Unlock Growth & Connection with Empowered
In the fast-moving world of business, success isn’t just about having a great product or service, it’s also about staying ahead, refining your strategy, building meaningful connections, and constantly adapting to what customers expect today.
That’s why we’re proud to present Empowered, a new series of business-support events from Ards Business Hub, designed especially for entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses in Ards and North Down who want to grow, collaborate and thrive.
What is Empowered?
Empowered is more than just a set of workshops. It’s an opportunity to:
- Forge New Connections with peers, local business leaders, and industry professionals who are just as driven as you are.
- Gain Expert Insight on topics that really matter – think sales, marketing, scaling, cash flow, HR conversations, sustainability and more, delivered in actionable sessions you can apply right away.
- Be Inspired to Take Action by hearing what’s working, what’s evolving, and what’s coming next in business and digital trends.
What's coming up in 2025
with Lyn Mutch from Noodlehorse Media - 19th September 2025
How to choose which social channels to invest in, define what success means for your content, use organic vs paid content effectively, and leverage influencers.
with Simon Harper - 17th October 2025
Essential steps to plan your website, avoid common pitfalls, ensure it supports your brand & growth goals.
with Jill O'Reilly - 21st November 2025
Techniques for good HR dialogues, addressing issues early, fostering a strong culture that scales.
Why these sessions are worth your time...
- Short, Sharp & Actionable: Each event runs from 12:30 – 2:30pm, giving you maximum benefit in just two hours.
- Local Focus, Global Thinking: These topics are curated for businesses in Ards & North Down, which means the insights will feel relevant, yet pulled from broader best practices and trends so you’re not thinking small.
- Experts Who Walked the Walk: We bring in speakers like Lyn Mutch of Noodlehorse Media, who understand the real pressures of business. They don’t just teach theory, they share what works in the real world.
- Networking is Built In: At every event, you’ll be around peers, which means more than just ideas – you’ll make connections that could lead to collaborations, referrals or partnerships.
Who Should Be There?
If you are…
- An entrepreneur starting out who wants clarity on where to put your time and resource first
- A small business owner looking to grow or professionalise your operations
- Someone responsible for marketing, operations, HR, finance or growth in a local business
- Interested in getting more out of your connections & local community
… then Empowered is exactly for you. Join us at Empowered and take away fresh ideas, practical tools, and new connections to strengthen your business.
