13/03/2014

'Pop Up' Office To Open In Fermanagh

Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has launched a new Invest Northern Ireland initiative that aims to increase the agency's engagement with local businesses in Fermanagh.

The initiative will see a 'pop up' Invest NI office open in Enniskillen later this month – 25-27 March – at Erneside Shopping Centre.

The 'pop up' office is aimed at smaller businesses and will offer a series of expert half-hour workshops on topics such as finance, HR advice for employers, information technology and starting a business. It will also offer one-to-one meetings with Invest NI staff to discuss what support is available to businesses.

Commenting on the scheme, Ms Foster said "This is an exciting development for business in Fermanagh as we are constantly looking for ways to effectively engage and reach out to local businesses in order to make them aware of the support and advice available.

"It gives small local businesses the opportunity to avail of the expertise within Invest NI without having to go out of their way to make an appointment, attracting customers that may not have come otherwise."

She continued: "The Enniskillen office is part of a pilot initiative and another 'pop up' office is planned for Limavady in the coming weeks. The office will be located in an early accessible location within the local community."

The office will be open from 9am to 5pm each day.

(JP)

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