Causeway Chamber

Danske Bank Economic Breakfast
2022-04-13 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | The Lodge Hotel, Lodge Rd Roundabout, Coleraine, BT521NF
Join us for a Business Breakfast

Causeway Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Danske Bank, invite you to join us for an in-person economic update and a climate and sustainability guide for local businesses. The Breakfast will take place at The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine on Wednesday 13th April, 8.30am – 10am.
You will hear from Danske Bank Chief Economist, Conor Lambe and Head of Sustainability at Danske Bank Chris Martin.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 13th April at 8.30am.

International Women's Day 2022
2022-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Fidela Coffee Shop, 9a Lower Newmills Road, Coleraine
This International Women’s Day we are thrilled to announce an in-person, gathered-together, not a zoom screen in sight, event for enterprising women in the Causeway area.
We will be hosted by Sarah Travers and will be joined by a fantastic panel of local women from the world of politics and business.

Date: Wednesday 9 March
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Fidela Coffee, Coleraine
Cost: FREE
Book here: International Women’s Day 2022 (constantcontact.com)

“International Women’s Day ’22 is the perfect excuse for us to get together again with a good cup of coffee to celebrate our successes and be inspired by each other’s stories. It’s also the perfect opportunity to share our experiences of how we have overcome gender stereotypes, discrimination, and bias.
This event is for all women with big plans to start a business or for those who have already taken that step. We can’t wait to welcome you all on the night.
This event is brought to you by Enterprise Causeway, Causeway Chamber and is supported by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
#breakthebias #IWD22

Myth Busters: Exporting from NI & Trading into NI
2022-03-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Exporting from NI & Trading into NI
Aodhan Connolly, from NI Retail Consortium will join Causeway Chamber & Causeway Coast & Glens Business Support Team online, Wednesday 2nd March at 11am to discuss Exporting from NI and Trading into NI.
Aodhan will share:

the challenges and opportunities
myth busting – what are the facts
a checklist of actions

Questions can be submitted in advance, after registration by emailing annette@causewaychamber.com

Selling Effectively The Sales Practice Ireland – Michael McIntyre
2022-02-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Key tips and techniques to refine your selling skills in a changing marketplace, improving confidence to help win sales and improve your profit margins.

WEBINAR - RATES REVAL 2023 - YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
2022-02-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Gary Humphrey, Valuation Services Directorate, Land & Property Services joins Causeway Chamber to provide an update on the forthcoming revaluation of business rates in 2023.
There will also be a chance for you to ask any questions you may have relating to business rates, or your own circumstances.
This is a FREE online event open to all Causeway Chamber businesses. Webinar link will be sent to delegates 24 hours in advance of online event.

Perfecting your Pitch Marcomm Training – Una McSorley
2022-01-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Get your message, personality and credibility across clearly and consistently in every pitch. Learn the key techniques of preparing and structuring an impactful pitch, and key tips for effective delivery.

Export Documentation & Logistics NICC – Exporter Services – Sue Wright
2021-12-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Grow your understanding of the fundamentals of getting your cargo to its destination successfully. An outline of the basic principles and an introduction to processes and routines to be followed.
Sue will provide a brief overview of what to look for when placing orders and moving goods from GB to NI and outside of the EU.
How not to lose money and how to plan.
Preparing invoices and what is required for Customs and how to be HMRC compliant.
There will be time for questions and there will be the ability to have 1-1 sessions later in the day. Please email annette@causewaychamber.com if you wish to avail of 1-1 session with Sue.

Sales Prospecting for Export Growth The Sales Practice Ireland – Michael McIntyre
2021-11-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Practical techniques for increasing the volume of new business leads through effective online and telesales techniques, and addressing how to effectively qualify prospects.

Causeway Business Awards Gala Dinner 2021
2021-10-14 18:00 | The Lodge Hotel, Lodge Rd Roundabout, Coleraine, BT521NF
SAVE THE DATE – 2021 Causeway Business Awards will recognise the best in business and entrepreneurship within Causeway Coast & Glens Borough
The awards, now in their 9th year are organised bi-annually by Causeway Chamber of Commerce, recognising the very best of business from across the region, sponsored by Randox, will take place on Thursday 14th October, at the Lodge Hotel. The awards will highlight the positive contribution that businesses make to the economy and to society as a whole.
We are delighted that Sarah Travers will return to compere the Awards ceremony. This is now a major event in the Borough’s social calendar, so put that date in your diary now. The Chamber promises an excellent evening so, come along, network and most importantly help us celebrate and reward all that is THE best in business in our Borough.
To join our mailing list to be the first to hear when the awards are launched at the end of July email info@causewaychamber.com or keep checking our social media channels for updates. For further information you can contact Annette Deighan, Operations Manager at Causeway Chamber on
028 7034 3111 or email annette@causewaychamber.com.

