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Engineering, Construction & Environment - Dublin
Thursday 11 March, 2010
Recruiting SMEs in the following sectors
Construction, Engineering, Environment
Opportunity to meet?
Alstom, Bam Contractors,CRH, CB Richard Ellis, Dublin Airport Authority, REPAK,Sisk Contractors
Are you interested in breaking into the Northern Ireland Construction, Engineering and Evironment markets.
Do you specialise within these sectors. Why not register for our Upcoming event and learn more about the buyers attending on the day
Adrian Gallagher,Career Wear,Letterkenney
“I found the event very useful as a way to discover the workings and processes of large companies’ buying policies, which hopefully increases the chance of my own company winning more contracts in the future. During the networking event I also made contact with a number of potential customers from Northern Ireland in areas that I had not anticipated, which was very beneficial.”
“Network+Getwork gave us the opportunity to meet new customers in the Republic who would normally be quite difficult to get introductions to. We were able to sit down face to face with decision-makers, enabling us to present our products and services in a very positive manner and resulting in an important new business contract”
"Our participation in Network+Getwork proved invaluable. Pre-arranged meetings with buyers with substantial purchasing budgets from some of Northern Ireland’s largest employers is a dream for a small company. The pre-selection of companies gave us confidence that large buyers were interested in our specific area, while the speed networking sessions with other companies provided great potential business opportunities"
“We found the business potential excellent and got great advice on how to present effectively and pitch for new business. We will definitely be attending future Network+Getwork events and would highly recommend this type of forum as an effective method of increasing business and networking with other companies”
We realised that there may be opportunities to review our supply base across the Island and so were delighted to host a Network+Getwork event which delievered on those expectations. Even though FG Wilson sets high and challenging standards for our suppliers we are delighted that a number of requests for quotation were issued following the purchasing event and a number of new companies have already been added to our preferred vendors list. As a result of Network+Getwork, I would encourage other large purchasers to consider participating in the follow-up programme.
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Food For Thought
The fourth in the series of six InterTradeIreland Network and Getwork events took place on 3rd December in the Waterfront Hall, Belfast for the Food and Tourism sector. The event was attended by over 70 companies in total from all over Ireland.
The buying organisations, Musgrave Retail Partners, Sodexo, Brake's/O'Kane's, PRM, Crossgar Food Service, NI Prison Service and Regional Supplies Service all met on a one to one basis with companies to explore areas of opportunities for supply in the future. All the participating companies went through a rigorous selection process to be part of the day with the buying organisations choosing the companies they wished to meet with.
NETWORKING AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Although its early days yet the entire team are confident that business will be done as a result of the event and many participants have indicated that they have follow up meetings organised for the near future with the buyers.
Steve Millership from Crossgar commented that "through the Network and Getwork programme we have been given the opportunity to meet with like-minded companies who share our ethos of quality supply and excellent customer service. We hope that this is the start of some exciting new relationships that not only benefit Crossgar Food Service but also the suppliers from the event."
CONSTRUCTION, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING
The Network and Getwork team are now inviting businesses to register for the opportunity to attend Meet the Construction, Engineering and Environment Buyer Events to be held in March and April 2010.
We can guarantee that key decision makers from these sectors will be attending these events. The participating Network and Getwork companies will get exclusive time to pitch individually throughout the day and also enjoy a lunch and participant to participant networking.
The whole event will be designed and crafted to ensure maximum results for those taking part. It will facilitate early engagement of suppliers, setting up further business development meetings and making sales.
To register your interest in participating please contact Eamonn Cavlan:
Telephone: +44 (0)2890 244113
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Upcoming Event:
'MEET THE BUYER'
CONSTRUCTION, ENVIRONMNENT AND ENGINEERING
11TH MARCH
CROWNE PLAZA -NORTHWOOD SANTRY, DUBLIN
Avail of the opportunities to meet large sector specific decision makers within Construction, Engineering, and Environment with Network and Getwork.
