Increase Sales: Connecting for Growth

Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with the Bank of Ireland UK, launched Connecting for Growth in 2014, a cross-border trade initiative designed to facilitate increased business between companies from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

The Connecting for Growth programme focuses on bringing together more than 250 businesses with procurement teams from large buying organisations and is open to any businesses that have an interest in developing cross-border trade opportunities.

The Programme includes large-scale Meet the Buyer events, which provide participants with an opportunity to make a pitch to a wide range of private sector buyers.

Connecting for Growth Meet the Buyer Event, Europa Hotel, Belfast, Nov 2016

The events also encourage participants to network and develop links with each other through a cross-border speed networking event focused on developing useful connections and improving sales technique.

Unlike other Meet the Buyer initiatives, Connecting for Growth is open to any business that has a product or service our buyers are interested in purchasing. There is no restriction on size, sector or support already received through the public sector.

 

Upcoming Connecting for Growth Events:

The Connecting for Growth Programme in partnership with Bank of Ireland UK will continue in 2017, to ensure you receive up to date information on the Connecting for Growth Programme, please email your details to Gabi Burnside at NI Chamber: gabi.burnside@northernirelandchamber.com