Enterprise Week supports businesses
Sean Sheehan, Regional Director, NI Consumer and Small Business, Bank of Ireland UK, said: “Initiatives such as the Enterprise Week ensure local businesses, both established and starting-up, can get access to the type of support and advice that will help them to flourish.”
Minister Foster said: “The Bank of Ireland UK’s Enterprise Week event in Lisburn is important in providing practical help and support for local businesses.
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Hide Ad“My Department’s efforts remain focused on developing a supportive and enabling environment that is necessary for sustainable economic growth.
“At the same time, we will continue to provide meaningful support to businesses through a wide range of Invest NI programmes tailored to meet individual needs.”
Mr Sheehan and the Minister were joined by John Mellon of electronic engineering company, Nitronica Ltd, which exports the world over.
He said: “It’s so important that businesses remain close to their customers and that business partnerships are chosen wisely, whilst broadening their business base, improving efficiency and investing in product development also.
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Hide Ad“I would like to praise both Bank of Ireland UK and Invest NI for encouraging and supporting our business and building strong mutual trust.”
Enterprise Week is the bank’s own initiative which saw hundreds of local companies and agri-businesses showcasing their products and services in Bank of Ireland UK branches throughout the week.
“Under the theme of Let’s Connect and throughout the week, the Bank will host more than 20 networking events, seminars and clinics with business leaders and experts across the region.”