LEP grant applications now open for Derry and Strabane businesses
Two Local Economic Partnership grant schemes are open, with support available for business growth, investment and enterprise development projects. Applications
The Briefing
The Productivity Institute: Harnessing AI to boost Northern Ireland’s productivity: Implications for people, business and government here.
AI adoption is accelerating, but returns will lag unless the North West closes its capacity gaps first. An April 2026
Making Tax Digital: where to get support before 7th August
Sole traders and landlords across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to prepare for the first Making Tax Digital for Income
North West business priorities taken to Westminster
Derry Chamber Chief Executive Anna Doherty and President Steven Lindsay attended Trade NI’s Annual Event at the House of Commons
NIAO Report: Strategic Review of the Plannign Appeal Commission
A new Audit Office report warns that backlogs in Northern Ireland’s planning appeals system are affecting investment certainty. The Northern
Free Information Webinar for the North West AI Masterclass
Chamber members can join a free information session to see how the programme works, explore the learning platform and ask
€4.9m PEACEPLUS Investment to Support Digital Hubs in Rural Communities across North West
New cross-border funding will support rural digital hubs in Derry, Strabane and Donegal. A €4.9 million PEACEPLUS investment has been
Causeway Coast and Glens Growth Deal signed, moving £129m programme into delivery
The agreement confirms funding for regeneration, innovation, skills and infrastructure projects across the Borough. A £129 million Growth Deal for
2027 Assembly Elections: What Businesses should watch One Year Out
With Assembly and Local Elections due on the same day, 2027 could shape the next phase of devolution, councils and