NI Chamber News
On a mission in North Carolina
One year ago, NI Chamber signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Chamber of Commerce in North Carolina. It...
Gaining ‘Momentum’ on economic growth
NI Chamber’s flagship economic conference, Momentum will return to Galgorm Resort, Ballymena on Thursday 3 April 2025.
Northern Ireland is a place of transformation, ambition and opportunity – Little-Pengelly
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has said economic ties between Northern Ireland and the U.S. are vital if we are to realise our full potential as a place to live, work and invest in.
Uncovering innovation: Ministers lead business mission to North Carolina
A delegation of NI Chamber members is in Raleigh, North Carolina today (Monday) as part of a business mission designed to enhance collaboration between Northern Ireland and the US State.
First Minister and deputy First Minister to lead US business delegation
Northern Ireland’s First Minister and deputy First Minister will lead NI Chamber’s business delegation to North Carolina next week.
Business Energy Taskforce to facilitate the green transition
“As a group, we are committed to working pragmatically and swiftly to support the next steps to be taken on the green transition. Business has a crucial role to play in shaping our energy landscape, and this taskforce is a powerful demonstration of our collective commitment to progress."
Seating Matters to share business growth story
Martin Tierney, Managing Director of Seating Matters is set to share his business growth story with NI Chamber members at an event on Wednesday 5 March.
Skills Barometer should make us all take stock
Last week saw the publication of the Northern Ireland Skills Barometer. At NI Chamber, we were pleased to support the launch of the report by the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre, which provides a comprehensive assessment of the future skills needs and gaps within the local economy for the next decade.
HR Professionals invited to breakfast event
NI Chamber’s popular Business Breakfast Series is back for 2025, kicking off with an event for HR professionals on Friday 28 February in Windsor Park.
New ministers urged to address NI’s wastewater funding crisis
Finance and Infrastructure Ministers today (Wednesday), to discuss solutions to the ‘critical and complex challenge’ of funding Northern Ireland’s ageing wastewater infrastructure.
Chambers spearhead all Island connectivity and economic growth
NI Chamber has come together with Dublin and Cork Chamber as part of a tri-region partnership focused on fostering deeper cooperation and connectivity.
NI Chamber takes networking series on the road
NI Chamber’s 2025 Regional Networking series is set to kick off with an event in Charles Hurst, Belfast on Thursday 30 January at 9.30 am. Delivered in partnership with NIE Networks, the popular series provides businesspeople across Northern Ireland with the opportunity to expand their professional networks.
Autumn Budget hits investment and recruitment intentions
Autumn Budget hits investment and recruitment intentions. Read the latest from NI Chamber's Q4 '24 Quarterly Economic Survey (QES).
Time to get down to business
In her New Year message, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce President Caitroina McCusker has outlined why policymakers need to “get down to business on delivering for the economy.”
NI Chamber welcomes the draft NI Budget
Welcoming the draft NI Budget, Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive, NI Chamber said: “Businesses will welcome the publication of the draft NI budget for 2025 / 26. After a difficult UK Budget, we hope it will help deliver greater certainty for firms here."
NI Chamber Wrapped: A Year of Growth and Impact
The past year has been transformative for Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, marked by extraordinary growth, strategic expansion, and meaningful...
Influence, Impact and Innovation
Suzanne Wylie’s round-up of what’s been happening at NI Chamber recently.
Raising our Ambition
In recent weeks, I had the privilege of hosting NI Chamber’s Annual President’s Banquet. With more than 1,000 people gathered...
STATSports to tell game-changing growth story
NI Chamber is set to host a business networking event where delegates will learn from the game-changing growth story of...
Raising Ambition: NI Chamber President calls for a long-term economic plan
NI Chamber President Cat McCusker has called on businesses, policymakers and the third sector to work collaboratively and creatively to create a globally competitive and sustainable economy.
Henry Group is new NI Chamber Patron
Mid-Ulster headquartered construction firm, Henry Group is NI Chamber’s newest Patron. The announcement brings its total number of Patron organisations to twenty.
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce is UK Chamber of the Year
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce celebrates after winning the 2024 UK Chamber of the Year award from British Chambers of Commerce.
