Write a commentNewry Chamber of Commerce and Trade have just announced the guest speaker at their Annual Gala Banquet 2009 is the Former First Minister of Northern Ireland, Dr Ian Paisley MP MLA.
The event will take place on Friday 9th October in the Canal Court Hotel in Newry commencing with a drinks reception at 6.45pm. This prestigious event will attract over 400 guests from the local and wider business community and is a key event on all discerning business leader’s calendar.
Orla Jackson, Chief Executive of Newry Chamber invited all businesses in the Greater Newry Area to attend this very prestigious annual event stating, ‘this has been a challenging year for local businesses. More so than ever, local companies need to engage and network with each other to secure business and ensure the local economy gets through these tough times. This event provides guests the perfect opportunity to network and socialise in a relaxing environment’.
This event promises to be a truly entertaining experience as well as an excellent networking opportunity for new and established business people in the City. The event will represent Dr Paisley’s inaugural presentation to the Newry business community. The after dinner is the hilarious political satirist, writer and presenter of Folks on the Hill, Mr Sean Crummey and during the five course meal, guests will be entertained by the award winning violinist, Ms Patricia Tracey. Music will play until close of the event.
Taking into account increased financial pressures Newry Chamber has reduced the cost of the tickets to £50 per person.
This event is generously supported by Principle Sponsor, Bank of Ireland. Mr Frank Boyle, Bank of Ireland stated, ‘Bank of Ireland is delighted to support Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade at this high profile annual event. We look forward to good entertainment and networking’.
The venue sponsor of this event is the Canal Court Hotel.
This event will support ‘Cardiac Risk in the Young’ with proceeds from a prize raffle going to this deserving charity. Tickets cost £50 per person and are available by contacting Orla Jackson before Friday 2nd October. Tel: 028 3025 0303 ext or email: info@newrychamber.com
