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30th April 2021

City of Derry Airport appoints new Head of Business Development

30th April 2021

Ulster Bank Ulster Fry Index rises for first time in three years

30th April 2021

North West could become economic powerhouse in decarbonisation drive

29th April 2021

Translink pledges to cut emissions by 50% by 2030 and reach Net Zero by 2040

29th April 2021

Alchemy Technology Services reach no. 29 on UK’s Best Workplaces List

29th April 2021

Chamber News: Londonderry Chamber welcomes Economy Minister to North West

29th April 2021

Member News: Developing Healthy Communities NI to deliver free workplace health & wellbeing support programme

29th April 2021

Member News: Workplace Covid-19 Testing Programme expanded to small businesses

28th April 2021

Member News: Derry City and Strabane Council launch Digi Business Acceleration Programme

27th April 2021

NWRC’s Welding Lecturer Gerry Burke retires after 40 years

23rd April 2021

O’Neills MD Kieran Kennedy to bow out after 42 years

23rd April 2021

Local software company reinforces its position as a graduate employer

22nd April 2021

Applications for Catalyst’s INVENT 2021 close in 2 days

22nd April 2021

Renewable energy targets require ‘unprecedented change’ to power grid – SONI

22nd April 2021

Ulster Bank relaunches Enterprise Programme to support Sustainables, FinTechs and High Growth SMEs

20th April 2021

NWRC named top performing college in NICMA Awards

20th April 2021

Apprenticeship Recovery Package extended up to 31 March 2022

20th April 2021

Houston Precision Engineering to invest over £2m and create over 40 jobs in Strabane

16th April 2021

North West Regional College first to deliver ADAS training

15th April 2021

Derry Chamber reacts to the indicative dates from the Executive on the reopening of the economy

15th April 2021

Derry Girls’ Saoirse Monica Jackson named as ambassador for Children in Crossfire

13th April 2021

Ulster Orchestra to hold second concert of their digital series Siegfried and Schubert

13th April 2021

CRASH Services donate to Derry/Londonderry school equipment scheme

12th April 2021

New Cross Border Tourism Programme to be launched by local Councils

9th April 2021

Declaring ‘at risk’ goods with the UK Trader Scheme Webinar

8th April 2021

Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) employees, Furlough and JobStart Updates

2nd April 2021

Businesses deserve dates, clarity and hope – Derry Journal ‘View from the Foyle’ business column by Dawn McLaughlin, Londonderry Chamber President

31st March 2021

Employment Law Changes from April 2021

31st March 2021

Open Letter from Business Owners and Leaders on Reopening the Economy

24th March 2021

Ulster Orchestra release calming music in support of ‘Mindful March’

24th March 2021

RiverRidge applauds local scheme of reusing laptops with generous donation

23rd March 2021

COVID Workplace Testing Programme for Employers in key sectors launched

22nd March 2021

HMRC Self Assessment payment plans due by 1 April

19th March 2021

Catalyst hold webinar tackling Data Protection for the Tech Sector post-Brexit

18th March 2021

Department for Economy to hold webinar dealing with GB-NI imported biocidal products

16th March 2021

Applications open for Catalyst’s Invent2021 competition

15th March 2021

Chambers call on the Executive to give indicative dates for reopening

15th March 2021

Ulster University hold Virtual St. Patrick’s Celebrations with Destination Derry and friends

11th March 2021

Londonderry Chamber welcomes rates holiday extension

11th March 2021

Ulster University accepting applications for Degree Apprenticeship in Manufacturing & Engineering

11th March 2021

Northern Ireland’s largest insurance broker AbbeyAutoline seeks new talent

8th March 2021

Nailed It! The Perfect Heating and Ventilation Solution For Local Small Business

8th March 2021

Ulster Bank helps Unitek accelerate success

8th March 2021

Loganair reinstates City of Derry Airport’s Liverpool route

8th March 2021

SONI launch public consultation on the electricity future of Northern Ireland

5th March 2021

Rainbow Communications embarks on new plan for growth with Radius

5th March 2021

Developing Healthy Communities NI to deliver free Workplace Health Programme

4th March 2021

Derry City and Strabane District Council to hold Covid Recovery Business Engagement Event

