Please join IABCN in welcoming

Welcome & Networking Reception for dars na Gaeltachta Companies

Wednesday, the 20th of November 6.00 pm 8.00 pm The Pryamid Club of Philadelphia 1735 Market Street, 52nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Thursday, the 21st of November 8.00 am 2.00 pm The Hyatt at The Bellevue 200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Speakers
Enterprise Ireland Peter Ryan, Deputy Consul General for Economics & Public Affairs Seamus Keough, Vice President, dars na Gaeltachta Cindy Black, International Marketing Executive, Office of International Business Development, Pennsylvania Alice Solomon, Assistant Vice President, Select Greater Philadelphia John Brennan, Past Chairman & Founder, ICT Bill McLaughlin, Founder & Chairman, IABCN

dars na Gaeltachta Companies

CLS (Saotharlann Chonamara) Laboratory and testing facility CrVinn Teoranta Silicon design services Firebird Manufacturer of high-efficiency heating products Follin Manufacturer of jams and preserves Oilen Glas Teo (OGT) Manufacturer of natural seaweed extract and seaweed fertilizer SELC Manufacturer of smart efficient light control
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Company Backgrounds

CLS (Saotharlann Chonamara) contract laboratory and provider of sampling and analysis to the
food, environmental, pharmaceutical and medical devices industries. Company Representative: Ms. Evelyn O Toole, Managing Director/CEO http://www.completelabsolutions.com/ CLS (Complete Laboratory Solutions & CLS MedPharma) is the leading Irish contract laboratory. The company provides microbiological & analytical testing and supply trained analysts on contract to the pharmaceutical, medical device, food and water industries. The company is very proud to work in partnership with its clients, many of whom are leading global brands. CLS has both GMP (approved by the Irish Medicine Board) and 17025 (accredited by Irish National Accreditation Board) testing facilities. CLS currently employs 83 people, invests in leading technology, boasts a brilliant team of people and has the vision and strategic plan to optimise growth with sustainability and innovation to place and hold CLS in a leading position making it attractive as a supplier both in Ireland and internationally.

CrVinn Teoranta Silicon Design Services

Company Representative: Mr. Tadhg Creedon, Owner http://www.crevinn.com/ CrVinn Teoranta is a silicon design company based in An Spidal, Co. Galway, and was founded as a privately held company in May 2002, with a core ASIC design team from 3Coms Silicon Design Group. The CrVinn team now has 17 ASIC/FPGA Design and Verification engineer, and has been instrumental in the development of many pioneering ASICs and IP cores for market leading products. These cover a wide range of networking and computing applications such as Ethernet Switches, Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet controllers, Hardware Accelerators for network processing tasks, TCP offload engines, Infiniband VIP, and a wide range of SoCs for the industrial, automotive and home markets. Specialties: ASIC/FPGA design, VMM/OVM/UVM-based system verilog verification services, and IP for the networking, automotive, industrial and financial markets.

Firebird Manufacturer of high-efficiency heating products

Company Representative: Nicola Barry http://www.qhtinc.com/firebird-products/ Firebird Heating Solutions designs and manufactures highly efficient condensing oil fired boilers suited for any hydronic heating system. For over 30 years, they have produced domestic heating appliances that are convenient to install, service and are reliable, at their factory in Muscrai Gaeltacht, Co. Cork, Ireland.

Firebird is growing its international business rapidly by working closely with sales and distribution partners in Europe and Asia. They actively adapt the product range to suit local requirements for each market. From Portmouth, N.H., Firebird works with their valued partners QHT Inc., covering New Hampshire, Maine, New York State and Pennsylvania. They have an AFUE rating of 91.5% and are ASME approved. Firebird was awarded the USA EPA Energy Star Most Efficient 2013. Further expansion is envisaged into other US states and Canada.

