IFCC PATRONS' CIRCLE

YOU ARE INVITED

You are cordially invited to join the IFCC Patrons Circle – a special group of top-tier companies whose generosity and vision are helping to bring the Ireland France Chamber of Commerce to the next level of its development as an efficient association supporting French Irish trade.

The IFCC Patrons Circle is made up of those donors who make annual contributions of €5,000 or more each year to the Ireland France Chamber of Commerce.

JOIN A PROMISING PROJECT

The Ireland France Chamber of Commerce is moving to a new era of exciting challenges to fulfil its three missions:

Liven up the French Irish business community in Ireland;
Encourage the establishment of new French companies in Ireland and new Irish companies in France;
Promote Irish French trade.
These challenges include:

Effective networking opportunities;
Stronger partnerships with institutions, companies and individuals;
Increased visibility in the media to demonstrate the dynamism of the French Irish business community;
Development of an independent voice to support French Irish business issues.
 

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR PATRON BENEFITS

Joining the IFCC Patrons Circle will bring you:

• Branding
  Because more visible within the French Irish business community throughout the year.
   
• Exclusive networking opportunities
  We organise special events with access to high profile and influential decision makers.
  Our special 2007-2008 Patrons package includes the following benefits:
  
  
  • An exclusive Patrons Event
    Once a year we organise an IFCC Patrons Circle dinner hosted by the French Ambassador.
    
    One regular event assigned to each Patron – e.g Club des Affaires, AGM, Business lunch
    You can use this event as a platform to gain exposure for your company, including a speech and advertising material. Your logo will prominently feature on all invitation cards, advertising material and printed correspondence.
• Free invitations
  A team of two of your company plays for free at our annual Golf Outing in June. You receive free invitations to special events.
   
• Networking possibilities
  We personally introduce you to fellow Patron members. Five company representatives are invited to attend Chamber events and receive correspondence.
   
• PR and advertising
  Your company logo is displayed on all Chamber correspondence (headed paper, welcome letter…) and is on display at all events.
  
  Your company logo is displayed on the back cover of the IFCC presentation booklet. This document is distributed at events and given to all new Chamber contacts, as the first point of information.
  
  We offer you a one full page presentation in the 2008 Members’ Directory. Five free copies are at your disposal.
   
• Branding on website
  Your company logo is displayed on the IFCC website Home page and connects directly to your Home page.
   
• Branding in our Newsletter
  Your company logo is displayed on each issue – ¼ page of advertising is offered each year.
  
  Our Newsletter is issued four times in 2007 and monthly from 2008. It is also featured on our website. It is distributed to our members and partners.
  Discounts on members’ services

TO JOIN THE IFCC PATRONS CIRCLE, PLEASE CONTACT:

Cliona McGowan
Director

c.mcgowan@irelandfrance.com