Enterprise Week 2015 Programme by Derry City and Strabane District Council

i am delighted to extend a warm welcome on behalf of derry City council and our partners to enterprise Week 2015. this is the final Enterprise event to be delivered by derry City Council as we approach an exciting new era for local government and the merger with our close neighbouring district strabane. as a region the north West is second to none in terms of skill, innovation and talent, and through events like Enterprise Week our Business opportunities Team seeks to develop, support and mentor new and existing companies hoping to take their business to the next level. These are challenging times, and as a region we have some substantial obstacles to overcome in terms of job creation and regenerating and revitalising our economy. Therefore itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vital that businesses throughout derry and strabane take a cohesive approach to tackling the issues which affect our region, and avail of the expertise and opportunities which events such as enterprise Week offer. as a council we remain committed to supporting local industry and i look forward to seeing the continued growth and expansion of local business over the coming years, and the many new opportunities which will arise from our positive new partnership.

John kelpie acting Chief Executive

all events are free unless stated otherwise. register your interest as early as possible to avoid disappointment as sessions have limited spaces.

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Monday 23rd February

Innovation Centre, NW Science Park PEOPLE POWER

Our people specialists will empower you with the knowledge to build a successful team and develop your leadership style. 9:00am 9.15am -10.15am

.Registration and Welcome

Tailored & Free Business Support for NI SME’s Jim McCarter, LRA & Deidre Goan, HSWNI

Come along to this informative session delivered by the Labour Relations Agency and Health and Safety Works NI to find out more about the free and confidential support available to SME’s in NI.

10.15am - 11.00am

Attracting, Retaining and Loving Your Talent! Ryan Williams, Ally Consulting

Ryan has previously worked with some of the world’s largest organisations including Microsoft, IBM, HP & Google within the talent management space. During this interactive session Ryan will share an overview of best practice talent attraction and retention strategies and explore examples of industry excellence. In addition Ryan will provide some principles of retaining your top level and senior talent, ensuring your business is on the winning side in the never ending global ‘War for Talent’.

11.10am - 11.40am

Resilience - a cornerstone of modern business Barry Shannon, Capita

Resilience is the ability in people to rebound from setbacks, manage change and face up to challenges, essential for any business seeking to survive in the modern world. With over 15 years experience in HR, Barry will provide an insight into how organisations can build resilience at individual, team and organisational level and develop the ‘bouncebackability’ in order to swim rather than sink when they reach stormy weather.

11.40am - 12.40pm

Does developing leadership skills in you & your team really have an impact on the bottom line? Paul Fieldhouse, Hyperion Growth

In this fun and interactive session, Paul Fieldhouse will give an in-depth understanding of Emotional Capital and its impact on Leadership Behaviour. During the session he will look at the ten behaviours of Emotional Capitalists and include some practical exercises to improve leadership behaviour. Paul, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and experienced business leader will demonstrate how the development of leaders and their teams has a direct impact on the bottom line.

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Monday 23rd February

innovation Centre, nW science park

12.40pm - 1.30pm

ConsulTaTion ZonE: opEn sEssion Come along to the onsite Consultation Zone where you can avail of a range of business support on the day. derry City Council will be providing information on current programmes including ‘Growing the digital Economy’ and ‘superconnected Cities’. Your business can also avail of one to one Hr clinics and you will have the opportunity to meet with support organisations including lra and HsWni.

1.30pm - 2.30pm

pEnsion lEGislaTion: pEnsions – THE nEW Era deirdre Moore & John dooher, doherty piC ltd

doherty piC ltd was established in 1985 and has grown into one of the largest privately owned financial planning practices in Northern Ireland. deirdre & John will provide an overview of the forthcoming changes to pensions in april 2015, with relevant case studies demonstrating the impact of these changes to existing policies. This session will also provide a summary of rules regarding annual allowance and lifetime allowance and the duties of employers for auto Enrolment.

Thatched Cottage, Craft village 9.30am - 1.00pm

rETail BooTCaMp

shalina alabaksh, skillsmaze shalina is a master-class speaker with a background in retail at selfridges, london, and Yves Saint laurent, Paris. this workshop will look at how top professionals work to fivestar standards and constantly aim to reach their personal best. This will be acheived by exploring the concept of SHINE: to Serve, Host, Inspire, Nurture and Engage.

onE To onE rETail CliniCs shalina alabaksh, skillsmaze

if you are interested in scheduling a one to one mentoring session with shalina on the following dates: • •

Monday 23rd February; 2.00pm - 5.00pm Wednesday 25th February; 9.30am - 1.00pm

contact Tara.nicholas@derrycity.gov.uk.

