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22/06/2020

Register today for FREE Business Networking Events

Are you a local business who would like to get help and advice as well as share your Covid-19 experience with other businesses? Then make sure you register for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s upcoming business virtual meet-ups. These online events will give businesses the opportunity to chat about the impact of Covid-19 and the emerging trends and challenges facing their industry.

Are you a local business who would like to get help and advice as well as share your Covid-19 experience with other businesses? Then make sure you register for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s upcoming business virtual meet-ups. These online events will give businesses the opportunity to chat about the impact of Covid-19 and the emerging trends and challenges facing their industry. The events will be hosted by leading experts on topics including retail, tourism and social media to gain some valuable free advice and potential solutions.  Businesses will have the opportunity to get together, air opinions, share issues and gain knowledge and solutions in these challenging times.  

Details of the planned events are as follows:

Event

Guest Speaker

Date & Time

Re-Opening The Hospitality & Tourism Sector 

Lara Goodall, Lara Goodall Consulting

Monday 29 June, 3.30pm 

Retail Sector Support 

Sandra Young, Sandra Young Retail

Friday 3 July, 10.30am 

Small Business Support  

Caroline Diamond, Diamond Consulting 

Monday 6 July, 10.30am

 

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman John Smyth said:

“I would encourage all local businesses to register for these FREE business events. Businesses have been severely affected over the last number of months due to Covid-19 and these events provide the perfect platform for businesses to network with each other and share their experiences.” 


Each meeting is expected to last approximately one hour and will be hosted by the Council using Zoom. Full instructions for joining will be provided prior to the event. Please note, places are limited to ten to allow attendees to participate in the discussion so pre-registration is essential. 

If you would like to register, or require more information, please email your name and business along with the session you would like to attend to events@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk. For more information on the support and help available to businesses text BUSINESS to 80039 or visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk//coronavirus-business-info