Brilliant to see Ipswich back in the big time again. Great scenes at Portman Road. Remember going on the pitch exactly 34 years ago when Town were promoted to the first Premier League with a win against Brighton. So pleased for the town.
CEO of @DanskeBank_UK Vicky Davies, chair of @bitcni gets the 2024 #BITCNIAwards under way saying that responsible businesses should be proud of the impact they’re making, but there’s still much more they can do to support communities & inspire action.
Catalyst, a science and technology hub set up after the Good Friday Agreement, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Originally known as the Northern Ireland Science Park, it was hoped it would drive economic prosperity. Here's our Economics & Business Editor, John Campbell.
Packed room at the @irish_news Workplace & Employment Awards @TitanicBelfast as First Minister Michelle O’Neill kicks off the event saying the Executive is committed to helping deliver good jobs and improving lives for all communities here. #WEA24
🎥First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly supported the call for more young girls to consider careers in technology and cyber security at the first ever CyberFirst EmPower Girls event to be held in NI today.
All go at @NITouristBoard Meet the Buyer event this morning. The event brings 150+ international tour operators together to meet local tourism businesses and hear more about NI’s tourism offer.
Useful insights as ever at @DeloitteNI State of the State NI report launch. Feels very timely this week to highlight the issues the public and public sector leaders want a new Executive to prioritise. NHS, cost of living, social care & housing still top the list
Joe O’Neill says the diversity of @BelfastHarbour activities and revenue base has helped it record a resilient financial performance, but acknowledges the port and its customers still face many global and local headwinds.
Addressing @BelfastHarbour annual meeting chair Dr Theresa Donaldson says the Harbour Commissioners’ long term commitment to investing in the port and estate for the benefit of everyone in NI is unwavering despite current economic challenges.
Devastating messaging to young aspiring Entrepreneurs that @YE_NI work with - difficult to convince them of our commitment to a prosperous NI economy when this is the impact of NI budget
Good luck to all the runners in @marathonbcm this morning especially the teams from @MCEnewsfeed A week on from running the @LondonMarathon I’m glad to be supporting this time!
Less than 48 hours to go until I join 50,000 others to run the @LondonMarathon 2023. Fair to say the nerves have properly kicked in now! Proud to say I’ll be running for @AlzResearchUK#TeamARUK if anyone wants to support my fundraising https://t.co/sfoSw1zIcT
Today, Catalyst CEO Steve Orr spoke at the presidential address where he talked about the rise of NI's entrepreneurs.
"As we look to the future, most leaders in NI now share a common vision, 'Opportunity for all from world-leading innovation'.
https://t.co/3WJnBMCDqO
@MargaretCan@BelTel Sad news indeed Margaret. John was always a great help in my BelTel and Ulster Business days. You had to be on your toes when talking to him about anything economy related, that's for sure.
Kicking off @DeloitteNI Belfast Crane Survey event in the Grand Central @jahenry1 says the hotel and Deloitte’s new offices next door in the Ewart are hugely positive developments for the city.