DERRY City and Strabane District Council says it is delighted with the turnout at the Guildhall in Derry for the launch of the Business Boost programme.
The Council said in receipt of Local Economic Development grant support from Invest NI to deliver Business Boost Porgramme.
The project is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme 2014-2020 with the aim to provide specialist business support to micro and small enterprises in the Council area.
Business Boost is a three year programme that aims to help local companies to become more competitive in both indigenous and export markets, recruiting at least 600 businesses over the next 3 years.
Make an appointment with your local Business Officer now on the number below.
WHAT CAN BUSINESS BOOST DO FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
- Tangible, focused and bespoke advice and support
- Referrals to other relevant business support
- Up to four days FREE bespoke mentoring support/consultancy (depending on need) delivered by industry professionals
- Opportunities to grow your business with professional support
- 20 workshops and 3 networking events over the programme duration
WHAT ARE THE BUSINESS BENEFITS OF BUSINESS BOOST?
- Allows you to assess where your business is now and focus on future development and growth
- Gives you access to impartial and free business mentoring from one or a number of professionals
- Allows you to design a bespoke and tailored support programme meeting your business need
- Encourages and promotes networking with other local businesses
- Delivers regular updates and information on business development opportunities directly to your business
The Councils Business team is committed to supporting those businesses not fulfilling criteria for Business Boost by proactively identify relevant offerings provided through one or more of the Council’s partners and/or other relevant support agencies.
For any general queries please contact a member of the Business Team:
Tel: Danielle McNally 028 71 253 253 (Ext. 6983) or Tara Nicholas 028 71 253253 (Ext. 6980)
Email: [email protected]