Previous Events
Please find details of events held by the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland over the previous year.
11/03/2010 09:30
M2M Spring Programme Clare, Intel Shannon Ltd.
Guest Speaker: Various
Proudly Sponsored by: KPMG
Presentations from:
25/02/2010 12:30
American Chamber of Commerce Presidents Lunch 2010, Four Seasons Hotel Dublin
Guest Speaker: Lionel Alexander & Marc Coleman
Proudly Sponsored by: Continental Airlines
We are pleased to invite you to book for American Chamber of Commerce' Presidents Lunch', which will be held on Thursday 25th February 2010 in the Four Seasons Hotel, Dublin.
Our keynote speaker is our incoming American Chamber of Commerce President for 2010 Mr. Lionel Alexander, Vice President & General Manager Printhead Operations ISB/IPG, Hewlett Packard (Manufacturing) Ltd.
Our Guest Speaker, Mr. Marc Coleman, author of the bestselling ‘The Best is yet to Come' and his latest book, ‘Back from the Brink' is currently economics editor of Newstalk 106, presenter of ‘Coleman at Large', and a columnist with the Sunday Independent. He has previously been an economist to the Department of Finance, the European Central Bank, and Economics Editor of the Irish Times.
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07/02/2010 20:00
US Executive Circle - Super Bowl Event, Marines House
Hello and Happy New Year to the US Executive Circle,
I am looking forward to seeing you at multiple events in 2010. Our first event will be a Super Bowl party hosted by the Marines. This is not a typical USEC event as it is purely social and informal. For further details click here.
Also, it will be held on Sunday night, February 7, starting at 8PM and going to the early hours so I realize it may not fit into most people's schedule. However if you can attend, there will be plenty of food and drink and hopefully a great American football game to see too.
Other events will be planned for 2010. We will have the July 4th picnic and the Christmas drinks reception at the Ambassador's residence this year. Along with those events we are in the planning process for a spring and fall event too.
The details on the Super Bowl party are attached and I look forward to seeing some of you at the Marines' house.
Regards,
Mark Walk,
Chair, US Executive Circle
16/12/2009 18:30
Christmas Drinks Reception, US Ambassadors Residence, Phoenix Park
The American Chamber of Commerce annual Christmas Drinks Reception will take place at the American Ambassador's residence in the Phoenix Park on the evening of Wednesday 16th December 2009.
Proudly Sponsored by Aer Lingus
26/11/2009 12:30
Thanksgiving Day Business Lunch, The Four Seasons Hotel
Guest Speaker: The Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan, TD
Proudly Sponsored by: Bank of Ireland Corporate Banking
The American Chamber of Commerce Thanksgiving Day Business Lunch
Thursday 26th November 2009
The Four Seasons Hotel 12.30 to 14.30
Key Note Speaker
The Minister for Finance, Mr. Brian Lenihan, TD
The Event is an ideal networking/cost effective entertainment forum
Includes four-course lunch wine, pre-seating and name badges
€90 per person or €900 per table of ten / Company Logo on table of 10
Book online at www.amcham.ie/events
Proudly sponsored by:
06/11/2009 18:30
US Executive Circle Evening Reception, Royal Hibernian Academy
Guest Speaker: Various
Proudly Sponsored by: Mason Hayes + Curran
You and a guest are invited by Declan Moylan, Chairman of Mason Hayes+Curran to attend a reception at the prestigious Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) Gallery where you will hear a short talk from Declan about the interplay between art and business followed by a guided tour with Patrick Murphy, Director of the RHA Gallery.
Who: US Executive Circle members and guest
What: Social & Networking Reception
Where: Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2
When: Friday, 6th November 2009 at 18.30
Admission: Free of charge – refreshments will be served
Proudly Sponsored By
Mason Hayes+Curran is a major Dublin based business law firm with deep and longstanding links with the United States. Every year MH+C becomes the law firm of choice for major American corporates commencing business in Ireland.