Enterprise Week 2015

Monday 23rd February Guildhall, Main Hall

TASTE OUR BEST Food Tourism Event

Kindly sponsored by the NITB Industry Development Programme 9:00am

Registration and Welcome

9.15am - 9.30am

Mary Blake, Tourism Development Officer, DCC, Host

9.30am - 12.00pm

James McIntosh, Chef, Cookery Writer & TV Presenter

Mary has led on Food Tourism initiatives in the city and region, through the development of projects such as the LegenDerry Restaurant Guide, Food Enterprise Days, Food Trails and Events. Mary will talk about some of the initiatives putting Derry on the culinary map as a must visit food tourism destination. These include the award winning LegenDerry Food Festival, Flavours of the Foyle and Seafood Festival.

Originally from Co. Armagh, James is a Gourmand World award-winning cookery writer and TV presenter. James is the global ambassador for AGA Rangemaster, a TV star in China and has written to date 9 cookbooks. Last year James launched his own food brand in China and Hong Kong called Honest Food, and aims to bring NI food to these markets. James will talk about opportunities for exceptional food quality in the global market.

Michele Shirlow, Food NI Michele is CEO of Food NI, which provides a single promotional voice for Northern Ireland’s food and drink sector. Food NI aims to enhance the reputation of food and drink from Northern Ireland. Michele will talk about the recently founded Chefs Ambassador Programme in Derry, share information on the Food NI ‘Our Food So Good’ campaign, the NI Food Directory and the Taste of Ulster Awards. Georgina Campbell, Founder of the Georgina Campbell Guide Founder of the Georgina Campbell Guide, highlighting the very best places to eat, drink and stay in Ireland, the Georgina Campbell Awards are the longest running Hospitality Awards in Ireland and are highly coveted. As President of the Irish Food Writers Guild, Georgina will talk about the Awards and the importance of excellence.

Brian McDermott, ‘The No Salt Chef’ As a professional chef for over 25 years, Brian is a regular on RTE Television and BBC Radio. For personal health reasons, 5 years ago Brian completely transformed his style of cooking, and established a reputation as ‘The No Salt Chef’ cooking honest food with no hidden ingredients or added salt. Brian will talk about product diversification and his own journey from chef to celebrity, the development of his cookery school and plans for the future.

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Monday 23rd February Guildhall, Main Hall

kindly sponsored by the niTB industry development programme

CasE sTudiEs: 12noon - 12.15pm

debbie leslie, Flossie’s Fudge flossie’s fudge is the first Northern Ireland confectionery product to win the prestigious 3 star Great Taste award, which has opened up a global market place for the company. debbie will share her experiences to date with the audience.

12.15pm - 12.30pm

James Huey, Walled City Brewery James will talk about Walled City Brewery’s plans to develop new beers tapping into the craft beer revolution. The company have secured new premises on Ebrington plaza offering experiential tours to see the brewing process in action.

12.30pm - 12.45pm

Julie and kevin Hickey, Tamnagh Foods kevin and Julie Hickey produce a range of artizan foods in the heart of the sperrins. dart Mountain handmade cheese was released in 2014 and has secured huge acclaim with a Bronze in the World Cheese awards 2015.

12.45pm - 1.00pm 1.00pm - 1.50pm

lunch & Expo of local producers including ‘local and legenderry’ produce.

Cheese board sponsored by Tamnagh Foods.

dr. fergal tuffy, north West regional College The nWrC Catering and Hospitality department runs a wide range of professional training, including Hospitality and tourism management. dr tuffy, technology and innovation Manager, will talk about how the north West regional College can support your business.

1.50pm - 2.20pm

Celia spouncer, slow Food Movement Celia is head of the slow Food Movement in northern ireland. slow Food holds a number of significant international food gatherings celebrating food cultures, artisan cheese making, sustainable fish cities and food education programmes. celia will talk about Slow-food and how it can benefit producers, chefs and food campaigns.

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Tuesday 24th February

Foyle Theatre, North West Regional College WATIFY: Fostering creative and digital entrepreneurship and business transformation Facilitated by NORIBIC and in partnership with North West Regional College

9.00am - 9.25am

Registration and Welcome

9.25am - 9.45am

Conall Ó Móráin, Host

Leo Murphy, Principal & Chiel Executive, NWRC Brenda Stevenson, Mayor

Conall is a graduate in economics and politics from University College Dublin. He worked as a journalist in RTE in the 1980s where he became the national broadcaster’s first business correspondent. As well as presenting the Sunday Business Show on Today FM Conal is a regular contributor on business and economic matter on RTE, TG4, Newstalk, RnaG and BBC Northern Ireland.

