The National Enterprise Conference 2011 will take place on September 30th in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. It will focus on economic and business development. Speakers include Brian Purcell (Insight Consultants/The Apprentice), John Mullins (CEO Bord Gáis), Ed O'Donnell (O'Donnell's Crisps), Micheál Martin TD (Fianna Fáil leader), and Minister Phil Hogan TD. Attendees can network, examine policy developments, and take part in optional workshops on marketing and social media.

1. Ed O’dOnnEll studied extensively in the UK
and spent a number of years working in the ✂
agricultural industry in the US and across Europe.
On his return to Ireland his love of farming, bookiNg form:
background in agriculture and strong belief in
his Irish crisp concept resulted in the birth of
O’Donnells Artisan Crisps. The product, Ireland’s Delegate Name(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
first artisan crisp product, is manufactured in
Seskin, Kilsheelan, near Clonmel. ................................................................................................................
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AndrEA PAPPin is a political communications
consultant, specialising in Irish and EU politics. ................................................................................................................
She has been involved in the political sphere
for over ten years and has been involved in ................................................................................................................
nearly all facets of political life including civil
servant, party campaigner, community activist, Organisation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and senior advisor. Most recently, Andrea was
the Executive Director of European Movement Contact Number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ireland, the voluntary organisation dedicated to
explaining the work of the European Union in E-mail Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
plain English. She also provides consultancy and
communications training for a range of projects PO Required? Yes ❍ No ❍
covering referendum campaigning, specific policy
issues and event management. If yes, please email info@clonmelchamber.com with PO details.
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BriAn PurcEll is Director of Campaigns at
leading Irish communications consultancy Insight ................................................................................................................
Consultants. Brian has extensive experience
The NaTioNal
helping clients in the defence, financial, telecoms, ................................................................................................................
healthcare, leisure, utilities and marketing/
sponsorship sectors. Brian’s rural upbringing led Conference/Workshop Ticket Price
him to taking a degree in Environmental Science
in UCD and he started his career as a Marine
Biologist followed by a stint as an Environmental
Clonmel Chamber Members: D40
Student Rate: D20
Non Members: D80
eNTerprise
CoNfereNCe
Scientist. He currently implements strategic (must be booked through academic institution)
communications campaigns for some of Ireland’s
leading companies and regularly engages with Tickets can be purchased online at:
key decision makers in both national and local www.eventelephant.com/enterprise2011
government on behalf of our clients. Brian
previously held the senior position as Marketing
Communications Director at the Glencullen Group sepTember 30Th 2011 - Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
(including Renault Ireland) where he also acted as
PA to well known entrepreneur and author Bill
Cullen. For the past three years Brian has starred
in the massive TV ratings hit and multi award
winning Irish version of “The Apprentice” as one of
the two stern and uncompromising judges.
JOhn WhElAn is the CEO of the Irish Exporters’ Contact Details:
Association (IEA) which is the premier association
representing 70% of the Irish export industry. It Clonmel Chamber,
is an all-island organisation with offices in Belfast, 8 Sarsfield Street,
Dublin, Waterford, Cork and Limerick. He has been Clonmel,
chief executive throughout the main growth years Co. Tipperary.
of Irish exporting, assisting the increase of exports
from C78 billion in 1999 to C154bn in 2009. Tel: 052 61 26500 The NaTioNal eNTerprise CoNfereNCe 2011 is spoNsored bY:
He has the distinction of having held the post of E-mail: info@clonmelchamber.com
president of the IEA from 1995 to 1997 while still Web: www.clonmelchamber.com
working full-time in industry.

