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‘Growing Something Brilliant’, a new Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce campaign aimed at inspiring local businesses to set up, grow and export, was launched on Friday 10 May at Ballymena’s Galgorm Manor Hotel. …click for more info
visit www.growingsomethingbrilliant.com and tell us what would help your business grow... …click for more info
Apply Now for New Cross Border Initiative – Gateways to Growth…click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce has worked in partnership with independent publisher Gavin Walker of the Word Works Partnership to produce the Business First Magazine for the past eight years.…click for more info
Identifying and understanding foreign currency risk, exploring possible solutions and developing a risk management strategy were the key issues addressed at the latest Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce ‘Danske Bank Export First’ event which took place this morning in the Fitzwilliam Hotel.…click for more info
[2 May 2013] Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce President Mark Nodder joined a British Chambers of Commerce delegation at 10 Downing Street this morning to engage in an honest and open conversation with the Prime Minister about issues facing UK businesses. …click for more info
The Gateways to Growth Project was launched this week by the COMET INTERREG Partnership with Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, Dundalk Chamber of Commerce and Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce.…click for more info
[23 April 2013] Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce officially launched the tenth annual Chamber Awards today by inviting firms to showcase their talents and achievements to be in with a chance of winning a £25,000 cash prize. …click for more info
[24 April] The government and the Bank of England have confirmed the extension of the Funding for Lending scheme and its widening to include more types of business finance. Commenting, Ann McGregor MBE, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, said:…click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Northern Ireland Office hosted an in camera breakfast meeting with Simon Fraser, Permanent Under-Secretary of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) on 23 April 2013.…click for more info
Key players in the export arena shared their exporting experiences and offered advice in perfecting an export sales pitch to over 50 local businesses at a Danske Bank Export First event hosted by Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce at Belfast’s Europa Hotel this morning (16 April). …click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce President, Mr Mark Nodder, is delighted to announce that the Chamber's Annual Lunch will take place on Thursday 6 June 2013 in Belfast City Hall.…click for more info
For over 230 years Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce has been working together with business members to grow and develop individuals, businesses, communities – and, ultimately, the country’s economy. …click for more info
The latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) released today (9 April 2013) by Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce in partnership with BDO revealed that more businesses in Northern Ireland expect turnover and profitability to improve over the coming year than decline however Northern Ireland still remains a lagging region behind any UK recovery. …click for more info
From 6 April employers have to notify PAYE to HMRC every time they pay their employees. Watch the video below for further information.…click for more info
After some time for reflection following the non-decision on corporation tax, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce President Mark Nodder today commented:…click for more info
The Minister for Employment and Learning has commissioned a review of apprenticeships and youth training, to ensure that they: …click for more info
Commenting on today’s announcement that the Prime Minister has postponed any decision on corporation tax in Northern Ireland until after the vote on Scottish Independence, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce President Mark Nodder said …click for more info
[26 March 2013] “However big your business, cashflow is critical to survival and success” – that was one of the key messages from Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce this morning as the Chamber in association with Keys Commercial Finance and Trade Credit Brokers Ltd hosted a master class in cashflow management …click for more info
One of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce's top policy priorities is to secure the devolution of corporation tax to the Northern Ireland Assembly. We have worked closely with the Grow NI Campaign, OFMDFM, MLAs and the Secretary of State.…click for more info
“Today’s Budget did unveil several ‘pro-growth’ measures that should go some way to supporting businesses. On the same day that unemployment in Northern Ireland hits a 15 year high, a new Employment Allowance which promises to cut National Insurance bill by £2,000 for every firm is welcomed...…click for more info
Janet McCollum, Group Finance and IT Director at Moy Park has been appointed to the Board of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce.…click for more info
Ahead of the Budget on 20 March 2013, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce is calling on the Chancellor to take rapid and radical steps to shift government spending from unproductive areas and towards growth measures that can be delivered quickly. …click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce are running the Belfast Marathon Relay Event in aid of Chamber President’s Charity Age NI…click for more info
[8 March 2013] Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce today hosted ‘The Business Case for Renewables’, one of three-thousand events taking place across the United Kingdom and Europe this week as part of Climate Week.…click for more info
Ann McGregor, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce joins BVCB's Chief Executive Gerry Lennon at Equinox Café, to lend support to the Backin' Belfast campaign which is encouraging Belfast bosses and their staff to get out of the office and into the city.…click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce (NICC) currently has a number of event sponsorship opportunities available. …click for more info
