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YOUR VOICE YOUR CHAMBER CONNECTING, SERVING AND REPRESENTING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN CO.CARLOW COLLABORATE INNOVATE CONNECT PROMOTE

February 2024

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce Gateway Business Centre, Athy Road, Carlow R93 C7P6 admin@carlowchamber.com www.carlowchamber.com

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Meet our members

Automotiive Education & Skills

93.8% have their own online presence, 100% are listed in carlowchamber.com & lovecarlow.ie

Engineering Financial/Insurance Services Food & Beverage

92% of our members are based in Co Carlow 72% are based in Carlow Town 15% Tullow & North Carlow 12% in Bagenalstown & South Carlow

Green Economy Healthcare Hospitality, Tourism & Events

35.7% of members conduct trade of goods and services internationally

ICT Manufacturing / Pharmacutical Media & Communications

51 < 100 3.4%

Non Profit

> 100 7.8%

49.7% of our members are family owned and operated businesses

Sole Trader 5.6%

Other Professional Services

2 < 10 35.2%

Retail Agricultural 0

10

20

30 11 < 50 48%

Collectively Employing over 6000 people the majority of our members have teams of up to 50 people

We keep you Informed

Benefits of Membership

Our weekly ezine keeps you up to date with all that’s happening. We also utilize all social media channels, such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, to keep our members up-to-date

Opportunities to Connect

With more than 40 events through the year, you can connect with decision makers across a wide range of businesses

Supporting YOUR Business

"Carlow Jobs Board" is the free online Jobs portal to support members recruiting. Speak to us about your training needs as working with out partners we can investigate how best to support your team.

Promoting your Business

As a member you can speak to other members about your business using our channels. Your business can feature on our newsletter, website, social to name but a few. There are also opportunities to sponsor or collaborate on events

Celebrate & Recognise

The Carlow Business Awards are recognised as one of the most important events in the calendar.

They recognise business achievement across a number of categories and present a fantastic opportunity for you to showcase what makes your business stand out

Advice & New Markets

We are an extra team member here to assist and advise in any way we can.

Grow your business in international markets with our expertise, export documentation and our exclusive Chamber Trade Connections Programme

Voice We give voice to your views. Based on your inputs, we develop policies on your major issues and lobbying hard at local, regional and national levels For a more detailed outlook on the benefits of Chamber membership visit www.carlowchamber.com

County Carlow Chamber Fundamentally the Chamber is a lobbying & business representation organisation. We are here to help and support your business to grow and develop through an array of supports including:

County Carlow Chamber is the premier business organisation in Co. Carlow.

We currently represent over 194 companies, and in turn represent over 6,800 employees in Carlow town and County.

Promotional opportunities for your brand/ offering, Enhancement of your skillset through training sessions specific to our membership needs, Export assistance & a certs of origin service, Encouragement & connections where possible via our wide Chamber network, and overall a sense of:

"an extra team member, here to assist you in any way we can".

County Carlow Chamber supports the

We are a privately constituted organisation, that works for the interests of businesses, and for the economic development of the town, county and region.

The Board of the Chamber consists of 15 representatives elected from the membership each year.

The Board members act in a voluntary capacity and provide strategic direction and leadership to the Chamber.

Our CEO and Board Members represent our membership across a broad range of areas which affect the business community and the economic development of the county.

County Carlow Chamber Connecting, Serving and Representing the Business Community in Carlow Our Mission Connecting business – influence decisions.

Membership Representation Networking Event Planning Lobbying Connecting Meet New Members Listen Feedback Two Way Communication

Connecting

Development

Communication

Board Development & Profile Carlow towns & County University Town Connecting Businesses to Educational Institutions & wider Southeast Region Research & Outreach Accountability & Oversight Short/Medium/Longterm Projects

Audit of Resources Agree Media Strategy & Budget Deliver Comms Strategy Effectively Celebrate Success

Serving

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, 2022

Our Vision To be recognised by our members and stakeholders through providing inspiring leadership, influence and partnership while being a key driver of long-term sustainable economic growth. Through the ongoing development of our skills and resources, we endeavor to establish County Carlow as the best county for business and a great place to live and invest.

Representing

Developing

Make the most of your Membership The members of the Chamber are the life of the organisation and there are a number of ways to ensure you get the most from your membership.

