Economic Development
We play an integral role in adding value to, and complementing, the economic development of Belfast and the region as a whole.
Main objectives
- Stimulate Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) growth and competitiveness
- Promote and enhance development in key growth sectors
- Establish a World Trade Centre facility in Belfast
- Promote entrepreneurship within Belfast
- Sell the attractiveness of Belfast as a place to live, work and do business.
Projects and news
Belfast Entrepreneurs Network (BEN)
BEN is a networking and discussion forum for small businesses in Belfast. We hold regular events to help you improve your business.
Invest in Belfast
Belfast is the place to do business. It has seen major investment in recent years, with many new and exciting projects in the pipeline.
Belfast Music Week
We're hosting a range of workshops and seminars for the creative industries, as part of Belfast Music Week which runs from 12 to 19 September.
Competitive City eNewsletter
Join our Competitive City mailing list and we will keep you up to date with our various events, programmes, research and new publications.
Business programmes
We provide a range of programmes and events to help you achieve sales growth and improve your business.
Publications
- Economic Indicators Report (PDF - 546KB)
Our spring 2010 quarterly economic indicators report looks at the local labour market, key sectors, company health and land and property. It is developed through analysis of published figures and interviews with industry professionals.
- Invest in Belfast: A City Guide for Investors
This document tells you about investing in Belfast, as well as key growth sectors, quality of life in Belfast and city developments.
- Belfast: A Profile of the City (facts and figures)
This document provides key facts and figures on topics such as population, economy, tourism, quality of life, deprivation and housing.
- Local Economic Development Plan
Our Local Economic Development Plan identifies the integral role that we play in adding value to, and complementing, the economic development of Belfast and the region as a whole.
