20/2/2012 |
| Leprechauns Launch the Letterkenny St.Patrick’s Day Parade |
Letterkenny Chamber are delighted to launch the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Letterkenny’s St.Patrick’s day parade is one of the biggest in the County and this year it is getting entries already from a wide range of businesses, community organisations and bands. Letterkenny Chamber President and council members were joined at Market square by The Town Mayor, Gerry McMonagle and two leprechauns who found themselves in Letterkenny a month early to celebrate all things Irish. Speaking at the launch Chamber President John Watson said “Letterkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a great family event in Letterkenny and it grows year on year. This year the parade falls on a Saturday and we can guarantee large crowds lining the streets. Over the years the floats are getting bigger, better and even more inventive. It’s always a colourful parade and provides great family fun. The Chamber being the sole organiser of the Parade raises money through contributions from large and small businesses as well as bag packing and a bucket collection on the day. It is a real voluntary effort by members of the Chamber and we are proud to play our part in this important day.” The Parade, that starts at 3pm on Saturday 17th March, will include the usual mix of dancers, horses, cars, music and colour and will be is preceded by entertainment on the viewing platform at Market Square. On the day the independent judges view the parade with various categories in mind including community, sports, youth, band and dance. Each category winner receives a plaque and the overall winning entry receives the Danny Doherty Perpetual Plaque plus a cheque for €500. The parade starts at 3pm making its way from Pearse Road via Port Road, through Main Street past the viewing platform at Market Square to finish in Old Town. All types of businesses and groups can enter the parade although participants must hold their own public liability and/or employers liability insurance. To enter a float or for more information contact Letterkenny Chamber on 074 9124866 or email anne@letterkennychamber.com. |
13/2/2012 |
| Small Business Finance Website Launched |
A new website has just been launched to highlight the different types of finance available to SMEs – www.smallbusinessfinance.ie. The website was jointly produced by Chambers Ireland and the Irish Banking Federation. The website is a one stop shop for information regarding access to finance. The website has information doe Start Up Businesses, Existing businesses and those seeking growth. It also links to support services and has useful tools to download including a business plan outline. It is hoped that this website will facilitate information awareness, promote knowledge and confidence in users and lead in turn to the creation of opportunities and jobs. |
Events
Gala Ball & Business Awards |
The highlight of the business calendar, the annual dinner and business awards. Venue: The Mount Errigal Hotel Time: 7.30pm Cost: 60 Euro per person (Tables of 10 available) |
Letterkenny Live 2012 |
Chamber Golf Classic |
The Annual Chamber Golf Classic held at Letterkenny Golf Club Date: 18th May 2012 Teams of 4: 150 Euro Sponsorship opportunities available |
Chamber Golf Classic |
The Annual Chamber Golf Classic held at Letterkenny Golf Club Date: 18th May 2012 Teams of 4: 150 Euro Sponsorship opportunities available |
North West 10k |
Chamber Intelligence Seminar |
Credit Risk Accessing New Markets Presentation by Dun & Bradstreet |
Easter Monday |
Good Friday |
A Sense of Possibility & The Trading Game |
Presentation by Owen O'Malley of TICN Trading in Shares Time: 7pm to 8.30pm Venue: TBC |
St.Patrick's Day Parade |
Starting at 3pm from Station Roundabout parading through Main Street to Old Town. Entertainment at Market Square from 2.15pm |
Business Security Seminar |
Business Security Seminar in partnership with An Garda Siochana and Donegal Joint Policing Council Time: 7.30pm Venue: Letterkenny Public Services Centre Cost: Free of Charge |
Lunch & Learn - Ulster Bank |
Cross Border Speed Networking |
Speed Networking with our colleagues in Derry Chamber. Great opportunity to develop new business contacts, create new collaborations and partnerships with our near neighbours. Venue: An Grianan Hotel, BurtTime: 10.30am to 1.30pm Free of Charge |
Lunch & Learn - Protecting your Computer Systems |
Niall Mulrine from PC Clean will deliver a short workshop on PC security. Time: 1pm to 2pm Venue: Chamber Office Cost: €5 (to cover a light lunch) Places are limited. To book email deirdre@letterkennychamber.com |
Lunch & Learn - 10 steps to Effective Merchandising and Improving Sales |
This Lunch & Learn will be presented by Claire McDonagh from La Maison. She will cover top tips for merchandising based on their experience and training.
