It has been a busy period for the Chamber and last week, we were delighted to officially launch the 2025 Greater Newry Business Awards.
This year marks the 10th edition of these prestigious biennial awards which recognise, celebrate and reward the success of local businesses and individuals at the top of their game so I encourage you to start preparing your entries and get them in before the deadline of Friday 11th July HERE.
Our Annual Golf Classic at Cloverhill Golf Club will take place this week on Friday which is always a great day and you can still book a team or sponsor a hole HERE.
I also encourage you to register for a FREE Cyber Security Seminar facilitated by our member, LoughTec next week on Tuesday 20th May in the Canal Court Hotel.
The event is designed to educate participants on the current landscape of cyber threats and types of increasingly prevalent attacks which you can register to attend HERE.
We were delighted to host our first major eCommerce event, which focused on the theme of ‘eCommerce as a Driver of Newry’s Economy’ on Wednesday 9th April in the Canal Court Hotel which was attended by 100+ delegates from local businesses and you can now watch the videos and view the slides from the event HERE.
Following on from this event, we will host our ‘NI Digital Marketing Conference’ on Thursday 12th June in the Canal Court which is FREE to attend. The full conference programme will be announced in the coming weeks but you can now register to attend this event HERE.
Michael Savage
Chief Executive Officer
Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade
ENTRIES OPEN: 2025 GREATER NEWRY BUSINESS AWARDS
ENTRIES CLOSE: FRIDAY 11TH JULY 2025 AT MIDNIGHT
Delighted to announced ENTRIES are NOW OPEN for the 2025 Greater Newry Business Awards. This year marks the 10th edition of the prestigious biennial awards which recognise, celebrate and reward the success of local businesses and individuals at the top of their game.
The Greater Newry Business Awards have become the district’s premier celebration of business excellence since their inception in 2004 and are kindly supported by this year’s Principal Sponsors:
There are 24 award categories to choose from, they are FREE to enter and every business located within the NMDDC area can enter up to 4 categories.
The Chamber is delighted to organise these awards which are the perfect platform to showcase the strength and depth of our local business community, shining a spotlight on the outstanding innovative entrepreneurship that makes our city and district a place apart.
We want to hear your success story and celebrate your business and the individuals driving your pursuit of excellence and growth, so start preparing your entries and get them in before the deadline of Friday 11th July.
Thank you to our Principal and Category Sponsors for your ongoing support and commitment of this important event. Without your support, an event of this scale and size simply would not be possible to put on.
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES:
Friday 11th July 2025 at midnight
ENTER THE AWARDS HERE
NEWRY CHAMBER HOSTS POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT EVENT
WITH INFRASTRUCTURE & ECONOMY MINISTERS
Greater Newry can capitalise on the huge opportunities for economic growth in the coming years if the significant challenges can be overcome by a partnership approach with local Ministers.
That was the message that resonated from a positive engagement with Infrastructure & Economy Ministers at a Chamber Corporate Patrons Event at Killeavy Castle on Thursday 8th May, kindly sponsored by Power NI.
The event provided the opportunity for the Chamber’s 40+ Corporate Patrons, which includes many of the leading employers across the Greater Newry Area, to hear from Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins MLA and Economy Minister, Caoimhe Archibald MLA to discuss the economic and infrastructure challenges facing local businesses and explore opportunities available through Dual market access, cross-border trade and innovation.
The event focused on the theme of ‘Developing Greater Newry into a Sustainable City, Region and Economy for the 21st Century’ and covered a broad spectrum of issues including:
- Dual Market Access Opportunities
- Growing Business Costs – The Rates Burden
- Skills – Good Jobs and Leadership Development
- Local Economic Partnerships – Regional Balance
- Sustainable Infrastructure to Support Local Economy
- Funding Wastewater Treatment – Potential Solutions
- Reform of Planning
- Collaboration – Departmental/Stakeholder, North/South and East/West
READ MORE HERE
NEWRY CHAMBER HIGHLIGHTS POTENTIAL FOR NEWRY
TO BECOME ECOMMERCE HUB ON ISLAND OF IRELAND
Newry Chamber shone a spotlight on the potential for Newry City to become an eCommerce Hub on the island of Ireland at a half day event in the Canal Court Hotel on Wednesday 9th April, kindly supported by Kukoon Rugs, tomorrow.ie and SJ Henderson Fulfilment.