We are hear at any stage to assist you in a range of ways and never hesitate to pick up the phone to call or send us an e-mail.

Our Corporate Partners

Membership Fees There is a category of membership for every business, with a set of benefits geared towards your needs.

Rates 2023 Sole Trader

€270

Less than 10 employees

€390

11-40 employees

€500

Join Now

41-99 employees

€770

To join the Chamber just visit www.carlowchamber.com and complete the online membership application form, alternatively scan the QR code to the right

Over 100 employees

€1050

Corporate Partner*

€2300

For more information on how your business can benefit from being a member of County Carlow Chamber, call 059 91 32337 or email admin@carlowchamber.com

Fees are based on a rolling year.

*The Chamber’s Corporate Partners benefit from additional and exclusive services and benefits including: • Complimentary ½ Page advert space in the Annual Chamber Diary and Membership Directory • Tickets x2 to Chamber Presidents Christmas Lunch • Tickets x2 to Carlow Business Awards • Tee Sponsorship at Carlow Chamber Golf Classic • Logo prominently displayed on Chamber Website and at key events.

"Having been a member of County Carlow Chamber for over 20 Years with both my original company Integrated Communications and now Simply Workflow, I can safely say the Chamber has contributed enormously to the success of both businesses. The benefit of attending well run events and networking and meeting like minded local business owners, offers invaluable support when trying to survive and grow in a competitive business environment."

Mick Kelly, Simply Workflow www.simplyworkflow.com

Meet The Team

Brian O'Farrell CEO ceo@carlowchamber.com

Lisa McCann Administrator admin@carlowchamber.com

Some Chamber Projects include

Although our services cater for businesses of all sizes and across a wide range of sectors, our objective is to provide your business with the tools, resources, contacts and support to grow and develop your busieness locally, nationally and internationally

Chamber Board of Directors

Rowena Dooley Dooley Motors Chamber President

Colin Duggan Woodford Dolmen Hotel

Gary Evans yourweb.ie

Noel Doyle Eoin Kehoe Equinox Educational Kehoe Auctioneers Services

Yvonne Jones .

Lili Ishikawa MSD Carlow

Michael Quinn Robert Quinn Ltd

Gemma Purcell South East Technological University

The members on this page are of the 2023 / 24 Board of Directors Shane Kenneally FDC Financial Services

Mick Kelly Simplyworkflow

Norah Ryan Daniel McCarthy Barrow Training & Talbot Hotel Carlow Consultancy

Kirsty Kavanagh Kavanagh & Co

The Board members are elected from the membership on an annual basis and act in a voluntary capacity, providing strategic direction and leadership to the Chamber.

County Carlow Chamber is affiliated to Chambers Ireland and in turn part of the wider European Network of Chambers, and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the largest business representative organisation in the world.

Local - National - Global County Carlow Chamber is officially authorised by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation and Chambers Ireland to issue and certify export documentation.

We certify a range of documents for companies including: Certificates of Origin (EU Certs, Arab/Irish Certs), Invoices, Certificates of Analysis, Packing Slips, Certificates of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Company Reports etc.

“Chamber Trade Connections” is about meeting existing and new trade partners. Designed by County Carlow Chamber its aims are to assist in building connections for developing new and existing trade links.

Working together locally, nationally and globally in the Chamber Network, we highlight matters relevant to our members in a wide range of areas including trade, climate, planning etc.

Add your voice to the conversation.

Working together we can grow and develop the network to further promote Carlow and all that we have to offer. Carlow has a great range of companies, people, products and services to offer.

Events The Chamber host an array of events online and in person throughout the year.

Ranging from networking events, training workshops & larger conferences to our Presidents lunch, Chamber Golf Classic and the Carlow Business Awards to name but a few - the Chamber is here to facilitate all your business networking & training requirements.

We work to design events based on the needs of your business and the wider Chamber network, let us know what topics you would like included.

Check out our upcoming events on the Chamber Website

Working together Supporting Each Other Looking for products or services, the chances are there is a Chamber member who can assist you.

View the full members directory at www.carlowchamber.com / scan code below, or call us in the Chamber for advice and recommendations

County Carlow Chamber Gateway Business Centre Athy Road Carlow R93 C7P6 Tel: 059 91 32337 admin@carlowchamber.com www.carlowchamber.com @carlow.chamber

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