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Great to have Ronan McLaughlin over this morning Banbridge District Enterprises Limited to chat to Go Succeed NIGrowth clients on the topic of New Product Development as part of our Food & Drink PSN.
Join us for an exciting Food & Drink Peer Session focused on Introduction to New Product Development and Process by Ronan McLaughlin.
This in-person event will be held at the Banbridge Enterprise Centre - Conference Room on December 12th at 9.30am - 11:30am.
Whether you're an industry professional or just starting out, this session offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the key stages of new product development, from ideation to launch.
Ronan McLaughlin will guide you through the process, sharing valuable insights and best practices to help you bring your food and drink products to market successfully.
Following the main session, we’ll have a workshop where you can bring your ideas or concepts for feedback. It’s a great chance to discuss your product development journey and get expert advice on the next steps.
This event is brought to you in partnership with Banbridge District Enterprises Ltd.
Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your knowledge of new product development!
Book your tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-drink-peer-session-introduction-to-new-product-development-tickets-10...
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BANBRIDGE DISTRICT ENTERPRISES LIMITED recently held our 35th AGM. Our new Chair is Mr Michael Donaghy. Unfortunately, we also said farewell to our most recent Chair - Gerard McGivern and former Chair Patrick Grimes after nine years of service to the company. We wish them well.
We are delighted to welcome Alison Hampton & Therese Rafferty to the Board and look forward to working with them over the coming years.
Also thanks to Paul Tamati, Director of Development, Community & Wellbeing at Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, & Ald Paul Greenfield - Chair of Economic Development Committee - Thanks for taking the time to join us for the evening.
Great event on Friday last to launch this years findings from the Enterprise Barometer 2024. Finding can be found here - enterpriseni.com/the-voice-of-business/ni-enterprise-barometer/
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December 12th at 9.30am
Join us for an exciting Food & Drink Peer Session focused on Introduction to New Product Development and Process by Ronan McLaughlin. This in-person event will be held at the Banbridge Enterprise Centre - Conference Room.
Whether you're an industry professional or just starting out, this session offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the key stages of new product development, from ideation to launch. Ronan McLaughlin will guide you through the process, sharing valuable insights and best practices to help you bring your food and drink products to market successfully.
Following the main session, we’ll have a workshop where you can bring your ideas or concepts for feedback. It’s a great chance to discuss your product development journey and get expert advice on the next steps.
This event is brought to you in partnership with Banbridge District Enterprises Ltd. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your knowledge of new product development!
Book your tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-drink-peer-session-introduction-to-new-product-development-tickets-10...
Food & Drink Peer Session - Overview of Food Labelling
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This event provides an overview of voluntary and mandatory food labelling information for manufactures.
Great morning CIDO Innovation Centre with Food Heartland. Great to hear from all the local businesses. Go Succeed NI
Great event yesterday organised by Banbridge District Enterprise and hosted in our Conference Room.
Lochlainn Mallon’s talk on ‘ChatGPT for business’ as part of our Enterprise Week was brilliant👏🏼
Delighted with the turnout. Thank you to all who attended
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Don’t miss out on this great event brought to you by Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council and Go Succeed NI.
There are many things to think about when growing your food business including the practicalities of scaling production, and ensuring you have the right businesses supports in place.
During this meeting, you’ll discuss how to overcome these barriers and more with experts from CAFRE, CIDO and ABC Borough Council Environmental Health. There will also be time for networking over tea and coffee.
Register today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-heartland-how-to-scale-beyond-the-kitchen-tickets-1047722194287
We have a great seminar coming up next Wednesday for local business about how you can use Chat GPT within your business.
“ChatGPT is like having an affordable, round-the-clock assistant for your business. It saves time, improves customer experience, and can boost sales, all while seamlessly fitting into your current setup. Whether it’s providing instant support, creating marketing content, or helping with customer insights, ChatGPT offers small businesses the tools they need to grow without adding complexity.”
Here’s a breakdown of the benefits that Chat GPT may bring to your business.
1. 24/7 Customer Support
Benefit: ChatGPT can handle customer inquiries around the clock, even outside of regular business hours.
2. Time Savings and Automation
Benefit: ChatGPT can handle repetitive tasks, like answering FAQs, booking appointments, and order processing, freeing up employees' time for more complex tasks.
3. Cost Savings
Benefit: Small businesses can reduce their reliance on additional customer service staff or expensive tools for basic customer management.