Maximising Social Media Brilliant Red – Declan Murtagh
2021-10-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Understand the latest trends in Social Media and best practice methods for engaging and growing a social media audience to effectively drive sales.

Chamber Coffee & Catch Up at North Coast Pilates
2021-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 | North Coast Pilates and Physiotherapy, Somerset Road, Coleraine
Do you want to learn more about Causeway Chamber and how we can help broaden your networks and help your company to connect to others across our Borough?
Join us on Friday 17th September at 10am for a Coffee & Catch Up. We are delighted to be hosting our event at North Coast Pilates and Physiotherapy.
North Coast Pilates recently relocated to a superb location on Somerset Road. There will be an opportunity for you to meet the Chamber team and the team at North Coast Pilates, to network, share best practice and seek advice if needed. We hope that this informal catch up will enable us all to help each other and foster stronger links #StrongerTogether #SupportLocal
Register now for a conversation with the Causeway Chamber team and find out more about the voice of business in the Causeway Coast & Glens.

The Export Journey
2021-09-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Hear from our partner organisations about the benefits and challenges of exporting, and how this new initiative will support you on your export journey. Join us to hear from our guest speakers who will share their companies’ export growth experiences.
Agenda:
11:00 am – Introduction
11:10am – Why Export?
11:20am – Guest Speakers
12:00pm – Support to Business
12:30pm – Q&A
12:55pm – Maximising Social Media Trailer
13:00pm – Close

Causeway Chamber Annual General Meeting
2021-09-14 17:30 - 18:30 | The Lodge Hotel, Lodge Rd Roundabout, Coleraine, BT521NF
Causeway Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 14th September 2021, 5:30pm at The Lodge Hotel.
The AGM is an opportunity to review the year and Accounts for year end 31st March 2021.
Members interested in joining the Chamber Council team or who would like to nominate a member for Council please call Annette Deighan, Operations Manager to discuss further or to request a nomination form. Closing date for nominations is Friday 10th September.

In Camera with Robin Walker MP
2021-07-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Causeway Chamber will host an In Camera meeting on Zoom with Robin Walker MP, The Minister of State for Northern Ireland on Tuesday 20th July at 2pm.
Discussion topics will include Brexit, NI Protocol and COVID 19 business recovery.
The Minister has the following ministerial responsibilities: Driving Economic and Domestic Policy

Long term economic recovery from COVID-19
Promotion of the economy, levelling up and innovation – including City Deals and the Shared Prosperity Fund
Leading the department’s work on the most critical constitution and rights issues in NI

Supporting the Secretary of State in his responsibilities, including:

Legacy stakeholder engagement
Strengthening and sustaining the Union in Northern Ireland
Vital security casework
Building substantive relationships across sectors and communities
Leading workstreams on New Decade, New Approach Agreement; and the NI Protocol

“Economy ABC – After Brexit & Covid”
2021-07-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Join us Monday 5th July at 10am on Zoom to hear from Richard Ramsey, Chief Economist Ulster Bank, Northern Ireland who will outline the impact of the biggest economic shock to hit the Northern Ireland economy. How is the economy recovering? How are businesses adapting to Brexit and what will the lasting legacy of COVID-19 be?
Richard is a well-known face and voice in Northern Ireland, commenting on a range of economic and business issues including the housing market, the labour market and the performance of the private sector. He also runs the UlsterEconomix blog www.UlsterEconomix.com where you can find his commentary and research.
Richard Ramsey is Chief Economist, Northern Ireland, at Ulster Bank. He is a member of the Department of Finance’s Statistics Advisory Committee. Before joining Ulster Bank, Richard spent 10 years in the public sector – including spells as Principal Economist at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI) and with Invest NI. He also held a number of economist posts within the Department of Finance & Personnel. Richard is a graduate of Loughborough University with a BSc in Economics & Human Geography and an MSc in European Economics and Finance.
