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Business Support and information for start ups and SME's in Derry City and Strabane Council area.

23/10/2026

🚭 From 29 October, new legislation introduces a ban on selling va**ng or ni****ne products to under-18s, a ban on proxy purchasing, an extended vending machine ban covering cigarette papers, vapes and other ni****ne products, and a ban on free distribution and discounting of these products.

🚬 Retailers selling vapes or ni****ne products will also need to register with their local council under an extended To***co Retailers Register.

🔗 Businesses can register on the Northern Ireland To***co, V**e and Ni****ne Retail Register, which will go live next week - https://nitvnretailregister.belfastcity.gov.uk/

21/10/2026

Are you a Northern Ireland SME with ambitious growth plans?

Invest Northern Ireland Groundwork for Growth can help support activities that generate sales outside Northern Ireland, including marketing, exhibitions, product refinement, training and business development.

Check if you’re eligible to receive up to £15,000 in support.

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 2nd November 2026

🔗https://www.investni.com/support-for-business/support-for-start-ups/groundwork-for-growth

20/10/2026

Invest NI in partnership with NI Cyber are delivering a cyber security workshop on Thursday 29th October 2026 at the INVESTNI North West Office, Derry.

🥐Breakfast from 9am
👥Networking Opportunities
🎤Guest speakers and industry updates

For more information & to register:
🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ni-cyber-the-breakfast-club-tickets-510893384867?aff=oddtdtcreator

20/10/2026

Community groups across Northern Ireland can now access support to apply for the Great British Energy Community Fund. 🌱⚡

With funding available from £40,000 to £3 million, the fund will help communities develop and deliver local clean energy projects, including solar, wind and energy storage initiatives.

Applications close Thursday 12 November 2026

For more information: https://www.adviceni.net/campaigns-projects/sustainable-energy-communities/gbe-community-fund

19/10/2026

💀 Walter is waking up... and he’s bringing friends! 💀

This Derry Halloween, our Waterloo Place store becomes part of the Awakening the Walled City Trail as four O'Neills Sportswear staff members transform into mischievous skeletons for Walter’s Awakening from the Grave. Expect music, dancing, spooky surprises and plenty of Halloween fun as Walter brings the graveyard to life! 🎃🕸️

📍 O’Neill’s Sports Store, Waterloo Place
📅 28-30 October
⏰ 6pm-9pm nightly

19/10/2026

📢Last chance to have your say

The Enterprise NI Barometer 2026 is live and your voice can help shape the future of micro and small businesses across Northern Ireland. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽

Take just 10-15 minutes to share your views on the opportunities, challenges and experiences facing businesses across Northern Ireland.

Plus, you can opt into a prize draw for the chance to win a £250 voucher for a McKeever Hotel of your choice! 🎉

Deadline extended to Thursday 22 October

Have your say: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/barolink26

19/10/2026

📖Certificate in Effective Line Management Practice
📍 Labour Relations Agency, 3rd Floor, Richmond Chambers, The Diamond
📅 Thursday 5 – Thursday 26 November 2026

A free, interactive in-person course from the Labour Relations Agency tailored specifically for new and inexperienced line managers. Develop practical leadership skills, network with peers, understand employment law compliance, and earn a Digital Badge alongside potential CPD accreditation (CIPD/Law Society).

To secure your place please visit:
🔗www.lra.org.uk/events

17/10/2026

The North West Future of Energy Conference & Exhibition returns for its 8th year!

📆Wednesday 18 November 2026
📍White Horse Hotel, Derry

Discover how clean energy, innovation and cross-border collaboration can unlock new opportunities for businesses and communities across the North West.

Bringing together energy experts, policymakers and business leaders, the conference will feature:

Organised by Londonderry Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce and Coast and Glens Chamber

🎟 Book https://tinyurl.com/mtm35bvk

16/10/2026

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲!🩷
We are delighted to confirm that businesses have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a third term for Love Strabane Business Improvement District.

This YES vote secures a new five year mandate from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2031, ensuring continued investment, promotion, representation and support for Strabane town centre businesses.

Thank you to every business that took the time to participate in the ballot and place their trust in Love Strabane. We look forward to building on the successes of the last ten years and working together to maximise the opportunities presented by the £140m investment transforming our town.

𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙄𝙩. 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙄𝙩. 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙄𝙩. 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙄𝙩. 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙄𝙩.🩷

Business Support Derry Strabane

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