2. speaker biographies
CoNfereNCe programme nicOlA ByrnE is Managing Director and
founder of Call 11890 Ltd. Nicola established
11890 in June 2006. The third entrant into
the directory enquiries market. 11890 have
Friday, September 30th 2011 had an immediate impact capturing a 20%
market share providing consumers with a more
Plenary Session cost effective alternative. The company now
0830 Registration. employs over 80 employees including industry
The National Enterprise Conference 2011 will be held in Clonmel
call centre staff, account management and
on September 30th. The conference will focus on the theme of
0900 Welcome by Clonmel Chamber President, Tina technical staff.
development; for the economy and for businesses. We have assembled
Mulhearne
a range of leading speakers to address delegates. They bring with them
experience of building and managing companies that have become 0910 Official Opening of the Conference by Mayor of Phil hOgAn T.d. is Minister for the
household names, European affairs, driving the export economy, Clonmel, Darren Ryan Environment, Community and Local
Ministerial portfolios and more. Government. He has been a member of the
0920 Brian Purcell (Director of Campaigns at Insight Dáil since 1989. He has held a vast array
Clonmel is an ideal location for The National Enterprise Conference. It is Consultants and TV3’s The Apprentice) of positions including Parliamentary Party
one of Ireland’s leading industrial locations with companies such as our Chairman, Director of Organisation, Enterprise
sponsor Abbott Vascular, which employs over 1600 people in the town. 0940 John Mullins (CEO of Bord Gais) Spokesman as well as Consumer Affairs,
Regional Affairs and Food Industry positions.
Delegates will have the opportunity to meet and network with some of 1000 Ed O’donnell (Managing Director of O’Donnell’s Crisps)
the leading business people in Ireland. Each speaker has a unique insight
on how the business community can re-invigorate the Irish economy 1020 Micheál Martin T.d. (Leader of Fianna Fail) MichAEl KEATing is Managing Director of
and develop new business opportunities. Metron Nanotech, a life sciences company
1040 Questions & Answers based in Clonmel. Michael’s company won
the Clonmel Chamber National Enterprise
1050 Networking Break - Refreshments will be served
Why you ShoulD AttenD: Competition in 2011. The initiative offered
1120 John Whelan (CEO of The Irish Exporters Association) over C45,000 in business supports to a high
Inspiring Speakers: We have secured some of the most sought after potential local start up. The business supports
speakers in Ireland to address the conference. Combined, they offer a 1140 Andrea Pappin (Irish and European Political Consultant) were offered by members of Clonmel Chamber.
wealth of experience in all sectors of Irish business and public life Michael’s company now has a diverse client
1200 Michael Keating (Managing Director of Metron Nanotech, base throughout Ireland.
Maximise Networking Opportunities: This conference is one of the Winners of the Clonmel Chamber National Enterprise
most significant networking events of the year. Each year, delegates Competition)
MichEál MArTin T.d. was elected Uachtarán
leave with new contacts, new ideas and new opportunities that enable
1210 nicola Byrne (Managing Director of 11890) Fhianna Fáil in January 2011. He has held
them to develop their communities. Take advantage of the event to
several ministerial portfolios including Foreign
meet delegates from throughout Ireland. 1230 Minister Phil hogan T.d. (Minister for the Environment, Affairs, Enterprise, Trade & Employment,
Community and Local Government) Health & Children and Education. In that time
Examine Key Developments In The Private And Public Sectors: These
he introduced several significant pieces of
are interesting times. Decisions in Leinster House in the coming months 1250 Questions & Answers and Closing Comments legislation. He also served as Lord Mayor of
will resonate with the business and wider communities. The conference
Cork from 1992 to 1993.
will offer delegates the opportunity to listen to and meet with key policy 1300 Plenary Session End
makers in Irish life.
1400 Optional Workshops: JOhn Mullins is Chief Executive of Bord
Take Advantage Of The Free Workshops: For the first time ever we (a) Marketing and Developing Your Brand – Brian Purcell, Gáis since December 2007. He has held senior
are offering delegates two free workshops in the early afternoon. Brian Director of Campaigns at Insight Consultants and TV3’s management positions with Greenstar, ESB,
Purcell, from the TV3 programme ‘The Apprentice’ will present for sixty The Apprentice ESB International and PricewaterhouseCoopers
minutes on how you and your business can stand out from the crowd. (b) Using Social Media To Stay One Step Ahead – Speaker and was Chief Executive of Bioverda, part of
The social media workshop will show how you can leverage applications TBA the NTR plc. Group prior to joining Bord Gáis.
such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to develop your business and He is a Fellow of Engineers Ireland and is a
increase your profile. 1500 Conference Close.
member of the UCC Governing Body. He is also
President of the Cork Chamber of Commerce,
Chairman of Anamcara Charity and a Director
of the COPE Foundation.