Entrepreneurs & Start Ups

Nerve Centre Launches Its Second Annual Pitch Competition To Win Short Film Funds

BFI Film Academy Plus at Nerve Centre is offering young filmmakers aged 18–25 the chance to win £500 towards a short film production by entering the annual Pitch Competition — deadline 29 May 2023. As part of their joint responsibilities under Article 2 of the Windsor Framework the three Commissions have launched at today’s event […]

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NI Company Launches New Range Of ‘No Added Sugar’ Chocolate

As more and more consumers look for healthier snacking options, a Northern Irish chocolate brand is leading the way with a range of decadent treats that offer consumers a ‘better-for-you’ option to reduce sugar without sacrificing taste. Passionate about helping people reduce their sugar intake, Free’ist Chocolate was founded in 2013 by Belfast businessman Gerard

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Personal Trainer And Mental Health Advocate Delivers A Knock-Out Business With Innovative Boutique Boxing Gym

Belfast personal trainer and mental health advocate Jake McBride has turned his passion for fitness into a ‘knock-out’ business with the launch of his very own boutique boxing gym, Hooked Belfast, thanks to help from the Go For It programme in association with Belfast City Council. This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland

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Co. Down Former Full-Time Mum’s Bespoke Balloon Business Takes Off

A former full-time mum living in Holywood, Co Down, has turned her childhood passion for balloon modelling into a successful bespoke balloon design business, thanks to help from the Go For It programme in association with Ards and North Down Borough Council. The Go For It programme is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and

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Newtownabbey Artist Turns Passion For Painting Into Creative Arts Business

A Newtownabbey artist has turned her passion for painting into highly successful creative arts business, Janine Dempster – Artist, with support from the Go For It programme in association with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth and Jobs

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Banbridge Gaming Enthusiasts Launch Popular Tabletop Games Café

Banbridge gaming enthusiasts have turned their passion for tabletop games into a popular local games café, Roast & Roll, thanks to help from the Go For It programme in association with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. The Go For It Programme is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development

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Young Ballymena Baker Turns Passion For Cakes And Coffee Into Successful Local Café

A Ballymena baker has turned her passion for cakes and coffees into a thriving local café, The Ticket Bakehouse in Cullybackey, thanks to the help from the Go For It programme in association with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. The Go For It Programme is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European

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Luxurious Re’fitz’ A HIT

Versatile space unveiled by the Fitzwilliam Hotel following luxurious £150K refurb Following an investment of £150K, the Fitzwilliam Hotel unveiled Belfast’s newest luxury private entertainment space which can be used for exclusive launches and intimate weddings, celebration dinners, corporate meetings, and a multitude of other very special occasions. The room is versatile enough that it

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£500k Investment In New Enterprise Hub At Mallusk

Mallusk Enterprise Park is expanding its business offering with a £500k investment in new facilities at their site in Mallusk Drive. They have recently launched a new enterprise hub, offering collaborative space and conference facilities, creating new jobs in the burgeoning industrial area. Included in the new development is a standalone social enterprise coffee shop,

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