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23/05/2017
Council Launches 'Go Social' Programme
Belfast City Council's first ever Social Souk is to be held at St George's Market on Wednesday 31 May, as part of their 'Go Social' Programme.
The event is designed to help those interested in setting up a social enterprise or co-operative by giving them the information, guidance and support they need and brings together expertise from Belfast City Council, Work West and Social Enterprise NI, along with other Belfast-based support organisations, social enterprises and co-operatives.
Announcing the Social Souk, Councillor Aileen Graham, Chair of Belfast City Council's City Growth and Regeneration Committee, said: "The Social Souk is an event that everyone with an interest in establishing a social enterprise or co-operative should attend.
"There'll be a real bazaar type buzz at the social enterprise and co-operative marketplace, where you can find potential new customers. You'll also be able to access one-to-one specialist support and advice on the day, and you'll benefit from peer support through our 'Six Degrees of Separation' networking sessions.
"Social enterprises marry the social mission of a not-for-profit organisation with the market driven approach of a business – and that poses quite distinct opportunities and challenges. So that's why we're organising this groundbreaking event for Belfast and bringing together the best expertise available to support the growth of social enterprise in the city."
The event is free of charge and you are welcome to drop in at any time between 11am – 2pm, but if you wish to attend any of the sessions you must register in advance at belfastcity.gov.uk/gosocial.
For more information on the support Belfast City Council offers small businesses, go to belfastcity.gov.uk/businessinfo.
(MH)
The event is designed to help those interested in setting up a social enterprise or co-operative by giving them the information, guidance and support they need and brings together expertise from Belfast City Council, Work West and Social Enterprise NI, along with other Belfast-based support organisations, social enterprises and co-operatives.
Announcing the Social Souk, Councillor Aileen Graham, Chair of Belfast City Council's City Growth and Regeneration Committee, said: "The Social Souk is an event that everyone with an interest in establishing a social enterprise or co-operative should attend.
"There'll be a real bazaar type buzz at the social enterprise and co-operative marketplace, where you can find potential new customers. You'll also be able to access one-to-one specialist support and advice on the day, and you'll benefit from peer support through our 'Six Degrees of Separation' networking sessions.
"Social enterprises marry the social mission of a not-for-profit organisation with the market driven approach of a business – and that poses quite distinct opportunities and challenges. So that's why we're organising this groundbreaking event for Belfast and bringing together the best expertise available to support the growth of social enterprise in the city."
The event is free of charge and you are welcome to drop in at any time between 11am – 2pm, but if you wish to attend any of the sessions you must register in advance at belfastcity.gov.uk/gosocial.
For more information on the support Belfast City Council offers small businesses, go to belfastcity.gov.uk/businessinfo.
(MH)
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