Chamber Events Schedule; Sept - Dec 2016

EVENTS SCHEDULE September – December 2016 Tel: 028 7126 2379 www.londonderrychamber.co.uk

September Speeding & Networking Date: Friday 9th September Venue: Campsie Karting Time: 2pm – 4pm

Fee: This is a FREE event. Visit our website to register Sponsor: Campsie Karting

Details: Join us for an adrenaline filled networking event with a difference. Work with your newly formed team at this non-stop endurance circuit which will provide an excellent opportunity to build and develop relationships with other members.

The team that clocks up the most laps within the time are the winners!!

Eures Employer Incentives Date: Monday 19th September Venue: The City Hotel Time: 12pm – 2pm

Fee: This is a FREE event. Visit our website to register Sponsor: Eures Cross Border Partnership

Details: A lunch time seminar packed full of speakers providing information and signposting to support services and funding opportunities available for SME’s.

Along with advisors from EURES Cross Border Partnership, organisations that will be providing help and advice include the Department of Social Protection, Department of Communities, Derry City and Strabane District Council and the Donegal Local Development Office.

We are delighted to welcome back Susan HayesCulleton as our Keynote Speaker.

An energetic, entertaining and informative speaker Susan will have you returning to the office with a spring in your step and a set of tips, tools and techniques to implement progress immediately

October EU Referendum “What Next”? Implications & Considerations for Businesses Date: Tuesday 4th October

Venue: Catalyst Inc, Bay Road Time: 8.15am – 10.15am

Fee: This is a FREE event. Visit our website to register Sponsor: BDO Northern Ireland

Details: This breakfast seminar will bring together an expert panel of speakers to discuss the key issues facing businesses in the North West’s post ‘Brexit’ economy.

Examining areas such as currency values, trade costs, taxation and legal implications, this event will seek to provide information and advice to assist businesses in their response to current and future market changes.

Entrepreneurship in Action - Innovation Date: Friday 7th October

Venue: C-TRIC, Altnagelvin Hospital Campus Time: 10am – 11.30am

Fee: This is a FREE event. Visit our website to register Sponsor: Ulster Business School

Details: Managing innovation is vital for the growth and development of any business, whether it is a start-up or established organisation.

The first in our series of Entrepreneurship in Action Site Visits will take place at the Clinical Translational Research and Innovation Centre. The unique infrastructure and key support staff within this organisation facilitate clinical research and innovation, enabling the streamlining of developments from the laboratory to the market place through a focused ‘bench to point of care’ approach.

Guests will be given a tour of the facility and hear from key personnel about their experiences and what they have learnt along the way.

Rewarding Workplace Diversity - Exploring LGB&/T Identity at Work Date: Friday 14th October

Venue: The Dance Studio, The Playhouse, Artillery Street Time: 11am – 12.45pm

Details: Diversity Champions Northern Ireland with The Rainbow Project and Allstate Northern Ireland.

This timely seminar will provide an opportunity to hear from Diversity Champions organisations in Northern Ireland about their diversity and inclusion initiatives to celebrate gender and sexual minorities in the workplace. The seminar will explore the business case for diversity in terms of recruitment, growth, CSR, talent management and planning and provide attendees with an opportunity to hear about the Diversity Champions programme for their organisation and how they can promote and experience these workplace benefits for themselves.

59th Annual President’s Dinner with Keynote Speaker, Nick Hewer Date: Friday 21st October

Venue: Best Western White Horse Hotel Time: 7pm

Fee: £80 +vat (non-members £120 +vat) Sponsor: SONI

Details: Hosted by President Gavin Killeen, the Chamber dinner in Derry is renowned as the premier business networking event in the North West, attended by business leaders and key influencers. This will truly be a night to remember with inspirational speakers and excellent entertainment.

This year we are delighted to announce our Keynote Speaker for the evening will be Nick Hewer. Best known for 161371 SONI LondonderryChamber_FP_p.indd 1 his role as presenter of Countdown and as Alan Sugar’s right hand man, Nick’s dry humour and lifetime of business experience will make this a truly engaging and interesting evening.

