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8th February 2012
Free nationwide events around Ireland for businesses that want to grow through new opportunities. See, hear and talk to other business people on the same journey at these events run by Ulster Bank/Small Business Can.
8th February 2012
Cork Chamber, in association with the Irish Examiner, is holding this event from 7.30am till 9am on the day, at Cork International Airport Hotel. The keynote speaker is Aer Lingus chief executive Christoph Mueller.
8th February 2012
This free Ulster Bank and Small Business Can event will feature a panel of local business people, offering advice and guidance on how to grow your business abroad. It takes place in the Model School Art Gallery from 6pm.
9th February 2012
This (sold out) event takes place in the Four Seasons Hotel from 6.30pm and is expected to receive a keynote address from Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
9th February 2012
The Institute of Management Consultants and Advisers will launch its west/mid-west network group at The Radisson Blu, Ennis Road, Limerick, from 7pm to 9.30pm.
9th February 2012
Taking place in The Tower Hotel, Waterford, from 7.30am to 2pm (lunch), this conference will focus on the tourism/retail, agrifood, and enterprise and innovation business sectors as they relate to Waterford and the south-east region.
10th February 2012
IOD Ireland is organising this breakfast briefing with William Fry, themed 'Selling Your Business - A Roadmap For Success', in the Fitzwilliam Hotel, Dublin 2, from 7.30am till 9am on the day. Visit the link above for more details.
11th February 2012
Career Zoo recruitment fair will be held in Dublin's Mansion House on February 11 and 12, with exhibits from leading employers, as well as advice and guidance on forming startups, career workshops, courses, etc.
13th February 2012
DLR Chamber will hold a working lunch in the Stillorgan Park Hotel, from 12.30pm to 2pm, on the issues that affect women in the workplace. It will be hosted by Liz Ferris, Canada Life, immediate past President, DLR Chamber. Cost: €30/€25.
13th February 2012
Ulster Bank and EI will host a seminar for firms wishing to learn about doing business in India and China. From 8.30am to 10.30am at Croke Park Conference Centre.
14th February 2012
This briefing, organised by Dublin Chamber and sponsored by KPMG, takes place from 8am till 10am in Dublin Chamber offices. KPMG's Shaun Murphy will discuss the key tax issues for Ireland and Irish business.
14th February 2012
The Wicklow Chamber Members AGM will be held in the Grand Hotel from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on the day.
15th February 2012
Taking place in the RDS's Thomas Prior Room from 7.30am to 9am, this business breakfast will host Goldman Sachs MD (Ireland) Hugo MacNeill. Phone 01 240 7296 for more details.
15th February 2012
This 'measurement.ie' conference will be held in the National College of Ireland, Dublin 1, offering practical case studies and talks about online measurement including sales and social media. For more info, click the link above.
16th February 2012
Dublin Chamber's National Procurement Day conference takes place in the Alexander Hotel, Dublin 2, addressing the issues facing businesses in winning tenders in Ireland and abroad. Events and addresses run from 8am till 2pm on the day.
16th February 2012
This SFA programme is designed to cover the key areas of employment law and will be held in the Ardilaun Hotel in Galway from 8.30am till 4.30pm. The programme will involve a number of formal presentations. Phone 01 605 1667 for more info.
17th February 2012
Taking place in the RDS, Dublin, from February 17 to 19, this show will feature a range of attractions for motor lovers. For more details, contact Expo Exhibitions at +353 (0) 1 295 8181 .
20th February 2012
Free nationwide events around Ireland for businesses that want to grow through new opportunities. See, hear and talk to other business people on the same journey at these events run by Ulster Bank/Small Business Can.
20th February 2012
Taking place in the RDS from February 20 to 22, this event will cater for the food service and hospitality sectors, with a host of seminars, stands and more.
20th February 2012
This free Ulster Bank and Small Business Can event will feature a panel of local business people, offering advice and guidance on how to grow your business abroad. It takes place in Cork BIC from 6pm.
21st February 2012
Free nationwide events around Ireland for businesses that want to grow through new opportunities. See, hear and talk to other business people on the same journey at these events run by Ulster Bank/Small Business Can.
21st February 2012
This SFA programme is designed to cover the key areas of employment law and will be held in Clontarf Castle from 8.30am till 4.30pm. Phone 01 605 1667 for more information on the event.
21st February 2012
This free Ulster Bank and Small Business Can event will feature a panel of local business people, offering advice and guidance on how to grow your business abroad. It takes place in the Waterford Crystal visitors centre from 6pm.
22nd February 2012
Free nationwide events around Ireland for businesses that want to grow through new opportunities. See, hear and talk to other business people on the same journey at these events run by Ulster Bank/Small Business Can.
22nd February 2012
Nine ERP products will be pitted against each other in the ERP HEADtoHEAD event on 22/ 23 Feb 2012 in the Carlton Hotel, Dublin Airport. Each product will be demonstrated using a single script, allowing for a true like-for-like comparison.
