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The Big Interview

Argento found that every cloud has a silver lining

Pete Boyle set up Argento 12 years ago. The company now has more than 200 employees. He says that delivering the right product at the right price is the key to surviving the recession.
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Inside The Big Interview

Franchisees Ruth and Geoff McKnight of The frying Squad Finaghy

Trade is slow ... but not for the fast food sector

Tuesday, 27 October 2009

An overwhelming belief in producing a quality product, staff training and exacting hygiene standards has driven the development of local takeaway franchise business, The Frying Squad. Michael Neil, managing director, reveals how, despite a squeeze on consumer spending, Northern Ireland's love affair with the chippie continues unabated...
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Flexible friends - Brett Martin has been managing to expand despite difficult trading conditions

Martin's magic lands a fitting role in Potter film

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

Despite difficult market conditions, Brett Martin, manufacturer of plastic products for the construction industry, is very confident about the future. Laurence Martin, managing director, explains the thinking that drives the Mallusk-based company.
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Even in recession, good investment will pay off

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

The Galgorm Resort and Spa - since 2007 turnover has increased from £5m to over £ 8mYVONNE Moore, general manager of the Galgorm Resort & Spa, which is owned by brothers Paul and Nicholas Hill, gives an insight into what it takes to run the five-star resort in Co Antrim, particlarly during the current economic climate.
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Wendy finds kan Teq a highly rewarding business and enjoys knowing she has saved riders from injury

A one-woman success story that's defying the downturn

Tuesday, 29 September 2009

Wendy McCaughan combined her background in fashion with her passion for horses to set up Kan Teq, which has secured orders from around the globe
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Leading a Top 100 firm is Bro's dream come true

Tuesday, 22 September 2009

Allstate is one of Northern Ireland's Top performing 100 companies, how important is that to you?
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Mary Woods; Regional Manager of NI, Boots UK

Tuesday, 15 September 2009

Listening to customers’ needs gives us our advantage points
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It is estimated that the world will need 50% more food by the middle of the century and this should present many major opportunities for local firm O'Kane Poultry

Tony O'Neill: Managing Director, O'Kane Poultry

Tuesday, 8 September 2009

Poultry firm is keeping abreast of the downturn
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Richard Hogg takes a group of local councillors and MLAs around the factory

Richard Hogg: MD, Limavady Gear Company

Tuesday, 1 September 2009

Gearing up for the shift toward renewable power
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Martin and Tracy Hamilton produce a range of wholesome additive-free products

Martin and Tracy Hamilton: Directors of Mash Direct

Tuesday, 25 August 2009

Making a mashing success out of a cottage business
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Brian McAreavey, Director and operations & technology head, Citi Belfast

Brian McAreavey: Director, Citi, Belfast

Tuesday, 18 August 2009

Citigroup made headlines earlier this year after becoming one of the biggest recipients of US taxpayer aid ($45bn) but in Northern Ireland the company has been making headlines for different reasons, having spectacularly surpassed its initial recruitment figures. Director Brian McAreavey provides a glimpse of life working for the international financial conglomerate
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Chris Clark, CEO, BT Northern Ireland

BT’s positive outlook in a competitive market

Tuesday, 11 August 2009

BT Group is fighting to recover from major losses at its Global Services arm, however Chris Clarke CEO of BT Northern Ireland says the local business is doing well
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Neville Isdell believes that Northern Ireland has the ability to internationalise and move up the value chain

The Downpatrick boy who saved Coca-Cola

Tuesday, 11 August 2009

As chairman and chief executive of the soft drinks giant, Co Down-born Neville Isdell pushed the firm into new markets and restored its fortunes in others. Now retired, he talks to Symon Ross about his career and how Northern Ireland companies can compete on the international stage
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Mark Sweeney with First and Deputy First Ministers Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness

Dr Mark Sweeney: Managing Director, FG Wilson

Tuesday, 4 August 2009

Dr Mark Sweeney provides a snapshot of life as managing director of FG Wilson. The global downturn has hit the manufacturing sector particularly hard but despite having to reduce its workforce, Dr Sweeney believes the company is well placed for future growth...
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Katrina Doran: Founder of Sugahfix.com

Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Getting a fashion fix just got easier
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The financial crisis has led Paul to seek work elsewhere with 75% of turnover coming from abroad

Paul McKenna: Managing Director, Management Construction Newry

Tuesday, 21 July 2009

Paul is managing director of corporate interiors firm Management Construction Newry. He is also the new owner of Newry City Football Club and recently featured on the BBC NI/Invest NI documentary Chasing the Dollar
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Cathy has a customised range with no two items the same