Businesses, organisations and entrepreneurs must embrace and engage with digital technology if they are to survive and flourish in the future – that was the message this morning as over 150 people gathered for the first ever TechXplore event held at Riddel Hall, Queen’s University Belfast. …click for more info
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been announced as the official airline partner of Danske Bank Export First, a Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce initiative.…click for more info
"The latest downgrade by Moody's has not come as much of a surprise and we must now wait to see how the markets react...…click for more info
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has been officially named as a Business Superbrand in an influential annual survey that identifies the UK’s strongest business-to-business brands. …click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce Age NI as their official charity for 2013. …click for more info
“Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce welcomes the Minister’s review of apprenticeships and youth training. The government must commit in 2013 to ensuring that every young person leaves formal education with the skills and behaviours required to successfully enter the world of work. …click for more info
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Theresa Villiers met with members of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce Board at a meeting held in the headquarters of Wrightbus in Ballymena on 7 February…click for more info
Kevin Kingston, Deputy Chief Executive and Managing Director - Business & Corporate Banking at Danske Bank and Stephen McCully, Managing Director of Power NI, have been named as the new Vice-Presidents of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce (NICC). …click for more info
“We support attempts to safeguard the high street banking services that businesses depend on, and improve competition in the banking sector. “However, banking reform must be considered in the context of the economy as a whole. …click for more info
Mark Nodder, President of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, decided to bring together a group of local exporters on 31 January 2013 to share their export experiences with Patsy McGlone MLA, Chair of the Enterprise, Trade & Investment Committee. …click for more info
Join international, national and local leading technology, social media and cloud computing pioneers at TechXplore 2013, NI’s first technology expo. …click for more info
[29 January 2013] The importance of our connection to London Heathrow Airport is evidenced by statistics showing that local businesses rely on this air corridor to ship almost £1 billion of goods worldwide, representing almost one third of manufacturing output - and visitors arriving in Northern Ireland through Heathrow contributed over £21 million to the local economy and supported 1,000 jobs. …click for more info
“The vast majority of businesses across the UK want to stay in the Single Market, but on the basis of a revised relationship with Europe that promotes trade and competitiveness. It is of critical importance to business that we have access to the European market, but not at any cost.…click for more info
The recent Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Quarter 4 of 2012 revealed that almost 2 in every 5 local businesses do not have a system in place to protect their business from bad debt. The series of guides below…click for more info
Press Release: The widest range of speakers on digital technology ever assembled in Northern Ireland will gather for the first ever TechXplore technology expo in Belfast on Thursday 28th February. The event aims to enable and develop digital technology among businesses, the public sector and entrepreneurs of all ages right across Northern Ireland. …click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce launched its 2013 calendar of events last night by hosting a ‘giant’ networking event at the Belfast Giants Ice Hockey game at the Odyssey Arena.…click for more info
The latest Quarterly Economic Survey released Tuesday 8 January by Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce in partnership with BDO revealed that almost 2 in every 5 local businesses do not have a system in place to protect their business from bad debt.…click for more info
Keep up-to-date with Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce on Twitter, Linked In, Facebook and via the Chamber iPhone App...…click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and the country’s fastest-growing and second largest energy provider Airtricity are delighted to partner to deliver the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce ‘In Camera’ series for 2013.…click for more info
Following a year of stagnation, uncertainty, and continuing trade deficits, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce remains confident that business can make Northern Ireland dynamic again in 2013 and beyond – but only if the government delivers five changes to radically improve the business environment and deliver the confidence boost needed to kick-start growth…click for more info
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today launched the second phase of business support programme ‘Danske Bank Export First’ – a Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce initiative which aims to help aspiring and new exporters.…click for more info
The damage to local businesses created by on-going street disturbances and violence associated with the ‘flag protests’ must now be brought to a rapid end. Our hard pressed retail and hospitality sectors have already been suffering from the economic downturn and cannot afford to bear anymore hardship.…click for more info
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Commenting on the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce President Mark Nodder said: “The Chancellor has taken a number of very positive steps and Business will especially welcome his announcement of major new capital allowances to encourage investment by small and medium-sized companies…click for more info
A dynamic approach to increasing membership and tailoring business support to boost the economy has played a pivotal role in Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce (NICC) being named as the UK’s Chamber of the Year.…click for more info
Business is good for Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland is good for business – that was the message from Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce President Mark Nodder as he spoke to an audience of nearly 500 people at the annual President’s Banquet at Belfast City Hall on 28 November 2012.…click for more info
