One week to go until NI SME Conference & Expo in Canal Court

Launching the NI SME Business Conference & Expo 2024 to be held in the Canal Court on Thursday 14th November from 8 am to 2.30 pm l-r Brian Kearney Regional Chair Federation Small Businesses, Brian McLaughlin Partner/Development Manager IRP Commerce, Edwina Flynn President Newry Chamber Of Commerce, Councillor Pete Byrne Chairperson Newry, Mourne and Down Council, Tracy Rice Head of Business Engagement SRC and Michael Savage CEO Newry Chamber of Commerce. INNR4458

The Annual NI SME Business Conference & Expo, hosted by one of Northern Ireland’s largest membership organisations, Newry Chamber is now just one week away.

The FREE half day event will take place on Thursday 14th November from 8am - 2:30pm at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry and you can book your place for the conference at www.newrychamber.com.

The conference is supported by Principal Sponsor, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Supporting Sponsors, Federation of Small Businesses NI, IRP Commerce and Southern Regional College. It is open to all organisations from across Northern Ireland, not just the Greater Newry Area.

The conference will feature over 20 expert speakers and over 20 exhibitors will also be there on the day to provide support and advice across a range of areas to delegates. There will be 5x one-hour workshops covering the most topical issues for SMEs.

The workshops will cover Finance & The Economy, Smart Business Practices, Sales & Marketing and two sector-specific workshops covering Revitalising Town & City Centres and Tourism as an Economic Driver.

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided and the full conference programme can be viewed at www.newrychamber.com so if you are an SME, this conference is not to be missed!

Edwina Flynn, President of Newry Chamber said:

“We regularly engage with our members to better understand what the current challenges they face are and the opportunities they see. This conference is all about connecting our SME business community with each other and with organisations that can support them.”

“The Greater Newry Area is a vibrant business region. Despite the challenges of rising interest rates, high inflation, skills and staff shortages, there is a still a huge ambition for growth. The conference allows businesses to learn from each other and raise awareness of what supports are available to them.”

“We are extremely grateful to our sponsors Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Federation of Small Businesses NI, IRP Commerce and Southern Regional College. Without their support we could not run this, not to be missed, conference.”

Cllr Pete Byrne, Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council said:

“We are delighted to support Newry Chamber with this important initiative. As a Council, one of our key objectives is to support the development and growth of our businesses. This conference offers a vital opportunity for businesses to learn of the range of business supports on offer right across our District. The Council’s own business support programmes will be promoted at this event and I encourage local companies to contact the Council to find out more on the support available.”