ULSTER Bank chief economist Richard Ramsey will deliver the keynote address when Newry Chamber of Commerce hosts its virtual Small Business Conference month.
Supported by Newry, Mourne & Down District Council and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), the free event on Thursday June 24 (9am-1pm) is accessible to businesses in the Greater Newry area and beyond, and follows a sell-out event hosted in 2019.
Newry Chamber president Emma Mullen said: “It's vital for recovery that we provide a really practical programme for attendees, and the majority of the content will be delivered through smaller workshop sessions on a range of topics from marketing and sales to finance and procurement.
“Led by industry experts, the workshops will address some of the most pressing issues our members have identified as being important for recovery. This includes investing in digital media, pitching for and procuring public and private tenders and accessing finance and support.”
She added: “Thanks to our sponsors Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and FSB, we can host the conference free of charge, which makes it accessible to all businesses.”
Brendan Kearney, regional chair of FSB in NI, said: “There is a fantastic conference programme for SMEs who may be struggling to get back on track after the upheaval of the past 12 months.
“The mix of keynote addresses and workshops will offer something for everyone, and we strongly encourage all businesses to get involved.
“FSB is at the heart of driving recovery in Northern Ireland, and we are delighted to partner with organisations such as Newry Chamber on delivering this commitment.”
Council chair Laura Devlin added: “We are proud of how resilient the local business community has been in the face of adversity over the last 12 months. It is important that we work together, in the public and private sectors, to deliver economic recovery and to support local businesses.”
Places at the Northern Ireland Small Business Conference are limited and early booking is advisable via https://newrychamber.com/
