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News From 2011
Register for Lisburn Access Innovation Roadshows
Is your business located in the Lisburn City Council area and would you like to improve your business performance?Read More>
Thursday 27 January 2011 - Lisburn Entrepreneurs Network Event
Subject: Recruitment - An Opportunity For Employers
A step-by-step guide to successful recruitment. Learn how to be an effective and resourceful employer.
Speaker: Paul Oakes (Equality Commission), and Aidan Kelly (People 1st)
How to Register: Email stephen.mullan@lisburn.gov.uk or call 028 9250 9390
Thursday 27 January 2011 - Offshore Renewable Energy Opportunities
Invest NI are hosting an event focusing on Offshore Renewable Energy Opportunities, at Canal Court Hotel, Newry, on Thursday 27 January 2011 from 12.00 noon - 13.30. At this informative session, you will be invited to hear about these potential opportunities in renewable energy markets with a particular focus on your local port. Read More>
4 January 2011- Implications of VAT Increase
The standard rate of VAT will go up from 17.5 per cent to 20 per cent on 4 January 2011, but what are the implications? Read More>
Lisburn City Council Builds New Trade Links in Atlanta
The City of Lisburn is playing a leading role in developing new business links with Atlanta, Georgia. Representatives of Lisburn City Council recently led a joint trade mission to Atlanta, Georgia, alongside representatives of Castlereagh Borough Council. Read More>
Economic Development Launches Dedicated 2012 Olympics Business Opportunities Page
With the London 2012 Olympics approaching, there are increasing business opportunities for businesses across all sectors. Tendering opportunities will be posted below whenever they are announced. Visit Page>
News From 2010
Local Dentist Wins Young Business Personality Award
Philip McLorinan (Principal Dentist & Owner) from Dunmurry Dental Practice won Young Business Personality of the Year at the UTV Business Eye Awards and the Practice was also a finalist in the Small Medium Enterprise category. Read More>
Business Programme Update
Find out more about the Franchising Programme
Find out more about the Franchise Your Business Programme
Currys Opens Doors at Sprucefield
Currys, the UK's leading electrical retailers, will open the doors to a brand new Megastore at Sprucefield on Thursday 4 November 2010. The new store will create 25 new jobs and offers residents and visitors from throughout the region the biggest electrical shopping destination in the area. Read More>
Northern Ireland Broadband Fund
DETI has now issueda 5th call for applications for support with a closure date for submission of project proposals of 3:00pm on Friday 22 October 2010. Under this 5th call for proposals, DETI has allocated a maximum of £250K, which will be used to support one or more projects. Read More>
Success for the Lisburn Innovation Networks Programme
Local Dunmurry company, Precision Group recently achieved a top prize at the 2010 Sustainable Ireland Awards with its ‘Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) to Fuel’ project. The FOG project, which won the Energy and Environment Innovation Award, was part of the Lisburn Innovation Networks Programme. Read More>
2012 Olympic Transport Operations- Business Opportunity
Motor Leasing of two and four wheeler vehicles for Transport Operations at London 2012 Olympics.Read More>
Opportunity for 2012 Olympics - Opportunity for Suppliers of Security Seals
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games is inviting suppliers to participate in an Expression of Interest for the supply of security seals. Read More>
Dunmurry Dental Practice Looking Good!
The recently extended and refurbished (3120 sq ft) Dunmurry Dental Practice was officially opened today by Donncha O'Carolan, Chief Dental Officer for Northern Ireland. Read More>
InterTradeIreland Breakfast Business Event- 26th Oct 2010
InterTradeIreland are hosting a business information and networking event at Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn on 26th October from 8.00am to 11.30am. Read More>
Sustainable Development Breakfast Seminar- 7 Oct 2010
Lisburn City Council and Invest NI are hosting a Sustainable Development Workshop on Thursday 7th October at Lagan Valley Island. The workshop is free and is open to all local businesses. Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis so book your place TODAY. Read More>
Waste to Resource Conference - 27 Sept 2010
Enterprise Ireland is pleased to announce, in association with Cré (Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Association of Ireland), InterTradeIreland and Invest NI, this international conference and emerging technology networking event on Waste-to-Resource. Read More>
Atlanta boasts opportunities for Lisburn business
Lisburn City Council is teaming up with Castlereagh Borough Council to run a trade programme to Atlanta Georgia. Read more>Exploring Opportunities with Portugal
On Friday 10th September, you are invited to join Invest Northern Ireland's Exploring Portugal Seminar on developing new business opportunities in the region. Read More>
Olympic Volunteer Centre Fit Out Opportunity for Lisburn Businesses
The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) are inviting firms to participate in a tender process for fast-track fit out for a volunteer recruitement venue. Successful bidders will be required to commence on site within the next 3 months and complete within a maximum construction period of a further 3 months. Read More>
Golden Opportunity for Lisburn Designers, Engineers and Manufacturers
London 2012 begins search for the team to design, engineer and manufacture the Olympic and Paralympic Torches. There is a really tight deadline on this one, Sunday 22nd August 2010 so if you are interested then get stuck in straight away. Read more>
Celebrating Business Success in Lisburn City
Lisburn City Council recently hosted the annual ‘Celebration of Success’ networking lunch to mark the successes of local companies within the Lisburn area. Read more>
£700m of untapped Olympic business up for grabs
The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) is urging small businesses from across the UK to compete for £700m worth of untapped Olympic opportunities. Read more>
Past 2 Years
Arcatech announce creation of 10 new jobs
Lisburn City Business Awards 2009
Local Business Partnerships established with the Dutch Market
James Leckey Design Ltd shows off its recession beating formula
Local Business to Benefit from New EU Funding
Innovative Thinking, Better Business in Lisburn