Sparking imagination: Best-selling author to headline NI Chamber banquet
Best-selling author and comedy actor David Walliams will be the star guest at NI Chamber’s 2024 President’s Banquet. More than 1,000 businesspeople are set to attend the premier black-tie event in ICC Belfast on Thursday 21 November.
View from the Chair: Autumn Budget
This will take long-term thinking, a government determined to drive, generate and incentivise growth in the economy and above all, a joined-up effort to deal with the challenges head-on.
Autumn Budget: Burden on businesses ‘alarming’
Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry comments on the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget Statement.
All aboard for Meet the Buyer
NI Chamber’s annual Meet the Buyer will see more than 200 local businesses pitch their products and services to major buyers with significant procurement needs.
Statement from NI Chamber ahead of Autumn Budget
Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive at NI Chamber, has made a statement ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget.
Gillian McAuley appointed as Non-Executive Director at British Chambers of Commerce
Gillian McAuley, Chief People Officer at Eakin Healthcare and Past President at Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) has been appointed to the board of British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
Government must address business tax and competitiveness concerns
Most businesses in Northern Ireland (78%) are trading well or reasonably well However, the share of those trading ‘well’ fell...
NI Chamber says Good Jobs Bill must boost competitive proposition
NI Chamber’s Chief Executive, Suzanne Wylie has said that the Economy Minister’s ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill will be “one...
Businesses invited to learn from Almac’s approach to innovation
Almac Group’s Executive Director, Niall Harkin is set to discuss the pharmaceutical giant’s approach to innovation with NI Chamber members on Wednesday 23 October.
The 4 benefits of Quest services for NI Chamber’s Essential members
Did you know that as an NI Chamber Essential member, you can access a wealth of HR, health and safety, legal and tax advice via your Quest membership?
How NI Chamber’s Promote services help your business grow
At NI Chamber, we understand that visibility is crucial for business success. But not everyone knows about the wealth of advantages NI Chamber has to offer.
NI Chamber’s Essential Business Membership improves brand visibility
As an Essential member of NI Chamber, are you using your ‘profile enhancement’ benefit?
Future Workforce Summit to address critical skills challenges
The most comprehensive event of its kind, NI Chamber's Future Workforce Summit will see more than twenty subject matter experts share their ideas, experience and insight into issues like ‘Good Jobs', developing future talent, green skills, the adoption of AI and the development of a healthy workforce.
Unleashing potential: NI Chamber’s message to the Westminster Government
We brought a delegation of business leaders to address conference delegates, hosting a fringe event which focused on the Westminster-based policy actions that we believe will help Northern Ireland’s economy to grow.
Labour Conference hears why Northern Ireland is ‘central’ to growth plans
The 2024 Labour Party conference has heard why unleashing Northern Ireland’s unlocked potential is key to accelerating economic growth and enabling the UK to reach its net zero targets.
NI Chamber President welcomes Programme for Government
After almost a decade with no agreed Programme for Government, last week saw the much-anticipated publication of the Northern Ireland...
NI Chamber and Young Enterprise launch new strategic partnership
NI Chamber has launched a new partnership with enterprise education charity, Young Enterprise, as part of a fresh commitment to...
NI Chamber comment on draft Programme for Government
Following publication of the draft Programme for Government, Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive at Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
Murphy outlines plan to turn the dial on economic performance
Economy Minister Conor Murphy today launched his Department’s Three-Year Forward Look and 2024/25 Business Plan. The Minister launched the publication...
Chamber Business Award Winners 2024
Recognising and rewarding excellence in local business, the Chamber Business Awards are one of the UK’s most contested and prestigious business award programmes.
NI Chamber Festival event is set to be magic
The annual event will feature an eclectic mix of networking, learning and interactive exhibitions, with 120 local companies preparing to showcase their work.
Time to take action on the planning system, Commission told
The Interim Regional Planning Commission has heard why swift action across all parts of the planning system is necessary if Northern Ireland’s planning system is to become an enabler of economic growth.
Good jobs, cashflow and competition: What we learned from Q2
NI Chamber has recently published the results of its Quarterly Economic Survey for the second quarter of 2024.
