
Representatives from the Growth Loan Fund today announced that there was ‘great economic potential’ in Newry companies. Finance for the £50m Growth Loan Fund – which provides mezzanine finance to established Northern Ireland SMEs seeking to access growth finance – has been provided by Invest Northern Ireland and private investor, Northern Ireland Local Government Officers’ […]
Sep 10 2013 | Posted in
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Newry Chamber members and their guests thoroughly enjoyed a beautiful day out in Warrenpoint Golf Course at the Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade’s Annual Golf Classic on Friday 30th August. This popular event proved to be a great opportunity for Chamber members to network with clients and entertain business colleagues on a relaxed day […]
Sep 9 2013 | Posted in
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Newry and Mourne District Council and the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) have just launched their latest Investors in People (IiP) group scheme programme. There is a strong recognition that ‘good people mean good business’ and to be successful during challenging times, companies need to utilise talent available, build effective team work and encourage […]

Alliance South Down spokesperson Councillor Patrick Clarke has said that banks still need to do more to provide finance to small businesses. His comments were made after a survey by the Northern Ireland Independent Retail Association revealed that their members were finding it easier to access finance. In a survey of 100 of its members, […]
Sep 4 2013 | Posted in
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The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Ireland is calling on all businesses in the area to enter the acclaimed CIM Ireland Marketing Excellence Awards 2013 to showcase their successful marketing campaigns. The CIM Ireland Marketing Excellence Awards 2013, supported by Invest NI, will celebrate, recognise and reward the best marketing achievements across various industry sectors […]

Summer is here and with so much on offer over the coming months in Newry and Mourne, why not opt to Stay Local, Play Local and Buy Local and support our superb local businesses across the hospitality, retail, tourism and service sectors. With some of Ireland’s most beautiful natural attractions, world famous festivals and an […]
Aug 15 2013 | Posted in
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Down Royal is delighted to announce the return of their next BIG wedding event, back, BIGGER and BETTER…but with an eventful twist. Sunday August 18th will see their Summer Wedding Party at Down Royal Racecourse. The original Down Royal Show but with an exciting revamp. Join them from 1pm-5pm for a Summer Wedding Party as […]
Aug 14 2013 | Posted in
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First Derivatives, the leading provider of software and consulting services to the capital markets industry, has revealed that the company was visited recently by Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Charlie Bean, as part of his visit to Northern Ireland. The visit to Northern Ireland formed part of the Deputy Governor’s tour of a […]
Aug 14 2013 | Posted in
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It’s an unlikely partnership but Heaney Funeral Directors in Newry and Web Designer Dionne McCabe have come together and created an innovative way of helping people up and down the island pay their respect for someone who has passed away with their new website, Irish Memory Cards. Memory Cards are the most popular way throughout […]
Aug 13 2013 | Posted in
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Newry & Mourne District Council and Newry City Centre Management have officially launched a new brand identity as part of the £300,000 Newry Revitalisation Project. The new brand ‘Hello Newry’ focuses on Newry’s reputation as being a welcoming city to visit. The brand itself has a series of bright, vibrant colours which will represent different […]
Aug 5 2013 | Posted in
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