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JCI BELFAST 2012 STARTS NOW!

JCI Belfast starts 2012 with an open night on Thursday Jan 19th in Malmaison - see the Events page for more details. Come along to find out what JCI is all about!

More details about the coming year will be added to this website as they are confirmed, and we will also keep in touch via Twitter, Facebook, Linked In and via email.

World President of JCI visits Belfast

The Belfast Junior Chamber (JCI Belfast) welcomed JCI World President, Kentaro Harada from Japan to an event in Belfast to celebrate the success of the local chamber. The event was attended by DETI Minister Arlene Foster, who praised the chamber for its work in providing networking and personal development opportunities for young professionals in the city.

On Thurs 29 September, JCI Belfast will host a free membership event in Malmaison for anyone interested in joining the organisation. Details can be found on www.jcibelfast.com

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS

An award winning restaurant on Belfast’s Talbot Street has launched a new initiative to help kick-start networking in the local business community.

No 27 has created the ‘Business Club’, which offers small companies and larger organisations in Northern Ireland the opportunity to join free of charge and network with other members at events taking place throughout the year.

Launching No 27’s new ‘Business Club’ is head chef and joint owner Alan Higginson with President of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Belfast, Jacinta Parkhill

Junior Chamber International Belfast (JCI) has recently signed up, and hopes to realise the potential for new lead generation in the informal setting of the restaurant. Its members can also enjoy some great food prepared by No 27’s culinary team.

Jacinta Parkhill, President of JCI Belfast said, “JCI is a networking and personal development organisation for young professionals and we have seen the interest in the organisation rise in the last few months due to the fact that the business community realise that networking does not solely take place in the boardroom. We welcome this initiative by No 27 and regularly host events for our members in informal venues such as restaurants and bars, as we have found that a meeting over a bite to eat can very often produce tangible business results.”

Once signed up to the Business Club, members can enjoy a host of benefits.

Alan Higginson, Head Chef and joint owner of No 27 said, “We launched the Business Club as we understand that in this current economic climate every opportunity should be made for new business generation and our restaurant offers an informal setting with great food. It is free to join and will offer members a substantial discount off lunch in the restaurant as well as other benefits throughout the year such as wine tasting events, competitions and business breakfasts.”

Full details on the Business Club membership can be found at www.no27.co.uk

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JUST GIVING WEBSITE FOR BELFAST CITY MARATHON DONATIONS

JCI Belfast has now set up a Just Giving website to accept donations for our team of charity marathon runners.

All funds raised are in support of our charity of the year, Barnardo's NI.

http://www.justgiving.com/Junior-Chamber-International-Belfast

Please show your support and give what you can.... Thanks!

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Media contact: Anne Dawson, Barnardo’s NI tel 028 9067 2366 or 07825 113303

Future leaders support Barnardo’s NI

JCI Belfast, the local chapter of a worldwide federation of young leaders and entrepreneurs has chosen to support Barnardo’s NI as its charity of the year.

JCI Belfast President Jacinta Parkhill said, “We chose Barnardo’s because of its long-standing work with children in Northern Ireland. The partnership allows JCI Belfast to make a civic contribution by getting involved with some of the Barnardo’s projects that are helping to turn children’s lives around in the Belfast area.”

Barnardo’s Head of Fundraising, Jeanie Rogers said, “We are delighted that JCI Belfast has chosen to support Barnardo’s, particularly as these are young professionals who are showing their support for children who are less-advantaged.”

Chair of JCI Belfast (Junior Chamber International) Jacinta Parkhill (right) and Jeanie Rogers of Barnardo’s (left) celebrate JCI selecting Barnardo’s NI as its charity of the year with a teddy bear’s picnic.

For further information please contact Barnardo’s NI Media Manager Anne Dawson Mb: 0782511 3303.

Every year Barnardo’s NI helps thousands of children turn their lives around - but we cannot do it withoutyou. Visit www.barnardos.org.uk/northernireland.htm for further information.

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