Commenting on the Chancellor’s upcoming Autumn Statement on 5 December, Mark Nodder, President of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce said: "The government must pull out all the stops to enable businesses to access new markets, invest and create jobs. …click for more info
Over 100 NI Chamber of Commerce members gathered at Newforge Country Club to hear from Dame Mary Peters about sponsorship opportunities offered by the 2013 World Police and Fire Games. …click for more info
Commenting on the news that the leaders of eight of the world's richest countries, including Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin and Angela Merkel, are coming to Northern Ireland for their annual summit next year, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce President, Mark Nodder said:…click for more info
New research from Frontier Economics shows the lack of capacity at Heathrow airport is already costing the UK up to £14bn a year in lost trade and this figure could rise to £26bn a year by 2030. …click for more info
Commenting on the Executive’s announcement of a £200million economy and jobs initiative, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Ann McGregor MBE said:…click for more info
‘Alternative Sources of Finance’, the first in a series of events by Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and BDO under their ‘Accelerate for Growth’ initiative, took place this morning in Belfast’s Holiday Inn. …click for more info
Chamber Chief Executive Ann McGregor received her MBE recently at Buckingham Palace in recognition of her services to Small Business and Enterprise. …click for more info
Commenting on Lord Heseltine’s independent review of competitiveness, Ann McGregor MBE, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce (NICC), said: “Lord Heseltine’s analysis of the state of the UK economy is compelling. Businesses will welcome his call for steady, long-term thinking to improve economic performance. …click for more info
[16 October 2012] Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the Assembly’s support for a Bill proposed by the Finance Minister Sammy Wilson which will set a zero rate of Air Passenger Duty for direct long-haul flights departing from Northern Ireland. …click for more info
A Social Enterprise committed to making it easier for parents with children to get into and stay in employment has secured a prestigious achievement after it was announced as the Chamber Awards 2012’s Business of the Year for Northern Ireland.…click for more info
Please note this event is now fully booked. If you would like to be added to the reserve list, please email esther.letman@northernirelandchamber.com …click for more info
The Chamber would like to secure 4 high value prizes which will be raffled at the President’s Banquet to raise funds for the President’s chosen charity, CLIC Sargent. Members who donate luxury prizes will receive the following benefits: The Chamber would now like to secure a number high profile prizes in aid of our charity for the evening, CLIC Sargent. …click for more info
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson addressed members of Northern Ireland’s business community on 10 October at the latest Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce ‘In Camera’ event of 2012. …click for more info
[2 October 2012] Leading business advisers, BDO, are delighted to announce a new partnership with the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce (NICC). From today, BDO will be the 'Growth First' partners of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, Northern Ireland's ultimate business network. …click for more info
[2 October 2012] The latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) released today by Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce in partnership with BDO shows that economic growth across Northern Ireland remains weak, with the Q3 results worsening on the previous quarter. …click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce was delighted to host a visit from Geoffrey Spence, Chief Executive of Infrastructure UK, on Friday 28 September 2012. …click for more info
Chamber Chief Executive Ann McGregor provided a presentation on the value of air connectivity to the NI Economy at the Northern Ireland Transport Forum on 26 September 2012. …click for more info
Our Autumn/Winter 2012 Events Calendar has recently been published...…click for more info
Ann McGregor, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, has said that the new Secretary of State Theresa Villiers must keep the issue of Corporation Tax on the political agenda. …click for more info
[28 August] Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau today hosted a visit from World Chamber Congress judges Peter Mihok, incoming Chairman of the World Chambers Federation and Anthony Parkes, Director of the World Chamber Federation.…click for more info
[6 August] Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce (NICC) is currently competing to host the World Chamber Federation’s biennial Congress in 2015. The Congress is the only international forum for business leaders and executives involved in Chambers worldwide to share best-practice, develop international networks, establish trade links and learn about new areas of innovation or from regional expertise. …click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce CLIC Sargent as their official charity for the upcoming year.…click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce (NICC) currently has a number of sponsorship opportunities available. These opportunities provide a valuable way in which to promote your business while participating in the success of the Chamber and our business community.…click for more info
It is critical that Chambers of Commerce fully understand the impact of energy costs, measures taken by businesses to reduce their carbon emissions and the challenges presented by the energy market. With this knowledge we can then ensure that continuing pressure is placed on government to implement measures that support business. …click for more info
The Chamber Awards are now closed for entries. Regional winners will be announced on 1 October 2012. The national winners will be announced at the Gala Awards Dinner at Guildhall, London on 29th November 2012. …click for more info
[3 July 2012] The latest Quarterly Economic Survey by the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce (NICC) shows growing concern within local companies over their ability to hold on to export markets because of increased competition and rising costs from global economic problems. …click for more info
