Missions

Previous Missions

GatewaysUSA 2007 - Atlanta, Georgia

Atttending Companies

Bytel Ltd
Consilium Technologies
Datahub Solutions Ltd
Delta Systems Ltd
Glass Craft Ltd
Jigsaw Tree
Property Invest GB
Redflite Ltd

Testimonials

"It is hard to imagine a more effective forum for making so many high quality business contacts willing to share information and experience in such an open and constructive manner." Jim Simpson, Bytel Limited.

“This very well structured mission,combining formal and informal events, allowed me to gain a real feel for the welcoming nature of Atlanta business; their drive for success and their willingness to help others succeed”  Garth Morton, Consilium Technologies Limited.

“This proved to be a well run and fruitful mission for us, down to the superb efforts of the chamber and its representatives. We look forward to joining the chamber on future missions”. Liam Robertson, Datahub Solutions Limited.

“I can’t praise NICCI highly enough for its great organisation in this trade mission!  Felt that the meeting relevance/time schedules were excellent.” John Devine, Delta Systems.

“I found all of my meetings relevant and very worthwhile. Out of the 22 meetings I had set up 6 of these I have business with. Very productive with proven results.” Basil Haslett, Glass Craft Limited.

“The NICCI trade mission was excellent with a magnificent venue. I felt that everyone was there as a team, I would recommend a chamber mission to anyone. Harry McGee, Property Invest GB Limited.

“Being part of the NI Chamber of Commerce trade mission to Atlanta was one of the business highlights of the year for Redflite. We established excellent contacts generated good leads and learnt a lot about the US market”. Denis O’Hara, Redflite Limited

GetworkUS 2006 - Atlanta and Denver

Attending Companies

• BASE 2000
• Belfast International Airport
• Bombardier
• CoreWorkflow
• Denroy Plastics
• Drain Master
• Glass Craft
• Invest Lisburn
• Jigsaw Tree
• Lagan Construction
• Lisburn Chamber of Commerce
• Lisburn City Council
• McQuaid Engineering
• Stredia
• Sycadex

Testimonials

“This is BASE 2000's second mission with NICCI. I look forward to the next.” Peter Hinds, BASE 2000

“My first mission and I found it extremely useful and well organised. Excellent way to make contacts in a new market.” Deborah Matchett, Belfast International Airport

“I am quite happy by the service provided by NICCI, well done! It was a great opportunity to market and promote my business on a 1:1 basis in a vast market-place.” Basil Haslett, Glass Craft

“First rate mission.” Alderman Edwin Poots, Invest Lisburn

“The trade mission was well organised and very well lead. Warm welcome in Atlanta.” Freddie Patterson, Lagan Construction

GetworkUS 2005 - Seattle and Atlanta

Attending Companies

• BASE 2000
• Drain Master
• Foreman Consultants
• Glass Craft
• Jigsaw Tree
• Liddell Linens
• Strangford Lough Brewing Company
• Stredia.com
• Sycadex

Testimonials

“The level of meetings the delegation was able to command gave you an instant access to areas and people which would have taken years to cultivate.” Peter Hinds, BASE 2000 Ltd

“The trade mission is invaluable in allowing businesses to build up contacts in the market place and cement links for the future.” Charlotte Adair, Drain Master

“NICCI planned and organised a first class mission by spending the first part with the Dublin Chamber and some large corporations then arranging one-to-one meetings for the participants.” Ronnie Foreman, Foreman Consultants

“A high quality platform was provided for us to exhibit and promote our own business interests.” Basil Haslett, Glass Craft

“This could prove to be the best investment we ever made, we met decision makers who are ready, willing and able to do business.” Gerard O’Hanlon, stredia.com

GetworkUS 2004 - Chicago, Atlanta and New York

Testimonials

"Trade missions are an excellent way to develop new markets, support existing customers and clinch new business. An excellent privilege for Northern Irish customers that should be used more often." Iain Wilson, Avalon Guitars

"Thank you very much indeed for all the help and support NICCI gave us before and during the Trade Mission. From Strangford Lough's perspective a very cost effective and successful result." Bob Little, Strangford Lough Brewing Company

"Participating in a NICCI/Invest NI mission puts you at an immediate advantage, delivering structure, support and assistance against a backdrop of efficient planning." Eric Martin, Infineer

"The efforts put forth by the NICC were excellent and helped to open doors to prospective clients by lending levels of credibility to the purpose of the contact. The networking events had a diverse mix of companies represented and presented an atmosphere of genuine interest to do business…I would most definitely recommend the NICC trade mission to another business associate. It is an excellent way to locate potential business in foreign market." Christopher Hughes, Edge Innovative Learning