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Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade welcomed Economy Minister, Conor Murphy MLA to the city for initial discussions on the Economic Strategy for the Greater Newry Area. Minister Murphy outlined in detail his Economic Vision for the North across the four key areas he has identified as being crucial to building a strong and sustainable […]
The First Minister, deputy First Minister and Finance Minister today met with the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. This was an initial online introductory meeting and focused on the pressures on the Executive’s Finances. Speaking after the meeting, First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “I welcomed the opportunity to meet with the new Chancellor today. […]
Newry based FPM will rebrand to become AAB, in a strategic alignment which forms the cornerstone of AAB’s six-year plan to strengthen and expand its position as a leading provider in the mid-market. Headquartered in Newry, FPM joined AAB in 2022 as part of a strategic growth deal and marked the first private equity investment […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the first in a series of three Collaborative Assured Skills Academies in Robotics and Automation to be delivered by South West College (SWC). Funded by the Department for the Economy, SWC is offering an opportunity for 12 individuals to receive industry advised Robotics and Automation training that will provide […]
A £1.9million scheme aimed at boosting the employment opportunities of the over-50s has been announced by the Department for Communities. JobStart 50+ will provide around 180 jobs across a range of sectors in a ‘test and learn’ pilot exercise funded by the UK government. The funding will be used to evaluate the impact of job […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy launched a consultation on proposals to strengthen employment rights legislation which will help deliver his good jobs agenda. One of the key objectives in the Department’s economic vision is to increase the number of working age people in Good Jobs. The consultation covers a wide range of possible enhancements to employment […]
Newry Chamber President, Edwina Flynn and CEO, Michael Savage held an engaging meeting with NIE Networks this week to discuss the challenges and costs faced by businesses who want to expand and invest in the Greater Newry Area. They met with Derek Hynes, Managing Director of NIE Networks and Edel Creery, Head of Communication & Stakeholder […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched action plans designed to enhance growth across seven of the north’s most innovative, productive and export-orientated economic sectors. The action plans set out a roadmap to deliver the Minister’s economic vision. The sectors are: Speaking at the Digital DNA Conference, the Minister said: “When we have sectors of such potential […]
Newry Chamber has announced details of their Employee & Team Awards. Entries are NOW OPEN and businesses and organisations in the Greater Newry Area are encouraged to nominate across the 22 categories. The Awards are open to members and non-members of Newry Chamber, organisations can enter up to a maximum of four categories and the […]
Newry Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has said the voice of business was heard “loud and clear” at emergency meeting organised by Newry BID last Wednesday evening. Speaking following the meeting Liz said, “Dozens of businesses attended the Canal Court Hotel, where we heard the key issues that are impacting on our local retailers day and […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was delighted to welcome Tourism Ireland Chief Executive, Alice Mansergh to Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark recently. The visit was part of a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening relationships with key partners in the tourism industry and exploring new opportunities for collaboration. The Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark is renowned for […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said developing and investing in the local heat pump sector will not only drive the net zero agenda but generate significant economic prosperity. The Minister was speaking as he opened the heat pump Knowledge X-Change and Networking event co-hosted by the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland and Ulster University. The […]
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