Business leaders and trade unions unite to condemn racist attacks and unrest
The leading business organisations in Northern Ireland and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions have come together through the Labour...
Minister for Infrastructure John O’Dowd meets with new connectivity stakeholder group
The Minister for Infrastructure John O’Dowd MLA today met with a new connectivity stakeholder group, bringing together key stakeholders across...
NI business report ‘steady’ performance in Q2 with some signs of growth
The latest research from NI Chamber and BDO NI indicates that business performance in Northern Ireland was steady in Q2...
‘Welcome’ cut in interest rates announced by Bank of England
Commenting on today’s decision by the Bank of England to drop interest rates to 5%, Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive, NI...
Chamber’s Annual Golf Day is a putt above the rest
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) is set to host its highly anticipated Annual Golf Day on...
NI Chamber responds to King’s Speech
Commenting on the King’s Speech, Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive, NI Chamber said: “We welcome the strong focus on growth in...
The work starts now
Last week saw Sir Keir Starmer make his first visit to Northern Ireland as the new Prime Minister. He received...
Business is ‘ready to get to work’ with MPs says Chamber CEO
Following the General Election result, Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive at Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) says...
Let’s shout so much louder about our investment proposition
Last week, I had the enormous privilege of hosting NI Chamber’s Annual Lunch in the magnificent surroundings of Belfast City...
Legacy Wealth Management is new NI Chamber Patron
Legacy Wealth Management has joined NI Chamber’s growing list of Patron organisations. The financial planning experts have partnered with the...
‘Let’s shout so much louder about our investment proposition’ says NI Chamber President
NI Chamber’s new President, Caitroina McCusker has reiterated calls for business and government to work together to define and boldly...
Blue Lights Cast to Headline Annual Lunch
Guests at NI Chamber’s 2024 Annual Lunch will join a celebration of the region’s creative industries, headlined by the cast...
Caitroina McCusker is new NI Chamber President
Caitroina (Cat) McCusker, the Regional Market Leader for PwC in Northern Ireland, is the new President of Northern Ireland Chamber...
NI Chamber publishes business manifesto ahead of UK General Election
Ahead of polling day in the UK General Election, today (Thursday 30 May) Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce & Industry...
Enter the 2024 NI Chamber Business Awards
NI Chamber is inviting member businesses across Northern Ireland to enter the 2024 NI Chamber Business Awards before Friday 7...
NI Chamber joins JAM Card movement to enhance diversity and inclusion amongst business community
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) is the latest business leader to join the JAM Card movement,...
Chambers of Commerce lead collaborate efforts on ‘economic game changers’
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) has hosted a delegation of businesses leaders from Cork and Dublin,...
In my final View from the Chair as NI Chamber President, it feels fitting to reflect on the year just past
In my final article for this newspaper as NI Chamber President, it feels fitting to reflect on the year just...
Belfast International Airport is NI Chamber Patron
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) has announced that Belfast International Airport has joined its growing list...
From Economic Vision to economic reality
Last week in Parliament Buildings, we presented the results of NI Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey for the first three months...
Conference hears why partnership is key to a ‘prosperous, productive and inclusive economy’
More than 300 businesspeople have joined policymakers including Economy Minister Conor Murphy and the new Chief Executive of Invest NI,...
NI businesses report need for strategic decision making and capital investment in infrastructure
77% of businesses in NI are performing well or reasonably. 23% are just covering costs or are struggling/facing closure. Recruitment...
NI Chamber and QUB in partnership to deliver digital and cyber series
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) and Queen’s University, Belfast (QUB) have formed a new partnership, which...
NI Chamber welcomes Finance Minister’s Reval26 announcement
NI Chamber welcomes the Finance Minister’s announcement of the next non-domestic rates revaluation Reval26. This is consistent with a long...
NI Chamber signs MOU with North Carolina
A few weeks ago, I had the great privilege of leading NI Chamber’s delegation to the United States, where we...
Momentum conference to inspire collaboration for business growth
Prominent figures including Economy Minister, Conor Murphy and the recently appointed Chief Executive of Invest NI, Kieran Donoghue will address...
