NEWS
North West Firms to get a Major Boost
20/04/2008 - 23:32:31Companies in Derry and Donegal are set to benefit significantly from a major buying and networking event to be held in the North West soon. The Ireland NorthWest “Meet the Buyer” event, to be held in An Grianan Hotel, Burt, on Wednesday 21 May, offers small businesses from throughout Derry and Donegal the opportunity to meet with a wide variety of key private and public sector buyers from the North West and beyond.
Organised by Ireland NorthWest, a collaborative project between Donegal County Council, Derry City Council, Donegal County Enterprise Board and North West Marketing, it is aimed at increasing the competitiveness and sustainability of the North West through the promotion of a partnership approach to cross border development.
Speaking about the event, Michael Tunney, CEO Donegal County Enterprise Board, said: “The North West Meet the Buyer event provides businesses from Derry and Donegal with an unrivalled the opportunity to go face-to-face and explore new business opportunities with some of the region’s key employers, right here on their doorstep.”
Regarding the format of the event, John McGowan, Chief Executive of North West Marketing said: “the key focus of the event is the scheduling of pre-arranged meetings between buyers and suppliers. This proven approach allows our small companies, many of which will be meeting corporate buyers for the first time, the opportunity to very quickly get down to the business of doing business.” He continued: An added bonus of the event is the fact that participating companies are also afforded the opportunity to meet up and network with upwards of 50 fellow businesses from both sides of the border.
Companies interested in finding out more about the event, should contact Janice Harper of i2 Total Marketing on 028/048 7188 6131.