
The Go For It Programme has helped over 5,500 entrepreneurs from across Northern Ireland launch their very own business plan in the last two years. This project is part-funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth & Jobs Northern Ireland (2014-2020) Programme. Article continues below The Go […]
Dec 18 2019 | Posted in
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Hospitality workers from the Newry, Rostrevor and Warrenpoint area have recently enhanced their skills and gained qualifications as part of the Diageo Learning for Life: Hospitality Elevator programme. The Hospitality Elevator programme is aimed at over 18s currently working in the industry who are looking to increase their hours, level of responsibility and develop skills […]
Dec 16 2019 | Posted in
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Local business STATSports has been awarded the highest level of certification available for its data security processes. The Newry company’s information security management system has been certified to ISO 27001, the international and auditable standard which rubber stamps its processes and IT system as capable of ensuring sensitive information stays secure. Article continues below It […]
Dec 13 2019 | Posted in
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Emma Martin from Newry graduated today with a Master’s in Software Development from Queen’s University Belfast. Emma was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, a chronic illness, during her time at university but with the support of her lecturers and Queen’s staff, she was able to balance the condition with her studies. Article continues below She has now […]
Dec 12 2019 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland’s top businesswomen were celebrated for their outstanding achievements at the 2019 Women in Business Awards which took place at the Crowne Plaza in Belfast. Newry businesswoman Jackie Reid of Deli Lites walked away with two of the most prestigious awards of the evening including Award for Best Customer Service (Corporate), sponsored by RSA […]
Dec 11 2019 | Posted in
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Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade, Newry BID and Retail NI will again urge Newry, Mourne and Down Council to reject the proposed out of town retail application in Carnbane. The Council will once again consider the planning application which is recommended for refusal by Planning Officers on 11 December. The Council’s own planning consultants’ […]

The Department for the Economy and global professional services giant PwC has announced more than 600 high quality Assured Skills Academy training places. The Department has worked with PwC, Belfast Met and Ulster University (UU) to develop a £4.4m pre-employment training project to upskill individuals through Assured Skills Academies to compete for 600 exciting new […]

The importance of lifelong learning has been highlighted by leading businessman Brian McConville, chair of the hugely successful MJM Group. Speaking to budding entrepreneurs at Northern Regional College this week, he said that even with 36 years in business, he is still learning and, maybe more importantly, still willing to learn. Since setting up his […]
Nov 21 2019 | Posted in
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The Consumer Council has welcomed the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) announcement that Currys is to adopt a range of measures to improve the sales process for extended warranties following feedback from mystery shops at 100 of its stores. The mystery shop found that around a quarter of staff tested could not provide accurate information […]
Nov 15 2019 | Posted in
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in partnership with Down Business Centre Ltd and Newry and Mourne Enterprise Agency will host a ‘Start a Business Information Evenings’ on Thursday 21 November from 5.30 pm – 7 pm. The Open Evening is for anyone thinking about starting their own business. Article continues below This is a […]