Over 100 delegates from local businesses of all shapes and sizes heard from an expert line-up of speakers in a packed event programme which included a mix of presentations, fireside chats and a panel discussion.
Paul Walsh, Founder of tomorrow.ie delivered a superb presentation, breaking down the eCommerce activity in Newry and how local businesses can get a slice of the pie. Maeve Finnegan, Managing Director of Mitso also delivered an fantastic presentation on the area of B2B Commerce and how this can help local businesses open a world of new possibilities.
Clare Vallely, Managing Director of Kukoon discussed the path taken over the last 20 years to build a global brand from scratch in Newry. Laura Kearney, Founder & CEO of The Walk in Wardrobe discussed her journey from humble beginnings on the high street in Banbridge to shipping hundreds of thousands of online orders internationally through her eCommerce platform.
Those in the room also heard from a panel of experts on what it takes to run a successful eCommerce operation, with the panel discussion including Stephen Henderson from SJ Henderson Fulfilment, Derek McDonald from BT and Siobhan Walsh from Scatter Box.
READ MORE HERE
WATCH VIDEOS & VIEW SLIDES HERE
BOOK YOUR TEAM: NEWRY CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC 2025
FRIDAY 16TH MAY, CLOVERHILL GOLF CLUB, 2PM START
DATE: Friday 16th May 2025
TIME: 2pm Shotgun Start
VENUE: Cloverhill Golf Club, Mullaghbawn, South Armagh
COST: Four-ball (£200 + VAT), Hole Sponsorship (£100 + VAT)
Book your team for this year’s Chamber Golf Classic this week on Friday 16th May at Cloverhill Golf Club with a 2pm Shotgun Start, kindly sponsored by our long-term partner of the event, Brown & Brown Insurance.
Entry costs £200 + VAT for a Four-ball, including a goody bag, two-course meal and refreshments for each player and the event is always a great opportunity to reward your staff with a round of golf or entertain clients.
Your business can also avail of hole sponsorship at this highly successful corporate business event at a cost of £100 + VAT and a range of attractive individual and team prizes are on offer including for ‘Nearest to the Pin’ and ‘Longest Drive’.
Edwina Flynn, President of Newry Chamber said:
“This is one of the Chamber’s most popular events. It’s not just about golf, it’s a great networking opportunity for our members and wider business community.”
“The tournament will provide a great opportunity for local businesses to network on the fairways of Cloverhill in the beautiful South Armagh countryside.”
“This much-loved event has always been supported by the local business community and I would like to thank our long-term Principal Sponsor, Brown & Brown for their continued support.”
BOOK YOUR TEAM HERE
WORKSHOP: SAFEGUARD YOUR BUSINESS BUSINESS FROM
CYBER ATTACKS, DATA BREACHES & RANSOMWARE
DATE: Tuesday 20th May 2025
TIME: 9am – 12:30pm
VENUE: Canal Court Hotel, Newry
COST: FREE TO ATTEND
Register now for our upcoming FREE seminar, facilitated by our member, LoughTec Cyber Security, designed to educate participants on the current landscape of cyber threats and types of increasingly prevalent attacks.
In today’s fast-paced, complex world of cyber threats, local businesses must stay ahead of potential risks to safeguard their operations, staff and customer data.
A case study from a local business that has experienced a cyber attack will be examined and LoughTec’s experts will also provide actionable advice on how to proactively protect your business from such threats.
This workshop is ideal for Business Owners, Directors, in-house IT Managers and Finance Managers from local businesses and anyone who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of cyber security and associated risks.
REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE