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Connect and Learn: For All Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

Connect and Learn: For All Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

Date: Friday 16th January 2026

Venue: Ulster Bank,11 - 16 Donegall Square E, Belfast BT1 5UB

Time: Arrival & Registration from 3:45pm (Prime Networking Time). Workshop runs 4:00pm–6:00pm

This is a Belfast City Council workshop in collaboration with the Minorities Business Network NI (MBNNI) and Go Succeed. 

It focuses on establishing a strong foundation of trust and shared knowledge. This is a vital opportunity to connect with peers, exchange valuable insights, and collaborate on actionable goals that propel everyone's business forward.

 Who can attend?

  • Retail owners, service providers, and creative professionals
  • Digital specialists, manufacturers. and trade business owners
  • New entrepreneurs exploring a business concept
  • Anyone planning to launch or grow an SME and needs connection

 Benefits of attending

  • Make Friends: Meet and talk to many other business owners in Belfast.
  • Swap Ideas: Share your experiences and learn from others to help everyone in the city do better.
  • Find Help: Discover people you can work with, sell to, or learn from.
  • Grow Your Business: Get simple tools and new contacts to move your business ahead.
  • Run Better: Make your business plans stronger and work more smoothly every day.
  • Stay Legal: Feel sure you understand the important rules and laws for your type of business.
  • Be More Efficient: Learn how to get ready for growth and run your daily work better.

The event will cover topics on: 

  • Learning how to build trust and share knowledge with other business owners.
  • Finding key chances to meet others and swap useful ideas.
  • Deciding on a clear, single goal to help your business grow.
  • Making your business run better and improve your professional skills.
  • Understanding compliance and governance
  • Getting useful tips to make your everyday work easier and build good working relationships with people.

Light refreshments will be served.

If you have any dietary requirements or have any questions on accessibility please email Bronagh Kearney kearneyb@belfastcity.gov.uk or call on 07570885652.

Click here to register