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Finance Minister outlines pathway to sustainable public finances at Belfast Chamber event

Finance Minister John O’Dowd has told Belfast Chamber members that he remains committed to engaging directly with business leaders, listening to the challenges they face and understanding the opportunities ahead. Minister O’Dowd was speaking at a business lunch hosted by Belfast Chamber in partnership with telecoms and IT company eir evo, which was held at the Titanic Hotel and attended by over 100 guests. It provided an exclusive opportunity for members to hear directly fr

Jan 233 min read

Leaf IT and Belfast Chamber launch new event to bring global cybersecurity expertise to NI businesses

Leaf-IT and Belfast Chamber have announced the launch of Belfast Cyber Expo 2026, a major new event designed to help Northern Ireland businesses strengthen cyber security and respond to evolving threat landscape. The event will take place on Thursday 26th February 2026 at the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park and will centre on the theme ‘Securing the Future: AI, Risk & Resilience for NI Businesses’. Belfast Cyber Expo 2026 will provide practical guidance on ho

Dec 19, 20252 min read

‘Bureaucracy must not become a barrier to progress’ – US Ambassador tells Belfast Chamber Event

The planning approval system in Northern Ireland needs to be “predictable” and “move at the speed of business” if the region is to maximise its potential for attracting investment, US Ambassador to the UK Warren Stephens told guests at Belfast Chamber’s American Business Celebration dinner. Hosted in partnership with the US Consulate and supported by Queen’s University Belfast, Arthur Cox NI, Invest Northern Ireland, and 57 Stars, the event brought business, political, and ac

Nov 20, 20254 min read

Stability must be the ‘cornerstone’ if NI economy is to compete globally - Secretary of State Hilary Benn tells Belfast Chamber event

Stability and an increased focus on its “unique” strengths can help Northern Ireland’s economy compete successfully on the global stage, with dual-market access having the potential to act as a magnet for Foreign Direct Investment. That was the key message delivered by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, at Belfast Chamber’s annual Economic Forum. The event at W5 - supported by headline partner Deloitte alongside associate partners AIB and Tughans - brought

Nov 6, 20253 min read