Cross border micro trade programme launched(20 July 2010) A cross border business development programme to assist and grow the micro enterprise sector has been launched.
Promoted under the campaign banner of Tradelinks the programme has received £3m worth of funding from the European Union.
It...
Poundland jobs boost(20 July 2010) Poundland has announced that it is opening a new store in Newry – creating up to 40 jobs in the city. The chain’s retail operations director, Tim McDonnell told the Democrat that Newry is perfect for the Poundland profile.
“Newry is a fantastic city...
Hospice gets in business(20 July 2010) The Hospice Corporate Care Scheme offers businesses the opportunity to support the work of the hospice through tiered levels of sponsorship.
Fiona Stephens corporate fundraiser for Southern Area Hospice Services, explains the purpose of the scheme.
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Energy Conference(8 July 2010) Newry Reporter
Energy Conference
As part of the city’s efforts to become the region’s leading eco-city, over 100 delegates gathered in Newry for a milestone conference on Sustainability.
The conference was opened by Regional Development Mini...
The Big Question? What effect will last week's budget have on Newry and Mourne?(1 July 2010) Paddy Harty
Senior Partner
FPM Accountants LLP
The emergency budget statement has been generally well received by business and entrepreneurs. The Chancellor George Osborne announced a range of fiscal measures designed to reduce the tax bu...
Business students praised(29 June 2010) Newry Junior Chamber has congratulated the acumen shown by two business students of the year.
Melissa McBurney and Ciaran Murtagh both students at Newry’s Southern Regional College recently received the honour.
The trophy and cheque...
City Firms Clean Up (29 June 2010) A NUMBER of city businesses have been bolstered with a haul of top awards.
Parker Green International was honoured with a double win at the Irish News Workplace Awards in the categories of Managing Talent and Right Place to Work.
Th...
Chartered Insurance Institute Exam Success(24 June 2010) Janine Maginness and Aideen Conway from Autoline Insurance Group in Newry have been honoured this week at a ceremony in Queen’s University for outstanding results in their Chartered Insurance Institute Exams.
Janine Maginness achieved second...
