Become A Member
Reasons To Join
Joining the Dundalk Chamber of Commerce offers numerous benefits for individuals and businesses alike. Firstly, it provides a platform for networking, allowing members to connect with other local businesses, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations that can lead to growth opportunities. Additionally, being a member grants access to valuable resources such as business development workshops, seminars, and training sessions aimed at enhancing skills and knowledge. Membership also lends credibility to businesses, signaling to customers and clients a commitment to professionalism and community engagement.
Furthermore, the chamber advocates for its members’ interests, representing them in local government matters and lobbying for policies that support a thriving business environment. Overall, becoming a member of the Dundalk Chamber of Commerce offers a gateway to building strong relationships, gaining valuable insights, and contributing to the economic vitality of the community.
Membership Benefits
The Dundalk Chamber plays a pivotal role in the ongoing promotion and development of our region as the best place to work, live, stay, and play! By joining Dundalk Chamber, you will become a member our diverse membership community of sole traders, SMEs, micro businesses and multi-national corporations. Benefits are as valuable to sole traders as they are to SME’s and multinational companies.
Dundalk Chamber works to raise the region’s profile in the minds of visitors and investors by promoting our manufacturing and service industries as well as tourism, retail, commercial and lifestyle offerings. We promote the importance of supporting employment by shopping locally – our Shop Local Gift Voucher has kept over €8 million in our local economy since 2015.
We provide a supportive environment in which to do business and create stronger relationships within the local business community and foster collaboration between businesses, agencies, groups and educational providers.
We listen to businesses and lobby issues on their behalf. We promote the importance of Dundalk’s location on the M1 Corridor and local, national and international level. The Dundalk Chamber is here to create, support, maintain and promote a positive environment for business in Dundalk and the region, by encouraging a strong, unified business community.
Our aim is to promote your business within Dundalk, the Region and nationally while continuing to add value to our members. Chamber Membership links the business and the people behind the business to a business community locally, regionally and nationally.
As a member, you can get as actively involved as your time allows, our member’s network is always growing, and we look forward to welcoming you on board!
Promotion
Increase the visibility of your business by using the Chamber’s many channels to promote, grow and raise your brands awareness. Utilise the Chamber platform to promote your business via active online accounts and listing on our website at www.dundalk.ie
Promote your brand and more by taking an exhibition stand at one of our Conferences or by sponsoring one of our high-profile events.
Networking and Connections
Make connections at over 30 events each year that are as diverse as our membership. Connect with other members in this strong, vibrant and active business community.
We provide the opportunities to meet with business leaders, colleagues, stakeholders, clients – you develop meaningful business connections through a variety of original and inclusive events.
All employees in a member company are welcome to attend our events, in-person and virtual.
Events, Conferences and Seminars
Networking is to the core of what we do — meeting new contacts and making introductions through events like our Cross Border Conferences, Business Lunches and Business Tours, as well as at our more informal events, such as the Golf Classic and Summer Event.
Dundalk Chamber’s Business Awards & Gala Dinner is Louth’s premier business event. Member Companies are also afforded the opportunity to showcase themselves at our Business Tour Events.
Growth
Utilise our expertise and access funding through Dundalk Chamber Skillnet to assist you in developing the skills and talent to make your business more competitive and to drive growth.
Grow Your Business by Establishing contacts in new markets for your products and services.
Inclusion in the Chamber Shop Local Voucher Initiative, which added €2.5 million to the local economy last year.
If your business is trading internationally or planning to do so in the future our team can help you with advice & documentation including Certificates of Origin.
Continuous Lobbying
Whether it’s local, national or international, we represent your interests through our public affairs and communications activity engaging proactively with Government and key stakeholders.
The Chamber is dedicated to campaigning for direct action on the key issues that affect business and the long-term development of the region e.g. M1 Corridor. As a member, you can connect with key influencers to make sure your voice is heard.
Louth Business Awards
Our premier business event is the Louth Business Awards. The awards recognise business achievement across a number of categories and present a fantastic opportunity for companies of all sizes to showcase what makes your business stand out.
Over 500 local business leaders, key stakeholders, companies, and community organisations gather at our Gala Dinner to celebrate the recognition of local companies for their remarkable achievements.
What We Do
Member Testimonials
‘At Servisource Healthcare we have been associated with Dundalk Chamber for most of our 25 year history. In return for the advice, networking opportunities and support that we receive from Dundalk Chamber we have been privileged to sponsor a number or initiatives and events over the Years. These include business networking events, the annual Golf Day, membership renewal campaigns and much more. As a result our business has gone from strength to strength through referrals and the exposure we have received. I would recommend any business to get involved. The team at Dundalk Chamber are really amazing.’
‘As Site Head of WuXi Biologics Ireland since our establishment in the region in 2019, I have witnessed the significant impact of local partnerships on our growth and community integration. Dundalk Chamber has been instrumental in this journey, providing unparalleled support, networking opportunities, and business resources. Their dedication to fostering a dynamic and inclusive business environment aligns with our mission to contribute to the local economy and community prosperity. Being a corporate sponsor of Dundalk Chamber is a reflection of our commitment to these shared goals, and it offers us a platform to engage with and give back to the community that has welcomed us. We value the Chamber’s role in enhancing the business landscape and look forward to continuing our partnership.’