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2014 and Beyond
15 November 2013
Introductions
Chamber Overview
Initial Planning for 2014
Member Benefits – what do you want?
How can you get more involved
Closing Remarks
AgendaAgenda
IntroductionsIntroductions
Lorna CronnellyExecutive Manager, Irish Chamber of Commerce, Singapore
The ChamberThe Chamber
Members x 200+Members x 200+
Board Members x 11Board Members x 11
Executive ManagerExecutive Manager
Food, Pharma and Life Sciences
Information and Communication
Technology (ICT)
Financial Services
Events Committee
Events Committee
Strategic Groups:
- Individual- Corporate- Honorary
- Individual- Corporate- Honorary
Aims of the ChamberAims of the Chamber
Improve understanding of issues relevant to development of business between Ireland/Singapore
Improve understanding of issues relevant to development of business between Ireland/Singapore
Monitor and advise on economic, political, business and legal issues relating to business development
Monitor and advise on economic, political, business and legal issues relating to business development
Disseminate information to members through website, newsletter & publicationsDisseminate information to members through website, newsletter & publications
INFORMATION
Aims of the ChamberAims of the Chamber
Regular calendar of formal and informal networking activitiesRegular calendar of formal and informal networking activities
BUSINESS NETWORKING
Provide access to speakers – public and private sector Provide access to speakers – public and private sector
Create an environment of ideas and sharingCreate an environment of ideas and sharing
Strengthen business community to promote Irish trade and investment in Singapore
Strengthen business community to promote Irish trade and investment in Singapore
Develop links with business groups and individuals in Asia and Ireland
Develop links with business groups and individuals in Asia and Ireland
Aims of the ChamberAims of the Chamber
INFLUENCE
Represent the views and interests of members to government departments, and other internal and local Singaporean organisaions
Represent the views and interests of members to government departments, and other internal and local Singaporean organisaions
Provide opportunities for members to meet with senior members of the Irish and Singaporean business and government sectors
Provide opportunities for members to meet with senior members of the Irish and Singaporean business and government sectors
Our Extended NetworkOur Extended Network
Key Partners – Ireland HouseKey Partners – Ireland House
Strategic alliance
Co-sponsorship for key events
Executive support
Bord Bia
HE Ambassador Joe Hayes – Honorary Patron 2013
Foundation Sponsors 2013Foundation Sponsors 2013
Emerald & Gold Corporate SponsorsEmerald & Gold Corporate Sponsors
What we’ve done this yearWhat we’ve done this year
Various First Fridays every month!
Various First Fridays every month!
Lunch with Ken McKnight, President CRH Asia
Young and on your way to Singapore Success – Generation Y EventsYoung and on your way to Singapore Success – Generation Y Events
Christy O’Connor Golf Tournament
Food Safety and Sustainability Dinner with Food Industry Asia
What we’d like to do next year What we’d like to do next year
Continue Major EventsChristy O’Connor Golf TournamentWomen on WorkplaceFinance Focus Major EventFood Sustainability Focused EventFirst Fridays
First Friday Networking Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
YOUR CHAMBER; themes chosen by membersWhat do you want to hear and learn about? Who do you want to network with?
Interactive FeedbackSurveys, brainstorms, ideasInteractive FeedbackSurveys, brainstorms, ideas
Increased online activity, regular monthly newsletter, active PR strategy, opportunities to promote you and your business
Increased online activity, regular monthly newsletter, active PR strategy, opportunities to promote you and your business
And some more ideas in the pipeline…And some more ideas in the pipeline…
• Chamber Day out – network in the jungle• Young Professionals Network / Chamber • Mentorship opportunities
• Chamber Day out – network in the jungle• Young Professionals Network / Chamber • Mentorship opportunities
Increased opportunities for sponsor involvement:speakers, advertising, sponsorship, direction, interaction
Increased opportunities for sponsor involvement:speakers, advertising, sponsorship, direction, interaction
• Inaugural S.E Asian Ireland Business Awards / Irish Entrepreneur Event• New Strategic Groups – Education, Renewables, The Arts/Media
PARTNERSHIPS – link in with other Chambers in Singapore•Speed Networking with other Chambers•Member discounts to other Chamber’s events
PARTNERSHIPS – link in with other Chambers in Singapore•Speed Networking with other Chambers•Member discounts to other Chamber’s eventsMEMBER’S PACK
•Member’s directory, useful contacts at your fingertips•Singapore business directory •Chamber logo for use - promote your involvement with the Chamber
How to get more involved…How to get more involved…
Always looking for content – provide information and profiles for our website and newsletterAlways looking for content – provide information and profiles for our website and newsletter
Become a Member / Renew your membershipBecome a Member / Renew your membership
Join our events committee Join our events committee
Get involved in the Strategic GroupsGet involved in the Strategic Groups
Join our online community
Attend events Attend events Corporate sponsorship – bring your company onboard
Make contact – [email protected]
Join our online community
2014 Plans…2014 Plans…
More???You Tell Us…
More???You Tell Us…
Membership…Membership…
MEMBERSHIP RATESMEMBERSHIP RATES
Regular annual membership $250Regular annual membership $250
Special! U30s membership $100 for 2014
$100 joining fee for new members$100 joining fee for new members
BENEFITS
12+ Events every yearMember ratesFree EventsMembers DirectoryOnline Discussion ForumsNetworking OpportunitiesPromotion OpportunitiesContribute to the ChamberAttend other Chamber events at member rates
BENEFITS
12+ Events every yearMember ratesFree EventsMembers DirectoryOnline Discussion ForumsNetworking OpportunitiesPromotion OpportunitiesContribute to the ChamberAttend other Chamber events at member rates
Closing Remarks…Closing Remarks…
Irish Chamber of Commerce, Christmas Party 2014
Jigger & Pony, Amoy Street
Thursday, December 5th
6pm – 8pm
Food and Drink for all!
