Entrepreneurs in rural areas urged to attend Go Succeed information sessions across the Derry Strabane council area

Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Business Support team are encouraging potential and fledgling entrepreneurs in rural parts of the Council area to attend a series of business engagement events scheduled for September.

The 2025 Go Succeed Rural Road Show will be held at venues across the Council area and are an opportunity for business owners to learn more about the support and guidance available to them to get their venture off the ground and the benefits of signing up to the Go Succeed programme.

Go Succeed is a £17 million programme, funded by the UK Government and rolled out across all 11 Councils in Northern Ireland.

It’s team of industry experts offer tailored support and guidance to budding and new entrepreneurs to support them with the challenges of start up, growing their business and scaling up.

Head of Business at Derry City and Strabane District Council, Kevin O’Connor, encouraged the public to attend the events and learn more about what is available to them.

“We are delighted to be reaching out to the rural areas of the city and district through our Go Succeed Rural Road Shows so the community can learn more about the services on offer and speak directly to members of our Business Support team about how we can help,” he said.

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“The Go Succeed programme offers mentoring, masterclasses, peer networks, access to grant funding and guidance on composing your business plan so that you have the best chance of navigating the challenges of start-up and building a sustainable and successful business.

“Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur just starting, or are looking to grow your business, our team of industry experts will provide tailored support and guidance to help you achieve your business goals.”

The dates and venues for the 2025 Rural Road Show are:-

• September 1 at 7.00pm in Eglinton Community Hall
• September 2 at 7.00pm in Glenelly House, Plumbridge
• September 9 at 11.00am in Newtownstewart Centre 2000
• September 10 at 11,00am in Newbuildings Community Centre
• September 11 at 1.00pm in Healthy Living Centre, Castlederg
• September 15 at 6.30pm in Learmount Resource Centre, Park

Admission to the events is free and you can book your place now at https://www.glistrr.com/events/l/dcsdcroadshow.

For more information call the Business Support team on 02871253253 ext 6667 visit www.go-succeed.com for further information on how Go Succeed can support you.