UPCOMING EVENTS
Chamber Speaker Series, Thursday, April 12th
Doug Steiner
Expert Business Developer
Doug Steiner designs and builds businesses based on changing technologies. As the founder of six companies, Steiner has pushed start-ups, clients and large bureaucratic organizations to efficiently change their business processes. As a columnist for The Globe and Mail Report on Business Magazine, he explores the effect on change in investing habits and psychology of individuals, as well as emerging trends in innovation. Steiner takes insightful views on everything from the changing value of information to the psychology and subjective well-being of participants in our economy and then focuses attention on the benefits of his learning for his audience.
Pat Quinn Lounge at P.J. O’Brien’s, 37 Colborne Street
Cocktails: 6:30pm / Speaker: 7:00pm followed by Q. & A.
Tickets (at door only): $20.00 (includes a drink and finger foods)
***** RSVP required in advance to main@icccto.com ****
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SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 21st, 2012
THE 19TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
BRIAN DOLAN MEMORIAL
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RECENT EVENTS
Movie Night with Toronto Irish Film Festival (TIrFF) - a great success
The red carpet was out on Thursday, January 26th as the Chamber Speaker Series continued at our usual venue, The Pat Quinn Lounge at P.J. O’Brien’s. The sold out crowd was treated to a behind the scenes look at the magical world of the movies, with an Irish Canadian twist.
This special event was in partnership with the Toronto Irish Film Festival which celebrates its second anniversary March 9th and 10th, 2012.
Our panel of experts with years of experience across all aspects of the entertainment industry including Distribution, Production and Financing provided invaluable insight into the fascinating world that exists behind the camera.
Chamber President, Cormac Monaghan introduced John Galway, President of Astral’s Harold Greenberg Fund who did a stellar job of moderating the distinguished panel.
Our panel members were: Eleanor McGrath - Writer, Producer & Director of Kanata: An Irish Story; Tamara Shannon – VP, Marketing, eOne Films - distributor of upcoming Irish film Albert Nobbs; Alex Farrell - Director, Media & Entertainment, RBC Commercial Markets. Special thanks to Eleanor, Tamara and Alex who provided a wealth of information in a stimulating and entertaining fashion.
After this lively session, Michael Barry, Executive Director of the Toronto Irish Film Festival provided details of TIrFF’s upcoming 2012 festival, as well as lots of prizes. TIrFF has indeed a great lineup for year two and we hope that many Chamber members will get a chance to attend on March 9 / 10. For more info. go to www.torontoirishfilmfest.com. TIrFF tickets go on sale on February 17th.
This event was a great example how two community organizations can work together for the benefit of all.
The Chamber looks forward to a continued alliance with TIRFF.
Check out Smitty’s photos from the evening at: http://web.me.com/wcsphoto/icccmovie/Photos.html
See you at the movies – March 9th / 10th - www.torontoirishfilmfest.com
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Annual Christmas Party – Friday December 16th
It was a good time and everyone was in the Christmas spirit. Enjoy these images captured by our very own Santa Claus – Smitty.
http://web.me.com/wcsphoto/2011icccxmas_party/Photos.html
The Minus Majellas - Winners of the 8th Annual Table Quiz on November 17th, 2011 at the Hot House Cafe
From left: Kim Curley, Cormac Monaghan, ICCCTO President, Minus Majellas team members:
Sharon Weston, Stephen Mills, Rob Taylor(at back) Peter MacIntyre and Majella Coleman
Chamber hosts Atlantic Corridor Delegation from Tullamore
On September 15th, the Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce hosted the Atlantic Corridor delegation from Tullamore, County Offaly at P.J. O’Brien’s in downtown Toronto. The group was led by Brian Garvan and special guest on the evening was Ireland’s Ambassador to Canada, Dr. Ray Bassett. In addition to greetings from the Ambassador, Chamber President, Cormac Monaghan welcomed the delegation who each gave a brief presentation on their companies. Ross O’Colmain welcomed the group on behalf of Enterprise Ireland and hosted a very enlightening Q. & A. session.
There was a full house of Chamber members and friends to greet the visitors. The event provided the opportunity for some new Ireland – Canada networking opportunities which will hopefully bear fruit in the foreseeable future.
Special thanks to Tony Bennett of Magner’s Irish Cider for support of our Speaker Series.
Chamber hosts Eddie O'Sullivan, Coach of the U.S.A. Rugby Team
On Friday, August 5th, 2011 the Chamber completed our three part Summer Speaker Series with Eddie O’Sullivan, the current coach of the U.S.A. Rugby Team.
The capacity audience at P.J. O’Brien’s, of members and rugby and sports enthusiasts of all stripes, were not disappointed as Eddie shared many gems of leadership wisdom and just straight talk about the current game and business of rugby.
Hailing originally from Youghal, County Cork, Eddie, in addition to being the current Head Coach of the U.S.A. Rugby Team, is best known for the unprecedented success he delivered as Head Coach of the Irish Rugby Team between 2001 and 2008.
The event also gave the Chamber an opportunity to recognize the upcoming 80th Birthday of Chamber member, Frank O’Brien, a rugby legend and former Munster player himself.
Click on the links below to view recent Chamber and Community Events
Speaker Series - Eddie O'Sullivan
http://web.me.com/wcsphoto/icccspeakers3/Photos.html
Speaker Series - Dominic Hannigan T.D.
http://web.me.com/wcsphoto/icccspeakers/Photos.html
Farewell Party for Nick Marmion
http://web.me.com/wcsphoto/nick/Photos.html
18th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
BRIAN DOLAN MEMORIAL
Thursday, June 16th at Nobleton Lakes Golf Club
http://web.me.com/wcsphoto/2011icccgolf/Photos.html
Irish Person of the Year 2011
http://web.me.com/wcsphoto/2011IPOY/Photos.html
ICBA Inaugural International Business Summit:
http://web.me.com/wcsphoto/icba/Photos.html
Enterprise Ireland Breakfast:
http://web.me.com/wcsphoto/breakfast/Photos.html
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