9.45am - 10.05am

Pauline Tambling CBE, Chief Executive Creative & Cultural Skills Cultural Skills UK is a representative body for the craft, design, cultural heritage, music, performing arts, literature and the visual arts sector based in Essex. Pauline was awarded a CBE in the 2014 Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to education and training in the cultural sector. Pauline will share her eventful journey within the creative sector, highlighting the future scoping of education and industry and the skills required to enable creative choices as an entrepreneurial career path.

10.05 -10.50am

Charles Armstrong, Trampoline Systems and The Trampery Charles is a Technology Entrepreneur and founder of Trampoline Systems, the first software company in the world to raise finance (£500,000) through equity crowd funding and listed as Company of the Year 2012 by the Cambridge University Computer Lab Ring. Dynamic speaker Charles is also founder of The Trampery, a network of shared working environments for creative and technology businesses in the heart of London’s ‘Tech City’. The Trampery continues to expand its portfolio creating amazing buildings in London and further afield.

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Tuesday 24th February

Foyle Theatre, north West regional College

11.05 -11.50am

sháá Wasmund, digital Enterpreneur sháá is one of Britain’s most highly regarded digital entrepreneurs. she has set up multiple businesses and was pivotal in launching the dyson brand. author of the no.1 Bestselling Book, stop Talking and start doing, she was the top selling business author in WH smith for 14 months in a row. she was founding director of sir Bob Geldof’s online travel company deckchair.com and launched her own company mykindaplace. com which she sold to BskyB.

11.50am - 1.00pm

WaTiFY doubt session: Meet the Founder Expert panel discussion on how to bring a successful start-up to market. shaa Wasmund will join local enterprenuers who will talk about their experience and journeys, obstacles to growth and offer tips for success. this interactive session will suit those who are starting out or developing a product / service to market. panellists include: sean Mcallister, CEo & Co-Founder, plotbox leona Mcallister, Co-Founder & Commercial director, plotbox Gavin killeen, Md nu print Technologies declan Gribben, Founder of 8over8 padraig Canavan, Founder, singularity

1.00pm - 1.45pm

lunch, networking & Exhibition of Enterprise support

1.45pm - 2.00pm

Chris Ward Brown, dept. of culture media & Sports (dcmS) boost your business with up to £3,000 towards the installation cost of high-speed broadband. Chris will talk about the government’s national broadband strategy and the benefits that the Superconnected cities Programme can bring to your business.

2.00pm - 2.15pm

Growing the digital Economy programme are you a business looking for support to take your existing strategies into the digital age? derry city council are offering over £500,000 of support to businesses in derry. visit our drop-in clinic to access free one-to-one advice and support from our panel of expert mentors.

Enterprise Week 2015

Tuesday 24th February

Dance Studio, Level 4, North West Regional College

PARALLEL WoRkSHopS Choose one worshop suited to your industry needs. 2.15 - 4.00pm

Showcase

Title

How can digital technology transform my existing business?

Digital Futures

Digital Women Entrepreneurs

Young Enterprise

Making IT in Media & Journalism, NWRC

Design is YOUR future

Panellists Joanne Doherty, Piecemakers; Dermott O’Donnell, Natures Oils

Suitable for: Existing Businesses, potential entrepreneurs & students.

Kevin Logue, Uproar Comics; Alastair Cameron, Startacus; Jim Murray, Troll Inc. Suitable for: Students, graduates and job seekers.

Lynn Jennings, Talent Social; Patricia Greene, Nolka Design Larissa Feeney, Online Accountant; Georgina O’ Leary, Allstate NI Suitable for: Female potential and existing entrepreneurs, female students and graduates.

Jennifer McKeever, Airporter; Patrick Allen, Principal Foyle College Laura Cairns, The Kitsch-Inn; Mary Thompson, Lisneal College Student (Awarded YENI Young Entrepreneur of the Future 2014)

Suitable for: Businesses interested in supporting youth entrepreneurship, principles and 4th year students making career choices.

Kathy Donaghy, Award Winning Journalist; Des Henderson, Alleycats; Joel Simon, Flickerpix (Animation); Steven McCaffery, thedetail.tv

Suitable for: Those working in the Industry who face challenges with the changes in technology.

Seliena Coyle, Jewellery Designer; Lindsey Tait, Accessories Design Consultant; Fergus McNulty, FMN Creations; Colin McKeown, Regional Coordinator for Irish Design 2015; Una Rodden, Una Rodden Couture Suitable for: Students, academics and business community

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Music and performance arts Means Business

Eoin O’Callaghan, Best Boy Grip; Mark Holden, Rumourmill Music; Andrew Ferris, Small Town America; Emma Jordan, Artistic Director Suitable for: Those who want to make a business from their creative talent.

