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SUPPORTING BUSINESS

GROW SOMETHING BRILLIANT CAMPAIGN

NI CHAMBER NETWORKING SERIES

NI Chamber Connections, in

partnership 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

five regional events per annum.

NI CHAMBER CONNECTIONS

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.

CONNECTACCESSGROWEXPORT

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.

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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.

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, will continue 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 Growth and Corporate 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 of

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.

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01620/04NI CHAMBER NETWORKING SERIESRAMADA PLAZA HOTEL SHAW’S BRIDGE, BELFAST8.30AM - 10.30AM

Members FREENon Members £50+vat

April sees the Networking

Series travel to the Ramada

Plaza Belfast. This event will

provide delegates with the

opportunity to take part in

structured networking and to

create new business contacts.

21/04NI CHAMBER CONNECTIONSNIACEHARBOUR ESTATE BELFAST2.30PM - 4.30PM

Members Only FREE

NI Chamber invites you to the next Forum in the NI Chamber Connections series, in partnership with Ulster Bank, where the focus of the discussion will be growth through collaboration.

The Northern Ireland Advanced Composites and Engineering Centre (NIACE) is a participant based, purpose built research facility located in Belfast. It was born out of a collaboration between Academia, Industry and Government.

Delegates will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Scott King, Manager of NIACE who will discuss the importance of collaboration and how this organisation has helped Northern Ireland companies to grow and develop on many levels.

14/04DANSKE BANK EXPORT FIRST PRIVATE DINNERCULLODEN HOTEL BELFAST5.30PM - 8.00PM

Members Only FREE

The Danske Bank Export First

series invites guests to a private

dinner with Dr. Geoff Hayhurst, Managing Director of Paradox Omega Oils. With an initial idea

to benefit his own patients and to

overcome their dislike of “rancid”

fish oil”, Geoff researched and

developed an innovative and

totally natural method to protect

essential Omega (3) fatty acids in

fish oils against oxidative stresses.

Since its conception Paradox

has become a No. 1 bestselling

Omega 3 product around the

world. Through a round table

discussion with a select group of

business leaders, Geoff will share

the inspirational growth story of

Paradox Omega Oils and how he

has led them to global success.

12/04GSB LEADERSHIP SERIESTHE NATIONAL FOOTBALL STADIUM AT WINDSOR PARK8.30AM - 10.00AM

Members FREENon Members £50+vat

In a series that focusses on the importance of inspirational leadership, there is no better example than Michael O’Neill, Manager of the Northern Ireland Football team. Michael led a team of relatively unknown players to qualify for the Euro 2016 tournament and to top their group.

Michael will be joined by Peter Cowgill, Executive Chairman of JD Sports and Andrew Curley, Head of Sponsorship & Events at Vauxhall Motors Ltd to discuss the business of sport and the importance of strong, motivational leadership.

This event will be the very first business event to take place within the brand new facilities at Windsor Park, the home of Northern Ireland Football, with thanks to the Irish Football Association.

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06/04IN CAMERA

Members £40+vatNon Members £100+vat

TITANIC BELFAST5.30PM - 8.00PM

The Head of the NI Civil Service

and Permanent Secretary of OFMDFM Malcolm McKibben

will be joined by David Sterling, Permanent Secretary for the Department of Finance and Personnel, Leo O’Reilly, Permanent Secretary for the Department of the Environment and Derek Baker, Permanent Secretary for the Department for Employment and Learning

for the second In Camera dinner

of 2016.

Limited to 40 guests, this

intimate setting allows guests

direct interaction and the

opportunity to exchange their

views with the Permanent

Secretaries during dinner. Be

sure to book onto this event as

it promises to fill up quickly.

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25/05CONNECTING FOR GROWTH MEET THE BUYERCANAL COURT HOTELNEWRY 9.30AM - 2.00PM

Members FREENon Members £50+vat

The Cross-border Meet The Buyer

series is back for 2016, with an

exciting line-up of buyers and a

wide range of procurement needs

from across the island of Ireland.

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 which will

support your company’s growth

Check out our full list of buyer requirements now on northernirelandchamber.com and register your interest as a supplier.

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NI CHAMBER CHAMPIONS DINNERWATERFRONT CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION CENTRE7.00PM - LATE

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900 guests will join NI Chamber to

celebrate Champions of business and

sport. We are delighted to welcome

guest speaker, Irish Rugby Legend Paul O’Connell to the Champions

dinner 2016 at the newly refurbished

Waterfront Conference and Exhibition

Centre.

In a career that included captaining

the British and Irish Lions, Ireland

and Munster, winning three 6 nations,

including a Grand Slam, two European

Cups and three Celtic Leagues, Paul

O’Connell is a champion and legend in

the truest sense.

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11/05NI CHAMBER NETWORKING SERIESMARKET PLACE THEATRE ARMAGH 8.30AM - 10.30AM

Members FREENon Members £50+vat

The Networking Series journeys

to the Market Place Theatre in

Armagh for its next event. Join 100+

delegates for structured networking

and hear from a guest speaker on the

benefits of networking, and how to

do it effectively. Don’t forget to bring

your business cards as this is sure to

be a busy event.

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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 Developmentkirsty.mcmanus@northernirelandchamber.com

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

15/06MINISTER ON THE MOVE

Members Only FREE

SLIEVE KIRK WIND PARKEVENT DETAILS TO FOLLOW

Coinciding with Global Wind Day, the

second Minister on the Move event

will travel to Slieve Kirk Wind Park in

County Londonderry.

Slieve Kirk Wind Park is an

operational 32 turbine wind farm

developed by SSE Renewables to

power Northern Ireland’s second

largest energy provider Airtricity.

Slieve Kirk Wind Park has been built

at a total capital investment cost

of £125million and is expected to

generate enough green energy each

year to power over 65,000 Northern

Ireland homes.

Delegates will receive a departmental

update from the Minister before

hearing the story of Slieve Kirk

Wind Park and embarking on a tour

of the facilities. The Minister and

department details will be released

following the May elections.

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16/06NI CHAMBER NETWORKING SERIESDUNADRY HOTEL AND COUNTRY CLUB8.30AM - 10.30AM

Members FREENon Members £50+vat

The Networking Series is on the

road again, this time travelling to

the Dunadry Hotel and Country

Club near Antrim. Networking is

the single most powerful marketing

tool and the NI Chamber welcomes

businesses to join us in using it.

Get involved and have opportunity

to develop new business contacts

through structured networking.

09/06DANSKE BANK EXPORT FIRST PRIVATE DINNERTHE MERCHANT HOTEL BELFAST5.30PM - 8.00PM

Members Only FREE

Elmgrove Foods exports UK

and Irish quality products into

new markets such as Thailand,

India, USA and most recently

Canada in 2016. This multi-award

winning company with no less than

a dozen major awards including;

Food and Drink Federation Exporter

of the Year, and the prestigious

Queens Award for Enterprise,

International Trade 2013.

Through a round table discussion with

a select group of business leaders,

Stuart Dobson, Managing Director will share the inspirational growth

story of Elmgrove Foods, how it

has gone from strength to strength,

lessons learned and how they are

delivering exceptional business

results.

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