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Employer opportunity at Omagh Job Fair Employers are encouraged to register their interest in exhibiting at this free event.

Employers, register interest in exhibiting at this free event from Fermanagh & Omagh District Council / @communitiesni.bsky.social.

This job fair helps employers to engage with job seekers and changers directly to recruit the right people for their business: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/empl...

Visit Causeway Coast and Glens Marketing Opportunities Workshop Marketing workshop highlighting 2026 tourism opportunities for Causeway Coast and Glens businesses

Event for businesses in the Causeway Council area to highlight and discuss local tourism industry opportunities in the 2026 season, such as Fleadh Cheoil, as well as key local and national marketing initiatives that your business can leverage - register now: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/visi...

Consultation on the Landlord Registration Scheme Have your say on proposed changes to the Landlord Registration Scheme in Northern Ireland.

All private landlords in Northern Ireland are required to be registered. @communitiesni.bsky.social is seeking views on making this scheme a more effective tool for improving landlords' knowledge of, and compliance with, their legal duties - find out more: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/cons...

Clear Pricing campaign sets out rules for presenting costs New CMA campaign highlights the requirement for businesses to provide clear and upfront pricing.

The Competition and Markets Authority has launched its Clear Pricing campaign to encourage businesses to provide upfront and transparent prices, outlining the pricing rules that apply to advertising, email marketing and online content - find out more: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/clea...

Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Programme for Mid and East Antrim This programme is designed to help tourism and hospitality businesses create more welcoming, inclusive visitor experiences for people with disabilities.

Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Programme for Mid and East Antrim

@meabc.bsky.social's programme aims to help tourism and hospitality businesses create more welcoming, inclusive visitor experiences for people with disabilities - apply by 9am Mon 9 Mar: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/acce...

On LinkedIn we run a weekly business news roundup. Highlights this week include:

- Making Tax Digital from April 2026
- CBAM guidance, workshops, consultation
- Cyber Essentials security scheme
- Derry Central Riverfront project drop-in events

Find out more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Ready for market: Practical steps to commercialisation workshops Innovate NI is hosting free commercialisation workshops to help businesses understand how to turn innovative ideas into paying customers.

Ready for market: Practical steps to commercialisation

Innovate NI's free workshops will give businesses practical tools to generate, develop & market innovative projects.

Thu 26 Feb Ballymena
Thu 12 Mar Enniskillen
Tue 28 Apr Newtownards

Register now: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/read...

Utility Regulator sets new protections for small businesses New licence measures to strengthen protections for Northern Ireland’s small business energy customers.

The Utility Regulator has introduced new licence measures designed to improve transparency and protections for NI’s non‑domestic electricity and gas consumers, aiming to support clearer information and fairer treatment for small business consumers: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/util...

Celebrate National Innovation Day 2026 National Innovation Day takes place on Monday 16 February 2026 - discover simple ways to innovate and access business support for innovation.

It's National Innovation Day, and businesses across NI are invited to explore new ideas, processes and technologies that can help them grow. Take a short Innovation Assessment to show where your current strengths lie, and suggested next steps: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/cele...

Free self-care workshops for individual artists Artists are invited to take part in a new series of free self-care workshops running throughout March 2026 in Derry~Londonderry and online.

Artists across NI are invited to take part in a new series of free self-care workshops running throughout March 2026 in Derry~Londonderry and online, with a range of topics to help artists look after their wellbeing, manage finances, and build resilience: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/free...

Are rising energy costs and sustainability requirements affecting your business plans in 2026?

E-DATA’s Sustainability Insights Workshop on Wed 18 Feb can help your SME to turn sustainability into a practical business advantage - register now: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/join...

Meet The Buyer | Belfast City Council is inviting local businesses to avail of a unique opportunity to meet directly with senior buyers at some of Northern Ireland’s largest organisations, and to find out about free business support - register now: www.events.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/en/events/me...

Learn more about the UK-India Free Trade Agreement, India as an export market, and opportunities for local businesses, especially those in the Food & Drink, Advanced Manufacturing, and Consumer & Retail sectors - event on Tue 17 Feb, register now: www.events.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/en/events/uk...

Information session: Music Experience Development Programme Opportunity for musicians and businesses that want to develop music tourism experiences for Northern Ireland

In preparation for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026, Tourism NI is inviting providers that reflect NI’s musical heritage to attend an online information session on the Music Experience Development Programme - register now for the event on Mon 23 Feb: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/info...

Resources and Waste Management Strategy consultation Views sought on opportunities for moving towards a circular economy in new strategy.

Rethinking Our Resources | @daera-ni.gov.uk has launched a public consultation to seek views on the draft resources and waste management strategy for Northern Ireland - find out more and add your response: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/reso...

Housing Executive Grants now open Social enterprises can now apply for the Housing Executive’s Social Investment Grants.

Social enterprises can now apply for £5k to £35k NIHE Social Investment Grants, supporting applications around:

- social enterprise development
- community wealth building
- social value
- employment and apprenticeships

Find out more: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/hous...