Follin Manufacturer of gourmet jams and preserves

Company Representative: Ms. Mirn U Lionird, Director http://www.follain.ie/ Follin make a selection of fresh fruit preserves, marmalade, jams, chutneys, relishes and salsas. Their highquality products are made from 100% natural ingredients products, and have increased in popularity in Ireland over the past number of years. Follin have won a number of awards including 2 Gold Awards, a Silver Award and 2 Bronze Awards at the prestigious Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards held recently. Follin launched their first product, a chunky Grapefruit Marmalade in 1983, which was based on a 100-year old Irish recipes handed down through the generations. From their modest beginnings, Follin has grown steadily and increased their product range. They are now based in a state of the art, modern food factory, which has been built and equipped to the highest quality standards. The word Follin is Irish for wholesome and the wholesomeness of the preserves are the secret of the success of this family-run business based in the Mscra Gaeltacht in Co. Cork.

Oilen Glas Teo (OGT) specializing in natural seaweed extract and seaweed fertilizer
Company Representative: Mr. Declan Gallagher, Director http://www.ogt.ie/ Established in 2004, OGT is situated in the Irish coastal village of Kilcar, County Donegal. Developing its products around the natural resource of seaweed, this food grade factory brings to life today's growing reliance on non-artificial goods. The sheltered bays and unpolluted waters of the Atlantic Ocean make Ireland's west coast an ideal location for Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed growth. Along this scenic shoreline the practice of seaweed harvesting has been an Irish tradition for over 50 years and from such experienced sources originates the fresh seaweed used to develop OGT's products. On arrival at the factory the seaweed is hand inspected prior to production to ensure it equals the company's high quality demands. From here the seaweed enters a unique cold extraction process vital for the retention of both the micro and macronutrients but also various antioxidants in which Ascophyllum nodosum is naturally rich. OGT is enforcing a resource traceability scheme as well as a close quality control assessment with regular analyses of the end products. This extract is used in the production of OGT's popular 'AlgaeGreen' products ranging from a natural liquid
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concentrate to a revitalising granular solid. OGT presently services two key markets and R&D new markets through product innovation.

SELC Manufacturer of smart efficient light control

Company Representative: Mr. Paul Carey, CEO www.selclighting.com Founded in 1982, SELC manufacture Photocells, Electronic Ballasts, Central Monitoring Systems, LED Driver and Solar Time Clocks for the global road and area lighting industry. Around the world, SELC street lighting controls are considered the most reliable on the market, performing decade after decade in unforgiving outdoor environments. SELCs patented electronic digital ballasts, are used in the operation of external lighting, particularly street lighting. They enable cities, councils and municipalities to reduce dramatically both carbon emissions and energy costs by controlling the lamps more efficiently and allowing for the remote monitoring and dimming of lights. The energy efficiency of the product means that the payback period is between 2 and 4 years based on energy savings alone, and without the requirement of a subsidy. In 2012 the company announced the appointment of a new CEO, Paul Carey, who is growing market share internationally through an increased product range and strategic acquisition. The company is rapidly expanding with recent new hires in R & D, sales, marketing and senior management across various global markets. Thanks to their state-of-the-art technology, they have enabled their clients to be more energy efficient and have considerably reduced their carbon footprint from street lighting infrastructure.

http://www.udaras.ie/en
dars na Gaeltachta is the regional authority responsible for the economic, social and cultural development of the Gaeltacht. The overall objective of dars na Gaeltachta is to ensure Irish remains the main language of the region and is passed on to future generations. A governing board of 20 members, 17 of whom are democratically elected by the community, and a staff of 96 people implement the agencys development brief. Economic Mission dars encourages investment in the Gaeltacht through a range of generous incentives for new enterprises and through support and assistance for existing businesses. The organisation supports businesses in developing new markets, technologies, products and strategic alliances through research and development. Gaeltacht companies span a range of commercial sectors, including tourism, fish processing and aquaculture, renewable energy, food, life sciences, ICT, niche manufacturing, audio visual and digital media, arts and crafts.
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Over 12,000 people are employed in dars na Gaeltachta client companies. dars aims to increase this number by enabling people living in the Gaeltacht to develop their skills and expertise. dars offers extensive programmes of training and education for groups, private individuals and companies. Cultural Mission All of the organisation's activities have the preservation and promotion of the Irish language at their core. dars funds a range of strategic language and cultural initiatives as well as supporting the Irish language through its own practices. dars collaborates with individuals, community groups and companies which embrace Irish and provide the everyday settings in which the language flourishes. dars supports a number of language activities, including: Irish-language pre-schools; the provision of third-level courses through Irish; initiatives to promote Irish in the workplace; and community-based language learning centres Social Mission dars facilitates community cooperatives and community development companies in the Gaeltacht. It also encourages the voluntary organisations, which provide the advice, assistance and financial support that support these community groups. dars also works in close partnership with community groups to administer social employment schemes, manage youth clubs and pre-school groups and enhance the social infrastructure through activities such as the provision of assistance for the elderly and the disadvantaged.