Tuesday 24th February

Fashion & Textile design Centre, 33 shipquay street

EnTErprisE For FasHion & TExTilE dEsiGn

in association with the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fashion & Textile design Centre which provides exciting opportunities for designers to avail of creative work space and business support. 10.00am - 10:30am

registration and Welcome: paul McFadden, Broacaster BBC radio Foyle

10:30am - 11:00am

Eddie shanahan, director of leitrim design House Eddie shanahan specialises in branding, business and new product development, serving a portfolio of irish and international clients. He is Chairperson of the Council of irish Fashion designers, a director of the leitrim design House and an member of the industry advisory Board at the limerick school of art & design.

11:00am - 11:30am

Charles armstrong, Founder of The Trampery, shoreditch, london The Trampery is a london based social enterprise that designs and operates spaces for entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation. Charles will take part in an interactive discussion on the advantages of a multidisciplinary working environment.

11:30am -12noon

Edel MacBride, designer in residence at The Fashion & Textile design Centre Edel has managed her eponymous award winning knitwear label since 1980 and has recently appeared as a show mentor on the rTE 1 series CraFTMasTEr. providing an outline of her creative career to date and how her designs have reached leading ladies such as sarah Jessica parker, Jane seymour, olivia newton John, as well Hillary Clinton and both irish lady presidents.

12.00pm - 12:30pm

Q&a session

Foyle Theatre, Main stage, nWrC 5.30pm - 7:30pm

social session, in association with CultureTECH Festival This informal networking and collaborative event will motivate you with an inspirational keynote address and an entertainment showcase of upcoming creative and musical talent from the north West regional College. This session is aimed at business leaders, academia, entrepreneurs, creatives and freelancers.

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Tuesday 24th February Everglades Hotel, Prehen Road

maximise your performance Translate the performance lessons of The Clipper Round The World Yacht Race to boost your team performance. 1.00pm

Legenderry Leadership Lunch with Sean McCarter, Mission Performance in partnership with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce This unique experience is offered to key companies in the region in order to underpin the legacy of the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Derry-Londonderry-Doire 2013/14 skipper, Sean McCarter, will be sharing a summary of his key leadership lessons which form the basis of 4-day development programme for skippers of the 15/16 race. Through the existing relationship with the Clipper Round the Word Race, local and national businesses can sign up to experience the same programme aimed at team leaders managing 1-30+ people. Come along to our leadership lunch to hear more on the Mission Performance Coaching Programme.

Cost: ÂŁ25 for members / ÂŁ35 for non members (Including lunch) To secure your place contact: anna@londonderrychamber.co.uk

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Tuesday 24th February

Thatched Cottage, Craft Village, Shipquay Street, Derry~Londonderry

9.30pm - 1.00pm

Visual Merchandising Shalina Alabaksh, Skillsmaze

Visual merchandising is the science that converts customers who browse into customers who purchase. Modules covered in this programme include: themes, display, layout, product, signage, props, lighting and ambience. Shalina will explain the relationship between shop fantasy and street reality. Merchandising should always = profit!

2.00pm - 5.00pm

Pop Up Shop masterclass In this workshop, Shalina will look at how to generate sales that are traditionally sold online or when an empty unit presents itself for you to trade from. She will do this by exploring location, merchandising challenges, face to face service, database rewards, planning events, local business support, technical transactions, how to market and using instant feedback advantageously.

Central Library, Foyle Street 11.00am - 1.00pm

Grow your business with the right resource Workshop Patricia McAdams, Libraries NI

Did you know that Libraries NI can help you to identify customers and learn about competitors; help you compile customer databases and mailing lists; provide advice on intellectual property rights and standards; assist you in your search for suppliers and assist you with researching market trends? Come along to this informative session to find out more about the business services provided by your local library. Spaces are limited so booking is advisable, please contact Patricia McAdams on 028 7122 9990, or the branch Derrycentral.library@librariesni.org.uk.

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Wednesday 25th February City Hotel, Queen’s Quay Procurement

Your opportunity to meet with public sector and big business buyers.

8.00am - 9.00am

Closing the Deal Sales Workshop Seamus McAdams, i2 Total Marketing

The ‘Closing the Deal’ workshop will prepare those firms attending the ‘Meet the Buyer’ event with practical sales advice and tips. This will assist your business in creating a favourable first impression, moving the buyer-supplier relationship to a ‘win-win’ close.

