MID Ulster’s first ever enterprise week takes place over November 18 – 22 with an extensive series of free events to support local businesses, from start-up through growth.
More than 25 events will be staged across the week, from drop-in business advice clinics and workshops focussed on everything from financial fitness to developing a compelling sales pitch, with several large scale events also on the agenda, including a major job fair, a new business showcase and a business funding and support event.
Organised by Mid Ulster District Council, with support from partners which include Mid Ulster Enterprise Partnership, Mid Ulster Skills Forum, Invest NI, Business in the Community, Department for Communities, Network Personnel and business leaders, the week’s focus is on allowing people to explore their enterprising potential, whether they’re at pre-start, start or growth stage.
Highlights of the week include:
• A Mid Ulster New Business Showcase, with 20 local entrepreneurs who have successfully started their own companies and will be on hand, not only to offer an insight into their entrepreneurial journey, but also to exhibit their products and services, with promotions, offers and discounts available to consumers (Tuesday 19 November, 3pm – 8pm, Burnavon, Cookstown).
• A Job Fair where more than 50 Mid Ulster businesses will be present with live job and apprenticeship opportunities, along with advice and information about steps to employment (Wednesday 20 November, 12pm – 6pm, Cookstown Leisure Centre).
• A Business Funding and Support event in the Food Innovation Centre at Loughry Campus, CAFRE , where businesses can find out more about the funding and help available to help them grow (Friday 22 November, 10am – 1pm).