4th March 2021

Department for Economy to hold webinar dealing with GB-NI imported chemicals

4th March 2021

Bank of England forecasts rapid economic recovery in 2021

3rd March 2021

Chamber welcomes announcement of UK Budget

3rd March 2021

Chamber reacts to the publication of the Executive’s Pathway to Recovery document

2nd March 2021

Traders Support Service Update: SFDs for Controlled Goods

2nd March 2021

FinTru named by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s fastest growing companies

23rd February 2021

Award-winning Soda & Starch launch new Meal Kits

23rd February 2021

NWRC students awarded SSE Airtricity Scholarships

23rd February 2021

Alchemy Technology Services receive Bronze Diversity Mark NI Award

22nd February 2021

Derry and Letterkenny Chambers meet with Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney TD

19th February 2021

72% of North West businesses confident of growth in 2021 despite pandemic, new Chamber survey reveals

19th February 2021

Joint Statement from the Derry Chamber and other leading business organisations in reaction to lockdown extension

17th February 2021

Learning Pool to grow US business to over 50% following acquisition of Remote Learner

16th February 2021

NWRC launch Virtual Higher Education week, Feb 22-28

12th February 2021

Londonderry Chamber of Commerce agrees partnership with Letterkenny Chamber

10th February 2021

Kainos and Speakers for Schools launch Virtual Work Experience Programme

9th February 2021

Women Embracing Global Change Together – International Women’s Day Event

5th February 2021

Catalyst Co-Founders programme applications close on Monday

4th February 2021

Chamber holds positive meeting with Economy Minister

4th February 2021

Ulster Orchestra Collaborates with Local Songwriters for Special Lockdown Album Project

4th February 2021

Invest NI: EU Exit webinars and one-to-one advice clinics

4th February 2021

Translink calls for increased support for public transport in 2021/22 Budget

2nd February 2021

CRASH Services sponsor New Driver Safety Ambassadors School’s Programme

22nd January 2021

Trader Support Service supplementary declarations: deadlines and guidance on how to prepare

21st January 2021

Renowned LYIT Masters programme accepting applications

20th January 2021

VAT, Excise and the Northern Ireland Protocol: Invest NI event

19th January 2021

Colleges help navigate Brexit with International Transport and Documentation module

16th January 2021

Brexit update – where are we now? Webinar Reminder

14th January 2021

Coronavirus Business Supports – January 2021

13th January 2021

air cool engineering NI Ltd circulation adds another powerful tool to a business’ coronavirus toolkit

13th January 2021

Additional Covid Business Recovery and Revitalisation grants available for Derry and Strabane

11th January 2021

FinTrU announces the promotion of Kevin Duffy to Managing Director

11th January 2021

Working from home solutions from Dawson Hinds

11th January 2021

Translink to reduce services in response to latest COVID-19 restrictions

23rd December 2020

Translink – Christmas Line Closures, 27th December 2020 – 3rd January 2021

23rd December 2020

Where to get help or advice on issues relating to the end of the transition period?

18th December 2020

Brexit Update – where are we now? 19 January

18th December 2020

FinTrU to plant over 700 trees to celebrate 7th birthday and employee milestone

18th December 2020

Learning Pool announce acquisition of Remote Learner

17th December 2020

Ulster Bank’s Christine is contact centre hero

17th December 2020

NWRC Hairdressers make the cut at Worldskills

17th December 2020

Fleming Agri announce launch of new website

15th December 2020

Harkin Summit – Belfast 2022

15th December 2020

Call out to Support Local Charities

11th December 2020

New President of the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce elected

10th December 2020

Hunter Apparel Solutions deliver continued PPE success

10th December 2020

Minister Mallon announces Christmas week work on Belfast railway line

9th December 2020

Payhere launches new product – Nine Express Commerce

7th December 2020

FinTrU listed in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 League Table 2020