9.30am - 2.00pm

Meet the Buyer event Procurement is a cornerstone of the Business Opportunities Programme with the aim of ensuring our local SME’s have the confidence to bid successfully for public sector and big business contracts. ‘Meet the Buyer’ presents the opportunity for SMEs to showcase their business capabilities to an influential public sector and big business audience. BUYERS EXHIBITING (with more to be announced): BSO Procurement & Logistics Service, Central Procurement Department (Directorate), City of Derry Airport (CODA), Coleraine Borough Council, Coolkeeragh ESB, Department of Finance and Personnel, Derry City Council, Dupont (UK) Industrial LTD, Londonderry Inner City Trust, Maydown Precision Engineering (MPE), National Trust, Northern Ireland Water, Niche Drinks Company Ltd, Northern Ireland Housing Executive, North West Regional College, Richmond Centre, Seagate Technology Ireland, Travelodge Derry, Ulster University, Visit Derry, Western Education & Library Board. To participate contact anna@londonderrychamber.co.uk.

11.30am - 1.00pm

NI Economic Outlook

Richard Ramsey, Chief Economist, Ulster Bank Richard Ramsey is Chief Economist at Ulster Bank, a member of both the Northern Ireland Finance Minister’s Ministerial Advisory Council and the Department of Finance & Personnel’s Statistics Advisory Council. During this straightforward session Richard will provide an economic outlook for Northern Ireland breaking down the labour market, the housing market, business output, and a range of other economic issues. Please feel free to drop into Richard’s session, should you have free time during the ‘Meet the Buyer’ event.

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Wednesday 25th February City Hotel, alexander suite

2.00pm - 3.00pm

undErsTandinG Your CusToMEr and ClosinG THE dEal WorksHop Claire lundy & lara Goodall

Claire and lara have over 25 years experience in marketing and both manage their own marketing consultancy businesses. This interactive workshop focuses on understanding your customer. it will also provide you with the tools to further develop relationships initiated at the ‘Meet the Buyer’ session to close the deal and drive business growth.

onE To onE CliniCs

There will be an opportunity for one-to-one sessions with Claire and lara from 3.00pm 3.30pm on a drop-in basis.

social Enterprise hub, The diamond 9.30am - 12.30pm

MarkETinG & BrandinG WorksHop Helen Mckenna & Brian o’neill

This marketing and branding workshop will provide participants with vital tools and skills to help establish a sustainable and thriving enterprise by using effective marketing activities. Find out how to segment your customers, target properly and help decide the purpose of your marketing activity with practical ideas for consideration. learn to use your brand and messaging to promote your organisation and how to best reach your target audience. This session will give you ideas campaigns without breaking the bank whilst providing tailored solutions about your brand.

6.30pm - 9.00pm

MaxiMisinG Your diGiTal sTraTEGY WorksHop des Mulholland, The retail Consultant Want answers to any of the following questions? •

are you selling correctly?

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does your business have a unique selling point?

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do you have time and know how to sell on social Media?

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How do you define your target customer and how can you engage them?

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How do you ensure Brand Consistency?

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What does your ‘online voice’ say about you?

Get the ansWErs and learn the skills necessary to implement your successful social media strategy with retail consultant, des Mulholland.

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Thursday 26th February Everglades Hotel, prehen road

MaxiMisE Your BusinEss GroWTH

Helping sME’s learn new skills to increase business growth and attract new customers

9.00am - 5.00pm

supErCHarGE Your salEs Better Business planning for Business owners and decision Makers alan o’neill, kara academy

spaces are limited

Back due to popular demand, alan o’neill, international business guru has worked with blue-chip organisations across the spectrum of industry. This dynamic and actionfocused business growth programme is drawn from alan’s experience working with international giants including pepsi, disney, nissan and selfridges. This programme will help you to put your customer at the centre of who you are, encourage you to make changes to your proposition, ultimately maximising your sales. This practical, commercial and action-focused session will put your new skills into practice immediately. participants will leave this session with a useful workbook for ongoing implementation of their sales strategy. places for this event are limited to 20 delegates and requires application by Wednesday 18th February 2015. please go to www.derrycity.gov.uk/EnterpriseWeek/ superChargesales to complete your application.

strabane Enterprise agency, orchard road, strabane 9.15am - 2.00pm

dEvElopinG a diGiTal MarkETinG sTraTEGY Conor Boyce, ErnaCT This one day workshop will focus on the following topics: • • • •

Growth of digital economy in the uk & ireland business drivers and benefits of broadband Characteristics of digital consumer key steps to develop a digital strategy

come along to find out how you can boost your business with up to £3,000 towards the cost of high-speed broadband. The Connection voucher scheme is now open in strabane.

