2010 NYNB Testimonials

“Your initial invitation to the New York- New Belfast Conference that you hosted in NYC has opened many doors of opportunity thanks to you and I look forward to a greater connection in the future between the two.” – UnaTeresa Gormley, Big Apple Feis

“Excellent event! Job well done by all from the registration desk to the host. Really great job. You should all be proud of yourselves. I wasn’t expecting as much as I myself got out of it.” – Rob Connolly, BC Compliance Group, LLC

“The term ‘Diaspora’ comes from the Greek for ‘scattered seed’. It is vital to tend the garden, water the plants and weed the patch in order to yield a harvest. I guess I did a bit of each during the conference and in peripheral engagements. Was it worthwhile? Yes. Did I add value for my clients in helping them do new business as a result? Yes. In a challenging environment we’ve got to keep tending the garden.” – Mark Finlay, The Presidents’ Club

“New York – New Belfast broke new ground in how two great cities can work together for mutual benefit.  From a Belfast perspective, the goodwill of our friends in New York towards us is astonishing and will make a difference both in terms of jobs and an improved approach to how all our sectors conduct their business.” – Roy Adair, CEO Belfast Harbour

“Fr. McShane, Michael Sorkin and Declan Kelly were the highlights of the conference. Inspirational. Seriously, well done to all involved.” – Pól Deeds An Droichead

“A conference made excellent by the organisational skills of the Echo staff, the content of the speakers and, most importantly, the passion and detemination to succeed demonstrated by the ‘Belfast Contingent”. Belfast is on fire!”  –  Gerry McCrory, CEO Cross Atlantic Capital Partners

“Your initial invitation to the New York- New Belfast Conference that you hosted in NYC has opened many doors of opportunity thanks to you and I look forward to a greater connection in the future between the two.” – UnaTeresa Gormley, Big Apple Feis