Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Budget
€10 — €0
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
1
0.1 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
NI Chamber is a well-connected network powered by businesses across Northern Ireland. We empower ambitious businesspeople to connect, learn and grow together. Our vision is to become the UK’s no.1 regional business organisation creating opportunity for NI business and driving the growth and prosperity of the NI economy. We are a business membership organisation providing unrivalled access to networking, learning and accredited training. We provide members with platforms to raise their profile substantially and act as a powerful voice which influences change for the better. Our team of technical experts provides specific expertise for firms trading internationally, including the processing of export documentation.
EU Legislative Interests
Any and all legislative proposals and policies applying to businesses operating in or trading with Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom (where applicable) under the terms of, or as a result of the EU/UK Withdrawal Treaty and the EU/UK Trade and Co-Operation Agreement, and more specifically the application and implementation of the Windsor Framework in all its parts
Communication Activities
Stakeholder engagements with the relevant officials in the EU Commission, including the co-chairs of the specialised committee Meeting Irish representative MEPs as part of a delegation of Chambers Ireland to the EU in November 2024
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
- British Chambers of Commerce - Chambers Ireland - NI Business Brexit Working Group Other members of NI Business Brexit Working Group include: NI Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hospitality Ulster Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association (NIMEA) KPMG Ireland Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Mineral Products Association Northern Ireland (MPANI) Institute of Directors Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association Federation of Small Businesses Ulster Farmers' Union Manufacturing Northern Ireland British Retail Consortium Dairy Council Northern Ireland Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Logistics UK
Organisation Members
https://www.northernirelandchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/NI-Chamber-Directory-compressed.pdf
Additional Information
In 2025 NI Chamber costs for relevant activities were as follows: 1. Travel - Director of Public Affairs visiting EU institutions, including Sec Gen in the Commission in March, May, June and November (approx £750 per trip (€904)) 2. Staff costs – Estimate of 10% of Director of Public Affairs time in a full time role - £8,250 gross (€9,949.50)
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.