Smartphone Promo Videos for SME’s Date: Wednesday 26th October Venue: 80/81 Ebrington

Time: 10.00am – 2.30pm

Fee: £30+vat. Non-members £45+vat

Details: With the growing importance of video content as a way to improve brand awareness and establish strong relationships with customers, this workshop will give an overview of inexpensive ways to follow the trend.

Including both theory and hands on practical experience the workshop will look at how to create a story, as well as how to film, edit and post on your smartphone.

November “Let’s do Business” Breakfast Date: Thursday 10th November Venue: An Grianan

Time: 8.00am – 9.30am

Fee: Free to members (non-members £10+vat) Sponsor: Go Power

Details: Cross Border Business Breakfast Networking event Incorporating elements of speed networking along with breakfast, this event provides attendees with the opportunity to engage with each other in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Entrepreneurship in Action – People Power Date: Tuesday 15th November

Venue: Learning Pool, Patrick Street Time: 10.00am – 11.30am

Fee: This is a FREE event. Visit our website to register Sponsor: Ulster Business School

Details: The ability to lead and collaborate effectively with others to develop ideas and drive business forward is another key element of entrepreneurship. In the ever increasingly complex business environment the ability to identify and develop talent is important for success.

At this, the second in our series of Entrepreneurship in Action we hear from Paul McElvaney, CEO of Learning Pool. Named as one of Ireland’s ‘Best Managed’ companies and listed in the Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For 2016, Learning Pool attribute their success to its high performing team.

Guests will be given a tour of the business and hear from Paul McElvaney about his experiences and what he has learnt along the way.

MBA Breakfast Briefing Date: Thursday 17th November

Venue: MD008, Main Building, Magee campus Time: 8.30am – 10.00am

Fee: This is a FREE event. To register email e.griffin@ulster.ac.uk.

Sponsor: Ulster Business School

Details: The Ulster University Business School is hosting an MBA Breakfast Briefing. Join us to find out more about how the Executive MBA focuses on developing your management and leadership talent to take your career and business to the next level.

This open event will provide information about the MBA programme as well as showcasing examples of MBA projects undertaken by recent graduates – addressing key themes such as management, leadership, and harnessing technological change such as Big Data/Social Analytics.

Drop in and find out more about how the Ulster MBA supports managers from across the North West region. Applications welcome for a January 2017 start.

Business Lunch with Economy Minister Simon Hamilton Date: Wednesday 23rd November Venue: The City Hotel Time: 12pm - 2pm

Fee: £25 +vat (non-members £35 +vat) Sponsor: Evermore|Energy

Details: The Londonderry Chamber is delighted to welcome Economy Minister, Simon Hamilton, to an intimate In Camera business lunch.

This lunch will give Chamber members the opportunity to engage with the Department for the Economy. It will also provide the Department with an opportunity to outline its role, the current challenges it faces in the North West and engage business in support of key objectives.

December Entrepreneurship in Action – Adaptability & Flexibility Date: Thursday 1st December

Venue: Fleming Agri, Newbuildings Time: 10.00am – 11.30am

Fee: This is a FREE event. Visit our website to register Sponsor: Ulster Business School

Details: In order to survive in ever changing market conditions adaptability and flexibility is an essential element of entrepreneurship. At the third in our series of Entrepreneurship in Action we visit George Fleming, Managing Director of Fleming Agri-Products.

Originally established in Donegal in 1860, Fleming-Agri is ranked as one of the oldest agricultural machinery companies in the UK and Ireland. Through the generations the company’s product portfolio has changed and adapted to meet the evolving needs and efficiency requirements of the sector.

Guests will be given a tour of the facility and hear from George Fleming about his experiences and what he has learnt along the way.

131st Annual General Meeting Date: Thursday 15th December Venue: The Playhouse

Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Fee: This is a FREE event. Visit our website to register

Details: You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce as we review Chamber business for the year ended 31st December 2015, and appoint key positions for the ensuing year.

Christmas Drinks

Date: Thursday 15th December Venue: The Playhouse

Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Fee: This is a FREE event. Visit our website to register

Details: Join us for some festive cheer and a few drinks to round up the 2016 calendar of events.

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