The Economic Development Unit
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UNIT
There has never been a better time to invest in the City of Lisburn, with a number of firms recently having taken the strategic decision to relocate to Northern Ireland's fastest growing City, citing Lisburn as being the premier business location in Northern Ireland. Lisburn is well positioned for cross border logistics, modern industrial premises, a strong local supply network, a skilled local workforce and first class business support services and investment aftercare.
The Economic Development Unit in Lisburn City Council seeks to develop local economy through creating opportunity, supporting local businesses and encouraging new investment.
Economic Development Interim Strategy & Action Plans 2010-2011
Economic Development Strategy 2006-2009 Output Report
Economic Development involves four key areas:
The Business Competitiveness encourages business growth, new job creation, enhanced business performance, thus driving forward the economic growth of the city. Find out more>
Business Support | Business Information | Lisburn Entrepreneurs Network | Starting a Business
The Tourism Development seeks to develop the City brand, promote the City as a tourist destination, develop strategic partnerships, and provide a vibrant and visually attractive environment in which to live, work, visit and play. Find out more>
The Lagan Rural Partnership is the delivery agent for Axis 3 of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2007-2013- Rural Life. The Partnership will deliver funding for projects in eligible rural areas within Lisburn City, Castlereagh Borough and Belfast City Council areas. Find out more>
This section aims to regenerate a key area of Lisburn City Centre known as Lisburn Historic Quarter. Find out more>
Lagan Corridor | City Centre Masterplan | City Centre Management | Lisburn Historic Quarter | Invest Lisburn
BUSINESS NEWS
Stay informed about current business news locally and nationally by reading the articles below.
Waste to Resource Conference - 27 Sept 2010
Enterprise Ireland is pleased to announce, in association with Cré (Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Association of Ireland), InterTradeIreland and Invest NI, this international conference and emerging technology networking event on Waste-to-Resource. Read More>
Exploring Opportunities with Portugal
On Friday 10th September, you are invited to join Invest Northern Ireland's Exploring Portugal Seminar on developing new business opportunities in the region. Read More>
Olympic Volunteer Centre Fit Out Opportunity for Lisburn Businesses
The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) are inviting firms to participate in a tender process for fast-track fit out for a volunteer recruitement venue. Successful bidders will be required to commence on site within the next 3 months and complete within a maximum construction period of a further 3 months. Read More>
Golden Opportunity for Lisburn Designers, Engineers and Manufacturers
London 2012 begins search for the team to design, engineer and manufacture the Olympic and Paralympic Torches. There is a really tight deadline on this one, Sunday 22nd August 2010 so if you are interested then get stuck in straight away. Read more>
Celebrating Business Success in Lisburn City
Lisburn City Council recently hosted the annual ‘Celebration of Success’ networking lunch to mark the successes of local companies within the Lisburn area. Read more>
£700m of untapped Olympic business up for grabs
The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) is urging small businesses from across the UK to compete for £700m worth of untapped Olympic opportunities. Read more>
Atlanta boasts opportunities for Lisburn business
Lisburn City Council is teaming up with Castlereagh Borough Council to run a trade programme to Atlanta Georgia. Read more>Past News