7th December 2020

Celebrating the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities

4th December 2020

Ulster Bank – Empowering ethnically diverse entrepreneurs through mentoring

4th December 2020

The Magic of Christmas – a special online concert

2nd December 2020

Mallon announces £66million programme for 145 zero and low emission buses

2nd December 2020

NWRC Lockdown Calendar now on sale

2nd December 2020

Diageo launch ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’

2nd December 2020

Great news for high streets as voucher scheme announced

30th November 2020

DfE’s WEBINAR: UK’s Points-Based Immigration System

27th November 2020

Dalradian submits further environmental information to DfI

26th November 2020

Ulster Bank backs Foyle Foodbank through support for the Trussell Trust

25th November 2020

Mallon welcomes completion of work at North-West Transport Hub

25th November 2020

Trader Support Service for seamless trade

24th November 2020

Murphy announces £300 million support package

20th November 2020

Council seek applications for Selling to the Public Sector business programme

20th November 2020

NWRC hosts Virtual Graduation for Class of 2020

19th November 2020

Dodds announces applications to open for Part B of Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme

18th November 2020

Ministers praise success of cross border housing project

17th November 2020

Ulster Orchestra collaborates with Ryan McMullan to honour NHS

17th November 2020

Time for Irish Finance Minister to address cross-border workers tax liability

16th November 2020

Outstanding success in Koestler Arts Awards for NWRC Magilligan Students

16th November 2020

Bank of England provides further support for UK Economy

12th November 2020

Would your organisation benefit from a FREE Health & Wellbeing Support Service?

9th November 2020

Trader Support Service – how to register

9th November 2020

FinTrU expands global footprint with opening of New York office

6th November 2020

Ulster University seeking student work placement opportunities

4th November 2020

Optum Ireland announces Healthcare Scholars and support for Ulster’s new School of Medicine

4th November 2020

Extension of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and increased support for self-employed

3rd November 2020

Derry & Strabane Council selling to the public sector programme

29th October 2020

NWRC offers free online Dementia Awareness course

27th October 2020

North West Regional College wins Top UK Employer Engagement Award

23rd October 2020

O’Neills leads new battle against COVID-19 with rapid testing for staff

22nd October 2020

Changes to Job Support Scheme 22 October

21st October 2020

School Employer Connections survey

20th October 2020

Leading business organisations propose three point plan to protect lives and livelihoods

20th October 2020

Braidwater announces £450M investment and 3,000 new homes for Derry

19th October 2020

NWRC seeks ‘Future Leaders’ for new Graduate Management Programme

16th October 2020

Business groups urge public to keep following basic rules and work together to suppress virus

14th October 2020

Minister Murphy opens North West financial support scheme

7th October 2020

FinTrU announces continued sponsorship of the City of Derry International Choir Festival 2020

6th October 2020

Flexi-Furlough ReCap and Employers Guide FAQs

30th September 2020

The Five Day Mindfulness Online Challenge – so good they ran it twice!

28th September 2020

Irish Government urged to protect North West as business groups meet Minister Simon Coveney

23rd September 2020

Chamber raising issue of PPE Procurement in Northern Ireland

21st September 2020

Londonderry Chamber reiterates need for clarity and Brexit deal as EU Ambassador visits the North West

16th September 2020

SONI Welcomes Infrastructure Minister’s Decision On Critical North South Interconnector

16th September 2020

Shape Your Life Off To A Flying Start

16th September 2020

Taggart Homes launches new Destination Derry campaign

11th September 2020

Full Circle completes a century

9th September 2020

Riada recruiting for Derry City & Strabane District Council

9th September 2020

Minister announces new Covid-19 response schemes by Invest NI

7th September 2020

New Majorca Summer Sun Breaks Available from City of Derry Airport

28th August 2020

Chamber welcomes NIO Minister to North West for first visit

11th August 2020

Fin Tech Learning Labs offer new MSC in Innovation in Fin Tech programme starting September

