UPDATE Chamber Chief’s
From networking events to meetings with government ministers and In-Camera dinners with leaders in business, the hectic round of activity spearheaded by NI Chamber for the benefit of members never stops. NI Chamber Chief Executive Ann McGregor gives a taste of what’s coming up and what’s taken place recently with a picture gallery over the following pages.
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t’s my great pleasure to warmly welcome NI Chamber’s new President, Ian Henry. As many readers will know, Ian is a Director with the Henry Group, an indigenous family business based in Magherafelt. As a leading member of the construction sector, Ian is a well-known figure who has played an active role on our Board for a number of years. NI Chamber CEO Ann McGregor, President Ian Henry and Head of We wish him a very successful Policy Chris Morrow with Economy Minister Diane Dodds MLA. Presidency. The role of President at NI Chamber is directly with Ministers. On 19 March, the First much more than a ceremonial title. It involves and deputy First Ministers will brief members championing business with government and on the Executive’s plans for supporting trade requires significant commitment – and noand investment. one has exemplified this more than outgoing Our first ‘In Camera’ event of 2020 saw President, Allstate NI’s John Healy. John businesses leaders put their views directly has been an outstanding ambassador for to Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon. business in the role, representing Northern Roads, sewerage, broadband, public Ireland companies during an exceptionally transport and the North South Interconnector challenging period. On behalf of all our were all up for discussion at the event. The In members, I thank him for his outstanding Camera series continues with Minister Edwin contribution. Poots from Department for Agriculture, We are also pleased to welcome a new Environment and Rural Affairs on 25 March, board member – Vicky Davies, Deputy Chief followed by Finance Minister Conor Murphy Executive at Danske Bank. in April and Health Minister Robin Swann in With the Executive now back up and May. running, NI Chamber has been closely In response to huge demand, our involved in a busy round of initial meetings International Division is continuing to and briefings with new Ministers and MLAs. provide a suite of technical training While significant uncertainties exist for courses, specifically for exporters. Also, businesses, especially in terms of trade, we a new schedule of events for Learn Grow have had positive engagements with the Excel has been published alongside our new Finance Minister, Conor Murphy and full events calendar, which is available via Economy Minister, Diane Dodds, as well northernirelandchamber.com. as chairs from the Finance, Economy and With such an extensive range of support Infrastructure committees. services, events and profile raising As well as these direct meetings, NI opportunities, do make sure you are making Chamber is committed to providing the most of your NI Chamber membership opportunities for members to interact this year. 26
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