ARTISANS & ENTREPRENEURS

Ballymena Businesswoman To Speak At Entrepreneurs Unleashed Conference

Ballymena businesswoman Rachel Doherty has been confirmed as a speaker at this month’s upcoming Entrepreneurs Unleashed conference. She is the founder of Inspired Business Consultancy, a business growth consultancy based at the new Space business hub in Antrim and will be sharing her top tips to help entrepreneurs get ‘tender ready’. The event, which will […]

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Derry/Londonderry Financial Expert To Speak At Entrepreneurs Unleashed Conference

Mark Johnston, a commercial finance expert from Derry/Londonderry, has been confirmed as a speaker at this month’s Entrepreneurs Unleashed conference. The event, taking place at the Cathy Short Theatre in North Belfast on November 28, is designed to inspire and empower entrepreneurs with the practical knowledge and insights needed to elevate their businesses. Run by

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Newtownabbey Investor & Businesswoman To Speak At Entrepreneurs Unleashed Conference

County Antrim investor and business advisor Jenny Ervine has been confirmed as one of the speakers at the forthcoming Entrepreneurs Unleashed conference. Originally hailing from Carrickfergus and now living in Newtownabbey Jenny Ervine, CEO and Co-Founder of Raise Ventures will share her expertise on creating an innovative mindset within your business to drive growth, efficiency,

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Co Down Podcaster & Marketer To Speak At Entrepreneurs Unleashed Conference

Co Down-based podcaster and marketer Esther Ocampo has been confirmed as a speaker at this week’s Entrepreneurs Unleashed conference. The inaugural event, which will take place later this month at the Cathy Short Theatre in North Belfast on November 28, promises to be an exciting day of learning and networking for entrepreneurs looking to take

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East Belfast Marketer To Speak At Entrepreneurs Unleashed Conference

East Belfast marketer Stefany Watson has joined the line-up for the inaugural Entrepreneurs Unleashed Conference.  The event, which is taking place at the Cathy Short Theatre in Belfast on November 28, is designed to ignite entrepreneurial spirit and provide actionable insights to growing businesses. Organised by multi-disciplinary media and marketing agency Excalibur Press, Entrepreneurs Unleashed

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Lord Mayor Celebrates Belfast Entrepreneurs At Launch Of Conference

Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, has called on entrepreneurs from across the city to get together for a unique conference aimed at supporting their business journey. Entrepreneurs Unleashed will take place this month at the Cathy Short Theatre in Jennymount Business Park, lower North Belfast. Councillor Murray, who is originally from the area,

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From Mentee To Mentor: Simon Mills’ Journey With Enterprise NI

Having worked at the forefront of the industry for several decades, creating a business centred on music creation was a natural progression for County Antrim’s Simon Mills. Hailing originally from Nottingham, England, Simon moved to Northern Ireland fifteen years ago in 2009 amidst a successful career as one half of electronica group Bent, which the

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Blossoming Wedding Business Goes From Strength To Strength At Mallusk

A Carrickfergus woman whose wedding was cancelled five times due to Covid-19 restrictions has made it her business to make sure other couples’ big day goes in flawless fashion. Valerie Gardner, a talented wedding stylist based at Mallusk Enterprise Park, moved on from her pandemic-postponed perfect day to launch an event styling business specialising in

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Henderson Foodservice Collects Number Of Awards In One Week Thanks To Sales Success

Henderson Foodservice has collected a number of awards in the past week, ranging from online sales success to management and business strategy. The company, a division of Henderson Group and headquartered in Mallusk, took home a top Award at the 2024 Irish eCommerce Awards in Dublin – B2B eCommerce Website of the Year, and was

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TechFoundHer Launches Groundbreaking Innovation Labs Programme

Women in tech organisation TechFoundHer has opened applications for its highly anticipated Innovation Labs, a 8 week programme designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the tools and skills needed to innovate with technology. The forward-thinking initiative will empower women who have identified big problems they want to solve, applicants aren’t required to have a tech

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Catalyst Launches Process to Appoint New Board Chair

Science and technology hub Catalyst said today it will be seeking to appoint a new chairman of its Board after current chair Ellvena Graham announced her intention to step down from the role at the end of this year. Catalyst is an independent, non-profit science and technology hub focused on creating opportunity for all through

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Belfast Entrepreneur Launches UK’s First Fairtrade Fonio Grain Beer At Co-Op, Sainsbury’s And Waitrose

Supermarkets are lining up to stock the UK’s first Fairtrade Fonio grain beer as shoppers increasingly switch to Fairtrade.   Brewgooder Fairtrade Fonio Session IPA is now available at Co-op, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, as well as on British Airways flights. It comes as research reveals around 80% of consumers have chosen Fairtrade products over an alternative.  The delicious, crisp

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Catalyst’s Co-Founder Programme Open For Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Northern Ireland science and technology hub, Catalyst has today opened applications for its Co-Founders programme where ambitious and innovative people will collaborate to create start-up businesses that could change the world. Co-Founders, which will begin on 22 November 2024, is a completely free programme designed for people who have an interest in pursuing the opportunity of

