Armagh City Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council along with our local enterprise agencies, are delighted to launch this year’s programme for Enterprise Week 22 , which aims to support the resilience and growth of borough businesses.

Taking place from Monday 14 to Friday 18 November, the week-long series of 12 events will give local businesses the opportunity to network, share new ideas and showcase innovation across a wide range of in-person and virtual events.

The 2022 Enterprise Week is developed and delivered by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council in partnership with local enterprise agencies CIDO Ltd, Banbridge District Enterprise Ltd, Mayfair Business Centre, Armagh Business Centre, and Brownlow Ltd.

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Packed programme of free business events and networking opportunities will land in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough between 18 and 22 November, providing opportunities for local companies and entrepreneurs to complete their mission to succeed in the world of business.

Spearheaded by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and sponsored by System Operator for Northern Ireland (SONI), the week-long programme will see a range of inspirational and enterprising events take place across the borough, demonstrating the council’s commitment to nurturing and developing the local economy.

Events will take place in a range of venues across the borough in November meaning people don’t have far to go in order to help take their business to ‘new heights’.

With drop-in clinics, workshops, information seminars and networking events offering support and guidance on a range of business matters such as financial advice, branding, driving innovation and promoting women in business, as well as hearing first-hand experiences from industry-respected guest speakers, there is scope for everyone to learn and develop during the week.

Aimed at the whole business sector from budding entrepreneurs to well-established firms, the initiative will also showcase local success stories and give businesses and social enterprises easy access to funders, advisors and support programmes.

Speaking at the launch, Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Mealla Campbell, commented,

“Enterprise Week has become an important initiative in our events calendar. Our borough has carved itself a reputation as being open for business both locally and globally, which has not only helped sustain but also strengthen the local economy. Initiatives such as Enterprise Week demonstrates that we are committed to encouraging our entrepreneurial culture and fostering our future business leaders.

With an exciting programme of events offering information, guidance and support, it promises to inspire new entrepreneurs and businesses to take the next step in their business journey. I would urge everyone in the business community to sign up and join us at this year’s Enterprise Week!”

Coinciding with Global Entrepreneurship Week – which is now in its 12^th year – Enterprise Week recognises and commends the innovators and job creators who launch start-ups, which bring new ideas to life. In celebration of this, local enterprise agencies including CIDO Ltd, Banbridge District Enterprise Ltd, Mayfair Business Centre, Armagh Business Centre and Brownlow Ltd will be hosting drop-in accountancy clinics and offering advice and guidance on programmes which help turn business ideas into reality.

Principal sponsor SONI’s Agricultural Liaison Officer Fergal Keenan added, “SONI is delighted to support Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s Enterprise Week 2019. SONI operates and manages Northern Ireland’s electricity transmission grid ensuring that businesses throughout Northern Ireland receive a safe and secure supply of electricity. Enterprise Week provides us with an opportunity to engage with members of the local business community and to update them on our strategic infrastructure projects.”

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are running Enterprise Week 2018 from 12th – 16th November. The week of events, sponsored by Bank of Ireland are being organised in conjunction with five local Enterprise Agencies. Pictured at the launch held at Ulster Carpets is, left to right, Agnes McBirney, Manager, Bank of Ireland, Patrick Grimes, Director, Banbridge District Enterprises Ltd, Colleen Casey, Business Advisor, Bank of Ireland, Lord Mayor Councillor Julie Flaherty, Adrian Ballentine, Chief Executive, Brownlow Ltd, Eileen Stewart, Manager, Armagh Business Centre Ltd, David Acheson, Ulster Carpets, Cara Dallat, CEO, CIDO Ltd and Breandan Mac Cionnaith, Manager, Mayfair Ltd.

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are running Enterprise Week 2018 from 12th – 16th November. The week of events, sponsored by Bank of Ireland are being organised in conjunction with five local Enterprise Agencies including Brownlow Ltd. Pictured at the launch is Adrian Ballentine, Chief Executive, Brownlow Ltd, Lord Mayor Councillor Julie Flaherty and Colleen Casey, Business Advisor, Bank of Ireland.