We are hosting a series of regional Lunch & Learn workshops on exporting from January to March 2025. The benefits of exporting are well documented at both a company and overall economy level. Besides offering significant growth opportunities through increased sales and enhancing resilience, firms exporting to a wide range of markets contribute to improving productivity, innovation and the creation of high-quality jobs. This workshop will showcase the suite of support available from Invest Northern Ireland to support Northern Ireland businesses on every step of the export journey and how this fits in with the wider ecosystem of export support available. The session will comprise of a presentation outlining this support and a Q&A session led by the Invest Northern Ireland trade team. This workshop will be held at Invest NI’s North Eastern Regional office at Ecos Hub, Ballymena. Please arrive at 11:45 for registration / tea & coffee. Event will start at 12 noon and will be followed by a light lunch. This workshop is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

We are hosting a series of regional Lunch & Learn workshops on exporting from January to March 2025. The benefits of exporting are well documented at both a company and overall economy level. Besides offering significant growth opportunities through increased sales and enhancing resilience, firms exporting to a wide range of markets contribute to improving productivity, innovation and the creation of high-quality jobs. This workshop will showcase the suite of support available from Invest Northern Ireland to support Northern Ireland businesses on every step of the export journey and how this fits in with the wider ecosystem of export support available. The session will comprise of a presentation outlining this support and a Q&A session led by the Invest Northern Ireland trade team. This workshop will be held at Invest NI’s North Western Regional office at Timber Quay, Derry~Londonderry. Please arrive at 11:45 for registration / tea & coffee. Event will start at 12 noon and will be followed by a light lunch. This workshop is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Increase your knowledge of Training Needs to Training Plans In today's ever-changing economic climate, investing in your staff's skills and development is crucial for business success. However, how can you ensure this training is effective, balancing both time and cost? Our Training Needs to Training Plan workshops will help you understand the business benefits of upskilling your workforce. They will also provide you with the tools and techniques to enhance your team's skills and abilities, giving your business the competitive edge it needs to thrive. Topics covered include: Writing clear training objectives to ensure your team’s learning goals are met. Comparing training costs to ensure maximum value without overspending. Evaluating the impact of your training to track progress and continually improve. There will also be opportunities for networking and one to one discussions with our Skills and Training Needs Analysis team.

Join us at our Powering Productivity Conference to hear from industry and business experts Blaire Palmer and David Meade on the transformative impact successful productivity and innovation improvements can have on your business. At the conference you will: -hear from leading industry experts and local businesses about their productivity and innovation journeys. -watch a live panel discussion with Economy Minister Conor Murphy, Dr David Jordan, QUB, Stephen Kelly, Manufacturing NI and Innovate UK. -explore how productivity and innovation can add value to your business. -share knowledge and network with likeminded professionals to develop productivity and innovation solutions. -learn about Invest NI's productivity and innovation support. Who should attend? Business leaders, entrepreneurs, public and private sector professionals with an interest in productivity and innovation.