Mason Hayes+Curran has one of the best-known curated contemporary art collections among Irish professional service firms. Even in harder economic times MH+C has a significant annual acquisitions budget, and is happy to identify and invest in challenging as well as more conventional art pieces. The firm’s collection is a real distinguishing feature of its office environment, and is enjoyed by its staff, clients and visitors in equal measure.
The Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) plays a very significant role in the patronage and development of Irish painters and sculptors, and thus on visual arts in Ireland. Over the past 186 years, it's education and exhibition programs have made an enormous contribution to Ireland's fine arts heritage. The list of members and former members of the Royal Hibernian Academy is nothing less than a Who's Who of Famous Irish Artists.
16/10/2009 09:45
Cork - Member to Member Autumn Series, Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Little Island
The sixth Member to Member sesson will be in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Little Island and the following companies will be presenting case studies of their organisations experiences:
Intel is the world's largest semiconductor chip maker. Since 1989, Intel has invested over $7 billion and employs approximately 4,000 people at locations in Shannon and Leixlip. In 2009 its Leixlip campus was chosen as one of two new European R&D Hubs, while a major expansion of its R&D operation facility in Shannon was confirmed.
Merck Sharp & Dohme is one of Ireland's fastest growing human health companies, engaged in the manufacturer of bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients and the development of late stage clinical trial material at its facility in Tipperary. A new €220m vaccine and biologics facility is currently underway in Carlow.
There is no charge to attend but numbers will be limited due to demand at some venues so early registration is advised.
This meeting is Proudly Sponsored by Continental Airlines
For full information of All Events in the Member-to-Member Autumn Series Programme:
http://www.amcham.ie/m2m/m2m-2.html
15/10/2009 09:45
Letterkenny - Member to Member Autumn Series, Pramerica
The fifth Member to Member sesson will be at Pramerica in Donegal and the following companies will be presenting case studies of their organisations experiences:
Hewlett Packard is among the world's largest technology companies. HP is one of the foremost multinational companies in Ireland, with over 4,000 people employed in Leixlip, Dublin, Galway and Belfast. It recently announced a major expansion of its Global Service Desk in Leixlip, adding 500 new positions.
Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, and banking. Northern Trust has been in Dublin since 2000 and opened a second fund administration operation for Ireland in Limerick in 2007. This facility alongside their Dublin operation together employ over 500 people.
There is no charge to attend but numbers will be limited due to demand at some venues so early registration is advised.
For full information of All Events in the Member-to-Member Autumn Series Programme:
http://www.amcham.ie/m2m/m2m-2.html
09/10/2009 09:45
Waterford - Member to Member Autumn Series, Waterford Institute of Technology
The fourth Member to Member sesson will be at the Waterford Institute of Technology and the following companies will be presenting case studies of their organisations experiences:
Cook Medical is among the leaders in developing healthcare devices and is at the forefront of medical research. Established to manufacturer medical devices in Limerick in 1996, last year Cook announced that its Irish facility will be the sole producer of a new stent product. This €25 million investment will bring their total Irish workforce to almost 700.
Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions. They have multiple locations across Ireland though a number of different business operations that include MBNA, LaSalle Global Trust Services and Merrill Lynch.
There is no charge to attend but numbers will be limited due to demand at some venues so early registration is advised.
For full information of All Events in the Member-to-Member Autumn Series Programme:
http://www.amcham.ie/m2m/m2m-2.html
08/10/2009 09:45
Dublin - Member to Member Autumn Series, Science Gallery, TCD
The third Member to Member sesson will be at the Science Gallert in TCD and the following companies will be presenting case studies of their organisations experiences:
Medtronic is the world's largest medical technologies firm with locations in Dublin and Galway employing over 2,100 in Ireland. In Galway, Medtronic manufactures and has R&D responsibilities for a range of products for the Vascular Division. The Galway site also became a centre-of excellence for the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division.
Pramerica Systems Ireland Limited is a software development and contact centre subsidiary of U.S.-based Prudential Financial Inc. a financial services leader. Its Letterkenny facility is engaged in software development and service support for its US businesses. A further investment of its contact centre in 2007 brings its the total employment to 640.