7th August 2020

Council announces funding for Retail, Hospitality and Cultural/ Heritage businesses

4th August 2020

Combat Digital Poverty – Chamber supporting campaign

4th August 2020

Chamber launches Learning Centre

3rd August 2020

Chamber pays tribute to John Hume

29th July 2020

Bishop’s Gate Hotel named in UK’s Top 25 list by Tripadvisor users

28th July 2020

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme launched at City of Derry Airport

22nd July 2020

Potential to create thousands of skilled jobs by establishing local PPE supply chain, Ministers told

17th July 2020

Brexit survey Press coverage today

15th July 2020

Airporter returns to the road on the 20th July 2020

15th July 2020

Brexit transition period, Chamber briefing paper

15th July 2020

Chamber pays tribute to recently retired principal

14th July 2020

SONI publishes TESNI 2020 Report

8th July 2020

Chancellor’s Summer Statement

8th July 2020

Dalradian outlines future £15m skills development programme

7th July 2020

City of Derry Airport Increased Flight Schedule Takes Off

22nd June 2020

BuySupplyNI portal offers tool to source Covid-19 supplies for safe return to work

18th June 2020

Major International Data Centre at Foyle Port gets planning green light  

12th June 2020

Retail businesses reopened today!

12th June 2020

Every Customer Counts – Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

11th June 2020

Re-opening proves light at the end of tunnel

8th June 2020

Londonderry Chamber calls on Executive to fast track reopening of retail and hospitality

5th June 2020

Good News Friday 28 May

4th June 2020

City Centre Stakeholders meet to co-ordinate planned & safe recovery

3rd June 2020

Blue Sky Thinking over Derry

29th May 2020

Larger Retailers to open from 8 June

18th May 2020

Derry to have Graduate Entry Medical School

15th May 2020

Chamber raises over £2000 for Life Tree charity

12th May 2020

NI Executive Recovery Plan

11th May 2020

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON BUSINESSES IS DEEP AND LONG LASTING

6th May 2020

CEO tells Economy Committee – need for North-South coordination on Re-Opening

5th May 2020

CEO calls for greater business support as economy begins to plan ahead

5th May 2020

Chamber President welcomes City Deal match-funding announcement

1st May 2020

Good News Friday – stories making us smile today

1st May 2020

CEO Media Comment: Support for Air Passenger Routes announced

28th April 2020

Covid-19 Business Support update 4 – Innovation and the New Normal

23rd April 2020

Give Magee Medical School the green light, says Londonderry Chamber President

17th April 2020

LONDONDERRY CHAMBER SURVEY SUMMARY – IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON LOCAL BUSINESSES

17th April 2020

Good News Friday – Hypixel Studios To Establish HQ In Derry

17th April 2020

Learning Pool’ s experience of adapting business in the Covid-19 crisis

16th April 2020

Statement from the Economy Minister on Covid-19 Response

15th April 2020

Business Survey – concerns over slow Gov support

6th April 2020

Chamber call for NI Executive to fill gaps in Covid Grant Scheme

2nd April 2020

CE Praise for Essential Businesses and Employees

1st April 2020

CLARITY ON ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES – CHAMBER CALL

31st March 2020

O’Neills Making A Difference For Frontline Healthcare Staff

31st March 2020

Loganair~Scotland’s Airline update 30th March 2020

30th March 2020

NWRC Delivering Industry Support for PPE crisis

30th March 2020

Kearney Law Expanding in the Face of Adversity

27th March 2020

EURES statement on COVID-19

27th March 2020

Frylite’s ambitious plans for sustainability

27th March 2020

Update on Foyleside opening times

27th March 2020

City of Derry Airport – Flight Service Update (27.03.20)

27th March 2020

President’s message – COVID-19

26th March 2020

McCay Solicitors opens new Strabane office

24th March 2020

Derry Chamber appoints new Chief Executive

23rd March 2020

Translink set to reduce services in response to Coronavirus (Covid-19)