The Network and Getwork team invite businesses across Ireland to register for the opportunity to attend Meet the Construction, Engineering & Environment Buyer Event to be held on 11th March in Crowne Plaza, Northwood Santry, Dublin.
If you would like to meet the decision makers within:
We can guarantee that key decision makers from all of the participating buying companies will be attending this event. The participating Network and Getwork companies will get exclusive time to pitch individually throughout the day and also enjoy a lunch and participant to participant networking.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to expand and develop through making new contacts and winning new contracts. Stimulate cross-border trade resulting in a positive impact on the all-island economy.
The whole event will be designed and crafted to ensure maximum results for those taking part. We recognise the strengths that exist in the region. The main aim will be about early engagement of suppliers, setting up further business development meetings and making sales.
Application for this event is now Open
For Republic of Ireland Queries please contact:
Sam Bowman
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
P: +353 (0)1 644 7223
M: +353 (0)8 7762 1047
Email: sam@dublinchamber.ie
For Northern Ireland Queries please contact:
Eamonn Cavlan
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce
P: +44 (0)28 9024 4113
M: +44 (0)79 7693 6022
E: eamonn.cavlan@northernirelandchamber.com
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All n One Success Story
University of Ulster is collaborating with an awarding winning Dublin Company to develop an innovative programme
The University of Ulster are collaborating with All n One Ltd., Dublin, to develop an innovative online vocal training programme. This team includes Dr. Diane Hazlett, Dr. Orla Duffy and Dr. Anne Moorhead from the University of Ulster and Nick Wheeler and Philip Lacey from All n One Ltd.All n One have developed a web based software solution, Business Express, to resolve the in-house issue of coordinating all the activities around sales campaign management. Business Express is designed to be user friendly and flexible with the potential to significantly reduce costs for the client company. Business Express won the Best New Product / Service at the Contact Centre Management Association 2008 Awards.
The researchers at the University have recently completed an externally funded research project from The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health investigating the vocal health of call-centre workers. From this project, the researchers have identified a market gap for a vocal training programme for call-centre workers, which also could be valuable for other professionals who use their voice extensively. The researchers are collaborating with All n One to develop an innovative online vocal training programme hosted on Business Express. The team is currently exploring a range of funding sources for this new initiative including a FUSION application in process.
Left to Right: The University team, Dr. Orla Duffy, Dr. Anne Moorhead and Dr. Diane Hazlett with collaborators from All n One Ltd., Nick Wheeler (CEO) and Philip Lacey.
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Business Opportunity
“Get Ahead of the Rest”
Join the Network + Getwork programme for exciting cross-border business opportunities
We are back with a new team, new look, and offering a brand new suite of improved benefits to participants.
It’s time to get on board!
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Sentel success story:
SENTEL DOES IT THE NETWORK AND GETWORK WAY
Sentel Independent Ltd is an internationally renowned telecoms management software service provider and online call management specialist based in Carryduff. The company has participated in InterTradeIreland’s Network and Getwork series since 2003 and is one of the stars of the programme. Sentel has secured several contracts with both public bodies and private entities including a European wide deal with computer manufacturer DELL in 2005.
The Network and Getwork programme, which is jointly delivered on behalf of InterTradeIreland by the Northern Ireland and Dublin Chambers, gives small businesses North and South the opportunity to win contracts with some of the island’s biggest procurement organisations and has already assisted 900 small companies generate more than £1.6m of new business.
The new format of Network and Getwork allows local companies to stipulate their desired targets in the Republic of Ireland and the Chamber of Commerce proactively assists in identifying key contacts and setting up business development meetings.
Sentel has already seen the benefits of participating in the new programme. Sentel’s Managing Director Ger Connery says:
“The programme has always been of benefit to our company allowing us to walk through doors opened by the NI Chamber. Without their help it is doubtful we would have got to talk to so many high profile businesses throughout Ireland in the meet the buyer events. We have found that the new format of being proactive with Chamber has delivered more immediate results and we actually hope to close three new deals in the very near future.”
Ger Connery, Managing Director of Sentel Independent Ltd looks to Dublin for business opportunities
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