A lack of clarity around funding options; gender bias and exclusion from regional peer networks are some of the biggest barriers for female entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland, according to a new report. Launched today, The Women’s Investor Ready Project [tWIRP], highlights the challenges which exist
Bangor’s Flagship Centre has been sold in a multi-million-pound deal to local company Brookland Property. Headed up by Ricky McLarnon, who also comes from Bangor, Brookland will take possession of the 157,000sq ft centre and 430 space carpark with immediate effect. Commenting on the
Ormeau Business Park (OBP) is celebrating 21 years in the Gasworks in South Belfast. OBP was one of the first developers to set-up on the Gasworks site which when redeveloped for commercial use back in 1999 by Belfast City Council and Laganside Corporation, won an
Liberty IT has been ranked third in the ‘Best Workplaces for Women 2021’ listing by Great Place to Work UK. In addition, the industry leader in digital innovation has also been awarded a Silver Diversity Mark, one of only seven organisations in Northern Ireland
Just weeks after announcing an exciting Winter Sun programme for 2022/23, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have added another four Winter Sun destinations from Belfast International Airport, in response to strong demand from customers and independent travel agents. The additional destinations going on sale for
On Saturday 9th October 2021 a sea of pink will sweep through Belfast as Action Cancer hosts its new breast cancer walk, Breast Foot Forward, sponsored by SuperValu. Previously called The Bra Walk, it has a new name and a new date but the same
Six local stars across a range of sporting disciplines have been given a boost this year thanks to the Phoenix Natural Gas Sports Bursary Programme. Designed to fuel sporting ambition, the Phoenix Natural Gas Sports Bursary helps athletes competing locally and internationally reach their
CIGA Healthcare has secured an annual $500,000 export contract to supply a Uruguayan pharmaceutical company with a range of home diagnostic devices. The first orders of over $100,000 have already been shipped. The Uruguayan company controls a distribution network across Central and South America. The
Almost three quarters of Northern Ireland’s hospitality businesses continue to struggle with staffing issues, as the impact of Covid-19 has further intensified recruitment concerns across the industry. Even prior to the pandemic, hospitality in Northern Ireland faced significant labour challenges. The impact of Covid-19 has
Wilsons Auctions has rolled out the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers to its premises in an investment aimed at accelerating the transition to electric vehicles as the company takes a leadership role in the response to climate change. The chargers have been
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