Speed Networking

Dolmen Hotel, Kilkenny Road, Carlow - 15-10-2008

County Carlow Chamber is delighted to provide this Speed Networking evening during South East Enterprise Week.

So, improve your Business by speed networking! It's not exclusively about sales:

- Make business contacts

- Problem solve (ask up to 30 other business owners how to overcome a specific problem you're having in your business. We guarantee you'll leave with a solution)

- Market research (get up to 30 honest, objective opinions on your new product or service)

- Generate ideas (find ways of doing things in other industries which could lead to new ideas for your business)

Booking is essential. Please ring 059 9132337 or email info@carlowchamber.com

Business Breakfast: 3 for Business

Seven Oaks Hotel, Athy Road, Carlow - 17-10-2008

County Carlow Chamber is very pleased to host this Business Breakfast during South East Enterprise Week with Telecommunications company 3.

Further details to be announced.

Booking essential on 059 9132337 or email info@carlowchamber.com.

Budget Breakfast

Seven Oaks Hotel, Athy Road, Carlow - 15-10-2008

County Carlow Chamber would like to invite you to join us for an analysis of the 2008 budget.

Further details, including fee, will be announced in due course.

Annual Business Lunch

Seven Oaks Hotel, Athy Road, Carlow - 05-12-2008

County Carlow Chamber's annual Business lunch is a major social occasion each year. During the course of the event each former Chamber President will be presented with a memento in appreciation of their dedication and commitment to the development of County Carlow.

In addition, guests will enjoy Christmas festive cheer while being entertained by a surprise celebrity.

This is a unique event in Carlow's social life and is an ideal opportunity for Chamber members not only to join with their friends and colleagues in celebrating the Christmas season, but also to share in the success of an organisation which has played an important role in the growth and development of our County.

This event supports the Carlow Lion's Club appeal. We hope you will join us in the celebrations.

Further information will be announced soon.

IT Security Seminar

Carlow Gateway Business Centre, Athy Road, Carlow - 25-09-2008

Caveo Systems and County Carlow Chamber presents this IT Security Seminar

Sometimes big threats come in small packages ....
Your company is increasingly collecting and storing sensitive personal information and transactions on the network. They are crucial to the efficient running of your business but if they fall into the wrong hands it can lead to disastrous data fraud and identity theft.

This educational evening will discuss how to resolve major security vulnerablities and threats to your computer systems.

Booking essential. Please register online with Caveo at www.caveosystems.com/carlowcc or ring 01 466 1188. Or call the County Carlow Chamber staff on 059 9132337.

VAT on Property - The New Rules

Talbot Hotel, Carlow - 17-09-2008

This seminar will address tax related to property transactions. A new system for the application of VAT to property transactions was introduced on 1st July 2008. The presentation will include:

- Comparison of old and new systems
- Freeholds/Freehold Equivalents
- Leases
- Options to Tax
- Transitional Rules
- Capital Goods Scheme

Subsidised Member's Rate: €70.00

About Our Speakers

Donal Kennedy, a solicitor, is a director with Deloitte. He specialises in indirect taxation with considerable experience in VAT consultancy and planning at both domestic and international levels.

Lisa O'Keeffe is an Audit Director within Deloitte's audit group with over twelve years of local and international experience providing assurance and advisory services to companies in a broad range of industries.

Battle of the Business Brains

Talbot Hotel, Portlaoise Road, Carlow - 25-09-2008

We are inviting teams from companies in County Carlow to pitch their wits in a battle of the brains and win some fabulous prizes along the way. The teams will take part in a challenging quiz which will cover the fields of sports, music, movies, literature, geography, business and general knowledge.

It is a fun evening with lots of inter-company rivalry and a great opportunity for team building and networking.

Entry Fee is €100 for a team of four which includes a buffet supper and entertainment by local quiz master Brendan Hennessy with a raffle before the final prize-giving to the winner.

To book please ring 059 9132337 or email info@carlowchamber.com.

2008 Excellence in Local Government Awards

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Northwood, Dublin - 06-11-2008

2008 Presidents Awards

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Northwood, Dublin - 25-09-2008