Manufacturing firms in Northern Ireland must embrace resilience and innovation to thrive in today’s challenging economic landscape, according to Alan Lowry, Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) NI Policy Board. Speaking ahead of the upcoming Manufacturing and Supply […]
Outsource Group has partnered with California-based Palo Alto Networks – the world’s leading cyber security firm – in a new deal that sees the Antrim-headquartered company become the only Palo Alto Cortex Managed Security Service Provider Partner (MSSP) on the
Belfast City Airport has announced the incoming arrival of a new Northern Irish themed restaurant, Samson’s Kitchen & Bar, to its Departures Lounge. Creating 30 new jobs, Samson’s Kitchen & Bar will further enhance Belfast City Airport’s food and beverage
New Restaurant Scheduled For Landing At Belfast City Airport Read Post »
The Northern Ireland Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition has revealed seven speakers who are set to appear on one of five stages during the September 12 event. Centring on logistics and sustainability, the day-long feat provides delegates with
Robotics, Automation & Digital Stage Speakers Announced For NI Manufacturing Expo Read Post »
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
Private equity firm Cordovan Capital Management is pleased to announce the acquisition of insulation and solar PV installation provider BlueBuild. This represents the ninth investment closed by its institutional fund vehicle, Cordovan Capital Partners II LP. Founded in 2011, BlueBuild
Cordovan Capital Management Announces Acquisition Of The BlueBuild Group Read Post »
Advice NI has warned that thousands of scam victims across Northern Ireland, including the Causeway area are going unreported and unsupported in debt recovery, as fraudulent schemes become increasingly sophisticated and difficult to detect. It advises the consequences of these
Olympic gold medalist Dame Kelly Holmes has launched a new plant-based creatine capsule designed to enhance physical performance and tackle menopausal symptoms. The unique product by Ancient + Brave called TrueCreatine+ also offers a wide range of holistic benefits that
Businesses in Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector will have the opportunity to gain expert insights into securing growth funding at the upcoming Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition. The event, scheduled for September 12 at the TEC Belfast,
As Belfast’s newest hospitality hotspot, Amelia Hall, prepares to open next week, owners Ringland Group and Ulster Bank have announced a new multi-million pound banking partnership to support future growth and boost the city’s night-time economy. The £4.75 million pound
More than 1,000 businesspeople will attend NI Chamber’s Festival of Business when it returns to St George’s Market on Wednesday 18 September. The annual event will feature an eclectic mix of networking, learning and interactive exhibitions, with 120 local companies
Chamber Festival Is Set To Be Magic Read Post »
Belfast City Airport and Aspire Airport Lounges have marked one year since it opened its £1.2 million refurbished lounge. Since then, Aspire has welcomed over 125,000 people through its doors, with the investment increasing capacity from 70 people to accommodate
Belfast City Airport Celebrates One Year Of £1.2m Aspire Lounge Read Post »
Evolv, a prominent IT services provider based in Bangor, has surpassed expectations since its launch last year, securing over £500,000 worth in new contracts across Ireland. This success will allow the company to accelerate its team growth plans, creating numerous
Bangor-Based IT Provider Evolv Surges Ahead Read Post »
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
Catalyst’s Co-Founder Programme Open For Aspiring Entrepreneurs Read Post »
Shoppers are hearing jingle bells early this year as SPAR, EUROSPAR, ViVO and ViVOXTRA NI’s highly anticipated 12 Deals of Christmas returns this week. Launching with a double deal, Henderson Group has invested £6 million into the campaign this year,
Christmas Comes Early As 12 Deals Of Christmas Kicks Off With More Savings Than Ever Read Post »
Hospitality Exchange 2024 marks a significant milestone as the event enters its twenty-fifth year, offering an engaging and insightful experience with a focus on the themes shaping the future of the industry. This year’s programme will reflect on the journey
Programme Launched for Hospitality Exchange 2024 Read Post »
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
Armagh Confectionary Brand Ready To Taste ‘S’more Success’ Read Post »