Dragons Den: Social Enterprise NI edition Social enterprises are invited to pitch for a £1,500 Dragons’ Den–style prize to support their work and impact.

Social enterprises with new ideas or early stage organisations seeking to progress their work are invited to apply for the Dragons’ Den: Social Enterprise Edition, returning as part of this year’s Annual Conference hosted by Social Enterprise NI - apply now: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/drag...

Mid Ulster Careers Fair 2026: Employer Opportunity Mid Ulster businesses are invited to take part in the Mid Ulster Careers Fair 2026.

Local businesses are invited to take part in the Mid Ulster Careers Fair 2026. This year’s fair will welcome around 2,000 Year 12 students (aged 15 to 16 years old) from up to 20 post-primary schools across the @midulsterdc.bsky.social area - find out more: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/mid-...

New guidance for employers on handling workplace investigations New guidance from the Labour Relations Agency to help employers and HR practitioners conduct fair and reasonable workplace investigations.

Handling workplace investigations can be complex, and getting them wrong can carry serious risks. The Labour Relations Agency has published new guidance on conducting effective employment investigations that meet legal and best practice standards: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/new-...

2026 Smart Nano NI programme Businesses in Northern Ireland can register their interest in the 2026 Smart Nano NI 5G and Photonics Programme.

Register your interest in the 2026 Smart Nano NI 5G and Photonics Programme

This programme will help SMEs to develop game-changing advanced prototyping and smart manufacturing methods to deliver new technologies - register now: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/2026...

Neurodiversity in the Workplace event for Mid Ulster employers Free support and guidance for employers on embracing a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Neurodiversity in the Workplace event for Mid Ulster employers

Local employers will hear from a range of speakers and network with local organisations offering free support and guidance at this @midulsterdc.bsky.social event.

🎟️ Book your free place now: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/neur...

Digital Transformation Flexible Fund DTFF Call 7 is open for expressions of interest. Join an online or in‑person pre‑briefing session to help you prepare your digital funding application.

The Digital Transformation Flexible Fund supports small and micro businesses to invest in advanced digital technologies, offering grants of £5k to £20k, covering up to 70% of eligible project costs - register now for Call 7 pre-briefing sessions: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/digi...

Innovation Vouchers: January 2026 call Applications for £5,000 Innovation Vouchers open on Monday 26 January 2026 to help businesses develop new products, services or processes.

What could a £5k voucher do for your business?

@investni.bsky.social Innovation Vouchers can be used to develop or improve products, services, business models or processes, without providing a direct cash payment to businesses.

Applications open Mon 26 Jan: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/inno...

Consultation: Sustainable Drainage Systems in new housing developments Views sought on policies to ensure nature-based drainage solutions are integrated into future housing developments.

Sustainable Drainage Systems | @infrastructure-ni.gov.uk has launched a public consultation on ensuring nature-based SuDS are provided in new housing developments - find out more 🔽
www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/cons...

Companies House identity verification rollout From Tuesday 18 November 2025, directors and people with significant control of companies must verify their identities with Companies House.

Get ready for identity verification | From Tuesday 18 November 2025, directors and people with significant control of companies must verify their identity with Companies House - find out more 🔽 www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/comp...

Creative Industries New Entrants programme The Creative Industries New Entrants (CINE) programme is designed to improve access to the screen and creative industries.

The Creative Industries New Entrants programme aims to broaden access to the screen and creative industries at entry level - delivered by NI Screen in partnership with BBC NI and funded by @communitiesni.bsky.social - find out more 🔽 www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/crea...

HSENI campaign on the dangers of silica dust for the construction sector A new programme of advisory and inspection visits is due to take place across construction sites.

Silica dust safety | HSENI @economy-ni.gov.uk is set to carry out 500 inspection visits to NI construction sites to raise awareness of the dangers of silica and to ensure that workers are being protected from long-term health problems - find out more 🔽 www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/hsen...

CCTV Grant Programme for Antrim and Newtownabbey businesses This grant can help cover the cost of installing high quality, external facing CCTV systems to enhance business safety.

CCTV Grant Programme | @anborough.bsky.social is offering local businesses the opportunity to apply for financial assistance towards the installation of external, public-facing CCTV and supporting equipment at their commercial premises across the borough 🔽
www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/cctv...

New leadership programme for local manufacturing sector Join the online information session on 17 June 2025 to find out more about MEGA's new leadership programme.

The new leadership programme from MEGA
(Manufacturing | Engineering | Growth | Advancement) for manufacturing and engineering businesses aims to provide practical tools with real-world relevance to new, aspiring and experienced leaders - find out more 🔽
www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/new-...

Consultation: Northern Ireland Climate Adaptation Programme Views sought on the draft third set of coordinated adaptation programmes in Northern Ireland to build climate resilience.

Consultation: Northern Ireland Climate Adaptation Programme

@daera-ni.gov.uk has launched a public consultation on the draft NICCAP3, which details ongoing actions to adapt to and improve our resilience to the impacts of climate change - find out more 🔽
www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/cons...