22nd February 2012
Scheduled for February 22 and 23 in the RDS, this event is geared towards those involved in managing, maintaining and operating facilities of all kinds.
22nd February 2012
Taking place in DCU's Centre for Executive Education from 9am till 11am, this event focuses on incorporating environmental considerations into public sector purchasing decisions.
22nd February 2012
This free Ulster Bank and Small Business Can event will feature a panel of local business people, offering advice and guidance on how to grow your business abroad. It takes place in the Stillorgan Hotel.
22nd February 2012
This Dublin Chamber-organised talk will take place in chamber offices from 7.30am till 9.30am. It will cover all of the need-to-know aspects regarding LinkedIn and B2B benefits.
23rd February 2012
This one-day summit hopes to follow up on last year's success and explores the challenge of how sponsorship investments can be best-placed for top results. Sponsorship professionals from across Europe will be present at the event in Croke Park.
23rd February 2012
This SFA programme will cover the key areas of employment law and will be held in Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork, from 8.30am till 4.30pm.The programme will involve a number of formal presentations. Phone 01 605 1667 for more info.
29th February 2012
This SFA programme is designed to cover the key areas of employment law and will be held in the Limerick Strand Hotel from 8.30am till 4.30pm. The programme will include a number of formal presentations. Phone 01 605 1667 for more info.
2nd March 2012
Athena Media's managing director, Helen Shaw, will lead this workshop on using social media and online content in business. It takes place from 10am till 4.30pm in Adelaide Chambers, Peter Street, Dublin 8. The fee is €165.
5th March 2012
Free nationwide events around Ireland for businesses that want to grow through new opportunities. See, hear and talk to other business people on the same journey at these events run by Ulster Bank/Small Business Can.
6th March 2012
Chambers Ireland will launch the 2012 corporate social responsibility (CSR) awards in the Gibson Hotel, Point Village, Dublin, beginning at 11am. Attendance is free of charge.
6th March 2012
This careers and education showcase expects 20,000 to attend across March 6, 7 and 8. It will be held in Dublin's RDS for the three days. Registration is free.
6th March 2012
Dundalk Chamber and Louth County Enterprise Board have organised a free business seminar, to be held in the Crown Plaza Hotel. The first seminar, taking place from 4pm to 6pm today, covers online marketing.
7th March 2012
Taking place in Belfast City Hall, this event will help Irish companies to unlock investment opportunities. Some €85m in business angel funds is available to businesses in Ireland in 2012, making this an important business opportunity.
8th March 2012
Dundalk Chamber and Louth County Enterprise Board have organised a free business seminar, to be held in the Crown Plaza Hotel. This seminar, talking place from 4pm to 6pm, covers issues surrounding business growth.
9th March 2012
UCD's Smurfit School is hosting this day of business lectures by 18 of its faculty members. Attendees are urged to customise their day by picking the six addresses they want to hear most. Ticket prices are €265/€195 (alumni).
11th March 2012
Held in the RDS on March 11 and 12, this beauty trade show is free (with advance registration) and will host hundreds of key industry suppliers.
25th March 2012
Held in the RDS from March 25 to 27, this furniture, interiors and gifts fair will feature product launches and networking opportunities with key industry buyers.
30th March 2012
Taking place in the Trident Hotel in Kinsale, county Cork, on March 30 and 31, this event invites emerging entrepreneurs to apply for one of 21 places. The successful 21 will then receive 24 hours of mentoring over the two days.
3rd April 2012
This seminar on preventing and dealing with bullying and (sexual) harassment in the workplace will be held in the Rape Crisis Centre, Dublin 2, from 9.30am till 4.30pm. Attendance fee: €260.
14th April 2012
Taking place in the RDS over April 14 and 15, this fair aims to bring all of the biggest names in the baby and family business under one roof.
18th April 2012
Taking place in the RDS's Thomas Prior Room from 7.30am to 9am, this breakfast will host Giles O'Neill, regional director of Enterprise Ireland.
27th April 2012
Taking place on April 27 and 28 in the RDS, Dublin, this event will act as a showcase for Irish franchisers and the franchising sector.
14th May 2012
Taking place in The Pavilion, Dun Laoghaire, on May 14 and 15, will bring together the world's leading media people, innovations and technologies. Four workshops and 30 speakers will participate over the two days.
16th May 2012
Easyfairs and Premier Publishing is organising this extended fair, taking place in Dublin's Citywest on May 16 and 17. The event will be of interest to for anyone working in the packaging, processing and logistics sectors.
17th May 2012
26th August 2012
Taking place in the RDS from August 26 to 29, this fair marks the beginning of Ireland’s lucrative buying season, providing retailers with a wide range of unique products to give them a competitive edge.
