AUGUST TO DECEMBER 2018 GET INVOLVED … · Networking is the single most powerful marketing tool...

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AUGUST TO DECEMBER 2018

09 22SUMMER NETWORKINGAC HOTEL, BELFAST17:30 – 20:00

Join us for an evening of drinks, tapas and networking at Belfast’s newest waterfront hotel, AC Hotel Belfast. Situated at City Quays, the AC Hotel is the first Marriott in Northern Ireland and is designed to have the pared-back, European feel with which the brand has become associated.

The AC Bar and signature restaurant, Novelli at City Quays, is perfect for a summer’s evening with its concertina doors opening to the riverside terrace and panoramic view across Belfast Lough towards Titanic Quarter.

The annual end of term NI Chamber Summer Networking event is very popular with our members, who come along for an evening of networking, socialising and fun. It’s the perfect opportunity to avoid rush hour, wind down and relax whilst making excellent business contacts.

NI CHAMBER NETWORKING SERIESTHE BRAID, BALLYMENA10:00 – 12:00

The next event in our 2018 Networking Series will take place in The Braid, Ballymena. Networking is the single most powerful marketing tool and NI Chamber encourages businesses to engage in these tailored events.

Join 100+ delegates for structured networking which will also feature a local guest speaker who will share their experience of growing an award winning business and the importance of utilising your network. This session will include:

• Structured networking• Featured Business Spotlight• Business development discussion followed

by Q&A

To register for NI Chamber events please visit:

WWW.NORTHERNIRELANDCHAMBER.COM

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30-31NEAR MARKET TRADE VISITGLASGOWTWO DAY VISIT

NI Chamber’s Near Market Trade Visit programme, in partnership with Ulster Bank, aims to help local firms extend their networks and exploit possibilities in larger GB cities. Utilising NI Chamber’s network, the next two day trade visit will introduce local companies to opportunities in Glasgow.

The itinerary will include tailored briefings, introductions and networking; and afford delegates an excellent opportunity to build constructive business relationships and expand their presence in this dynamic and thriving market.

Companies on the itinerary for this advanced manufacturing and construction focused visit include:

• BAE Systems• The Wheatley Group• Brookfield Multiplex

Enquire early as places are limited.

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ANNUAL GOLF DAYMALONE GOLF CLUB, BELFAST08:30 – 17:00

We hope you and your clients can join us at the prestigious Malone Golf Club for our annual NI Chamber Golf Day.

Situated around a magnificent 20 acre lake on the outskirts of Belfast, Malone Golf Club is widely considered as one of the best parkland courses in Ireland.

Enjoy breakfast on arrival and the opportunity to network with business colleagues. This will be followed by 18 holes of golf and a two course lunch with wine.

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SCALING FOR GROWTH WORKSHOPPHOENIX NATURAL GAS, BELFAST08:00 – 11:00

The Scaling For Growth programme offers local companies dedicated one to one support, access to facilitated connections and the opportunity to become part of a group of like-minded business people who can share their knowledge and experience in their journey for growth.

Group workshops will seek to deal with some of the key challenges faced by growing companies, the third in the series focusing on digital strategy. Is Your Company Ready To Scale For Growth? – Digital Strategy will be hosted by Phoenix Natural Gas and is kindly sponsored by Bank of Ireland UK.

NETWORKING CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS SHOWCASEST. GEORGE’S MARKET, BELFAST08:30 – 13:00

DANSKE BANK EXPORT FIRST PRIVATE LUNCHCULLODEN ESTATE AND SPA, HOLYWOOD12:00 – 14:30

The Danske Bank Export First programme 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.

As part of this programme a select group of business leaders are invited to attend a private roundtable discussion with John Mahon, Director General for Exports at the Department for International Trade (DIT).

As Director General for Exports, Mr Mahon is responsible for leading a cross-government strategy on exports and overseas direct investment to support the UK’s underlying export potential and is tasked with ensuring that new and existing exporters can access the right financial, practical and promotional support to sell overseas.

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRAININGTHE MERCHANT HOTEL, BELFAST09:30 – 16:30

One day workshop on Documentary Letters of Credit for Exports

As one of the most secure international payment methods, Letters of Credit offer tremendous opportunities for exporters but also present significant challenges.

This one day course will explain the roles of the parties, clarify the procedures and recommend practical ways in which exporters can establish best practice in order to ensure payment every time.

The course is designed for staff that have exposure to Letters of Credit; not only from a financial and administration point of view but also those involved in negotiating sales and purchasing.

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The Annual Networking Conference and 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 700 delegates, 120 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 and delegates will also have the opportunity to hear from leading NI business representatives speaking at our topical panel sessions and interactive seminars throughout the day.

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

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MANAGING DYNAMIC CHANGE THROUGH STRONG LEADERSHIPW5, BELFAST08:00 – 09:30

NI Chamber, in partnership with Ulster University Business School, invites you to a breakfast event on ‘Managing Dynamic Change through Strong Leadership’ with guest speaker Christine Ourmières-Widener, Chief Executive Officer of Flybe.

