Gareth Macklin

Family first, with fantastic friends & amazing team. Director of Macklin Group & Founder of OBBI Solutions - Compliance, Safety & Training Made Simple

[Gareth Macklin @garethmacklin]

Unbelievably proud of our team @askobbi after we were awarded a £300,000 @innovateuk grant to expand our team and product. We're beyond ecstatic and appreciative- thank you!!
Thanks also to @irish_news for covering story https://t.co/llmTz9Tgn6

[Ryan McAleer @RyanMcAleerbiz]

Maybe one of Belfast's best kept secrets: The Malone. Congrats to @garethmacklin and team on their new look hotel. Superb menu.

[Gareth Macklin @garethmacklin]

Honoured to be on the panel alongside some fantastic people @HuhtamakiGroup @IrishArtsCenter @Kevgamblefeile @IrishBusinessNY

[Aisling Events @aislingevents]

Pivoting in a Pandemic: Locked Down but still Serving Communities chaired by John Lee, President, Irish Business Organisation, New York @IrishBusinessNY @garethmacklin @Kevgamblefeile @FeileBelfast @HuhtamakiGroup @IrishArtsCenter

[Gareth Macklin @garethmacklin]

We're only one hour in to the #NYNB2020 and what a phenomenal first hour. Fantastic speeches from @DianeDoddsMLA Michael George @newbelfast Tim Kennedy & many more 👏

[Brown O'Connor | Ireland @Brown_OConnor]

Kicking off this afternoon's #NYNB2020, @newbelfast says it is absolutely crucial that Belfast and New York keeps open and vibrant the cultural, social and commercial bridges between our two cities during this time of global crisis and upheaval.

[Gareth Macklin @garethmacklin]

Make sure you get your tickets for the #NewYorkNewBelfast 'The Rebuilding Journey' Conference which will be focused on how the two cities can recover from the impact of COVID-19 and learn from their unique experiences.

Very excited to be a part of this!

https://t.co/woVyRoI2DR

[Obbi Solutions @askobbi]

Well...this just perked up our Friday at Obbi HQ!

The @aislingevents Annual #NewYorkNewBelfast Conference is kicking off 12th June @ 1:30pm!!

Tickets available here - https://t.co/41qCPzg3W1

They have an outstanding list of speakers lined up too, you might recognise a few🙌

[Obbi Solutions @askobbi]

🎧🎤The New Normal podcast is now LIVE🎤🎧

Tune in to Episode 1 with our first honorary guest - Stephen Kelly CEO of @ManufacturingNI

Hear his views on how the industry has adapted and will adapt with the #NewNormal right here👉 https://t.co/JBg1EfcsT8

[Gareth Macklin @garethmacklin]

1week to go until @askobbi take part in New York New Belfast virtual summit joining the discussion 'Pivoting in a Pandemic: Locked Down but Still Serving Communities' @aislingevents

More info & Register 👉 https://t.co/ExxzxR5O8u
#RebuildingJourney
#NYNB

[Gareth Macklin @garethmacklin]

Both honoured to be asked to be part of such amazing event as well as can't wait to hear and learn from all the speakers at New York New Belfast @aislingevents next week.

[Aisling Events @aislingevents]

We are delighted to announce that @garethmacklin from
@askobbi will take part in our virtual summit on June 12th joining the discussion 'Pivoting in a Pandemic: Locked Down but Still Serving Communities'

More info & Register 👉 https://t.co/UatXD2eGMM
#RebuildingJourney
#NYNB

[Gareth Macklin @garethmacklin]

Our 1st ever podcast for @askobbi kicks off tomorrow with @Big_Kells from @ManufacturingNI and how Stephen views all aspects of the "new normal"

[Obbi Solutions @askobbi]

Psst! Have you heard? We are starting our own #podcast series - The New Normal!

Join us as we chat with prominent #businessleaders about the future of business, what it looks like and adjusting to #thenewnormal

Coming soon...🎤🎧

[Gareth Macklin @garethmacklin]

Thanks to everyone for all the support for @askobbi over last 24 hrs and launch of our new OBBI lite platform to help get people back to work.

[Gareth Macklin @garethmacklin]

Absolutely delighted @askobbi nominated for another award in addition to our 2 for the @FSB_NI earlier in month. Whilst we'll prob not find out the results 4a while, entire team delighted- thank you all
#innovation #awardwinning #SavingTime #savingmoney #peacemind

[Obbi Solutions @askobbi]

Wow, we are humbled and proud to have been shortlisted for the Made in NI awards 2020 with Insider Media in the Digital Technology Category!

We are up against some phenomenal company's - @saltcontrol @pacgroup @TerexCorp and Advanced Sensors Ltd. 👏

#InsiderMadeinNI

[JP McCorley @jpmccorley]

✅ If any essential businesses needs help running their operation during this difficult time we're here to help. We appreciate you and are here to support you, let us know how we can help. 🙏

[Gareth Macklin @garethmacklin]

Absolute dedication. #everyoneunited

[Sky News @SkyNews]

#Coronavirus: Teacher walks miles to deliver kids' free meals in lockdown.

Zane Powles loads his backpack and delivers dozens of packed lunches to children from disadvantaged families in Grimsby.

Read more here: https://t.co/Xya68ZSB4x

[Gareth Macklin @garethmacklin]

Thank you @FSB_NI for helping highlight the changes achieved to Furlogh legislation allowing people to take a fully paid 2nd job in care and retain their furlough payment
#workingtogether #socialcareANDnhs #everyoneunited #furlough

[FSB Northern Ireland @FSB_NI]

Really timely report as the UK decides its future migration policy. Issues affecting NI businesses set out clearly on @BBCgmu this morning by @zutch and @garethmacklin.

[Gareth Macklin @garethmacklin]

@TonyBjourson Thank you 4 the support 4 every team member of Care homes, Care in Community & NHS who're tirelessly working together 2 protect everyone #socialcareANDnhs #everyoneunited

[Gareth Macklin @garethmacklin]

@eoghan thanks so much for your advice for us all today - everyone thought it was awesome

[Gareth Macklin @garethmacklin]

Phenomenal news that #furloughed workers can now work for #NHS and all #care providers/essential workers whilst still receiving their 80% payment. Tag any furloughed workers that you know 👇

Read the full story here - https://t.co/0a6t8jEcKC

[Macklin Care Homes @MacklinCareHome]

📢Amazing news that #furloughed workers can now receive their 80% payment AND work in #care to #support the #frontline and earn some extra money📢

This updated policy will really benefit the #NHS and all care providers across the nation.

https://t.co/Z3su5IWVxr

[Gareth Macklin @garethmacklin]

We were totally honoured to be featured in @IrishTimes business section this week for @askobbi

[Obbi Solutions @askobbi]

“Opportunists seek for a chance, entrepreneurs make new chances.” (Toby Beta)

Delighted to have been featured in The Irish Times in such a great article, read the full story below 👇

#innovation #irishtimes #proud #software

https://t.co/d8DtoCa4J1

[Obbi Solutions @askobbi]

We were delighted to attend the Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce Annual Lunch sponsored by KPMG Ireland at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Shaw's Bridge.

Special thanks to Tánaiste Simon Coveney TD and Niall Gibbons for the informative talks.

#BelfastChamber #AnnualLunch

[Milesian Manor @MilesianManor]

🌈The Rainey Community Project 2019🌈 is now in full swing with 40 students visiting our residents 5 afternoons per week and yesterday we had a fabulous #inter-generational activity rock painting🎨