20th March 2020

Ulster Bank offers support to businesses who may be affected by Coronavirus

20th March 2020

Translink statement on COVID-19

19th March 2020

Keeping your staff and your business safe

18th March 2020

Chamber President warns North West businesses could be decimated by COVID-19

16th March 2020

Chamber calls for special measures to support businesses in the North West

5th March 2020

Derry Chamber meets with Finance Minister Conor Murphy

4th March 2020

FinTrU appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

3rd March 2020

Catalyst launches Co-Founders Programme in North West

3rd March 2020

Nineteen NWRC students awarded Scholarships

25th February 2020

Diversify your talent acquisition with a Higher Level Apprentice

21st February 2020

Kainos secures position in Sunday Times Top 100 Companies

19th February 2020

FinTrU partners with ClimateCare to offset carbon emissions

18th February 2020

Airporter wins two awards at Bus and Coach NI Awards

18th February 2020

Allstate NI staff volunteer 10,000 hours with local charities

17th February 2020

NWRC Principal offers invitation to Open Week

12th February 2020

FinTrU presents ‘Women in Finance – Inspiring the Next Generation’

11th February 2020

Derry City & Strabane District Council launch Enterprise Week

6th February 2020

New Airport Manager appointed at City of Derry

31st January 2020

Frylite nominated as Local Foodservice Supplier Of The Year

29th January 2020

Soda & Starch recommended in The Sunday Times 100 Best Restaurants

28th January 2020

Foyle International secure £520,000 in funding

27th January 2020

Local Education Project Takes Off at City of Derry Airport

24th January 2020

IndigoLife offer new Mindfulness courses

20th January 2020

EHA Group shortlisted for CIH award

20th January 2020

New training programme launches at NWRC

16th January 2020

Chamber President comments on medical school funding

14th January 2020

NWRC skilled apprentices awarded qualifications

10th January 2020

Chamber President comments on Draft NI Deal

7th January 2020

Hunter Apparel Solutions CEO to receive MBE Award

7th January 2020

FinTrU announces new appointment

12th December 2019

Allstate NI joins Give a Hand workshop

12th December 2019

DCSDC celebrate learning with a Lifelong Learning Festival

11th December 2019

New appointment at Allstate NI

11th December 2019

NWRC hosts Business breakfast at Strand Road Campus

5th December 2019

Londonderry Chamber of Commerce elects new President

3rd December 2019

OET opens first test venue in NI’