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Armagh Confectionary Brand Ready To Taste ‘S’more Success’

A Co Armagh based confectionary brand is aiming to expand its presence in Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland and beyond after receiving one to one mentorship from Go Succeed, the free enterprise support service, delivered by Northern Ireland’s 11 councils. S’more’a’licious is an award-winning brand specialising in luxurious s’mores toasting kits, handcrafted gourmet marshmallows

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Tackling Textiles Grant Scheme Returns For Third Year

Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful is delighted to announce the third year of its Tackling Textiles Skills and Innovation Grant. Funded by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) through the Carrier Bag Levy, the programme will offer grants between £1,000 and £3,000 to Small and Medium Sized Enterprise’s (SME’s) and not for profit

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Go Succeed Ensures Sweet Sound Of Success For Omagh Music Academy

A Tyrone music tuition school is composing plans for expansion after receiving assistance from the government-backed Go Succeed business enterprise programme. Omagh Music Academy already caters for more than 180 students but has plans to grow that number yet further. Founder and Director Claire Bowes said mentorship received through Go Succeed has given her the

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Belfast Design Studio’s Titanic Impact On Corporate Sustainability

A Belfast-based sustainable design studio has launched a new project converting used textiles destined for landfill into high-end corporate merchandise for leading companies. The expansion for Titanic Denim comes after the business participated in the government-backed Go Succeed enterprise programme. It is the latest venture for the multi award-winning company, founded over a decade ago

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Armagh Food And Cider Weekend Returns Celebrating Unique Flavours Of Orchard County

This September, the award-winning Food and Cider Weekend returns to Armagh, promising a vibrant celebration of the region’s world-famous produce. From Thursday, 5th to Sunday, 8th, this year’s festival features over 50 free events, each crafted to delight the senses and celebrate the Armagh Bramley Apple and other local treasures. Crannagael House is a highlight

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County Down Artist Creates Unique Northern Ireland Art Trail

Renowned Co Down Artist Kathryn Callaghan has unveiled a unique exhibition gracing the stunning Northern Ireland coastline this summer. The Northern Ireland Art Trail, curated by Kathryn, showcases ten original artworks displayed in venues from Bangor to Newcastle and Cushendun to Strangford. The artworks on the trail are designed to celebrate the rich local coastal

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Translink And Anaeko Team Up For ‘Generation Innovation’ School Data-Driven Challenge 2024

Translink teamed up with Anaeko for this year’s ‘Generation Innovation’ work experience programme to challenge young people to come up with a data-driven solution to enhance active travel across Northern Ireland. Generation Innovation, a programme run by Catalyst, is a future-focused one-week real world work experience programme for 17 to 18-year-olds, designed to empower, enable,

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Three Top Chefs Ready To Serve Up A Sizzling Finale In Ireland’s Next Top Chef Competition

Three talented chefs are set to put their culinary skills to the test as they go head-to-head in a sizzling live cookery showdown to claim the coveted title of ‘Ireland’s Next Top Chef’. Nathan Cox from The Artisan Cookhouse in Downpatrick, Rio Rissky from Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel in Dublin and Michelle De La

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Coleraine Beauty Businesses Celebrate Success At Prestigious Award Ceremony

Two beauty businesses in Coleraine have walked away with trophies from the prestigious NI Beauty Excellence Awards 2024.  The two businesses in Coleraine to scoop up prizes were Romaya Hair Makeup and Brows for Hair Salon of the Year (Small) and A Aesthetics North Coast who picked up the Highly Commended Award for New Business

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Co Down Small Business Owner Wins National Young Leader Award

An independent business owner from County Down has been named as the NI Young Leader of the Year 2024 at the annual Leaders NI conference in Belfast.  Laura King, co-founder at independent marketing agency COVE Collective in Mourne, won the award at the Riddel Hall ceremony for a programme she has created to support parents

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New Name A ‘Dough’ Brainer For Pizza Crew Owner

Belfast entrepreneur and pizza maker, Ciaran Kelly, has revealed that all three of his stores are to be renamed Pizza Crew following ‘significant investment’ which has secured over 40 jobs.  Previously named Pizza Guyz, Ciaran feels that the decision to change the name was more like fate. Ciaran said: “The name change was taken out

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Linen Quarter Summer Walking Tour Launches At Health Week

Linen Quarter Business Improvement District (LQ BID) has introduced a summer walking tour to mark the return of its annual Health Week, now it its fifth year. Nearly 80 free events will take place across the district to inspire and support improved health and well-being. Developed in partnership with Creative Tours Belfast, Spinning Yarns Walking

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2024 NIHF Receptionist Awards Announced

The winners of the 2024 NIHF Receptionist Awards have been revealed. After months of deliberation, the awards were announced by compere, Pamela Ballantine, at a glittering awards ceremony on 22 May in the Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges. The high volume of entries from receptionists across Northern Ireland lends itself to the immense talent and

