Conferences
"Get Up & Grow" Conference & Business Awards 8th June 2011
Venue: WJ Mayne Hall, Craigavon Borough Council
The conference is being delivered as part of the 'Promoting Sustainable Enterprise Programme' by the SEED partner Councils which cover Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Newry and Mourne Council areas.
The purpose of the conference is to inspire and help emerging entrepreneurs and established business people to realise their potential and ultimately create jobs and stimulate economic activity. The conference is FREE to attend.
| Time | Speaker | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 14.00 | Registration – tea & coffee | |
| 14.30 | Welcome address from Mayor of Craigavon | |
| Opening address | ||
| Simon Devlin, Managing Director – Full Circle Management Solutions Ltd | SEED – support available in the region | |
| Simone Coetser – Business Start-up. SEED – programme participant | Experiences of the SEED pre-enterprise support | |
| Alan Watts, Head of Business Angels, Halo Network | Support available to local businesses through the Halo network and how they can access this | |
| Mike Mills OBE, Former Chairman of Ulster Carpets & Business Angel | The trials and tribulations of growing a business and what a business angel looks for when investing in a business. | |
| 15.40 – 15.55 | Comfort break | |
| Keynote Speaker – The Lord Ballyedmond, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Norbrook Group of companies. | The Story So Far – inspirational address on the secrets of his success and the challenges he has faced. Followed by a Q&A session | |
| SEED Regional Business awards | ||
| 17.20 – 18.00 | Finger Buffet & Networking |
SEED Business Awards
Congratulations to all this year's SEED Business Award winners.
View this year's award winnersRegister For Conference
Registration for this years conference is now closed.