Galgorm Collection is new NI Chamber Patron
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) has announced that luxury hospitality group Galgorm Collection is the latest...
NI Chamber confirms new strategic alliance in USA
On Monday 11 March 2024, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) signed its first international Memorandum of...
NI Chamber Learn services: Improve your knowledge and business acumen
Continuous learning and development are key to business success.
Spring Budget Statement ‘doesn’t sufficiently tackle the issues head on’ says NI Chamber
Commenting on the Chancellor’s Spring Budget Statement, Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber)...
From Hairshows to Airshows
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) and Danske Bank have launched their latest series, designed to help...
Time to focus on delivery
Last week, Economy Minister Conor Murphy outlined his Economic Vision to the Assembly. At NI Chamber, we certainly welcome the...
NI Chamber responds to Economy Minister’s Economic Vision
Speaking after the Economy Minister delivered his Economic Vision to the Northern Ireland Assembly, Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland...
Business lessons on the breakfast menu
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) and Bank of Ireland have launched their 2024 Business Breakfast Series,...
Kick-off for NI Chamber’s networking season
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) is set to launch a new series of Regional Networking events,...
Welcoming the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive, Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive, NI Chamber said:
“The restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive is very welcome news for business. We hope it marks the return of...
US Special Envoy Joe Kennedy III addresses NI Chamber members
U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, Joe Kennedy III addressed a group of NI Chamber members in...
NI Chamber welcomes news that Executive may be restored imminently
NI Chamber’s President, Cathal Geoghegan and Chief Executive, Suzanne Wylie have welcomed news that the Northern Ireland Executive may be...
Important information about moving goods to GB from Irish Ports from 31 January
Background In line with information published in the Border Target Operating Model, certain goods will face full customs controls when...
Non-Domestic Rates Consultation
As members may be aware, the Department of Finance currently has a number of live consultations on revenue raising following...
Affirming Northern Ireland’s place in a competitive world
Almost two thirds of NI Chamber members believe they will grow in 2024, according to the findings of our latest...
Businesses begin 2024 with more optimistic outlook
Recruitment and retention will be a top priority this year, as NI Chamber members focus on employee wellbeing, settling hybrid...
NI Chamber publishes proposals to reform the planning system
NI Chamber has published its recommendations for the reform of the region’s planning system, which it says could accelerate Northern...
NI business report strong sales and exports for 2023
Businesses in Northern Ireland reported a largely positive trading environment during 2023, with more firms reporting increasing sales to Great...
NI Chamber President: 2024 is the time to reset and prioritise progress
The President of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) has called on Northern Ireland’s political leaders...
Statement from NI Chamber
Commenting on today’s meeting between the Secretary of State and Northern Ireland’s political party leaders, Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive, Northern...
Keeping Growing Businesses in Good Health
Jeremy Eakin, a Non-Executive Director at Eakin Healthcare Group, is set to share the company’s incredible growth story with members...
Autumn Statement contains no game changers for Northern Ireland
At a UK wide level, last week’s Autumn Statement brought forward a number of initiatives which are welcome and should...
Business Alliance and the Public Sector Chairs’ Forum call for level playing field for Northern Ireland
Speaking today (23 November 2023) the Northern Ireland Business Alliance joined together with the Public Sector Chairs’ Forum (PSCF) to...
NI Chamber responds to Autumn Statement
Commenting on the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) said: ...
NI Chamber says Autumn Statement must include targeted action on childcare
Speaking ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive, NI Chamber said: “The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement must be...
NI Chamber President: Time for a restored Executive to take tough decisions
The President of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) has stressed the case for a restored, fully...
Boosting the new business pipeline
NI Chamber’s annual Meet the Buyer is on the move, with the 2023 event set to be hosted in Ballymena...
At a pivotal moment, it’s time to see the Executive restored
This week, we published the findings of NI Chamber’s latest quarterly economic survey, which found that whilst the trading environment...
Public Affairs Update: Future Workforce Summit
NI Chamber hosted its inaugural Future Workforce Summit at the iconic Titanic Belfast on Thursday 26 October. Over 200 passionate...
