Julie Gibbons has been elected as the new President of Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade at the Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 9th December at Customs House, Newry. Julie is the current Managing Director of AbbeyAutoline, the largest Insurance Broker in Northern Ireland. Prior to this Julie was Operations Director of Autoline Insurance…
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new support programme beginning in early 2022 for SMEs and entrepreneurs who wish to start the New Year on the right foot and plan for the year ahead. As part of the NMD Business Growth programme, the specially designed ‘Strategise for Success’ Programme provides assistance to…
An introduction to the programme Having a clear and simple plan in place is the blueprint for success when it comes to growing your business successfully. There are many elements surrounding business strategy, but the core fundamentals remain the same regardless of the industry. Understanding these fundamentals is a skill that will aid the development…
During NMD Enterprise Week, we are shining a spotlight on local businesses that have continued to grow and flourish despite turbulent times – thanks to the help and support of NMD Business programmes. This year’s theme is ‘Make it your Business’, which we hope will inspire and encourage local businesses in the Newry, Mourne and…
Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade have launched their first ever NI Workplace Health & Wellbeing Conference. The new event will take place on Tuesday 30th November 2021 (8am to 12.30pm) at the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry. It will include keynote speakers, case studies and an exhibition space. The event is supported by…
During NMD Enterprise Week 2021, Newry Mourne and Down District Council has teamed up with the Labour Relations Agency, to highlight the range of services provided to local Employers and to learn more about the contribution the Labour Relations Agency can make in helping them develop and grow their business. Central to the work of…
Warrenpoint based food-to-go manufacturer DELI LITES has announced it is creating 45 new jobs at its Milltown Industrial Estate factory as part of a £4.3million investment to support its growth in global markets. Established in 1998 by co-founders Jackie and Brian Reid, DELI LITES supplies a range of hand-crafted food-to-go products to a host of major retailers…
Newry Mourne and Down Enterprise Week 2021 returns from the 8 – 12 November with the theme of “Make it Your Business’ highlighting skills and career choices for future entrepreneurs, and providing a myriad of free business events, clinics and supports with the aim of assisting those who are thinking or starting a business, those…
The Power of PR Most larger companies have the luxury of being able to spend big to raise awareness amongst target customers. For smaller businesses, this is generally not the case due to financial constraints. The reality, however, is that the more effectively you promote your business, the more it is likely to grow. The…
The All Ireland Smart Cities Forum is a community of practice focused on the advancement of cities in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland through the deployment of, and value creation generated by, smart city programmes. The Forum is made up of city officials who have a wealth of knowledge and experience of…