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JUNE NEWSLETTER

We are absolutely delighted to announce ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN for this year’s Newry Chamber Employee & Team Awards which are designed to celebrate and recognise our greatest assets, our people.

If you have an employee or team that has made a significant contribution to your business or organisation, the Employee & Team Awards are a fantastic way to say thank you.

Other Chambers across the island run Annual Business Awards but Newry Chamber acknowledges that there would be no businesses without our staff. That is why we alternate the Business Awards and the Employee & Team Awards each year so that both businesses and employees are recognised in equal measure.

In 2022, we received 150+ applications across all categories with 400+ guests attending the Gala Awards Ceremony which was a wonderful celebration of the incredible talent the Greater Newry Area boasts within its business community and we do hope you get involved once again this year by getting your entries in.

  • There are 23 categories to choose from
  • You can enter up to a maximum of 4 categories

ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 9th August 2024
ENTER THE AWARDS HERE

In this month’s newsletter, we have included information on:

  • Entries Open for Newry Chamber Employee & Team Awards
  • Newry Chamber Appoints Three New Board Members at EGM
  • Newry Chamber Hosts Engaging Meeting with NIE Networks
  • Unlocking Success: Staffline Recruitment Executive Search
  • Part Funded Courses at Southern Regional College
  • Members’ Offer: 2024 Irish Open at Royal County Down

ENTER NOW: NEWRY CHAMBER EMPLOYEE & TEAM AWARDS
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: FRIDAY 9TH AUGUST 2024

ENTRIES NOW OPEN for this year’s Newry Chamber Employee & Team Awards which are designed to celebrate and recognise our greatest assets, our people.

ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 9th August 2024
AWARDS NIGHT: Thursday 26th September 2024

If you have an employee or team that has displayed exemplary performance or made a huge contribution to your business or organisation, the Employee & Team Awards are a great way to say thank you.

Our employees are the lifeblood of our businesses and we know you would agree that if it wasn’t for their contribution, commitment and loyalty, our businesses would not be the success they are.

Therefore, we encourage you to show your appreciation by submitting entries across the 23 award categories, which you can view HERE.

KEY POINTS FOR ENTERING: 

  • There are 23 categories to choose from
  • You can enter up to a maximum of 4 categories

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 
Friday 9th August 2024

ENTER THE AWARDS HERE

CHAMBER APPOINTS THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS AT EGM

We are delighted to welcome our new Board Members, Tracy Rice, Paul Slevin and Maeve Finnegan who were all appointed to our Board of Directors at our EGM held on Tuesday 11th June 2024 at The ThinkLab in Newry.

The proposal to increase the number of Board Members from 12 to 15 and amend the Chamber’s Articles of Association accordingly was passed unanimously.

  • Tracy Rice, Head of Business Engagement, SRC
  • Paul Slevin, Newry Branch Manager, BOI UK
  • Maeve Finnegan, Managing Director, Mitso

Edwina Flynn, President of Newry Chamber said:

“Tracy, Paul and Maeve have all made the progression from the Newry Chamber Council to take up their new positions on the Newry Chamber Board.”

“Each of them add a new dimension to the Board, bringing their unique skill sets and insights from their respective sectors and we are delighted to make such high calibre additions to the Chamber Board.”

READ MORE HERE

CHAMBER HOSTS MEETING WITH NIE NETWORKS TO
DISCUSS INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIT IN GREATER NEWRY

Our President, Edwina Flynn and CEO, Michael Savage held an engaging meeting with NIE Networks this week to discuss the challenges and costs faced by businesses who want to expand and invest in Greater Newry.

They met with Derek Hynes, Managing Director of NIE Networks and Edel Creery, Head of Communication & Stakeholder Engagement at NIE Networks.

Edwina and Michael outlined the strategic importance of addressing the infrastructure deficit in the Greater Newry Area and how meeting this challenge is one of the Chamber’s Core Strategic Pillars.

Edwina Flynn, President of Newry Chamber said:

“This was a very important meeting for the Chamber and we are grateful to Derek and Edel for taking time out of their very busy schedules to come and meet us in the Chamber Offices in Newry City.”

“The Chamber is deeply committed to working with the utility operators and suppliers across NI and the Department of Infrastructure to address the legacy of under-investment in our infrastructure in our city and the wider  region and this meeting is an important first step in developing the strong relationships that are needed to meet that challenge.”

READ MORE HERE

STAFFLINE IRELAND RECRUITMENT EXECUTIVE SEARCH

In the competitive business landscape, the importance of exceptional leadership cannot be underestimated.

Finding the right executive talent can make or break a business or organisation. This is where, our member, Staffline Recruitment Ireland’s Executive Search team comes into play.

They focus on identifying, attracting and securing top-tier executives such as CEOs, CFOs and other C-suite roles, because they know that these roles are crucial for driving business success.

Here’s why partnering with Staffline Executive Search is a strategic move for any business or organisation:

1. Access to Top-Tier Talent

  • Unmatched Network
  • Expertise in Executive Recruitment

2. Confidential and Discreet Searches

  • Protecting Business Interests
  • Seamless Transition

3. Tailored Recruitment Strategies

  • Customised Approach
  • Comprehensive Assessment

4. Enhancing Organisational Performance

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Long-Term Success

READ MORE HERE

PART FUNDED COURSES AT SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE

As part of the Skills Focus Programme, these courses are part funded by the Department for the Economy.

To qualify, your business or social enterprise must have less than 250 employees and you must be based in NI and operate for profit.

Course: Cyber Security (Level 4)
Start Date: 04/11/24
Class Type: Online Duration: 16 Weeks Cost: £293

Course: Cyber Security (Level 5)
Start Date: 20/01/25
Class Type: Online Duration: 8 Weeks Cost: £195

Course: Data Analytics (Level 4)
Start Date: 13/11/24
Class Type: Online Duration: 16 Weeks Cost: £195

Course: Data Analytics (Level 5)
Start Date: 24/09/24
Class Type: Online Duration: 8 Weeks Cost: £195

Course: AI (Level 4)
Start Date: 05/11/24
Class Type: Online Duration: 21 Weeks Cost: £192

Course: Principals of Cloud Computing (Level 5)
Start Date: 04/02/25
Class Type: Online Duration: 16 Weeks Cost: £195

Course: 3D Building Modelling Using Revit (Level 4)
Start Date: 21/01/25
Class Type: Evening Duration: 12 Weeks Cost: £94

Course: MIG Welding (Level 2)
Start Date: 29/09/24
Class Type: Evening Duration: 15 Weeks Cost: £156

VIEW ALL COURSES HERE

BALLROOM OFFER: 10% OFF FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS
2024 AMGEN IRISH OPEN AT ROYAL COUNTY DOWN

The 2024 Amgen Irish Open is returning to our district once again, with the prestigious tournament taking place in September at Royal County Down, Newcastle.

The DP World Tour are exclusively offering members of Newry Chamber 10% OFF the Ballroom Package for the event which takes place from 11th – 15th September.

The Ballroom Package is available across the week, offering designated access to and from the golf course where you can return throughout the day to the truly iconic Slieve Donard Resort for delicious food offerings and complimentary drinks.

The Ballroom is your best chance available to elevate your event experience with Green on 18 now completely sold out as well as Ticket+ experiences also sold out on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

TO AVAIL OF THIS LIMITED OFFER, PLEASE EMAIL:
Sam Imlay via simlay@sales.europeantourgroup.com and quote ‘NEWRY10!’ to avail of the offer.

VIEW PACKAGE DETAILS HERE