Welcome to the Midleton & Area Chamber
 
On behalf of the newly elected council of Midleton & Area Chamber, I would like to thank all of our members who attended our recent AGM at the Castlemartyr Resort. It was a most enjoyable evening and great credit is due to the new team at Castlemartyr for making the Chamber welcome in advance of their official opening.
 
As President I intend to lead a Chamber that works for the benefit of our members and the wider community in Midleton.
 
Our goals must continue to be:
 
1. To Promote & Market Midleton
2. To provide training opportunities for our members
3. Networking and encouraging members to do business with members first
 
We will work with the Midleton Marketing Partnership to build on the successful 2008 Christmas campaign and we will further develop the "It Must Be Midleton" brand.
 
We will build on the success of 'The Clinic' that we held in February and look forward to offering additional training to our members. This year our training will be all about 'adding value' to your business and ensuring that you come out on top in the tough economic climate.
 
It is our intention to run the Mid Summer BBQ again this year and if any members would like to get involved in organising this event, please contact the Chamber office or myself directly.
 
2009 will see the opening of the Cork-Midleton rail line. The Chamber intends working with Irish Rail and our members to fully exploit the opportunities that this presents us with for bringing visitors to our town to shop, dine, socialise or to visit the cultural attractions.
 
I believe that Midleton is a great place to live and work. The Chamber will build on the work of Peadar Hegarty and the 2008/2009 Council in ensuring that this message is spread far and wide.
 
I look forward to working with you in 2009.
 
Killian O'Sullivan
President

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