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Thursday 26th February

social Enterprise hub, The diamond soCial EnTErprisE MEans BusinEss

Find out how to apply for a prize fund to turn your social enterprise idea into a reality. 10.00am - 12.00noon

registration Welcome; Brenda stevenson, Mayor The importance of the social Economy in derry; John McGowan, Enterprise nW david Erasmus, keynote address

dave Erasmus is an entrepreneur who has turned his sights to the third sector and is a leading advocator of marrying innovation, technology and social responsibility. He is a special advisor to lord Wei of shoreditch advising him on solving social problems through technology.

launch of the social Enterprise Means Business Competition; richard osterhus, derry City Council social Enterprise support; Brian o’neill, The social Enterprise Hub

Everglades Hotel, prehen road 8.00am - 1.30pm

inTErTradE irEland’s BusinEss planninG WorksHops:

WHaT do vEnTurE CapiTalisTs rEallY do? Gráinne lennon, operations Manager, intertrade ireland drew o’sullivan, intertrade ireland

equity Network, one of IntertradeIreland’s flagship programmes aims to assist companies become investor ready. Gráinne’s responsibilities include the all-island seedcorn investor ready competition and interTradeireland’s funding of HBan, the Halo Business angel network. Gráinne has a wide range of experience gained from working in an executive capacity with a number of sME’s working with early stage/start-up businesses and more established ventures. drew has vast experience in advising start-up and growth companies on fundraising strategies at monthly clinics, facilitating workshops on Business planning and venture Capital. Within his capacity as a consultant with vigor, he has experience of providing strategic advice to high growth technology companies. This workshop is aimed at start ups and those seeking general equity funding.

inTErTradE irEland: HosT FundinG supporT sEssions This is a continuation of the previous session which will provide practical information on interTrade ireland’s wider support network.

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Thursday 26th February

Echo Echo Dance Studio, Magazine Street Creative Idea? Make it your Business Get the inspiration you need to turn your creative talent into a successful business model. 1:45pm - 4.30pm

This workshop is designed specifically for Creatives. It will incorporate advice on how to access funding support and provide a practical insight into capitalising on creative talent. This will be demonstrated by showcasing three local creative entrepreneurs:

David McConnell, Arts Council NI David will provide a brief overview on the support services and grant funding available from Arts Council NI. Steve Batts, Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company

case study

Echo Echo is one of Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading dance companies with a unique approach to dance performance and participation. Steve will talk about how they turned their vision into a reality.

John McDaid, Dog Ears

case study

Hear from a local company on how they grew their creative business to become the huge success it is today.

Andrew Reid, NI Screen

Andrew Reid, Head of Production NI Screen will speak about the support services available for businesses and individuals alike within the film, television and digital content industry.

Andrew Ferris, Small town America

case study

Andrew will speak about how Small Town America is using digital technology to grow their business and bring fans closer to their favourite artists. Andrew will also discuss his experience in turning your creative passion into a viable business.

RAPID Offices, 2 Foreglen Road, BT47 3TP 7.00pm - 9.00pm

want to start or grow a new business? In association with rapid

Paul Fieldhouse, Hyperion Growth Come along and hear how to add strength to your growing business or to look into starting a new business. This event is aimed at taking your business to the next level and encouraging new entrepreneurs to start a business. It will be a fun interactive session where participants will benefit from learning systems which will increase growth up to 40% and profitability up to 60% over the next 12 months.

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Friday 27th February

innovation Centre, nW science park aCCEssinG BusinEss FinanCE

learn about the variety of funding and financial support available for your business. 9.15am - 10.00am

launCH oF THE CliniCal TranslaTional eNtRePReNeuRSHIP aNd INNoVatIoN PRoGRamme (cteIP)

learn about the support grants of up to £10,000 available to participants in the derry City and stabane district who have early stage, post-research, clinical projects within the Healthcare or life sciences sector.

10.00am - 10.20am

invEsT ni supporT

10.20am - 10.50am

TECHsTarTni Hal Wilson

10.50am - 11.00am

aCCEss To FinanCE For BusinEss sTarT ups Michael Carlin, Enterprise ni

overview of range of support available from invest ni and the application requirements to become an invest ni Client. summary of innovation vouchers and the propel programme.

Techstartni aim to help the most talented and ambitious entrepreneurs and early-stage technology companies in northern ireland by delivering an integrated programme of advice, grants and funding. Hal Wilson will give a brief overview of this and talk about how to apply.

Talk about the support available from Enterprise ni focusing on the small Business loans Fund.