Cathy Villiers: fashion designer

Tuesday, 7 July 2009

Cathy Villiers is a fashion designer who has sold her clothes in shops from Paris to Japan to the United States. Her work has been displayed in the New York Museum of Modern Art and the London Fashion Textile Museum. Last year, she decided to return home and focus her attention back on Northern Ireland.
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Gillian Esquivel: Director of Cimaomega

Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Transforming business is key in tough times
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Dr Geoff Hayhurst: Founder, Paradox Omega Oils

Tuesday, 23 June 2009

An interest in good health helps to oil the wheels of our business
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Bill Connor: Projects Director, Sentinus

Tuesday, 16 June 2009

Company’s work with schools aims to STEM future skills deficit
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Dr Norman Apsley wants to raise NISP's game and bring together even wider networks, here and abroad

Dr Norman Apsley: Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Science Park

Tuesday, 2 June 2009

Park’s formula for success has been working well for a decade
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More the big interview:

L'derry Chamber of Commerce Dinner

  • Minister for Regional Development Conor Murphy with Mayor Councillor Paul Fleming. Londonderry Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at The Everglades Hotel, Londonderry
  • The City of Hope Collective who performed during the Chamber of Commerce annual dinner
  • Rosa McLaughlin and John McMonagle with Minister for Regional Development, Conor Murphy. Londonderry Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at The Everglades Hotel.

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NI Travel and Tourism Awards

  • Sean Crummey entertains guests at the Northern Ireland Travel and Tourism Awards 2009
  • Sean Crummey, Maureen Ledwith and Nan Short with Craig Doyle at the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa at the Northern Ireland Travel and Tourism Awards 2009
  • Rowan Devereux and Ciaran Mulligan of Blue Insurances with Craig Doyle at the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa at the Northern Ireland Travel and Tourism Awards 2009

NI Travel and Tourism Awards

Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards

  • From left to right, Daniel McRitchie (Andor Technology, placed 48 in this year?s Fast 50 ranking); Mark McCusker (Texthelp Systems Ltd, placed 40th in this year?s Fast 50 ranking); Trevor Jordan (Andor Technology); and Seamus Scullion (Texthelp Systems Ltd).
  • James Greer, proprietor of Greer Publications, presents the ?Rising Star? award to Mary McKenna and Paul McElvaney of Learning Pool Ltd.
  • From left to right: Daniel McRitchie and Trevor Jordan of Andor Technology.

Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards

CEF Construction Awards 2009

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  • CEF Construction Awards 2009
  • CEF Construction Awards 2009

CEF Construction Awards 2009

Newry Chamber of Commerce Banquet

  • Newry Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Thursday 8 October 09
  • Newry Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Thursday 8 October 09
  • Newry Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Thursday 8 October 09

Newry Chamber of Commerce Banquet

Connecting Employers to Communities

  • The Connecting Employers to Communities event hosted at Hillsborough Castle by Business in the Community on 23 September 2009.
  • The Connecting Employers to Communities event hosted at Hillsborough Castle by Business in the Community on 23 September 2009.
  • The Connecting Employers to Communities event hosted at Hillsborough Castle by Business in the Community on 23 September 2009.

Connecting Employers to Communities

Ulster Tatler Awards 2009

tatler awards.

In pictures: Doing the business

  • Innovative student Cathy wins top placement prize
Business studies student Cathy Keenan Is the winner of the Ulster Business School?s 2009 Annual Placement Innovation Awards. Cathy completed her year-long placement at Belfast City Council where she identified that the council could engage further with students to promote business start-up as a viable career alternative. Cathy organised a student enterprise fair which led to the development of an ongoing student enterprise programme and a joint business networking initiative with the University of Ulster Alumni Association
  • Martin Murphy, managing director of Hewlett Packard in Ireland joins Jimmy Stewart, director of C2k to announce that HP has been awarded a £24m contract for managed services to C2k. C2k is the public |sector body tasked with the delivery of education technology services to schools in Northern Ireland. The contract, awarded by the Western Education and Library Board, means HP?s involvement in the C2k project extends from five to seven years and covers the provision of email hosting, help desk services, video conferencing services and a virtual learning environment for school children
  • Bushmills in £2.6m stores roll-out
Bushmills has completed its £2.6m investment in new maturation warehouses, which increases the Distillery?s storage capacity by another 44,000 barrels of whiskey. 
The build is part of Diageo?s £10.5m investment in the brand since it acquired Bushmills in 2005 and follows the recent installation of its new Potstill and Mash House, as well as the unveiling of its new bottle design. 
The warehouses were unveiled by Colum Egan, Bushmills? Master Distiller, and Denis O?Connor from Patton Group, the building contractor.

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