Irish News launches Business Excellence Awards as entries open for 2026
The Irish News has unveiled its newly rebranded Business Excellence Awards, marking the start of a new era for one of the north’s longest running business accolades. The launch took place on Thursday evening at mrDeanes in Belfast, where sponsors, partners and invited...
Digitalisation for Growth: New Cross-Border Project Sets Ambitious Vision for Economic Resilience
Ulster University celebrated the official launch of E-DATA (Enterprise Digitalisation And Transformation Alliance) on 5 March 2026, a flagship €6.7M project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). E-DATA...
EOI Invites MNI Members to Give Their Thoughts on Succession Planning
Manufacturing NI members have been invited to take part in an important piece of primary research for the Northern Ireland economy. Employee Ownership Ireland is engaging with business organisations across Northern Ireland to find out how prepared businesses are for...
Insider Media Launch Northern Ireland Manufacturing 100
Insider Media have published their annual Northern Ireland Manufacturing 100 highlighting the largest and most economically significant manufacturing firms across Northern Ireland, ranked by turnover. It showcases a brand cross-section of activity from high tech...
The North West Employer Skills Baseline – Submit Now
Londonderry Chamber are seeking responses from North West based businesses on a number of areas across sectors. This survey is to gather information across sectors and understand their skill needs, including feedback on AI Training Provision, HLA and College Courses....
Publication of the UK Government’s Response to Machinery Call for Evidence and Engagement Activities
The UK Government has now published its response to the recent Call for Evidence on future machinery safety legislation, alongside findings from an extensive stakeholder engagement programme led by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). Between July and October...
Avondale Foods Announce Major Recruitment Drive
Avondale Foods, one of Northern Ireland’s longest-standing family-owned manufacturers, has launched a significant recruitment push and is expanding its technical team as part of a broader growth strategy. Based in Lurgan, the company now turns over more than £102...
Make UK Advice on US Tariffs
The following update is drawn from analysis provided by Richard Rumbelow at Make UK. The US Supreme Court decision to end tariffs introduced under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act marks a significant legal reset in US trade policy, but it does not...
Promote Your Vacancies to Queen’s Students- Free & Easy
Queen’s University is inviting businesses in the Manufacturing NI network to share job opportunities with our students. Whether you’re potentially recruiting for graduate roles, work placements, internships, short term projects or have a query on engagement, we can...