EMEEN

EMEEN EMEEN is a National Network deeply committed to Northern Ireland economic development.

We aim to promote ethnic minority employment & entrepreneurship in the UK & Ireland and reduce economic inactivity and maximise productivity.

03/05/2026
21/04/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Weโ€™re at capacity with 100 booked in! ๐ŸŽ‰

Space NI's upcoming Network the Network event is now FULL, and weโ€™re delighted by the amazing response. Due to demand, weโ€™re currently operating a waitlist.

If youโ€™d still like to attend, we strongly encourage you to join the waitlist - spaces may become available as we get closer to the event.

Itโ€™s shaping up to be a really enjoyable and positive morning, with great conversations, new connections, and a brilliant atmosphere in the room โœจ

๐Ÿ‘‰ Join the waitlist here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984220451785?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thank you to everyone whoโ€™s already booked - we canโ€™t wait to see you soon!

With Antrim Chamber of Commerce Black Diamond Initiatives NI EMEEN Enterprising Women FSB Northern Ireland The Mums at Work Network

๐Ÿ“ข Calling all Belfast Retail and Fashion Entrepreneurs and business owners - Focusing on Display, Customer Service & Dis...
17/02/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Calling all Belfast Retail and Fashion Entrepreneurs and business owners - Focusing on Display, Customer Service & Distinction at Belfast South Community Resources, Belfast on Wed 25 Feb 2026 10am to 12.30pm

โžก๏ธ Register for free: https://share.google/qBmGiC8gdCxk7zLVH

This event is a practical workshop designed to support Belfastโ€™s retail and fashion businesses to strengthen standards, customer experience, and commercial confidence. The session brings together local retailers, sector specialists, and business support organisations to share insight, learn from real-world practice, and explore how strong visual presentation and inclusive customer service can drive footfall, loyalty, and a positive high-street reputation.

โžก๏ธ Date: Wed 25 Feb 2026

โžก๏ธ Venue: Belfast South Community Resources, Belfast, BT12 5ET

โžก๏ธ Time: Please arrive from 09:45am for a 10:00am start. Ends at 12:30pm

Objectives

- Improve operational and customer-facing standards within the sector.
- Create a space for shared learning and mutual recognition.
- Strengthen economic and social capital across diverse business communities.
- Build a sense of collective identity and shared high street values.

Workshop content

Visual Merchandising & In-Store Presentation:
- Window displays that drive footfall
- Organising shop layout for flow and clarity
- Affordable ways to update seasonal looks

Inclusive Customer Service & Conflict Management:
- Communicating across cultures with respect
- Managing returns, complaints, and difficult situations
- Encouraging repeat custom and community reputation

Light refreshments will be served. If you have any dietary requirements please advise by 18 Feb.

29/12/2025
27/12/2025

Food and hospitality businesses: Information and networking event

Belfast City Council, in collaboration with Go Succeed and The Business Zone, is delivering an event on Building Trust Through Taste for food and hospitality businesses and entrepreneurs.

Event details
Date: Thursday 22 January 2026
Time: 10am to 12:30pm
Venue: LORAG, Shaftesbury Community and Recreation Centre
Cost: Free

Find out more and register - link in the first comment.

Belfast City Council | Go Succeed NI

25/12/2025

A Muslim, a Hindu and a Jew who live in Northern Ireland explain what Christmas means to them.

๐Ÿ“ข Attention Belfast Food & Hospitality Business Owners & Entrepreneurs from   &   Background- Date & Time: Thursday 22nd...
23/12/2025

๐Ÿ“ข Attention Belfast Food & Hospitality Business Owners & Entrepreneurs from & Background

- Date & Time: Thursday 22nd Jan, 2026. 10am to 12.30pm
- Venue: LORAG, 97 Balfour Avenue, Belfast BT7 2EW
- Organised by Belfast City Council & The Business Zone

โžก๏ธ This event is ideal for:

- Restaurant owners
- New entrepreneurs exploring a food or hospitality business
- Cafรฉ and coffee shop owners
- Takeaway and fast-food operators
- Bakers and home-baking entrepreneurs
- Ethnic food retailers and grocery businesses
- Anyone planning to launch a food startup or test a food concept in Belfast

โžก๏ธ Benefits of Attending:

- Strengthen customer experience, service quality, and front-of-house professionalism.
- Improve hygiene confidence and understand essential requirements for compliance.
- Learn how to prepare effectively for inspections.
- Gain practical tools to improve daily operational standards.
- Build connections with other business owners across Belfastโ€™s diverse food sector.
- Share experiences and insights that strengthen social and economic capital.
- Contribute to a shared sense of identity across Belfastโ€™s high streets.