Free nationwide events around Ireland for businesses that want to grow through new opportunities. See, hear and talk to other business people on the same journey at these events run by Ulster Bank/Small Business Can.
8th February 2012
Cork Chamber, in association with the Irish Examiner, is holding this event from 7.30am till 9am on the day, at Cork International Airport Hotel. The keynote speaker is Aer Lingus chief executive Christoph Mueller.
8th February 2012
This free Ulster Bank and Small Business Can event will feature a panel of local business people, offering advice and guidance on how to grow your business abroad. It takes place in the Model School Art Gallery from 6pm.
9th February 2012
This (sold out) event takes place in the Four Seasons Hotel from 6.30pm and is expected to receive a keynote address from Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
9th February 2012
The Institute of Management Consultants and Advisers will launch its west/mid-west network group at The Radisson Blu, Ennis Road, Limerick, from 7pm to 9.30pm.
9th February 2012
Taking place in The Tower Hotel, Waterford, from 7.30am to 2pm (lunch), this conference will focus on the tourism/retail, agrifood, and enterprise and innovation business sectors as they relate to Waterford and the south-east region.
10th February 2012
IOD Ireland is organising this breakfast briefing with William Fry, themed 'Selling Your Business - A Roadmap For Success', in the Fitzwilliam Hotel, Dublin 2, from 7.30am till 9am on the day. Visit the link above for more details.
11th February 2012
Career Zoo recruitment fair will be held in Dublin's Mansion House on February 11 and 12, with exhibits from leading employers, as well as advice and guidance on forming startups, career workshops, courses, etc.
13th February 2012
DLR Chamber will hold a working lunch in the Stillorgan Park Hotel, from 12.30pm to 2pm, on the issues that affect women in the workplace. It will be hosted by Liz Ferris, Canada Life, immediate past President, DLR Chamber. Cost: €30/€25.
Doing Business in India and China
Ulster Bank and EI will host a seminar for firms wishing to learn about doing business in India and China. From 8.30am to 10.30am at Croke Park Conference Centre.
14th February 2012
This briefing, organised by Dublin Chamber and sponsored by KPMG, takes place from 8am till 10am in Dublin Chamber offices. KPMG's Shaun Murphy will discuss the key tax issues for Ireland and Irish business.
14th February 2012
The Wicklow Chamber Members AGM will be held in the Grand Hotel from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on the day.
15th February 2012
Taking place in the RDS's Thomas Prior Room from 7.30am to 9am, this business breakfast will host Goldman Sachs MD (Ireland) Hugo MacNeill. Phone 01 240 7296 for more details.
15th February 2012
This 'measurement.ie' conference will be held in the National College of Ireland, Dublin 1, offering practical case studies and talks about online measurement including sales and social media. For more info, click the link above.
16th February 2012
Dublin Chamber's National Procurement Day conference takes place in the Alexander Hotel, Dublin 2, addressing the issues facing businesses in winning tenders in Ireland and abroad. Events and addresses run from 8am till 2pm on the day.
16th February 2012
This SFA programme is designed to cover the key areas of employment law and will be held in the Ardilaun Hotel in Galway from 8.30am till 4.30pm. The programme will involve a number of formal presentations. Phone 01 605 1667 for more info.
17th February 2012
Taking place in the RDS, Dublin, from February 17 to 19, this show will feature a range of attractions for motor lovers. For more details, contact Expo Exhibitions at +353 (0) 1 295 8181 .
20th February 2012
Free nationwide events around Ireland for businesses that want to grow through new opportunities. See, hear and talk to other business people on the same journey at these events run by Ulster Bank/Small Business Can.
20th February 2012
Taking place in the RDS from February 20 to 22, this event will cater for the food service and hospitality sectors, with a host of seminars, stands and more.
20th February 2012
This free Ulster Bank and Small Business Can event will feature a panel of local business people, offering advice and guidance on how to grow your business abroad. It takes place in Cork BIC from 6pm.
21st February 2012
Free nationwide events around Ireland for businesses that want to grow through new opportunities. See, hear and talk to other business people on the same journey at these events run by Ulster Bank/Small Business Can.
21st February 2012
This SFA programme is designed to cover the key areas of employment law and will be held in Clontarf Castle from 8.30am till 4.30pm. Phone 01 605 1667 for more information on the event.
21st February 2012
This free Ulster Bank and Small Business Can event will feature a panel of local business people, offering advice and guidance on how to grow your business abroad. It takes place in the Waterford Crystal visitors centre from 6pm.
22nd February 2012
Free nationwide events around Ireland for businesses that want to grow through new opportunities. See, hear and talk to other business people on the same journey at these events run by Ulster Bank/Small Business Can.
22nd February 2012
Nine ERP products will be pitted against each other in the ERP HEADtoHEAD event on 22/ 23 Feb 2012 in the Carlton Hotel, Dublin Airport. Each product will be demonstrated using a single script, allowing for a true like-for-like comparison.