11.00am - 11.15am

coffee

11.15am - 11.30am

aCCEssinG EuropEan FundinG richard osterhus, Funding Manager, derry City Council

overview of European funding for sME’s.

11:30am - 12:00noon

Halo - acoRN aNGelS paul Clancy

12.00noon - 12.20pm

EQuiTY/invEsTMEnT FinanCE Gráinne lennon

12.20pm - 12.40pm

Bank FinanCE Mark Johnston, Business Finance Mentor,

The Halo programme provides pitch training, mentorship and advice to companies seeking private sector investment. learn how to become involved and hear a local case study talk about their experience and success.

Gráinne lennon will present an overview of the main supports available from the allisland body including cross border sales support.

dCC Business opportunities programme the do’s and don’ts of raising bank finance. bank financing options to manage working capital and medium -long term business plans.

12.40pm - 1.00pm

rural BusinEssEs FinanCial supporT sharon smyth

1.00pm - 1.15pm

opEn QuEsTions and ansWErs sEssion

Brief overview of the range of services and support available to businesses located in rural areas.

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Friday 27th February Guildhall

6.45pm

CraFT aWards and FasHion sHoW 2015 Host: sarah

Travers

The Craft awards and Fashion show is being hosted as part of the Craft development programme to recognise, celebrate and raise the profile of our vibrant craft sector. the event will take place on the evening of Friday, 27th February in the Guildhall and will include a glitzy awards ceremony and dinner as well as a contemporary fashion show to showcase the best of local knitwear from emerging and established designers - building on the momentum and legacy of Fashion Fest 2014. The awards will be presented across a number of categories including Ceramics, Jewellery, Textiles, Mixed Media, Most innovative product, Best newcomer, a student award as well as a special ‘people’s Choice’ winner to be decided by public vote. short-listed entries will also be on display in the lead-up to the event. Tickets for the Craft awards 2015 and Fashion show Gala Event: £20.00 plus booking fee. includes drinks reception and 3 course meal. Tickets for the Craft awards 2015 and Fashion Show (balcony seat only): £5.00 plus booking fee. Tickets can be purchased at www.derrycity.gov.uk/enterpriseweek/ craftawards For further details contact Hazel Best Email: hazel.best@derrycity.gov.uk Tel: 028 7136 5151, Ext. 6917

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Enterprise Week 2015 at a glance...

Monday 23rd February .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9.00am - 2.30pm • the Guildhall • TaSte ouR beSt - ni Food Tourism Event .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9.00am - 1.30pm • Innovation centre, NW Science Park • pEoplE poWEr .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9.30am - 1.00pm • thatched cottage, craft Village • rETail BooT CaMp with shalina alabaskh .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1.30pm - 2.30pm • Innovation centre, NW Science Park • pEnsion lEGislaTion: THE nEW Era .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2.00pm - 5.00pm • thatched cottage, craft Village • oNe-to-oNe meNtoRING with shalina alabaskh .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Tuesday 24th February .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9.00am - 1.45pm • North West Regional college • WaTiFY presents FosTErinG CrEaTivE & diGiTal EnTrEprEnErsHip & BusinEss TransForMaTion .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9.30am - 1.00pm • thatched cottage, craft Village • visual MErCHandisinG with shalina alabaskh .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10.00am - 12.30pm • fashion & textile design centre • EnTErprisE For FasHion & dEsiGn .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1.00pm - 3.00pm • everglades Hotel • lEGEndErrY lEadErsHip lunCH in association with londonderry Chamber of Commerce .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1.45pm - 2.15pm • North West Regional college • supErConnECTEd CiTY vouCHEr sCHEME & GroWinG THE diGiTal EConoMY proGraMMEs .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2.00pm - 5.00pm • thatched cottage, craft Village • PoP-uP SHoP maSteRclaSS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2.15pm - 4.00pm • North West Regional college • WaTiFY parallEl WorksHops .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5.30pm - 7.30pm • North West Regional college • CulTurETECH/WaTiFY soCial sEssion .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Wednesday 25th February .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8.00am - 9.00am • city Hotel, alexander Suite • ClosinG THE dEal salEs WorksHop with seamus Mcadams .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9.30am - 2.00pm • city Hotel, ballroom • MEET THE BuYEr .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9.30am - 1.30pm • thatched cottage, craft Village • oNe-to-oNe RetaIl clINIc with shalina alabaskh .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9.30am - 12.30pm • Social enterprise Hub, the diamond • MarkETinG & BrandinG WorksHop .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11.30am - 1.00pm • city Hotel, alexander Suite • riCHard raMsEY, Chief Economist, ulster Bank .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2.00pm - 3.30pm • city Hotel, alexander Suite • undErsTandinG Your CusToMEr .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6.30pm - 9.00pm • Social enterprise Hub, the diamond • MaxiMisinG Your diGiTal sTraTEGY .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Thursday 26th February .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8.00am - 1.30pm • everglades Hotel • inTErTradE irEland BusinEss planninG WorksHops .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9.00am - 5.00pm • everglades Hotel • supErCHarGE Your salEs with alan o’neill .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9.15am - 2.00pm • Strabane enterprise agency • ErnaCT, dEvElopinG a diGiTal MarkETinG sTraTEGY .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10.00am - 12.00pm • Social enterprise Hub, the diamond • ‘soCial EnTErprisE MEans BusinEss’ .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1.45pm - 4.30pm • echo echo dance Studio • CrEaTivE idEas? MakE iT Your BusinEss .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7.00pm - 9.00pm • Rapid, 2 foreglen Road • BusinEss sTarT & GroWTH .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Friday 27th February .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9.15am - 10.00am • Innovation centre, NW Science Park • launCH oF CliniCal TranslaTional eNtRePReNeRSHIP & INNoVatIoN PRoGRamme (cteIP) .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10.00am - 1.15pm • Innovation centre, NW Science Park • aCCEssinG BusinEss FinanCE WorksHop .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6.45 pm • the Guildhall • CraFT aWards & FasHion sHoW .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Enterprise Week 2015