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County Antrim Artist Crafting Future Success Following Business Support

Co Antrim artist Danielle Morgan is turning her love of pottery into a career after receiving support to grow her business through Go Succeed, a new programme funded by the UK Government and powered by the UK Levelling Up Fund. Based in Crumlin, Danielle is in her final year studying Ceramic Product Design at Belfast

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The Copeland Distillery Unveils New 5-Year-Old Single Grain Whiskey

The Copeland Distillery has released a 5-year-old Single Grain Irish whiskey – the second permanent addition to its Merchants’ Quay blended Irish whiskey range. Aged in single-use American Bourbon barrels, and finished in Muscatel and Pedro Ximenez wine casks, the 5-year-old whiskey has been carefully curated by the distillery team in the harbour town of

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Carrickfergus Enterprise Celebrates The Ongoing Success Of Enterprising Women

Enterprising Women recently marked a significant milestone with a celebratory event, reflecting on its impactful journey of supporting female entrepreneurs in the Mid and East Antrim area. Since its start in 2018, the initiative has experienced remarkable growth, with membership soaring to an impressive 229 members. What is even more striking is that 87 of

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NIHF Member Breakfast with Economy Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA

The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) was honoured to host Department for the Economy Minister, Deirdre Hargey MLA, at a special member breakfast held on the 16th of May 2024 at the Crowne Plaza Belfast. This event brought together prominent figures from the hotel, accommodation, supplier, tourism, and hospitality sectors. Eddie McKeever, President of Northern

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DELI LITES Team Scores National Accolade At Sandwich Oscars

Two DELI LITES New Product Development Technologists are celebrating after being named among the UK’s top sandwich and food to go creators by an industry-leading awards body. Kirsty Fitzpatrick and Kirsty Beck from DELI LITES represented the company at the Sammies – the sandwich and food to go awards – in London after triumphing in

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M&S Food Teams Up With Panini To Launch Northern Ireland Football Sticker Collection

 M&S Food has kicked off a summer of football by teaming up with sticker giant Panini to launch an exclusive sticker collection featuring the stars of Northern Ireland’s senior men’s and women’s international football teams. This summer the food retailer is giving local football fans the chance to start collecting limited edition stickers of their

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Gold Standard Convention Centre: ICC Belfast Is The Only Convention Centre Awarded In The Uk And Ireland

ICC Belfast, Northern Ireland’s only purpose-built international convention centre, has been awarded ‘gold’ in the Convention Centre category at this year’s Eventex Awards. The awards are the world’s leading honours for events and experience marketing. This year received 1207 entries from 62 countries and six continents. ICC Belfast was the only convention centre from across

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AIB Announced as Title Sponsor of All-Island Female Entrepreneurs Conference

AIB has been announced as title sponsor of the prestigious 2024 Women in Business All-Island Female Entrepreneurs Conference taking place on 6th June in Belfast’s Europa Hotel. This year’s conference will focus on the theme of ‘Grit and Growth’ with Gráinne Mullins, Head Chocolatier and Founder of Grá Chocolates recently added to the line-up of

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Deputy Lord Mayor Encourages Women Entrepreneurs To Attend First TechFoundHer AI Roadshow In Belfast

Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Áine Groogan said Belfast must “support inclusive growth and opportunities in businesses of the future”. She was speaking at the launch of the TechFoundHer AI Roadshow which will be taking place at The MAC, Cathedral Quarter, later this month. The women in tech organisation, set up by Co Down entrepreneur Mairin

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Invest NI Paves Way For Future Entrepreneurs With Young Enterprise ESG Partnership

Invest Northern Ireland has announced an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) partnership with Young Enterprise NI which will support the next generation of entrepreneurial talent in Northern Ireland. The newly announced partnership will see Invest NI business mentors share their expertise with Young Enterprise Students to help them learn about best practice and how to

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Award-Winning Belfast Tour Operator Expands To Scotland

The creators of Northern Ireland’s leading food and drink experiences, Taste & Tour, have announced their expansion into Scotland, initially offering public tours in Edinburgh and corporate experiences across the central belt. Established in 2016 by Belfast entrepreneurs Phil Ervine and Caroline Wilson, Taste & Tour specialises in award-winning, authentic, local food and drink tours.

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INVENT 2024 Launches With £55k Prize Fund For Entrepreneurs

Catalyst’s 2024 INVENT competition officially opens for applications today, with a top prize of £25,000 up for grabs for the overall winner and six new categories to enter. Organised by science and technology hub Catalyst with headline partner Bank of Ireland, the prestigious INVENT competition is the main event in the calendar year for early-stage

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Catalyst And SSE Airtricity Partnership To Drive Greener Energy Innovation For NI’s Innovation Community

Science and technology hub, Catalyst is proud to welcome SSE Airtricity as the latest Platinum Partner within its growing Partnership programme. SSE Airtricity is a leading energy provider across the island of Ireland, supporting communities to make cleaner, greener choices. The partnership will be integral in supporting businesses within Catalyst’s network to drive sustainable practices

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