29th November 2019

NI Children’s Hospice raising funds for Christmas

29th November 2019

New Fintech Envoy hosts business briefing

28th November 2019

NWRC celebrates two medal winners at Worldskills

28th November 2019

RiverRidge wins ‘Waste Management Team of the Year’ for The Open

27th November 2019

NWRC to host FREE Business Breakfast event

25th November 2019

NWRC Lecturers shortlisted for top award

20th November 2019

NWRC launches Design Innovation and Living Centre

19th November 2019

New UK & European destinations from City of Derry Airport

14th November 2019

Dept of Finance opens £30k Innovation & Outreach Fund

12th November 2019

Translink names contractor to start work on Belfast transport hub

12th November 2019

The Open ‘drives’ business for Roe Park Resort

12th November 2019

Export success leads to new jobs at Joule Group

11th November 2019

First anniversary for Award Winning Bistro at Da Vinci’s

7th November 2019

First Trust embark on self-build mortgage roadshow

7th November 2019

SONI launches ambitious new strategy in North West

5th November 2019

Allstate IT Lab opens at Ulster University Magee

5th November 2019

Guildhall Craft and Artisan Food Fair returns

5th November 2019

Fintech Envoy makes first visit to North West

1st November 2019

Invest NI open competition to recruit new Board Members

30th October 2019

Orenda Living opens new store on Belfast’s Style Mile

28th October 2019

Moville Boutique Hostel Takes Double Victory at Hotel Awards

28th October 2019

Invest NI to host BREXIT Transport and Logistics workshop

28th October 2019

Learning Pool to host Diversity Mark initiative

23rd October 2019

Hackers invited to AI Datathon event at Magee

21st October 2019

Retired Teacher Graduates in NWRC’s Class of 2019

21st October 2019

Chamber President on opening of new Transport Hub

17th October 2019

Derry Chamber reacts to news of Brexit Deal

17th October 2019

NWRC secure €1.6 million of Erasmus+ funding

16th October 2019

FinTrU launches Financial Services Academy

15th October 2019

Invest NI launch two new Equity Funds for innovative SMEs

11th October 2019

Chamber President says breakthrough on customs urgently needed

11th October 2019

‘CRASH’ Course in productivity

8th October 2019

Innovation Loans Open Competition Briefing Event 2019

8th October 2019

Allstate celebrates 20 years of business in NI

8th October 2019

SONI Launches Strategy to Transform NI’s Power System

7th October 2019

Kevin Holland Appointed Chief Executive of Invest Northern Ireland

7th October 2019

Andrew Jenkins named new Fintech envoy for NI

7th October 2019

Economy NI launches new Innovation Accreditation Programme

26th September 2019

Cloud360 Accounting offering free Xero workshop

26th September 2019

Former Barrister Launches New Legal Firm

25th September 2019

Foyle Port turnover hits new levels despite Brexit challenges

25th September 2019

FinTrU wins back to back business awards

23rd September 2019

NWRC Foodovation Client nominated for prestigious award

23rd September 2019

CityMan wins Menswear Retailer of the Year

23rd September 2019

Chamber hosts Business Rates Review Workshop

23rd September 2019

CRASH open Derry Branch in Expansion

19th September 2019

Translink News Release – Forthcoming North-West Line Closure

19th September 2019

Invite to Danske Bank ‘Planning for Brexit’ event

18th September 2019

Dawson Hinds celebrates 25 years in business

13th September 2019

Local Hotel Heroes Celebrate Success

13th September 2019

City of Derry Airport Reaching New Heights

11th September 2019

Indigo Life Coaching offering new courses

11th September 2019

Ulster Bank holding ‘Back her Business’ event

10th September 2019

NWRC appoints Business Skills Manager

9th September 2019

NWRC helps Strabane entrepreneur

3rd September 2019

UU presents: A Life Stories Event with Professor Paul Moore

28th August 2019

UK DFT continue to support flights from Derry to London

22nd August 2019

President’s Charity for Annual Dinner confirmed

21st August 2019

Looking to trade in the US? Council now seeking applications

20th August 2019

Ulster University celebrates outstanding academic impact

16th August 2019

Frylite runs Managers for the Future programme

15th August 2019

Chamber welcomes new member Crash Services

15th August 2019

Dalradian submits further environmental info to DFI

9th August 2019

NWRC student prepares for 2019 Worldskills Finals

8th August 2019

Firmus energy launches £1m Home Comfort Scheme

31st July 2019

Economy NI publishes Skills Barometer 2019 Update

30th July 2019

Business groups call for government to restore Assembly

30th July 2019

NWRC helps develop productivity solution for Cork Company

30th July 2019

Ulster’s Doctoral College secures top 10 position in PhD rankings

25th July 2019

Chamber President welcomes the new NI Secretary

24th July 2019

Derry Chamber welcomes opening of new Holiday Inn

22nd July 2019

Over 20,000 people visit city’s first street food festival

22nd July 2019

Ulster University Researchers develop neural computational model of decision uncertainty and change-of-mind

18th July 2019

NWRC releases details on new training programme

18th July 2019

DuPont celebrates ‘new era’ with clean bill of health

17th July 2019

LegenDerry Street Food Festival returns

7th May 2019

How does Chamber membership help your business?

7th May 2019

Chamber welcomes City Deal announcement

30th April 2019

President welcomes Seagate investment

18th December 2018

New Chamber President Appointed