Be Inspired: Danske Bank Export First

New or early exporter? Danske Bank Export First programme is dynamic and unique scheme which seeks to inspire innovative, creative, local and international business through thought leadership and skills development.

The programme brings together new and aspiring exporters and offers them access to local businesses who are experienced exporters.  Questions are answered, guidance is given and information divulged on all aspects of commercial development in foreign markets.

The programme aims to:

• Assist businesses to develop exporting capability
• Address barriers to export – information, expertise, contacts
• Inspire non-exporters to explore exporting.
• Encourage new market development
• Inspire businesses to investigate opportunities afforded by new technology

To date, the Danske Bank Export First programme has provided support to 300 local businesses through the roll out of more than 20 events in locations across Northern Ireland.

L-R: Brian McErlain (Genesis Crafty), Liza Hammond (Etihad Airways), Minister Michelle McIlveeen (DAERA), Ann McGregor (NI Chamber) and Aaron Ennis (Danske Bank)

The most recent Danske Bank Export First event involved members of the local business community visiting the Genesis Crafty Bakery in Magherafelt to hear another one of Northern Ireland’s export success stories.