Connected, Londonderry Chamber of Commerce’s full colour publication. Designed and produced by business people for business people. Distributed to businesses throughout the North West. President Gerry Kindlon Chief Executive Sinead McLaughlin Events Manager Anna Doherty Accounts, Administration & Export Documentation Carol Kelly Membership Officer Mary Miller Marketing & Events Coordinator Cathy Kerlin
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Connected Welcome to our very first edition of Connected, the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce’s business magazine. For anyone in business I’m sure that you’ll know that a vital aspect of any business is connecting to those within your industry and locality. It is therefore apt that this brand new magazine is entitled Connected. The Chamber has a clear vision, to be ‘at the heart of a creative, innovative, competitive and confident region’ and through this magazine we highlight all that is great about the North West.
Editor Jackie Logan
This first issue brings a unique insight into business in the North West and that of the Chamber members and their businesses. We feature an array of companies, news, views in addition to exploring the world of export, tourism and education, as well as the new council spelling out its vision for the future.
Editorial Assistants Aaron Devine Darryl Campbell
Our feature story is one of people and entrepreneurism. Peter Casey, Executive Chairman of Claddagh Resources and RTE Dragon, talks about success and failure, the future of education and the issue of tax.
Content Editors Sinead McLaughlin Carol Kelly
The Derry Chamber is the largest business network in the region, which promotes strong business engagement to support the development, growth and sustained economic viability of Chamber members and the wider business community of the North West. Through this magazine we intend to showcase just that.
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We highlight companies who are just getting on with daily business and doing it very well – you’ll be amazed at what is taking place in our region! Enjoy the magazine and stay connected. Jackie Logan Editor
t: 02871262379 w: www.londonderrychamber.co.uk Follow us on: Front Cover Picture Stephen Latimer Disclaimer: Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the publisher accepts no responsibility for omissions or errors within this publication. Editorial submissions are included at the discretion of the editor. The opinions expressed in articles within this publication are not necessarily those of the Chamber. All offers, promotions and competitions appearing in Connected are the sole responsibility of the advertiser/promoting party and Londonderry Chamber of Commerce does not accept any responsibility for any representations made within them.
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