Derry City Council

Support Programmes to help your business: Growing the Digital Economy The programme aims to accelerate the growth of the digital economy sector in the Derry City and Strabane District by offering a range of mentoring, 1:1 consultancy, purchasing events and networking opportunities to digital businesses and range of literacy classes and support to non digital businesses. Contact Mary Claire Kerlin, GDE Project Officer on Tel: 028 7130 8466, Ext: 6658. Email: maryclairekerlin@ derrycity.gov.uk. Register now at www.derrycitycouncil.gov.uk/growingthedigitaleconomy.

Clinical Translational Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (CTEIP) CTEIP has been developed to provide consultancy/mentoring support to participants in the Derry City and Strabane District, to a maximum of £10,000 per participant who have early stage, post-research, clinical projects that have commercial potential. You are eligible to apply if you are a prestart entrepreneur or established business within the healthcare sector. Contact Patricia McGrath, CTEIP Project Officer on Tel: 028 7136 5151, Ext: 6665. Email: CTEIP@derrycity.gov.uk. Register now at www.derrycitycouncil.gov.uk/cteip.

Craft Development Programme The programme aims to encourage and facilitate the development and growth of the craft sector in Derry City and Strabane District. Providing a range of initiatives covering events, marketing, exhibitions, craft trail, 1:1 mentoring, craft network as well as an Enterprise Programme to provide start-up support for new and growing businesses and an Export Programme to support the growth of established businesses into exporting. Contact Deirdre Harte, Craft Development Officer on Tel: 028 7136 5151, Ext. 6948. Email: deirdre.harte@ derrycity.gov.uk. Register now at www.derrycity.gov.uk/Crafts.

Rural Tourism Development Programme The Derry City Council Rural Tourism Development Programme can offer support to Rural Tourism Businesses in Marketing, Product Development, Product Diversification and other key areas. Support includes workshops, trade events and one to one mentoring. Contact Mary Blake or Jennifer O’Donnell on 028 7137 6506, Ext: 6924. Email: mary.blake@derrycity.gov.uk or jennifer.odonnell@derrycity.gov.uk

Funding Unit Derry City Council’s Funding Unit provides sign-posting to sources of funding and finance at a local, regional, national and EU level. The Funding Unit can provide a tailored search of funders and guidance on project and programme development and can provide guidance to SMEs seeking to explore funding particularly for research, development and innovation within the EU. Contact: Richard Osterhus, Funding Manager on Tel: 028 7136 5151. Email: richard.osterhus@derrycity.gov.uk.

22 Enterprise Week 2015

The Business Opportunity Team at Derry City Council is delighted to host the third Enterprise Week programme for the city, and with the ongoing support of our partners, deliver our most ambitious and wide ranging programme to date. We have thoroughly enjoyed engaging with local businesses across all sectors over the past three years and your feedback has influenced every aspect of our new programme. We hope that you enjoy this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events which aim to inform, assist and inspire you on your path to success. Derry City Council looks forward to supporting and working with our many local business talents in realising their ambitions and strengthening the economy of the North West region to the benefit of all. Your vision is our future. The Business Opportunities Team

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This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland.