The countdown to Made in Lisburn Castlereagh
May 30, 2017
The countdown is on to the 13th June when the first ever ‘Made in Lisburn Castlereagh’ event will open its doors to the public showcasing Lisburn Castlereagh’s leading businesses under one roof.
This is a first-of-its-kind event for Northern Ireland and Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is delighted to announce that 30 local businesses are taking part, including Coca-Cola HBC, Assa Abloy Security Doors, Montupet UK, Leckey, Smiley Monroe and EDM Spanwall, along with key figures from our business community. Over 500 local school children will also visit this unique showcase.
Chairman of the Council’s Development Committee, Councillor Uel Mackin, said: “Businesses right across our Council area manufacture products for iconic buildings and landmarks around the globe and produce a wide range of quality and innovative products across a wide range of business sectors including the domestic market. Now is the time for Lisburn Castlereagh to celebrate our local success stories and showcase them for everyone to see. We are proactive in driving forward our economic vision and this event is a wonderful platform to let the world see what we already believe; we are Northern Ireland’s premier investment location.”
“Hosting such a variety and calibre of businesses at our event will ensure this is both educational and inspirational to everyone who visits. I would like to thank all businesses who are taking part and special thanks to our event sponsors, Assa Abloy, Industrial Temps, Invest NI, McGreevy Engineering, SERC and Smiley Monroe,” he continued.
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Chief Executive, Dr. Theresa Donaldson, said: “I am a firm believer that if you have something you are proud of, you need to let people know about it. The Council is leading the way with our event which is a unique opportunity for the people and businesses of Northern Ireland to see exactly what is great about our Council area. So whether you want to learn more about our inspiring innovation base, network with local businesses or even look for your next career move, this is the event for you.”
The Made in Lisburn Castlereagh free event is open to the public on Tuesday 13th June 10am-6pm at the Island Hall, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn. It forms part of the Council’s wider investment programme promoting Lisburn Castlereagh as a business-friendly area and an ideal location for investment and business. For further information please visit: www.madeinlisburncastlereagh.com