Time: 1pm to 2pm Cost: €5 (to cover a light lunch) Places are limited so please book in advance deirdre@letterkennychamber.com |
Annual General Meeting |
Date: 13th December 2011 Venue: Gallaghers Hotel Time: 7pm All welcome |
Christmas Lights Switch on |
Letterkenny's Christmas Lights will be switched on at Market Square, Letterkenny |
Procurement Training - Targeting Public Sector Business |
Date: 24th November 2011
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Annual Gala Ball |
Chamber Gala Ball and Business Awards |
Practical Facebook Workshop |
Practical Facebook Programme for Retail & Service Businesses Want a Facebook presence? Want to develop your Facebook Presence? This programme is a mixture of classroom workshop with follow up one to one support. Workshop: 6.30pm to 9.30pm Venue: Letterkenny Chamber Boardroom Cost: 130 Euro Places Limited |
Lunch & Learn - Measuring Your Customer service Standards |
Striving for excellence in customer service? |
Donegal Digital Skillnet - Advanced Facebook |
Facebook Course for those with a Facebook presence who want to get more from this marketing channel. |
Search Engine Optimisation - Donegal Digital Skillnet |
Comprehensive look at how to optimise your website for search engines. Date: 19th October 2011 Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm Venue: TBC Cost: 65 Euro Trainer: Johnny Beirne, JB Training & Consultancy |
Lunch & Learn - Performance Management |
Date: 12th October |
Business Lunch with Minister Perry |
Business Lunch with Minister John Perry, Minister for Small Business. |
Blogging for Business - Donegal Digital Skillnet |
Tools for setting up a blog, promoting your blog, posting images and linking to other social media. Date: 29th September 2011 Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm Venue: TBC Cost: 50 Euro Trainer: Johnny Beirne, J&B Training & Consultancy |
Lunch & Learn - Financing your business |
Lunchtime workshop delivered by Niall Kavanagh, Ulster Bank. |
Search Engine Optimisation - Donegal Digital Skillnet |
This course is for those who want to learn how to use Facebook to market their business |
Search Engine Optimisation Training - Donegal Digital Skillnet |
A comprehensive look at how to optimise a website for search engines. Date: 19th October 2011 Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Venue: TBC Cost: 65 Euro Trainer: Johnny Beirne, J&B Training & Consultancy |
Lunch & Learn - Branding Top Tips |
Want to learn about branding your business? |
Digital Leadership Roadshow |
Presentation by iON Digital on the Roles and Responsibilities of a business leaderwhen creating an effective Digital Strategy |
Donegal Digital Skillnet - Advanced Facebook |
Time: 9.30pm - 4.30pm |
Donegal Digital Skillnet - Introduction to Digital Marketing |
Time: 9.30pm - 12.30pm |
Letterkenny Live Music Festival |
Music on the Letterkenny Main Street |
Chamber Annual Golf Classic |
Letterkenny Chamber Golf Classic at Letterkenny Golf Club |
Lunch & Learn |
1 pm in Chamber Office |
Lunch & Learn |
1pm in Chamber Office |
The Challenges in These Changing Times |
Speaker: Jim Power Presentation |
Chamber HR |
Chamber HR Presentation by Peninsula |
Social Media Workshop |
Practical Social Media Workshop |
North West 10K |
The annual North West 10k takes place on Sunday 1st May 2011. |
Lunch & Learn |
Want to save money in your business? |
Briefing with the County Manager |
Date: 24th March |
St. Patrick's Day Parade |
Starting at 3pm a colourful parade winds it's way through Main Street Letterkenny. |
Lunch & Learn |
Lunch & Learn workshop on Corrective Action Processes. |
Launch Enterprising Donegal Business Week |
A week (7th to 11th March) of free events and inspirational speakers taking place in Donegal. |
Election Debate |
Election debate with candidates for the Donegal North East Constituency |
10 Steps to you getting more Clients |
Date: 16th February |
Chamber Lunchtime Workshop - Maximising your Profits |
Date: 9th February |
Chamber AGM |
Letterkenny Chamber AGM & Election of Council Venue: Chamber Office |
Christmas Lights Switch On |
The Mayor of Letterkenny will perform the official switch on of 2010 Christmas Lights. |
Meeting with Richard Bruton, TD |
Date: 26th November 2010 Time: 5pm Venue: Chamber Office Opportunity to discuss the TD's priorities for the future with Fine Gael's spokesperson on Enterprise. |
Chamber Annual Gala Ball |
Annual Gala Ball & Business Awards |
Chamber Lunchtime Workshop - Turning the corner in your business |
Date: 27th October Where am I spending the bulk of my energy in my business and what am I getting in return? Want to think about your business in a different way that may yield different results for you? |
Economic Outlook Seminar with Dolmen Stockbrokers |
Date: 14th October |
Chamber Lunchtime Workshop - Use what you have to become more productive. |
Date: 13th October 2010 |
Briefing with Ruairi Quinn TD |
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel |
Chamber EGM |
Date: Tuesday 21st September 2010 |
Chamber HR Seminar |
Chamber HR seminar presented by Peninsula (Chamber HR partners). |
Chamber Business Lunch |
Guest Speaker: Minister Mary Hanafin TD, Department of Tourism, Culture & Sport |
Chamber Lunchtime Workshop Series |
Cash Saving Tax Tips Workshop |
Business Watch Meeting |
Quarterly Letterkenny Business Watch meeting |
Chamber Summer Sizzler |
Annual Summer BBQ & Website launch |
Chamber Business Lunch |
Guest Speaker: Minister Mary Hanafin, TD |
Lunchtime Workshop Series - PR Top Tips |
Public Relations - Get your business noticed |
Chamber Lunchtime Workshop Series - Leadership in HR |
Dealing with difficult staffing issues? |
Chamber Golf Classic |
Chamber Golf Classic Tee times available all day - Friday 2nd July Team of four: 150 Euro Tee Sponsorship: 50 Euro Prizes Goody Bags and a good day out in a relaxed environment. |
Business Watch Security Seminar |
The 2010 Business Watch Security seminar is open to all businesses.Topics include: Handling Cash; Forged Currency; Personal and Business Security; Credit Card Fraud |
Unit B6 Enterprise Fund Business Centre, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
074-9168800
