMBER, 9.30AM - 2.00PM

Connecting for Growth - Meet the Buyer Event Ramada Plaza, Shaw’s Bridge Members FREE, Non Members £35+vat

19 NOVEMBER, 7.00PM - LATE

President’s Banquet Titanic BelfastMembers £100+vat or £1,000+vat per table of 10

Non Members £120+vat or £1,200+vat per table of 10


NI Chamber Connections Regional Forum: Growth and International Marketing CDE Global, CookstownGrowth and Corporate Members

DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER, 9.30AM - 12.00PM

Minister on the Move: Department of the Environment AES UK & Ireland, Carrickfergus Members Only, FREE

10 DECEMBER, 5.30PM - 7.30PM

NI Chamber Christmas Networking Special Clayton Hotel Belfast, Ormeau Avenue This event is FREE to attend

17 DECEMBER, 6.00PM - 8.00PM

NI Chamber Carol Service St. Anne’s Cathedral followed By Ulster University, Belfast Campus This event is FREE to attend

Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry4-5 Donegall Square SouthBelfast BT1 5JA

T +44 (0)28 9024 4113F +44 (0)28 9024 7024E [email protected]

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BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMMES & EVENTS SCHEDULE · GSB LEADERSHIP SERIES 22 SEPTEMBER, 8.30AM - 10.30AM The Life Centre, 11a Bruce Street, Belfast Members FREE, Non Members £35+vat