โžก๏ธ Register here:
https://www.glistrr.com/events/e/building-trust-through-taste-3594-64

You will listen directly to experts, regulators, and successful entrepreneurs from Belfast food and hospitality businesses.This event is also open to anyone who has a business or thinking of starting a food or hospitality business from our or communities in Belfast. This event is brought to you by Belfast City Council & The Business Zone.

07/12/2025
29/11/2025

๐“๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š ๐›๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ, ๐›๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐›๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง? ๐Ž๐ซ ๐ฆ๐š๐ฒ๐›๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ'๐ซ๐ž ๐š๐ฅ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฐ ๐ซ๐จ๐š๐๐›๐ฅ๐จ๐œ๐ค๐ฌ? ๐Ÿค”

Drop into Cafรฉ One, Crumlin on Wednesday the 3rd of December, anytime between 9am and 11am, for a casual, confidential chat with a local business advisor from Antrim Enterprise.

We're here to help you move forward with advice, resources, and support tailored just for you. And yes, thereโ€™ll be tea/coffee on us ๐Ÿต!

๐Ÿ—“ Wednesday 3rd December
๐Ÿ“ Cรกfe One, Crumlin
โŒš 9amโ€“11am
๐ŸŽ‰ Free & informal, no registration needed

Further Details: https://bit.ly/3K7ygK4

Go Succeed NI Enterprise NI Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough

Go Succeed NI Female Founders   EventJoin the exciting launch of  ! Delivered as part of the Go Succeed service, this ev...
29/11/2025

Go Succeed NI Female Founders Event

Join the exciting launch of ! Delivered as part of the Go Succeed service, this event is designed to inspire and empower female in high growth sectors across Northern Ireland.

โžก๏ธ Location: Iยฒ CIDO Innovation Centre, 73 Charlestown Road, Craigavon, BT63 5PP

โžก๏ธ Date & Time: Tuesday 2nd December, 10am - 12pm

โžก๏ธ This event is open to female-owned or female-led businesses who should be or trading.

๐ŸŽซ here: https://www.glistrr.com/events/e/female-founders-3594-61

โžก๏ธ What is Female Founders?

Female Founders is a dedicated support initiative, through Go Succeed, which offers 1:1 , , , and business growth support for female-owned and female-led businesses. Whether you're scaling a tech startup, expanding a creative enterprise, or innovating in manufacturing, this service is tailored to help you grow with confidence. You'll gain access to expert guidance, strategic insights, and a network of like-minded founders.

โžก๏ธ What to expect on the day:

- Discover more about available support
- Be inspired by real stories of growth and resilience
- Connect with like-minded females and industry experts

โžก๏ธ Keynote Speaker:

Caroline O'Neill โ€“ Digg for Success
A powerhouse in digital entrepreneurship and community building, Caroline will share her journey and insights into scaling a brand with purpose and passion.

โžก๏ธ Q&A Panel Featuring:

Bronagh Quail โ€“ Moocha Kombucha

Majella Murphy โ€“ Rural Business Finance

Una Meehan โ€“ Monea Metal Designs

Lisa Hunter โ€“ Cheesecake My Day

Please view the webpage below with further information (digital leaflet is also attached). Click on the get started tab on the webpage to register for mentoring support (open to female-owned or female-led businesses pre trading or early stage trading):

โžก๏ธ https://go-succeed.com/female-founders/

Registration instructions: This event is free for individuals. Please note, your email confirmation and eTicket will come from [email protected], please add this to your list of trusted accounts to prevent information landing in your junk folder.

Accessibility: Should you require any reasonable adjustments for this in person meet up, please get in touch with [email protected]

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