Congratulations to our member, The Hub Newry who has been named one of the UK’s 100 Most Inspiring Small Businesses for 2025 by the Small Business Saturday campaign, as it kicks off its annual call to champion and support the nation’s favourite small firms.
Founded in 2012 by Suzanne and Patrick Murdock, The Hub Newry provides flexible workspaces for freelancers, micro business leaders and corporate remote workers.
More than just desks and offices, The Hub has grown into a supportive community hub that helps small businesses across Newry and the wider region to connect, collaborate and thrive.
Following a nationwide search, The Hub Newry has been selected as part of this year’s SmallBiz100 line-up, which showcases the most innovative and admired small businesses across the nation, as part of the count-down to Small Business Saturday on 6th December.
Running in the UK for over a decade, Small Business Saturday is the UK’s most successful small business campaign, which celebrates small businesses and encourages the public to support and spend with small firms.
The Hub Newry will be profiled by the campaign on 9th October 2025 as part of the 100-day countdown to Small Business Saturday UK.
Suzanne Murdock, Managing Director of The Hub Newry said:
“Being named one of this year’s SmallBiz100 is an honour. It shines a light not just on The Hub but on the wider Newry business community and the role that local small businesses play in making our city thrive. Small businesses are built on heart and resilience and we’re proud to see that recognised on a national stage.”
Michelle Ovens CBE, Director of Small Business Saturday UK said:
“Small businesses are the nation’s favourite businesses – bringing immeasurable value to our local communities and powering the wider economy.”
“Firms like The Hub Newry in this year’s SmallBiz100 represent some of the UK’s most-loved small businesses. It is so important that we encourage public support for small businesses up and down the country, as many are still facing a host of challenges as they enter this critical final stretch of the year.”
Small Business Saturday is a grassroots non-commercial campaign that was originally founded by American Express in the U.S. in 2010, and the brand remains the campaign’s principal supporter in the UK.
Dan Edelman, General Manager of UK Merchant Services at American Express said:
“Through our long-standing support of Small Business Saturday, American Express is proud to champion the nation’s small businesses. Congratulations to this year’s SmallBiz100, which once again showcases the incredible vibrancy and innovation of small firms and the valuable contribution they make to local communities.”
Over the decade it has been running in the UK Small Business Saturday has engaged millions of people and seen billions of pounds spent with small businesses across the UK on Small Business Saturday, with an impact that lasts all year round.
On Small Business Saturday, customers across the UK go out and support all types of small businesses, from independent shops and restaurants, to small service and B2B businesses like plumbers and accountants. Many small businesses take an active role in promoting the day by hosting events and offering promotions.
Last year, the campaign saw support from the Prime Minister, the Mayor of London, as well as the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Over 90% of local councils also supported the campaign, which trended across social media on the day.
For more info on The Hub Newry, please visit:
www.thehubnewry.com
For more info on Small Business Saturday, please visit:
www.smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com