IBM is a leading provider of advanced information technology, products, and services. IBM has a long history in Ireland, having opened its first office in 1956. IBM Ireland has responsibilities for sales, marketing and services, and employs over 3,000 people, working across a broad range of businesses and locations. In June of this year IBM announced 100 new roles in Dublin, Cork and Galway, including new opportunities for technology graduates, in an investment of €25 million over the next three years.
There is no charge to attend but numbers will be limited due to demand at some venues so early registration is advised.
For full information of All Events in the Member-to-Member Autumn Series Programme:
http://www.amcham.ie/m2m/m2m-2.html
01/10/2009 09:45
Galway - Member to Member Autumn Series, Medtronic
The second Member to Member sesson will be at Medtronic in Galway and the following companies will be presenting case studies of their organisations experiences:
PepsiCo is the world's largest snack food and 2nd largest beverage company.. Employing over 500 people at three locations in Cork it has grown its operations to include the manufacture of concentrate, financial shared services, global operations IT support and R&D. In 2007 the lrish operation has become the Worldwide Concentrate headquarters within the PepsiCo.
Wyeth is a global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer health care and animal health care products. Established in Ireland for over 30 years and with 3,000 people across five sites, Wyeth completed a €300 million expansion investment at its Newbridge site in 2007, placing it at the forefront of Wyeth's development pipeline.
There is no charge to attend but numbers will be limited due to demand at some venues so early registration is advised.
For full information of All Events in the Member-to-Member Autumn Series Programme:
http://www.amcham.ie/m2m/m2m-2.html
30/09/2009 09:45
Limerick - Member to Member Autumn Series, Cook Ireland
This is a time of extreme economic challenges and it has never been more important for the senior management teams of multinationals based in Ireland, and the wider membership, to come together to share their knowledge and skills in areas of common concern.
To address this objective the American Chamber has gathered a cross section of managers from Microsoft, Catalent, Pepsi, Wyeth, Medtronic, Pramerica, Cook Medical, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Hewlett Packard, Northern Trust, Intel and Merck Sharp & Dohme who will each share their experiences as they strive for operational excellence while aiming to reduce costs, increase productivity and to transform subsidiary mandates for future growth.
The first Member to Member sesson will be at Cook Ireland in Limerick and the following companies will be presenting case studies of their organisations experiences:
Microsoft is a leading software and computer technology firm. Since 1985, Microsoft Ireland has grown from a manufacturing facility to encompass four distinct operations at its campus in Sandyford in Dublin. Employing 1,900, Microsoft's operations in Ireland include software development and testing, localisation, operations, finance, IT, HR and sales and marketing.
Catalent is a leading provider of specialised packaging and printing services worldwide. Its Cherry Orchard, Dublin facility provides carton packaging services for the Pharmaceutical , Medical, Healthcare, Biotech and IT markets. Catalent is currently expanding its Dublin operation to support the growth of its European Printed Components business.
For full information of All Events in the Member to Member Autumn Series Programme:
http://www.amcham.ie/m2m/m2m-2.html There is no charge to attend but numbers will be limited due to demand at some venues so early registration is advised.
but numbers will be limited due to demand at some venues so early registration is advised.
03/07/2009 12:00
47th Annual General Meeting, Four Seasons Hotel, Dublin
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Forty-seventh Annual General Meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland will be held in the Four Seasons Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin at 12 noon on Friday, 3rd July 2009
03/07/2009 12:30
Independance Day Lunch, The Four Seasons Hotel
Guest Speaker: Prof. Declan Kiberd
Proudly Sponsored by: AIB Corporate Banking Ireland
The American Chamber of Commerce Independance Day Business Lunch will take place in the Four Seasons Hotel on the 3rd of July 2009. Professor Declan Kiberd, Professor of Anglo -Irish Literature & Drama will be the key note speaker.