Over 200 business leaders from across Northern Ireland gathered for the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce Irish Open Golfing Breakfast on 27 June at Belfast’s Europa Hotel with dignitaries including the Ministers for Employment and Learning, Health and Regional Development.…click for more info
Four key players in the export arena shared their exporting experiences and offered advice in perfecting an export sales pitch to over 60 local companies at a Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce Export First event in association with Northern Bank, A&L Goodbody and ASM Chartered Accountants.…click for more info
Ann McGregor, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, in recognition of her service to Small Business Development and Enterprise.…click for more info
In response to popular demand and in honour of the Irish Open, we are delighted to announce that our traditional Annual Lunch for 2012 will now take the format of an ‘Irish Open Golfing Breakfast’ in the prestigious Europa Hotel on 27 June 2012. …click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce a partnership with One4all Rewards, which see’s One4all sponsor a series of Chamber events over the upcoming 12 months.…click for more info
“Service based companies can go global too” – that was the message from Philip Cassidy, Chief Executive of Concentrix as he addressed delegates at a Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce Export First event in association with Northern Bank, A&L Goodbody and ASM Chartered Accountants. …click for more info
Over 100 businesses from across Northern Ireland gathered on 14 June as a part of a UK wide series of events led by the British Chambers of Commerce. …click for more info
Grow NI, the umbrella group of Northern Ireland business and other organisations, has today invited businesses and public representatives from across Northern Ireland to sign the region’s first ever ‘Pledge for Prosperity’ which was launched in Parliament Buildings on 21 May.…click for more info
Over forty local businesses sought advice from some of Northern Ireland’s most successful agri-food companies at a ‘meet the expert’ event which took place in Belfast on 23 May. The event, part of a series from the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce under its Export First brand, saw experts from Crossgar Food Services, Dale Farm, Genesis Crafty, Moy Park and Suki Tea offer advice to fledgling food companies seeking to take their products to new markets.…click for more info
Mark Nodder, Group Managing Director of the Wright Group, has been elected as the 163rd President of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce. Speaking following his election at the Chamber AGM in the Fitzwilliam Hotel on 18 May 2012, Mark Nodder said: …click for more info
Below is further information on the outcomes of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce AGM which took place on Friday 18 May 2012 at the Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast. …click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce local electricity provider Power NI as their newest patron. Power NI is part of the Viridian Group and is the largest electricity retailer in Northern Ireland, supplying over 700,000 homes, farms and businesses. …click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce toasted its 230th Anniversary on 17 April 2012 at a celebration gala ball at Titanic Belfast – the first business event of its kind in the new iconic landmark building. Almost 800 business leaders from across Northern Ireland gathered for the Chamber230 Gala event, with dignitaries including Secretary of State Owen Paterson, PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott, and the Ministers for Justice, Employment and Learning, Social Development and Regional Development. …click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and the British Chambers of Commerce officially launched the Chamber Awards 2012 today by inviting firms to showcase their talents and achievements to be in with a chance of winning a £25,000 cash prize. …click for more info
Business Students are being encouraged to show some spirit as the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce (NICC) launches the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award in partnership with the University of Ulster Business School. …click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce will toast its 230th Anniversary this evening at a celebration gala ball at Titanic Belfast – the first business event of its kind in the new iconic landmark building. Over 750 business leaders from across Northern Ireland – including Secretary of State Owen Paterson and several government ministers - are expected to gather for the Chamber230 Gala event. …click for more info
More companies expect to hire additional workers over the next three months, according to the latest quarterly economic survey by the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce. The survey, which received over 600 responses from businesses across Northern Ireland, found that 22 per cent expect their workforce to increase compared with just 14 per cent in the last quarter of 2011. …click for more info
Commenting on today’s Budget, Ann McGregor, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce said: “The Chancellor has tabled a number of measures which offer some assistance to business but there’s more that he could have done…and should be done as soon as practicable. …click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce resumed their successful Business Pillar series on 22 March with the first Business Pillar event of 2012 titled 'Are You Serious About Growing Your Business?'…click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Northern Bank, ASM Chartered Accountants and A&L Goodbody, has launched a 7 step plan for aspiring exporters outlining the legal, tax and financial considerations that companies should be aware of before entering foreign markets. …click for more info
Join us on 17 April 2012 for an evening of reflection, celebration and inspiration to mark the 230th year of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce.…click for more info
Following a meeting of the Business Alliance (CBI, Centre for Competitiveness, Institute of Directors and NI Chamber of Commerce) on Monday 27 February the group issued the following statement. Business Alliance members welcome the recent draft Programme for Government and associated documents. There is much to support in these documents which will help improve the competitiveness of the economy, and support job creation. …click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce has been crowned winners at the UK Chartered Institute of Marketing Awards in front of 800 of the UK’s leading marketers at a glittering black-tie event on 23 February 2012 at Grosvenor House London. …click for more info
