Welcome to North Kildare Chamber Newsletter
Monday, 25th July 2016

We hope you enjoyed the weekend -  and last weeks fantastic weather!
See below for all the Chamber highlights, member updates, and upcoming events for Q3 you can now book in for...
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This Week in the Chamber

Wednesday
Naas Network morning in our HQ in Naas - More details, HERE

Thursday
Celbridge Network morning in the Celbridge Manor Hotel - More details, HERE

Chamber Chronicle

Check out the latest issue of our Chamber Chronicle 



Our Chamber Chronicle is a 24 page publication that is circulated to over 1,000 businesses in hard copy format on a quarterly basis, and shared via our weekly newsletter which is distributed to a further 4,000 people.

Advertisement Opportunities

For more details advertisement opportunities, contact Jennifer/ Ali in the office on 045 894074  or email us at  [email protected]
Increasing Minimum Wage is a threat to Competitiveness

19th July, 2016 

North Kildare Chamber commenting on the Low Pay Commission Report said, "The national minimum wage must reflect the current economic realities facing Ireland and Irish business. In a period of low inflation, global economic slowdown and increasing economic uncertainty resulting from the Brexit referendum, any increase to the minimum wage at this point would risk undermining Ireland's continued growth at a crucial time for our economy. The long-term implications of the UK's decision to leave the EU are still unknown for Irish business and it is more important than ever to protect our competitiveness and ability to attract investment."

Read more HERE
Business Profile of the Week
Sky Quest Ltd.


Sky Quest Ltd. is an Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) approved and fully insured Aerial Drone Operator, providing expert services for aerial video and photography, video editing, surveying and mapping.  Sky Quest, based in Sallins, Co. Kildare, was founded in 2015 by Garrett Findlay, an IT Professional with 25 years experience working in the tourism sector.
 
Did you know...
  • Website landing pages with video content lead to 800%* more conversion? 
  • By 2017, 69%* of all consumer Internet traffic will be video and it is predicted to grow to 82% by 2020?  *(Source: Digital Marketing Institute)
  • The global commercial drone market is predicted to be worth $127bn** by 2020! (**Source: PwC)
 
At Sky Quest our passion is for creating stunning video content for marketing...
  • Tourism and Leisure businesses - Hotels, Golf courses & Attractions
  • Heritage Sites
  • Real Estate
  • Schools
  • Construction projects  
   
We combine aerial and ground-based imagery to create an engaging visual story that can turn viewers into customers for your business.

Upcoming Events
Women in Business Event 
in collaboration with Network Ireland - Kildare Branch 
Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland to speak with our members and guests on funding options available to SME's.  Other guest speakers to be confirmed. 

Save the Date!

Tuesday 20th September
Killashee Hotel
Time TBC


Corporate Partners Lunch
with guest speaker Philip Nolan, President of Maynooth University.

Professor Philip Nolan earned his degrees in Physiology and Medicine in 1988 and 1991 and a PhD for his research on the control of breathing and the cardiovascular system during sleep all from University College Dublin (UCD).  He joined the staff of UCD in 1996. In 2004 he became Registrar and Deputy President at UCD. See more here!

Thursday 29th September
Maynooth University at  12:30pm

Business Breakfast 
with guest speaker - John Concannon, Director of 'Ireland 2016'

John Concannon is the Director of "Ireland 2016", the State Centenary Programme to Commemorate 1916, Reflect on the Republic 100 years on, and Re-imagine our future. 

He was selected as Irish "Marketer of the Year" in 2011 for his work marketing Ireland, and was nominated again in 2013 as the Creator of "The Gathering Ireland 2013". 

Weds 19th October
Palmerstown House Estate at 
7:30am


Member News and Updates


All profits going to Naas Food Bank.
More details available HERE

Keeneland Family Day at the Curragh
Keeneland Family Day at the Curragh takes place on Sunday 7 th August 2016. Featuring the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes this is the first European two year old Group 1 race of 2016. A clash between some of the best colts and fillies around.
 
Bring the children and while the adults are cheering the winner's home, the little ones can enjoy the  FREE Keeneland Kids Zonefeaturing bouncy castles, face painters, arts and craft workshops and a chance to meet famous cartoon characters.
 
The feature race is sponsored by Keeneland, based at Lexington in Kentucky. Keeneland is both the world's biggest thoroughbred sales company, attracting buyers from over 50 different countries each year and is also home to one of America's most beautiful racecourses.
 
Keeneland are delighted to offer members a pair of FREE adult entry badges each. To redeem your tickets please call the Curragh on 045-441205.

First Race is 2.15pm. Gates open at 12.00pm
   
For race day information visit  www.curragh.ie
For more information on Keeneland visit  www.keeneland.com
 
Note: Entry is free on the day for families. A family is two adults with any number of children under 16.  General adult entry on the day is €15.
Something New...
Events - previous & upcoming
North Kildare Chamber now have a new page on our website that offers news and highlights on previous events, as well as all of our upcoming events for the rest of the year.

Check it out HERE and save the dates! 
New Members



Meeting & Training Room Facilities

Our Facilities are here for your use:
Members of the North Ki ldare Chamber are welcome to use the board room or training room facilities for meetings or brainstorming sessions. 
Call Jennifer in the office today to check availability - 045 894 074 

Sincerely,
Allan Shine
Chief Executive Officer


North Kildare Chamber
045 894 074 | [email protected] | www.northkildarechamber.ie