Proudly Sponsored By AIB Corporate Banking Ireland
18/06/2009 10:00
Competitiveness - Innovation in People Practices, Accenture - Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2
Guest Speaker: Various
Proudly Sponsored by: Accenture
Innovation in People Practices - Competitiveness
Date: Thursday 18th June 2009
Time: 10:00 to 13:00 followed by light lunch
Venue: Accenture, Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2
There is no charge to attend this meeting - PLACES are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Due to significant requests by our members we will be running this session of in our Innovation in People Practices series, originally held in Cork in April, in Accenture, Dublin, on the 18th June 2009. The focus will be on practical programs implemented by Boston Scientific and Accenture to crucially:
§ Improve Productivity
§ Increase Profitability
§ Enhance Organisational success
We will hear inspirational examples of companies safeguarding their future through successful innovation – not only in the design and implementation of new products and services, but in workplace innovation – improving the processes and systems for organising and managing work. It is increasingly apparent that one of the keys to successful organisational performance is the people within the organisation, and the management systems that harness their talents and capabilities.
This session is proudly sponsored by: 
If you wish to attend this meeting please email Miriam O'Keeffe at m.okeeffe@amcham.ie
20/05/2009 12:30
Spring Business Lunch, The Shelbourne Hotel
Guest Speaker: Mr Charles Dumas
Proudly Sponsored by: EirGrid
We are pleased to invite you to book for the American Chamber of Commerce Spring Business Lunch on the 20th May 2009 in the Shelbourne Hotel.
We are delighted that our keynote speaker is Mr. Charles Dumas, renowned economist and current Director and Head of the World Service at Lombard Street Research, whose work covers all international economies, will offer a post Budget perspective on the Irish Economy. Dumas, whose optimistic view of Ireland's medium term prospects has recently come to Irish attention stating in a recent article - "Ireland has ‘nothing to fear except fear itself'... the basic Irish long-term growth potential remains intact." Mr Dumas previously worked as Head of Research for JP Morgan in London and Director of European Economics for General Motors.
The Irish Times recently ran an article on Mr. Dumas and his views on the Irish Economy.
Click here to download (PDF)
The Spring Business Lunch is proudly sponsored by:
30/04/2009 17:00
Eastern Members Meeting, US Ambassadors Residence
Proudly Sponsored by: CH2M HILL
The Tax, Talent & Competitiveness Agenda for Ireland
American Chamber Eastern Members Briefing
The American Chamber Eastern Members Briefing is taking place on the evening of Thursday 30th April 2009 in the
American Ambassador's Residence in the Phoenix Park.
We would encourage you to attend this event and if you cannot attend please consider sending a representative in your place.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland is focused on the key drivers for developing Irish economic capacity. As the single unified and resounding voice of US FDI on the key issues of Tax, Talent and Competitiveness, our agenda is to secure and protect the base of foreign direct investment that is a cornerstone of the Irish economy today and a platform for our renewed prosperity tomorrow.
Proudly Sponsored by:
23/04/2009 09:45
Innovation in People Practices - Competitiveness, Boston Scientific - Cork
Guest Speaker: Eli Lilly, Boston Scientific, Accenture
Proudly Sponsored by: Hibernian AVIVA Health
This session in our Innovation in People Practices series will be in held in Boston Scientific, Cork, on the 23rd April 2009 and will focus on at practical programs implemented by Eli Lily, Boston Scientific and Accenture to crucially:
§ Improve Productivity
§ Increase Profitability
§ Enhance Organisational success
We will hear three inspirational examples of companies safeguarding their future through successful innovation – not only in the design and implementation of new products and services, but in workplace innovation – improving the processes and systems for organising and managing work. It is increasingly apparent that one of the keys to successful organisational performance is the people within the organisation, and the management systems that harness their talents and capabilities.
Agenda
09:45 Registration & Welcome
Colin Wallace - Boston Scientific
Competitiveness through teamwork and continuous improvement
John Buckley - Eli Lily
HR Practices To Support Organisational Transformation
Lisa Manselli - Accenture
Employee engagement impacting the bottom line
12:30 Assessment & Conclusion
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Optional Window Tour Site Visit
Proudly sponsored by 
02/04/2009 11:00
North West Members Briefing, Solis Lough Eske Castle
‘The Tax, Talent & Competitiveness Agenda for Ireland'
American Chamber North Western Members Briefing
The American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland is focused on the key drivers for developing Irish economic capacity. As the single unified and resounding voice of US FDI on the key issues of Tax, Talent and Competitiveness, our agenda is to secure and protect the base of foreign direct investment that is a cornerstone of the Irish economy today and a platform for our renewed prosperity tomorrow.