Christine joined Flybe as Chief Executive Officer in January 2017. With extensive international experience across the aviation and travel sectors, immediately prior to joining the airline, she was Chief Global Sales Officer for American Express Global Business Travel, responsible for developing the company’s strategy and driving business growth in major markets across North America, Europe and Asia with a strong focus on improving the customer experience.

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IN CAMERAEUROPA HOTEL, BELFAST17:30 – 20:00

The Head of the NI Civil Service, David Sterling, will be joined by Dr Andrew McCormick, Director General of International Relations; Katrina Godfrey, Permanent Secretary for the Department for Infrastructure; Peter May, Permanent Secretary for the Department of Justice and Noel Lavery, Permanent Secretary for the Department for the Economy for an In Camera dinner in October.

Limited to 50 guests, this intimate setting allows guests direct interaction and the opportunity to exchange their views with the Head of the Civil Service and Permanent Secretaries during dinner. Be sure to book onto this event as it promises to fill up quickly.

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DEVELOPING YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL – SALES LEADERS TRAININGRIDDEL HALL, BELFASTTWO DAY TRAINING

The right business development strategy, delivered with the right tools and by the right team, is central to achieving overall strategic objectives. Learn how to align sales strategies and refine processes that deliver success with this two day Sales Leaders course aimed at directors and senior business development executives.

The demand for quality tailored sales training that will propel your business to the next level has never been higher; in response, this training had been designed for maximum and immediate impact.

The course is part of a series of cutting edge sales training provided by NI Chamber, in partnership with First Trust Bank, under its Developing Your Growth Potential programme and is facilitated by the prestigious William J Clinton Leadership Institute.

NI CHAMBER NETWORKING SERIESCRAIGAVON CIVIC CENTRE, CRAIGAVON10:00 – 12:00

October sees the final Networking Series event of 2018 travel to Craigavon Civic Centre. Networking is the single most powerful marketing tool and NI Chamber encourages businesses to engage in these tailored events.

Join 100+ delegates for structured networking which will also feature a local guest speaker who will share their experience of growing an award winning business and the importance of utilising your network. This session will include:

• Structured networking• Featured Business Spotlight• Business development discussion followed

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ENERGY FORUMULSTER CARPETS, PORTADOWN09:30 – 11:45

The Energy Forum provides a bridge between energy providers and large energy users in Northern Ireland. It meets 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 and ISEM (Integrated Single Electricity Market).

The third event of 2018 will take place at Ulster Carpets, Portadown and will include a tour of the premises. This event is for NI Chamber members and places are limited to one per company.

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IN CAMERATHE MERCHANT HOTEL, BELFAST12:00 – 14:00

Sue Gray, Permanent Secretary for the Department of Finance will host an In Camera event in September.

Limited to 40 guests, this intimate setting allows guests direct interaction and the opportunity to exchange their views during lunch. Be sure to book onto this event as it promises to fill up quickly.

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CONNECTING FOR GROWTH MEET THE BUYERCROWNE PLAZA, BELFAST09:30 – 13:00

The cross-border Meet The Buyer series continues with another exciting line-up of buyers and a diverse 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 industries

• Network and develop links with each other through speed networking

• Access business advice to support your company’s growth

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

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IN CAMERATITANIC HOTEL, BELFAST17:30 – 20:00

Derek McCallan, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Local Government Association will be joined by a number of local Councils for an In Camera dinner in November.

Mr McCallan is responsible for advising and supporting the NILGA political leaders, Executive and 90 elected members, taking forward policy and legislation as the representative body of the 11 councils, this includes negotiations with central government departments and agencies.

Limited to 40 guests, this intimate setting allows guests direct interaction and the opportunity to exchange their views with Mr McCallan and local Councils during dinner. Be sure to book onto this event as it promises to fill up quickly.

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GROWING SOMETHING BRILLIANT LEADERSHIP EVENTBELFAST 08:30 – 10:30

The Growing Something Brilliant series focuses on the importance of inspirational leadership. The series recognises that strong and effective leadership boosts productivity, performance and ultimately leads to organisational success.

NI Chamber, in partnership with Electric Ireland, welcomes an exciting year for the leadership series, bringing together business leaders, influencers and those who aspire to lead within their organisation to hear from inspirational speakers from a range of sectors. Previous speakers have included Head of Global Brands for LEGO, Christian Majgaard and CEO of Domino’s Pizza Group, David Wild.

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DANSKE BANK EXPORT FIRST EXPORTER FORUMVENUE TBC09:30 – 11:30

Danske Bank Export First seeks to encourage and grow export activity in Northern Ireland through the inspirational stories and shared learning of 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.

New for 2018 are the Exporter Forum events, a platform to maximise the experiences of local exporters by bringing together like-minded businesses to discuss common interests and the challenges of the exporting environment. Delegates will attend an in-company roundtable forum where they will have the opportunity to hear from a successful, local exporter, participate in a facilitated discussion and share their own experiences.