4. Enhanced Customer Experience
Benefit: Customers get immediate, personalized responses, creating a more positive experience.
5. Lead Generation and Sales Support
Benefit: ChatGPT can engage with potential customers, answer product questions, and guide them through the sales process.
6. Marketing and Content Creation
Benefit: ChatGPT can help generate content ideas, draft social media posts, write email templates, and more.
7. Scalability
Benefit: ChatGPT can handle as many inquiries as needed, so businesses don’t need to worry about managing high volumes during peak times.
8. Data Insights and Customer Feedback Analysis
Benefit: ChatGPT can help gather insights from customer interactions, identify trends, and suggest areas for improvement.
9. Easy Integration with Existing Systems
Benefit: ChatGPT can integrate with various customer management systems, email tools, and website chat features.
Register for our free event: bit.ly/3AxypBA
You won’t want to miss out on this one 👀
As part of enterprise week we have a free event for businesses to register for, but be quick there’s limited availability for this one!
This one is all about improving your ChatGPT skills, delivered by the excellent Lochlainn Mallon 💻
Find out more & book tickets: bit.ly/3AxypBA
Food & Drink Peer session - Overview of Food Labelling
Thursday 28 November 9:30am to 11:30am
Join us for an exciting Food & Drink Peer Session where we delve into the world of Food Labelling. This in-person event will be held at Southern Regional College, Banbridge Campus - Board Room. Get ready to learn about the ins and outs of food labelling regulations and best practices. Whether you're a food enthusiast or a professional in the industry, this session is perfect for gaining valuable insights. Don't miss out on this informative opportunity!
This event provides an overview of voluntary and mandatory food labelling information for manufactures.
After the main session, we’ll have a workshop where you can bring your current labels or recipes to get feedback. It’s a great chance to chat about what you need to do to make sure everything is compliant!
Food & Drink Peer Session - Overview of Food Labelling
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This event provides an overview of voluntary and mandatory food labelling information for manufactures.
Join Down Business Centre on November 6th at 10am for an exclusive business-focused visit to the world-class Game of Thrones Studio Tour.
This guided industry event offers business owners a unique opportunity to explore best practices in retail display, visual merchandising, and operational efficiency. Discover how top techniques in shop layout, storage solutions, and warehousing can enhance customer experiences and drive business performance. Perfect for those seeking inspiration and actionable tips to elevate their retail operations.
Places are limited. Book your place now!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/site-visit-visual-merchandising-store-layout-tickets-1038863678227?utm-cam...
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Need Space to Grow Your Business? Banbridge District Enterprise has you covered!
We offer a variety of office and unit spaces across 4 convenient locations in Banbridge, Gilford, and Rathfriland.
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This grant scheme is now open and we are hosting a workshop here at Banbridge Enterprise Centre on Tuesday evening at 6.00pm. You must register to attend. All details below.DAERA’s £1.55 Million Rural Micro Business Development Grant Aid Fund is now open! 📢
Grants of up to £4,999 are available to support rural micro-businesses across the borough. 💷
As part of the application process we will be hosting a series of mandatory pre-funding workshops for anyone interested in applying. These are being held on:
• Tues 22 Oct at 6.00pm – 7.30pm in CIDO, Craigavon
• Thurs 24 Oct at 11.00am – 12.30pm Online via MS Teams
• Mon 28 Oct at 12.30pm – 2.00pm in Armagh Business Centre
• Tues 29 Oct at 6.00pm – 7.30pm in Banbridge Enterprise Centre
Spaces are limited to one person per business at the workshops.
To register for a workshop, please email: ruralbusinessgrant@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
For full details on the scheme, visit: Rural Business Development Grant Scheme go to: 👉🏻 bit.ly/3jtJKI0
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For over 35 years, we have been a cornerstone of business development in Banbridge. Providing resources, training, and support to entrepreneurs and growing businesses across various sectors.
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Join us next Thursday 17th October from 10am until 12pm when
the Go Succeed Start team hosts this in-person enterprise support clinic, designed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners with the expert guidance needed to navigate the complexities of launching and establishing a successful business. The session will also introduce entrepreneurs to the relevant supports available across the enterprise support ecosystem.
Reserve a spot at the following link:-
www.glistrr.com/events/e/enterprise-support-clinic-3586-419
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NI Enterprise Barometer 2024 is live until 06 October
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