Previous Events
Please find details of events held by the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland over the previous year.
04/07/2010 12:00
US Executive Circle Family Day Picnic, US Ambassador's Residence, Phoneix Park
Proudly Sponsored by: Pepsico Ireland
You and your family are invited to join us for a fun-filled afternoon playing flag football, listening to good music and enjoying an American-style barbeque picnic, in the US Ambassador's Residence in the Phoenix Park.
There will also be a dedicated "Kidzone" with activities for children of all ages, including bouncy castles, face painting and arts & crafts.
Please note places are limited. To book a place at the picnic please contact Nicola on 01-6616201 or n.thornton@amcham.ie
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: PEPSICO IRELAND
02/07/2010 12:00
Forty-Eight Annual General Meeting, Four Seasons Hotel, Dublin
Guest Speaker: N/A
Proudly Sponsored by: N/A
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Forty-Eight Annual General Meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland will be held in the Four Seasons Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 at 12.00 noon on Friday 2rd July 2010 for the following purposes:-
ORDINARY BUSINESS
1. To approve the minutes of the 47th Annual General Meeting held on 3rd July 2009.
2. To receive the Report of the Honorary Secretary-Treasurer and to consider, and if thought fit, adopt the Report of the Board and audited Statement of Accounts for the period ended 31st December 2009.
3. To elect Directors and Officers of the Chamber.
4. To approve the reappointment of the Auditors.
5. To receive the President's Address
By Order of the Board
Simon Scroope Honorary Treasurer-Secretary Registered Office
6 Wilton Place Dublin 2
Dated this 10th June 2010
N.B. Every member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend, speak and vote in their stead. A proxy must be a member of the Chamber. Proxy forms, duly completed, must be deposited at the Registered Office at least 48 hours prior to the time appointed for the holding of the meeting.
Please click here for proxy form:
02/07/2010 12:30
American Chamber of Commerce Independence Day Lunch 2010, The Four Seasons Hotel
Guest Speaker: Prof. Robert Schmuhl
Proudly Sponsored by: Microsoft
Key Note Speaker: Professor Robert Schmuhl
Robert Schmuhl is the inaugural Walter H. Annenberg-Edmund P. Joyce Chair in American Studies and Journalism and Director of the John W. Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics & Democracy.
He is a respected teacher and author on the subjects of American communications, political culture, and contemporary national affairs.
He has written for The Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Sports Illustrated, and American Journalism Review,and has been a commentator on CNN, NPR and the BBC.
Prof.Schmuhl is the author or editor of eleven books, including Statecraft and Stagecraft: American Political Life in the Age of Personality (1990 and 1992) and Wounded Titans: American Presidents and the Perils of Power (1996). An edited volume, The Responsibilities of Journalism, has appeared in four foreign editions. His collection of essays, In So Many Words: Arguments and Adventures, will be published in an expanded edition in 2010.
Schmuhl returned to University College Dublin as the first John Hume Visiting Research Fellow at the John Hume Institute for Global Irish Studies.
30/06/2010 09:30
Engagement in Turbulent Times, Boston Scientific, Cork
Guest Speaker: Various
Proudly Sponsored by: Right Management
Summer Innovation in People Practices: Engagement in Turbulent Times
A successful company fosters an environment built heavily on trust and employee participation which leads in turn to more successful engines of innovation & creativity.
Some of the top performing companies from the Best Place to Work Awards, will be sharing their "warts and all" experiences on engagement in difficult times.
Please click here for full information.
For more information contact m.okeeffe@amcham.ie or call +353 1 661 6201
11/06/2010 19:30
US executive Circle- Evening with Minister Micheál Martin, The Hayfield manor Cork
Guest Speaker: Minister for Foreign Affairs
Proudly Sponsored by: Bam Contractors
You and a guest are cordially invited to attend an evening with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin in the Hayfield Manor, Cork. You will also have the opportunity to partake in a whiskey tasting with a selection of fine whiskeys from the famous Old Jameson Distillery http://www.jamesonwhiskey.com
If you would like to attend please contact Nicola Thornton at n.thornton@amcham.ie or by phone +353 1 6616201
Proudly sponsored by: BAM CONTRACTORS
27/05/2010 12:30
Spring Business Lunch, The Westin Hotel, Dublin
Guest Speaker: Joseph Quinlan & Barry O Leary
The American Chamber of Commerce Spring Business Lunch
"The Transatlantic Economy"
Thursday 27th May 2010 The Westin Hotel, Dublin
12.30 to 14.30
Key Note Speakers
Joseph Quinlan
Fellow at the Centre for Transatlantic Relations at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University and Chief Market Strategist of Bank of America Capital Management, Mr. Quinlan is currently leading a study at the Centre on the transatlantic economy and its strategic importance to the United States, Ireland, Europe and the World
Barry O'Leary, Chief Executive Officer, IDA Ireland
The Event is an ideal networking/cost effective entertainment forum
Includes four-course lunch wine, pre-seating and name badges
€70 per person or €700 per table of ten / Company Logo on table of 10
Book online at www.amcham.ie/events
The Spring Business Lunch is proudly sponsored by: IDA IRELAND
28/04/2010 09:30
Restructuring & Change Management, Microsoft Atrium Auditorium, Sandyford
Guest Speaker: Various
Proudly Sponsored by: Right Management
Spring Innovation in People Practices: Change Management & Restructuring
The need for Organisational change can arise through many things, including challenges in growth, economy, or trading conditions; changes in strategy, technology or legislation; pressure arising from mergers and acquisitions or shifting markets; and, of course, as a result of a need to learn new organisation behaviour and skills.
While there is no single model of change and no single solution to effective management, senior management are recognising that how change is managed is a core part of business success, or indeed, failure.
Managers need to be able to introduce and manage change, to ensure organisational objectives are met while gaining commitment from their people both during and after implementation, all while ensuring that business continues as usual.
Whilst each change situation will be unique, there are still a number of common themes that will help ensure that the change process stands the greatest chance of success. Some of these themes will be addressed in this seminar through case studies and best practice sharing.
To Book: Contact m.okeeffe@amcham.ie or call +353 1 661 6201
22/04/2010 09:30
M2M Spring Programme Cork, UCC
Guest Speaker: Various
Proudly Sponsored by: KPMG
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21/04/2010 09:30
M2M Spring Programme Clonmel, Merck Sharp & Dohme
Guest Speaker: Various
Proudly Sponsored by: KPMG
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15/04/2010 09:30
M2M Spring Programme Dublin, Citi, North Wall Quay
Guest Speaker: See full listing on M2M homepage
Proudly Sponsored by: KPMG
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25/03/2010 09:30
M2M Spring Programme Sligo, Sligo IT
Guest Speaker: Various
Proudly Sponsored by: KPMG
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12/03/2010 09:30
M2M Spring Programme Galway, Avaya (Ireland) Ltd
Guest Speaker: Various
Proudly Sponsored by: KPMG
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11/03/2010 09:30
M2M Spring Programme Clare, Intel Shannon Ltd.
Guest Speaker: Various
Proudly Sponsored by: KPMG
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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.
Proudly Sponsored by:
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.