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Connecting for Growth Past Events
Connecting for Growth Meet the Buyer, 17 November 2016, Europa Hotel, Belfast
Pictured: Peter Livingston (Almac), Sandra Scannell (NI Chamber), Gavin Kennedy (Bank of Ireland) and Rajesh Rana (Andras Hotels)
Representatives of around 150 local businesses had an opportunity to ‘meet a buyer’ at the Europa Hotel. It was the latest event in the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s ongoing ‘Connecting for Growth’ programme.
The initiative, which is held in partnership with Bank of Ireland UK, enables local companies to have face-to-face meetings with a wide range of major local businesses. The event also included a panel discussion with key business representatives and a ‘speed networking’ session aimed at building contacts….Read More
Connecting for Growth Meet the Buyer, 25 May 2016, Canal Court Hotel, Newry
Pictured at the event: Ann McGregor (NI Chamber) and Ian Sheppard (Bank of Ireland UK).
Over 300 businesses from across Northern Ireland and the Republic joined the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) and Bank of Ireland UK for the latest ‘meet the buyer’ event at the Canal Court Hotel in Newry.
The event, which formed part of the NI Chamber and Bank of Ireland’s cross-border ‘Connecting for Growth’ programme, provided businesses with an opportunity to make a pitch to a range of buyers and to network and forge new business links.
With 140 appointments taking place on the day, businesses got to meet with a number of high-profile buyers including Avondale Foods; Bank of Ireland UK Glen Dimplex; Harland & Wolff; Kingspan; McAleer & Rushe; McAuley Engineering; NI Water; Terex; Tesco and Ulster University…Read More
View Photgraphy – Connecting for Growth Cross Border Networking, 10 May 2016, Canal Court Hotel, Newry
Connecting for Growth Cross Border Networking Event, 10 March 2016, Europa Hotel, Belfast
Pictured at the event are: Andrew Nethercott (Moy Park), Ann McGregor (NI Chamber) and Sean Sheehan (Bank of Ireland UK).
NI Chamber is driven by ensuring members develop, grow and enhance their position in the local and global market place. 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; businesses have the opportunity to network, learn from key experts, make a pitch to buyers from a range of sectors and explore the potential for doing business together.
The Flagship Cross Border Networking Event at the Europa Hotel on 10 March 2016 provided attendees with the opportunity to:
- Learn from our Keynote Speaker,Andrew Nethercott, Director of Sales, Moy Park on selling into big corporations
- Network with 180+ delegates across a range of sector
- Engage in structured networking sessions
- Hear from and obtain advice from a leading panel of experts that will assist you in developing your business
Connecting for Growth Meet the Buyer, 10 November 2015, Ramada Plaza, Shaw’s Bridge, Belfast
Pictured at the event are Ann McGregor (Chief Executive of NI Chamber); Rajesh Rana (Andras House – one of the event’s buyers) and Ian Sheppard (Head of Business and Corporate Banking at Bank of Ireland UK).
Over 250 businesses from across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland joined Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) and Bank of Ireland UK for the latest ‘meet the buyer’ event at the Ramada Plaza Hotel earlier today.
The event, which formed part of the NI Chamber and Bank of Ireland UK cross-border ‘Connecting for Growth’ programme, provided businesses with an opportunity to make a pitch to a range of buyers whilst networking and developing links with each other through a number of activities including speed networking – Read more
Connecting for Growth Meet the Buyer, 12 May 2015 Armagh City Hotel
Pictured at the event are Sandra Scannell (Business Growth and Trade Director, NI Chamber and Sean Sheehan (Regional Director, Bank of Ireland UK)
Businesses from across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland attended a ‘meet the buyer’ at Armagh City Hotel on 12 May 2015. This was the latest event hosted by Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) in partnership with Bank of Ireland UK.
Fifteen high-profile buyers met with local businesses on the day including: Almac; BAM; Bank of Ireland; Belfast International Airport; Bombardier; Concentrix; Glanbia; Harland and Wolff; Irish Football Association; Irwin’s Bakery; MJM Marine; Mooney Hotel Group; Moy Park; Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) and The Beannchor Group.
View Photography – Connecting for Growth Meet the Buyer, 12 May 2015, Armagh City Hotel
Cross Border Networking with Connecting for Growth Programme, 25 March 2015, Titanic Belfast
Pictured at the event are Ian Sheppard (Regional Director NI at Bank of Ireland UK); Ann McGregor (Chief Executive NI Chamber) and Michael Murphy (Chief Executive of Irwins Bakery).
Over 200 businesses from across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland joined Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Bank of Ireland UK for a major cross border networking event at Titanic Belfast.
The event, which also featured a key note speech by Michael Murphy, Chief Executive of Irwins Bakery, formed part of the Connecting for Growth programme which is designed to facilitate increased business between companies from Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland – Read more
