THE LORD MAYOR OF BELFAST CLLR NAOMI LONG MLA WILL BE OUR GUEST SPEAKER AT THE FIRST CHAMBER LUNCH OF 2010.
Also: the monthly Coffee Events have started, the most recent of which was held on January 13 ... welcome to our newsletter launch issue ...
| Holywood Chamber News and Events |
| Hello - and welcome to the launch issue of the Holywood Chamber of Commerce newsletter. My intention is to send out regular-ish/monthly notes of events, happenings, news and ideas happening in our business community, and sometimes even further afield. We all know that the life force of any business is communication. I would hope this newsletter helps to strengthen and develop effective communication and business links between members here in Holywood. Please feel free to contact me with your happenings / events. If you've got a Jazz lunch, a fashion show, an art exhibition - anything you'd like to let others know about, please send details. Remember to give at least 4 week's notice. And I would love to get your feedback on this new initiative. Simply email me using the contact form provided. Trudy Arthurs President, Holywood Chamber of CommerceT: 028 9042 6598 M: 0771 409 6553 W: www.dancingleopards.com |
| Mayor's Charity Lunch |
 January 29: 12.30 - 2pmWe are absolutely delighted to announce that the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr Naomi Long MLA, will be our guest speaker at the first Chamber charity lunch of 2010. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow members and you are more than welcome to bring along your friends too!
We ask that you support the Mayor of North Down's charities at this event ie Action Cancer, St Vincent de Paul and Homestart Bangor. Last few places left: to book, simply contact Fiona McGarry using the contact form provided:
T: 028 9147 9651
It's a great opportunity to make new contacts - who knows where they might lead? So bring your business cards too. The Northern Ireland Chambers of Commerce make a significant contribution to the local economy and by being a member of Holywood Chamber of Commerce you have access to broader networking opportunities and potentially new business opportunities. Your local Chamber of Commerce acts as a pressure group, influencing local and central government on matters that concern you. |
| HCC Coffee Mornings |
Next Coffee morning is coming in a couple of weeks: Wednesday, February 10: 9.30 - 10.30 Cafe Kina (upstairs) For catering purposes - please book in advance: You can use the email form or alternatively, simply call Fiona on 028 9147 9651. Although we'll be delighted to see you on the morning if you decide to make a last-minute impulse decision to come along! By the way, watch out for news of a free Twitter-Yourself-Up workshop with Tim in the next few weeks. Learn to market your business through this new media. |
| New Members - Welcome |
| A huge warm welcome to all our new members: Graham Lindsay Furniture Craftsman www.grahamlindsay.com 028 9042 1357 Holywood Transition Town www.holywoodtransitiontown.org Michelle Dale, The Tranquil Rooms 028 9042 4999 www.thetranquilrooms.co.uk Michele Johnston, Chocolat Specialist Boutique 028 9042 5338 Holywood Residents Association www.holywoodonline.co.uk Community Council Dr Tony Buckley Holywood Conservation Group Mr Nick Wright Jean Johnston, The Serenity Clinic 9042 2667 |
| Thankyou for taking the time to read this newsletter. As I say, it's the launch issue - and I'd love it to help you grow your business. To do that, I need to know what you'd like the Chamber to do for you. Please let me know how you might like the Chamber to help you and your business. My direct email address and phone number are not given here to avoid spam, but if you use the contact form provided, I'm really keen to hear from you. Trudy Arthurs Chamber President |
Well, they're off and connecting :) The monthly Coffee Events have started, the most recent of which was held on January 13. We had a great group - about 20 people, who chatted and connected. We also heard Tim McKane of 
