President of Belfast Junior Chamber of Commerce Managing Director of Bryan Powercom Ltd Member of the Civic Forum for Northern Ireland Welcome to a bright new year, and the exciting thing is that it’s all ahead of us. So is 2001 going to be an momentous year for you? The answer is simple, “it’s up to you ……” A message from the new president for this year, Frank Bryan, pictured here with his chain of office.

Certainly if you want to be part of the success story of Belfast Junior Chamber of Commerce why not become more active this year, volunteer to run one of our many projects, even encourage friends or work colleagues to join, after all, the more the merrier. My challenging theme for the year is REACHING OUT. I see this working on 3 levels and together with the 2001 Board we will be encouraging you:-

to reach out of your comfort zone (in terms of personal development), ·to reach out to your neighbour and, ·to reach out across the world.

Please help us meet that challenge and volunteer your services to make this a year to remember!!

About Frank Frank Bryan is a managing Director of Bryan Powercom Ltd, which specializes in computer networking, fibre-optics and electrical contracting. Bryan’s business background includes 9 years experience in England and Scotland working for an international chemical manufacturing company, before returning to Northern Ireland 7 years ago as managing director of his family business. He is an active member of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, “PLATO” and a Belfast City Vision forum member. Educated in Belfast and Newry, graduating with an honours degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Queen’s University Belfast. Served as President of The Engineering Society of Q.U.B., a Member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers and a Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council U.K. As International Director of Belfast Junior Chamber of Commerce, he won entry for Belfast into the European Capitals Group and renewed twinning with Dublin Junior Chamber. Currently Belfast Junior Chamber President, he recently led a business study tour to Boston, USA. Played a significant role in Belfast’s winning bid to host Junior Chamber in Europe 2001. He is involved in numerous projects including Belfast’s Lord Mayor’s Parade, various executive development programs, Friendly Business awards, Schools’ Public Speaking Competitions and the Youth Parliament program.