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LEGAL & GENERAL ROUNDTABLEFITZWILLIAM HOTEL, BELFAST08:00 – 10:30

NI Chamber is hosting a private roundtable breakfast in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce and Legal & General to explore how we can create renewed infrastructure, housing, energy and urban regeneration in Northern Ireland.

Legal & General manages around £1trillion of institutional and retail investments and over the last five years they have invested around £15 billion in cities and regions around the UK. Their aim is simple: to put more institutional money to work in real assets, creating the conditions in which businesses in all our towns and cities can flourish. Legal & General plans to invest a similar amount in the future, in addition to developing and growing its venture capital and SME funding operations.

This event provides an excellent opportunity to put forward your creative suggestions for the future of Northern Ireland.

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRAININGTEN SQUARE HOTEL, BELFAST09:30 – 16:30

One day workshop on Export Process and Documentation Training

This one day workshop is an introduction to the processes that need to be followed when exporting goods to overseas markets. The course will provide an understanding of the documentation required for getting the cargo to its destination successfully and will cover the basic principles, explain the documentation, and how to export successfully to receive payment.

This course is designed for administration, sales, despatch and logistics staff and manufacturing companies embarking into the export world. It is also an excellent refresher for those going into new territories.

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ENERGY FORUMSONI LTD, BELFAST09:30 – 11:45

The Energy Forum provides a bridge between energy providers and large energy users in Northern Ireland. It meets 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 and ISEM (Integrated Single Electricity Market).

The final event of 2018 will take place at SONI Ltd, Belfast and will include a tour of the premises. This event is for NI Chamber members and places are limited to one per company.

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CHRISTMAS NETWORKINGGRAND CENTRAL HOTEL, BELFAST17:30 – 20:00

Join us for an evening of wine, canapés and networking at Northern Ireland’s largest hotel, the newly opened Grand Central Hotel, promising to bring a new era of modern luxury to Belfast. Inspired by the original Grand Central Hotel on Royal Avenue, the new hotel will blend timeless design, classic service and true style fused with glamour and grandeur.

The Panorama Lounge, located on the second floor, will host the NI Chamber Christmas Networking event this year and is the perfect location for an evening of networking and socialising. We look forward to welcoming you to our first event at this fabulous new venue.

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRAININGMALDRON HOTEL, BELFAST09:30 – 16:30

An Introduction to Importing including Special Procedures

This one day workshop will review and discuss the process from making enquiry to receipt of goods. Often we do not have a clear understanding of what is involved in reaching “landed cost of a product” and whether or not we are paying the correct amount of duty or any other charges for that matter. This course clarifies all of the mist that surrounds imports and can potentially save businesses money in the long run. Topics covered in this course include:

• Definition of an Import and Process Flow

• Making the Enquiry – Incoterms ® 2010

• Import Licences

• Tariff Codes

• Origin of Products

• Certificates of Origin

• Customs

• Role of HMRC/CHIEF

• Special Procedures

• Duty and VAT

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PRESIDENT’S BANQUETBELFAST WATERFRONT18:30 – 23:00

NI Chamber President, Ellvena Graham, has the pleasure of inviting members and their guests to the President’s Banquet at Belfast Waterfront on Thursday 29 November 2018.

The President’s Banquet is the pinnacle of NI Chamber’s programme of events. It is a prestigious and well attended black tie dinner which generally attracts in excess of 750 guests from the business community and local Government. The event features a high profile keynote speech and is a wonderful evening of entertainment and insight while supporting business relationships. Previous keynote speakers have included Paul Smith, creator of Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Alastair Campbell, Jeremy Paxman, James Nesbitt, Mark Huffam, the local man behind production for HBO’s Game of Thrones and most recently Richard Hammond, best known for co-hosting the BBC2 car programme Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson and James May and also Amazon Prime’s The Grand Tour. The 2018 Banquet will feature a keynote speaker of equal calibre and guests will include key decision makers and employers of all sizes and sectors as well as representatives from local Government.

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NEAR MARKET TRADE VISITMANCHESTERTWO DAY VISIT

NI Chamber’s Near Market Trade Visit programme, in partnership with Ulster Bank, aims to help local firms extend their networks and exploit possibilities in larger GB cities. Utilising NI Chamber’s network, the next two day trade visit will introduce local companies to opportunities in Manchester.

The itinerary will include tailored briefings, introductions and networking; and afford delegates an excellent opportunity to build constructive business relationships and expand their presence in this dynamic and thriving market. Enquire early as places are limited.

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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 across a range of events including our prestigious President’s Banquet and stand out Annual Networking Conference and Business Showcase.

HOW DO I SPONSOR AN EVENT?

For further information on the opportunities available with NI Chamber for 2018 and 2019, please contact:

Louise Turley, Assistant Head of Business Services 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.

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NI CHAMBER CAROL SERVICEST ANNE’S CATHEDRAL AND ULSTER UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL, BELFAST18:00 – 20:00

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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