Enterprise NI Announces 'Start Up & Grow Show'

Enterprise NI is urging growing businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to attend its 'Start Up & Grow Show'.

The event will take place on Thursday, 20 October, at the Clayton Hotel. It will feature presentations from local entrepreneurs and will be hosted by international business guru, author and broadcaster Rene Carayol MBE.

It will also include information zones in key business areas and one-to-one business advice clinics.

The show is aimed at pre-start, early-start and growing businesses and is being supported by Belfast City Council; Ulster Bank, Willis Towers Watson, ASM Howarth and Ulster University. 

Councillor Aileen Graham, Chair of the council's City Growth and Regeneration Committee, said: "We are delighted to sponsor the 'Start Up & Grow Show'. The Council supports start-up and growing businesses in the city with a range of tailored programmes, initiatives and events each year.

"We would encourage budding entrepreneurs or established enterprises to attend this important free event to gain valuable advice and guidance on starting-out or taking their business to the next level."

Gary Lyons from Ulster Bank said: "Supporting small businesses is at the core of what we do, and their activity is a fundamental part of the Northern Ireland economy. Access to new ideas, information and best practice is a vital part of helping entrepreneurs grow their ventures. Ulster Bank is pleased to support this event and as a bank we have committed to providing funding for good propositions and contributing to a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture in Northern Ireland."

Local entrepreneurs confirmed to speak at the show include Chris Martin - Founder of Ozaroo Retail, Declan McBride - Founder of Pop Notch, and Jenna Stevenson - Founder of BITETOSAVOUR.

In addition, Stuart Harvey will share the perspective of the start-up Investor/Chairman and Professor Michael McQuillan (Ulster University) will offer insights from his own entrepreneurial journey in co-founding The Streat Cafe Franchise.

The event is free to attend and seats can be reserved online. For more information, contact Enterprise NI.

(MH)