Industry leaders from across the UK and Ireland are set to arrive in Belfast for Northern Ireland’s most significant event of its kind. The 5th annual Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will take place at TEC Belfast on
AS thousands of students across Northern Ireland contemplate their futures on the back of their exam results, a leading local accountancy firm has issued a reassuring message that the traditional university route is NOT the only pathway to a successful
Apprenticeships Emerging As Viable Alternative For Aspiring Accountants Read Post »
The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) has been announced as the main sponsor for the upcoming Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, the largest event of its kind in Northern Ireland. The 5th annual conference and exhibition
Construction workloads in Northern Ireland were broadly flat through the second quarter of the year according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Construction Monitor, but public housing workloads rose at the fastest rate in two years and
Construction Workloads In NI Fall Broadly Flat As Public Housing Activity Sees Pickup Read Post »
Earlier this year, Northern Ireland’s third best-selling sausages, Hafner’s, launched a cookery competition to find amateur cooks with the tastiest and most original recipes that feature the humble sausage. And following a battle at Belfast Cookery School between Banbridge woman,
Co. Down Woman Puts Sizzle Into Sausage Cook-Off Read Post »
Galgorm Collection is set to celebrate World Wellness Weekend this month with a series of complimentary events across its luxury Northern Ireland venues. The annual celebration, marked in 150 countries across the world, works to promote the importance of personal
Dobbies Garden Centres is readying itself for Santa’s arrival and counting down the days to spread festive joy this Christmas, as it unveils a magical array of fun, great value events at its Antrim and Lisburn stores, on sale exclusively
Jingle All The Way To Dobbies’ Festive Events At Its Antrim And Lisburn Stores Read Post »
Ireland’s oldest ice-cream producer, Morelli’s Ice Cream, has shipped a selection of ice cream to Casalattico in Italy as part of an annual festival celebrating Irish culture. Irish Fest, which takes place annually in August, is a festival that gives
Family-Run Ice Cream Producer Takes Part In Annual Italian Irish Fest Read Post »
Balloo Hire has been confirmed as the official Title Sponsor for the 2024 Oscar Knox Cup charity golf event. Wee Oscar Knox won the hearts of the nation during his two and a half year fight with high-risk neuroblastoma, but
Balloo Hire Teeing Up Again for Oscar Knox Cup Read Post »
Excitement is building across Northern Ireland as The Ivy Collection announces that its highly anticipated Belfast Brasserie will open its doors at Belfast’s Cleaver House on Tuesday 17th September, with reservation lines open from today. Set across two floors at
Entrepreneur and pizza maker, Ciaran Kelly, is celebrating the opening of the new Pizza Crew store in Lisburn by giving children with additional needs the opportunity to have free pizza making classes. Ciaran and his wife lost a child nine
Pizza Owner Helps Schools Following Loss Of His Son Read Post »
The upcoming Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, set to take place on September 12 at TEC Belfast, will bring renewed attention to the often-overlooked aspect of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) frameworks: social value. The event, which
Social Value in ESG Under the Spotlight at Upcoming Manufacturing Industry Conference Read Post »
On Thursday 12 September, NI Chamber and BT are set to host a business-focused guide to creating resilient, sustainable and high-performing workplaces. A panel of experts including John Ryan, CEO of Healthy Place To Work and Dr Michael Burchell, the
A New Perspective On Workplace Health Read Post »
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
Tackling Textiles Grant Scheme Returns For Third Year Read Post »
Entrepreneurs from across Northern Ireland are being given the chance to secure up to £5,000 in investment for their business idea with the launch of Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch. The new ‘Dragon’s Den’ style competition launched by the government-backed
Entrepreneurs Invited To Make ‘Ultimate Pitch’ For Business Investment Read Post »
Galway-based 3D Technology Ltd, a leading supplier of 3D printing equipment in Ireland, has announced its expansion into the Northern Ireland market. The move is set to provide Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector with access to cutting-edge 3D printing solutions, offering
