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Banbridge Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Executive Needed to Tackle Cost of Doing Business Crisis, says Tennyson

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said a restored and reformed Executive is urgently needed to provide political certainty and tackle the cost of doing business crisis. The Upper Bann MLA was speaking after hosting a roundtable with Banbridge Chamber of Commerce, local business leaders, and Alliance Party leader Naomi Long MLA. Mr Tennyson said, “Local […]

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Business Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber Meets With Secretary of State for NI

Newry Chamber hosted the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, on his first official visit to Newry. The meeting took place at the offices of AbbeyAutoline on Wednesday 16th November. It was attended by Chamber Board members and some leading local employers. Julie Gibbons, President of Newry Chamber commented: “We want to […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Business Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

Local Food Producers Bring Home 21 Awards From Irish Food Awards!

The success of food suppliers within the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area is continuing to sky-rocket, following the incredible success at the recent Irish Food Awards (Blas na hÉireann) – where an unprecedented 21 awards were won! These highly sought-after awards celebrate the very best of Irish food and drink, with competitors from all […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Business Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh Upper Bann

Young Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Apply to Enterprise Pathway Programme!

Are you a young entrepreneur based in the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon? Have you completed the ‘Go For It’ Programme recently? Get the support and funding you need to take your self-employment journey to the next level on the Enterprise Pathway Programme. Developed by the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Labour Market Partnership in […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

NMD Business Growth Workshop Puts People Power in The Spotlight

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have launched their final workshop as part of the NMD Business Growth programme. Focusing on the ‘power of people’, it will offer SMEs from across the district advice on employment tools and opportunities, as well as how to ensure your business is attractive to the right candidates. Facilitated by […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Talon Security Looking for Door Staff This Festive Season

Newry based business Talon Security have advertised for door supervisors in the run up and during the festive season. The festive season in Newry is very welcome within the local hospitality industry providing a busy period for the local economy. As a result, Talon Security is in a position to offer roles as door supervisors. […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Business Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh Upper Bann

Lord Mayor Launches Enterprise Week Programme!

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield has launched this year’s Enterprise Week programme aimed at supporting the resilience and growth of local businesses. Enterprise Week, which will run from Monday 14 to Friday 18 November, will see council in partnership with the borough’s enterprise agencies run a week-long series of […]

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Pocketbox Launches SME Fleet Software Solution to Simplfy Driver and Vehicle Management

Pocket Box, the vehicle and driver management software specialist, has launched an SME fleet solution that promises a simple way to maintain compliance, reduce risk and save time and money. The web-and app-based management tool is designed to streamline fleet-related tasks and processes to ensure vehicles are kept road legal and safe, while staff are […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

BVA Medicines Warning a Reminder of Protocol Impact

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said comments by the President of the British Veterinary Association regarding access to animal medicines reinforces the need for the Government to act to address the problems caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol. Speaking to MPs in Westminster, the DUP DEFRA Spokesperson said: “The reality is that in Northern […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

Local Businesses Take Home Top Accolades at Prestigious UK Awards!

Three businesses within the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon borough recently scooped top awards at the highly prestigious Retail Industry Awards – with a fourth business also picking up a highly commended honour! The Retail Industry Awards are a celebration of all that is great about the UK grocery retail sector and winners were selected […]

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Business Campaigns Community Cost of Living Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics

Louth Businesses Struggling with Energy Bills – Ó Murchú

The issue of the energy bills being faced by businesses in Louth was raised in Leinster House last week by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú who warned that ‘economic carnage’ could result. The Sinn Féin TD spoke to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar after their interaction in the Dáil about Suretank in Dunleer and Anglo Printers in […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Bradley Support ‘Brilliant’ Charity

Local property agency Bradley NI is to collaborate with the charity Down Right Brilliant to support their speech therapy initiatives. Bradley NI is a community focused, multi branch estate agency providing superior property solutions to the South Down & Armagh region, with offices in Newry, Warrenpoint, Rostrevor and Belfast. Bradley NI Managing Director Garrett O’Hare […]