A greater role for the private-sector in helping smaller companies in particular is recommended in the response to the Executive’s draft Programme for Government by Export First partners Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, Northern Bank, A&L Goodbody and ASM Chartered Accountants. …click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce award winning taxi company fonaCAB as a new Chamber patron. …click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce has published an exciting events line up for the first half of 2012. The Chamber, who currently holds over 50 events per year, has announced over 25 events for the upcoming months.…click for more info
NI Chamber of Commerce demands urgent government backing for a hub airport as a gateway to overseas markets …click for more info
Philip Diamond, Vice President of Corporate Market Development at Almac, addressed businesses from across Northern Ireland today at the third Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce Export First thought leadership event in partnership with Northern Bank, ASM Chartered Accountants and A&L Goodbody.…click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, the regions’ premier business representative organisation, is delighted to announce Lisburn ICT company Xperience, as their newest patron. …click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce will be marking their 230th Anniversary on 17 April 2012 in a very special and unique way. As part of their celebrations, they will be hosting the Chamber230 Gala in partnership with bmi, British Midland International in what will be the first major business gathering in the new iconic Titanic Belfast.…click for more info
Almost a third of companies reported a slippage in exports during the final quarter of 2011, according to a new survey of business performance and prospects by the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce.…click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce was delighted to receive a Gold Star Service Excellence Award at the Northern Ireland Quality Awards on 30 January 2012.…click for more info
Alliance Leader David Ford and an Alliance Delegation have met with the Westminster Government’s Business Secretary Vince Cable at Stormont. Alliance organised and hosted the meeting for Northern Ireland business groups with Vince Cable at Stormont on 31 January 2012.…click for more info
(Thursday, 12 January 2012) Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today hosted the first meeting of the ICT Skills Taskforce to discuss current and future skills issues facing the ICT sector in Northern Ireland. …click for more info
The British Chambers of Commerce’s new Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) released on Tuesday 10 January 2012 shows concerning results for Q4 2011, and points to a period of stagnation in early 2012. The new survey, comprising some 7,850 responses from businesses across the UK, shows declines in most indicators across both manufacturing and services in the last quarter. …click for more info
‘Certainty, direction and clearly-stated objectives will allow us to succeed in fight against economic stagnation,’ says NI Chamber President. The business community is looking for certainty, direction and clearly-stated objectives from government so that the two can work in partnership to rebuild the Northern Ireland economy – that was the message from the President of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce as he spoke at the annual President’s Banquet at the City Hall on 24 November 2011. …click for more info
Deputy First Minister, Ministers, distinguished guests, Lords, ladies and gentlemen, a very warm welcome to all of you, and thank you for attending this evening. I would particularly like to extend a very warm welcome to our Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, who has created something of a record by fighting three elections in seven months. …click for more info
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce has been announced as a finalist in the 2011 UK Marketing Excellence Awards for the Not for profit and Marketer of the year categories. …click for more info
Do you run a business? Do you need help and guidance on access to finance for startup, growth or export? If so, a Better Business Finance Mentor may be for you.…click for more info
The Ulster Orchestra, Northern Ireland’s only professional symphony orchestra has formed a unique collaboration with the regions’ premier business representative organisation, the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce. …click for more info
Taoiseach Enda Kenny addressed members of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce on the morning of 18 November 2011. Referring to the current challenges facing the economy, including corporation tax, growing exports and the Euro Zone, An Taoiseach praised Northern Ireland’s improved reputation and paid tribute to the work of the Chamber and its members. An Taoiseach also underlined his determination to work with the Northern Ireland Executive to show that Ireland “is open for business.” …click for more info
Congratulations to Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Ann McGregor who won the award for Outstanding Management/Leadership at the 2011 Women in Business Awards at the Ramada Hotel Shaw's Bridge on Thursday 17 November. …click for more info
On 17 November 2011 the Northern Ireland Executive published the draft Programme for Government 2011-2015, an Economic Strategy and the draft Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland 2011 to 2021. …click for more info
Inspiring innovative, creative and international business through thought leadership and skills development. …click for more info
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has been officially named as a Business Superbrand in an influential annual survey that identifies the UK’s strongest business-to-business brands. Independently co-ordinated by The Centre for Brand Analysis, the annual Business Superbrands survey considers thousands of brands that are judged by both an Expert Council and over 1,900 individual business professionals from across the UK. The brands are assessed on three key criteria: quality, reliability, and distinction. In addition to being voted a Superbrand, the BCC came third in the Support Services (associations and accreditations) category, being the highest placed member organisation for businesses…click for more info
