ICBA Annual Golf Classic
20 June 2013, Royal Dublin Golf Club
for further information please email events@irelandcanada.com

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ICBA & IEA Breakfast Briefing on Canada/EU Free Trade Agreement
Press Release

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ICBA INAUGURAL LECTURE
with Mr. John Bruton

Mr. John Bruton, Chair IFSC

Enterprise Ireland announces increase in trade from Ireland to Canada

Ireland Inc. is proud to report an increase of 22% in trade from Ireland to Canada for 2010. The underlying story behind the figure is naturally complex but highlights the positive nature of the Canadian market for Irish based companies. The strength of the Canadian economy in the face of a global downturn, the ease of doing business and the matching of the Irish supply base to demand are contributing factors.

Enterprise Ireland works with indigenous Irish companies that are exploring and seeking opportunities in the Canadian market. These companies come from a range of sectors such as software, life sciences and machinery equipment. Some of the success stories to date include Curam Software, who provide Social Enterprise Management software to Canadian authorities, Advanced Innovations who supply mobile handsets to Public Mobile and Multi Hog providing sweeping machinery across Canada.

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ICBA welcomes commitment to 12.5% corporation tax rate in National Recovery Plan 2011-2014

Ireland’s low corporation tax rate has been one of the most important factors in Ireland’s successful track record in attracting foreign direct investment from Canada and elsewhere. Recent surveys convey the encouraging fact that a substantial number of the multinationals operating in Ireland predict an increase in revenues in 2011 and the importance of retaining and enhancing Ireland’s attractiveness as key location for foreign direct investment cannot be overstated.

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ICBA CALLS FOR YEAR ROUND DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN IRELAND AND CANADA

MEMBERSHIP

Membership Benefits

ICBA  is an active industry association , always seeking opportunities to put Irish and Canadian business people in touch and inviting the Irish business community  to meet visiting Canadians Ministers and Business People. The ICBA also stages social functions in conjunction with business activities to provide a venue for closer liaison between members. The Association has been involved in several Ministerial visits and is currently  increasing  commercial awareness of its activities and facilitating trade through its services. Breakfast and luncheon functions are staged when visiting speakers with significant news on trade fronts become available. Many activities are hosted in conjunction with the Canadian Embassy.

The ICBA offers the following benefits:

• Membership of the ICBA allows you access key players within the Canadian public and private sectors. Resources are available which can be leveraged by members who wish to expand their client base in Canada.
• The ICBA can help members gain access to key players in Irish industry and Irish public policy networks. Members have close alliances with opinion leaders and key media figures and can identify opportunities for Canadian companies entering the Irish market.
• The ICBA provides a platform within which you can network. The ICBA  organises regular  events which are well attended by the Irish business community.

Membership of the Association is drawn from a very wide range of companies - manufacturers, importers, exporters, state agencies, financial service companies, business advisers, tourist organisations, etc.  All  members can benefit from networking with other members. The events that are organised by the Association are an excellent forum for meeting other business people with an interest in promoting commerce (trade, investment or partnerships) between the two countries.  With strong support from the Canadian Embassy in Ireland, the ICBA is also strengthening its links to sister organizations in Canada – i.e. The Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce, Chapters in Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton and Montreal.

There are three categories of membership:

Foundation Patron Membership: Patron Membership Fee: €2500.00
As a Patron Member of the ICBA your company is listed in our newsletter and on our website. Your company is also given first option of sponsorship of a number of key events while  patron membership allows you to attend special events particularly visiting trade delegations. You may invite your clients all our events.

Corporate Membership: Annual Corporate Membership Fee: €600.00

If you wish to apply to become a member of the association, please:
Download a copy of our current application form (PDF Format)