Welcome to North Kildare Chamber Newsletter
30th January, 2017

We hope you had a great weekend. See below for all Chamber news and member updates. 

All member's of North Kildare Chamber should take note of our upcoming EGM on Wednesday the 8th of February at 6:30pm in our HQ here in Naas. More details below.. 
This Week in the Chamber
Wednesday

Thursday

Friday
Our NEW Members

 

Click Printing

 

Searsol

 

David Brereton

 

Sensational Kids

 

Bog Oak Sculptures

 

Fariones Cloud Services

 

Ology Coaching
PRESS RELEASE

Increased Variety of Apprenticeships & Traineeships a welcome addition to the Irish education landscape

Commenting on today's (26 January 2017) announcement by Minister for Education Richard Bruton TD and Minister of State for Training and Skills John Halligan TD, Allan Shine,  Chief Executive of North Kildare Chamber said, "We welcome the ambitious targets set out today by Government to increase and expand apprenticeship and traineeship places by 2020 and the allocation of an extra €20 million in funding for delivery this year.


 
Increased workplace based learning programmes will play an important role in helping the Irish education system meet the demands and skills needs of a growing economy and an ever evolving jobs market. Practical learning and orientation with elements of on-the-job placements ensure that graduates are workplace-ready, benefitting both businesses and job-seekers. The diversity of options being made available under the Plan announced today will be vital in the Department's goal of making the Irish education system the best in Europe within a decade.

Workplace and skills based learning must play a greater role in Ireland's education system going forward and the increase in apprenticeships and traineeships is much needed. The challenge now will be to encourage uptake and promote the varied opportunities that apprenticeships and traineeships can offer to students and businesses; for too long they have been associated with a limited number of trades. SMEs in many sectors have much to gain from working with SOLAS and engaging in apprenticeship and traineeship programmes and we encourage businesses to get involved. "  
A Court Yard Love Affair...
Read More HERE
Wedding Showcase
at The Glenroyal Hotel
EGM on the 8th February 
North Kildare Chamber Members:

To provide the support your company deserves in the future, the two affiliated Chambers of Commerce in Co. Kildare, North Kildare Chamber and Newbridge Chamber (t/a Kildare South Chamber) have been engaged in a facilitated process since early 2016 to examine the merits and optimum method of creating a single Whole County Chamber to represent and promote the interests of the business community throughout the County of Kildare. 

More details HERE
Upcoming Chamber Events
February
NEW

2nd February - Business Owners Forum (T&C Apply)


3rd February - Athy 'First Friday'
21st February - Peninsula HR Seminar

For more information on any of our upcoming events, or to RSVP - contact Jennifer on [email protected] 
or call us in the office on 045 894 074.
Maynooth Goes Purple

 You are cordially invited to the official 'Hoist the Flag' celebration of Maynooth Towns achievement in gaining Purple Flag status.  This event will be hosted by North Kildare Chamber and Kildare County Council. 

Thurs 16th February ¦ 6pm ¦ The Glenroyal Hotel

R.S.V.P HERE
Doing business in Australia?

Businesses doing business in Australia or interested in exploring the Australian market are asked to make contact with Allan Shine in the Chamber Office on 045 894074 or  [email protected]

Australia has one of the strongest, most competitive, open and flexible economies in the world. With a rising population of 22 million, and proximity to many of the world's fastest growing economies in the Asia-Pacific region, Australia offers Irish exporters a stable economic environment.

The Chamber is compiling a report on Kildare Businesses that are actively trading with Australia and businesses that are potentially looking at exporting to the Australian market.
Chamber Initiatives
Business Profile of the Week  is a complimentary offering where we profile your business on our weekly newsletter, our Chamber website, across all social media platforms, as well as the opportunity to present at one of our weekly network mornings.

"Thank you so much for the opportunity of presenting at the North Kildare Chamber this week. Within a few days, I can see the positive impact it has had on my business - I have been asked to pitch for some new business out of it and made 20 new connections on LinkedIn in two days! I also made a very senior connection with someone who will be very helpful to my business out of it, which is amazing!"
Jane Manzor, Manzor Marketing

Refer a Friend and receive  €50 credit. Its that easy! Know someone interested in joining  the Chamber? Refer them and receive credit off selected events. 

Advertisement Opportunities are now available through our weekly newsletter, the website and our quarterly publication - The Chamber Chronicle. Reach 4,000+ businesses.



Want to know more?
Contact Jennifer on 045 894 074
Member News and Updates
Choice Training & Consultancy have just launched their new website. Be sure to check it out to see the full range of traditional and online health and safety training solutions that they provide including bespoke course design and branded online training portals / LMS.  View the new website  HERE.
Kind Regards,
Allan Shine

CEO North Kildare Chamber
045 894074