The American Chamber Member North Western Members Briefing is taking place on Thursday 2nd of April 2009 in the Solis Lough Eske Castle. We would encourage you to attend this event and if you cannot attend please consider sending a representative in your place.
Event: Date: Time: Venue: | North Western Members Briefing Thursday 2nd April 2009 10:45am-1:00pm Solis Lough Eske Castle |
10.45 | Registration, Tea & Coffee |
11.00 | Introductions & Regional Agenda |
11:15 | Investment Climate - Brian Cotter, American Chamber - Tax - Commission on Taxation Hearing
- Talent -Innovation in People Practices Programme
- Social Legislation - Developments & Implications
- Innovation - R+D, Commercialisation & IP Policy Development
- Transforming the FDI Mandate - An IDA/Amcham 2009 Initiative
- Second Lisbon Treaty
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11.45 | The US Embassy in Ireland - Robert Faucher, Charge' d'Affaires ad interim |
12.00 | NorthWestNow - Pat Loftus, Director All Island Strategy, IDA Ireland and Graham Davis, Director of Local Economic Development, Invest NI - High spec property solutions
- Improved cross border broadband and IT linkages
- Education and Training programmes designed to meet the skills needs of existing and potential investors.
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12.50 | AOB |
1.00 | Conclusion & Lunch |
Proudly Sponsored by KPMG
01/04/2009 10:30
Western Area Members Briefing, Radisson SAS Hotel Galway
The American Chamber Member Western Members Briefing is taking place on Wednesday 1st April 2009 in the Radisson SAS Hotel in Galway. We would encourage you to attend this event and if you cannot attend please consider sending a representative in your place.
Proudly Sponsored by Delta
25/03/2009 10:45
South East Members Briefing, Faithlegg House Hotel
‘The Tax, Talent & Competitiveness Agenda for Ireland'
American Chamber South East Briefing
The American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland is focused on the key drivers for developing Irish economic capacity. As the single unified and resounding voice of US FDI on the key issues of Tax, Talent and Competitiveness, our agenda is to secure and protect the base of foreign direct investment that is a cornerstone of the Irish economy today and a platform for our renewed prosperity tomorrow.
The American Chamber Member South East Members Briefing is taking place on Wednesday 25th March 2009 in the Faithlegg House Hotel. We would encourage you to attend this event and if you cannot attend please consider sending a representative in your place.
Event: Date: Time: Venue: | South East Members Briefing Wednesday 25th March 2009 10:45am-1:00pm Faithlegg House Hotel |
10.45 | Registration, Tea & Coffee |
11.00 | Introductions and Regional Agenda - Dominic Carolan Vice President and General Manager of Genzyme and Chair of the South East Croup |
11:15 | Investment Climate - Joanne Richardson, CEO of the American Chamber - Tax - Commission on Taxation Hearing
- Talent -Innovation in People Practices Programme
- Social Legislation - Developments & Implications
- Innovation - R+D, Commercialisation & IP Policy Development
- Transforming the FDI Mandate - An IDA/Amcham 2009 Initiative
- Second Lisbon Treaty
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11.45 | The US Embassy in Ireland - Dr Stephen Anderson, Commercial Counselor |
12.00 | Case Studies - Transforming the FDI Mandate Discussion - Teva Pharmaceuticals Ireland - Dr. Tom McCabe Managing Director
- Unum Ireland Ltd. - Brendan Maher Vice President and Managing Director
- Genzyme Ireland Ltd. - Dominic Carolan Vice President and General Manager
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12.50 | AOB |
1.00 | Conclusion & Lunch |
Proudly Sponsored by KPMG