North West firm E&I Engineering will recruit 100 new staff in the next year after its acquisition by the US-based infrastructure solutions and services company Vertiv. The electrical switchgear manufacturer has plants across Derry and Donegal and employs more than 2,100 people worldwide. With all current roles to be safeguarded in the takeover, E&I says […]
Local social prescribing company Elemental Software has announced its acquisition by UK health informatics firm Servelec. Founded in 2013 by two former community development workers, the Derry-based business provides technology to connect people with support and services in their community, address social issues, and improve wellbeing. Following the sale to Servelec, a leading supplier of […]
Is your business looking for help or guidance with research and innovation? Perhaps your product, service or process requires expertise that is outside your current R&D capacity? Did you know that the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network can help? To compete in the challenging global business environment, indigenous companies face an ever-increasing demand for advancement […]
In Your Space Circus (IYSC) is bringing its flagship Circus, Arts and Music Festival, Carnival of Colours to the City Centre for the 14th edition of one of Derry’s favourite headline events. Carnival of Colours, which usually takes place in St Columb’s Park, has up-rooted and relocated to Derry’s stunning City Centre. Taking place on […]
The Cathedral Quarter is preparing to welcome visitors for a weekend of entertainment and animation this September and the opportunity to enjoy a visit to its charming historic streets and shops completely traffic free. Within the area surrounding St Columb’s Cathedral a small network of streets lies tucked within the City’s famous Walls, where a […]
Version 1, the global IT services company currently recruiting remote working staff in the North West, has teamed up with mental health charity Aware NI to help ensure that its employees are fully supported during COVID-19. Invest Derry Strabane – which recently launched the Work Life Balanced campaign in association with Version 1, aimed at […]
According to DMNI, Diversity Mark is a ‘Mark of Progress’ that publicly declares commitment to building more diverse and inclusive workplaces to benefit all employees. Jonas Cella, co-chair of the Version 1 NI commented “Receiving the Bronze Diversity Mark is an important milestone for us. It shows we are on the right track to have […]
Families looking for activities to do together in Derry and Donegal can now access a specific section of the recently launched Summer in the North West website and app where a host of fun options have been added.The Family Fun section aims to offer visitors and locals a convenient and joined up way to get […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has officially opened a manufacturing facility on the outskirts of Londonderry which supplies vital PPE to health workers in Northern Ireland. The Campsie-based firm, NorthWest Medical has created 25 new jobs after being awarded a £6.5m contract to supply Type IIR face masks to the health service in Northern Ireland. Minister […]
Individuals who are exploring the idea of creating their own business in Northern Ireland are to be offered access to a free online business bitesize support service following an agreement by all 11 of its local councils. Rebel on Demand, an online support service for people who are exploring the idea of setting up their own […]