22nd February 2012
Scheduled for February 22 and 23 in the RDS, this event is geared towards those involved in managing, maintaining and operating facilities of all kinds.
22nd February 2012
Taking place in DCU's Centre for Executive Education from 9am till 11am, this event focuses on incorporating environmental considerations into public sector purchasing decisions.
22nd February 2012
This free Ulster Bank and Small Business Can event will feature a panel of local business people, offering advice and guidance on how to grow your business abroad. It takes place in the Stillorgan Hotel.
22nd February 2012
This Dublin Chamber-organised talk will take place in chamber offices from 7.30am till 9.30am. It will cover all of the need-to-know aspects regarding LinkedIn and B2B benefits.
23rd February 2012
This one-day summit hopes to follow up on last year's success and explores the challenge of how sponsorship investments can be best-placed for top results. Sponsorship professionals from across Europe will be present at the event in Croke Park.
23rd February 2012
This SFA programme will cover the key areas of employment law and will be held in Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork, from 8.30am till 4.30pm.The programme will involve a number of formal presentations. Phone 01 605 1667 for more info.
29th February 2012
This SFA programme is designed to cover the key areas of employment law and will be held in the Limerick Strand Hotel from 8.30am till 4.30pm. The programme will include a number of formal presentations. Phone 01 605 1667 for more info.
2nd March 2012
Athena Media's managing director, Helen Shaw, will lead this workshop on using social media and online content in business. It takes place from 10am till 4.30pm in Adelaide Chambers, Peter Street, Dublin 8. The fee is €165.
5th March 2012
Free nationwide events around Ireland for businesses that want to grow through new opportunities. See, hear and talk to other business people on the same journey at these events run by Ulster Bank/Small Business Can.
6th March 2012
Chambers Ireland will launch the 2012 corporate social responsibility (CSR) awards in the Gibson Hotel, Point Village, Dublin, beginning at 11am. Attendance is free of charge.
6th March 2012
This careers and education showcase expects 20,000 to attend across March 6, 7 and 8. It will be held in Dublin's RDS for the three days. Registration is free.
6th March 2012
Dundalk Chamber and Louth County Enterprise Board have organised a free business seminar, to be held in the Crown Plaza Hotel. The first seminar, taking place from 4pm to 6pm today, covers online marketing.
7th March 2012
Taking place in Belfast City Hall, this event will help Irish companies to unlock investment opportunities. Some €85m in business angel funds is available to businesses in Ireland in 2012, making this an important business opportunity.
8th March 2012
Dundalk Chamber and Louth County Enterprise Board have organised a free business seminar, to be held in the Crown Plaza Hotel. This seminar, talking place from 4pm to 6pm, covers issues surrounding business growth.
9th March 2012
UCD's Smurfit School is hosting this day of business lectures by 18 of its faculty members. Attendees are urged to customise their day by picking the six addresses they want to hear most. Ticket prices are €265/€195 (alumni).
11th March 2012
Held in the RDS on March 11 and 12, this beauty trade show is free (with advance registration) and will host hundreds of key industry suppliers.
25th March 2012
Held in the RDS from March 25 to 27, this furniture, interiors and gifts fair will feature product launches and networking opportunities with key industry buyers.
30th March 2012
Taking place in the Trident Hotel in Kinsale, county Cork, on March 30 and 31, this event invites emerging entrepreneurs to apply for one of 21 places. The successful 21 will then receive 24 hours of mentoring over the two days.
3rd April 2012
This seminar on preventing and dealing with bullying and (sexual) harassment in the workplace will be held in the Rape Crisis Centre, Dublin 2, from 9.30am till 4.30pm. Attendance fee: €260.
14th April 2012
Taking place in the RDS over April 14 and 15, this fair aims to bring all of the biggest names in the baby and family business under one roof.
18th April 2012
Taking place in the RDS's Thomas Prior Room from 7.30am to 9am, this breakfast will host Giles O'Neill, regional director of Enterprise Ireland.
27th April 2012
Taking place on April 27 and 28 in the RDS, Dublin, this event will act as a showcase for Irish franchisers and the franchising sector.
14th May 2012
Taking place in The Pavilion, Dun Laoghaire, on May 14 and 15, will bring together the world's leading media people, innovations and technologies. Four workshops and 30 speakers will participate over the two days.
16th May 2012
Easyfairs and Premier Publishing is organising this extended fair, taking place in Dublin's Citywest on May 16 and 17. The event will be of interest to for anyone working in the packaging, processing and logistics sectors.
17th May 2012
26th August 2012
Taking place in the RDS from August 26 to 29, this fair marks the beginning of Ireland’s lucrative buying season, providing retailers with a wide range of unique products to give them a competitive edge.