http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/
Enterprise Ireland is the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. They work in partnership with Irish enterprises to help them start, grow, innovate and win export sales on global markets. In this way, they support sustainable economic growth, regional development and secure employment. Their priority is the achievement of export sales growth from Irish-owned companies. All services are geared toward helping Irish companies win international sales. Their range of services is extensive, from funding, to making introductions in key international markets.

http://www.idaireland.com Irelands inward investment promotion agency, IDA Ireland (Industrial Development Agency) is responsible for the attraction and development of foreign investment in Ireland. A range of services and incentives, including funding and grants, are available to those considering foreign direct investment in Ireland. These are offered by IDA Ireland, Irelands inward investment promotion agency, to both new and existing clients. While investment from overseas manufacturing and internationally traded services are the broad focus of IDA
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Ireland, the agency continues to work with investors once in Ireland to encourage and assist in expanding and developing their businesses. This long-term view of relationships with foreign direct investors in Ireland has proven very successful for all involved and is something IDA Ireland excels at. IDA focuses on securing investment from new and existing clients in the areas of High End Manufacturing, Global Services (including Financial Services) and Research, Development and Innovation. Key sectors within these areas for investment are Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical and Medical Technologies), Information Communications Technology (ICT), Engineering, Professional Services, Digital Media, Consumer Brands and International Services. And looking to the future, IDA is actively focusing on emerging areas such as Clean Technology, Convergence and Services Innovation. These areas offer exciting new overseas investment opportunities and are ideally suited to the Irish skill-set, experience and in the case of Clean Technology, geography and climate.

http://www.newpa.com/about-dced/ The mission of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is to foster opportunities for businesses to grow and for communities to succeed and thrive in a global economy. Economic development, education and workforce agencies are working together like never before to meet the needs of employers. All of these efforts have created an environment of certainty and predictability in Pennsylvania one where businesses feel confident and can thrive and grow. The quality of life in Pennsylvania is exceptional. Affordable land and housing costs, diverse and vibrant communities from big cities to small towns, excellent schools, access to world-class arts and top-notch healthcare make Pennsylvania a great place to live and raise a family. Pennsylvania is the 20th Largest Economy in the World. With a gross domestic product of more than $600 billion, Pennsylvania is the twentieth largest economy in the world larger than the nations of Saudi Arabia, Sweden and Iran. If you are moving or growing a business, Pennsylvania is the place to be.

http://www.selectgreaterphiladelphia.com/ Select Greater Philadelphia (Select) is an economic development marketing organization dedicated to attracting and growing companies to Greater Philadelphia. Select assists companies interested in the region by providing detailed information about the 11-county area. Select offers a one-stop connection to numerous resources that help companies make informed decisions about locating to Greater Philadelphia. Through global marketing efforts, Select works to promote the regions key assets to help build the areas economy. The Greater Philadelphia region encompasses northern Delaware,
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southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania. Select is a private, non-profit organization and an affiliate of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.

http://www.iabcn.org The Irish American Business Chamber & Network (IABCN) is a non-profit membership organization promoting the business interests of its members and the development of economic and educational relationships between the United States and Ireland. IABCN provides growth opportunities through a series of networking forums for business executives, helping them to exchange information and ideas on doing business with one another. These forums are hallmarked by the appearance of top CEOs, government executives and directors who share similar interests and goals.