Last week I got to roll two of my passions into one event. 1. Showing off Northern Ireland's ambition and potential 2. Entrepreneurship & entrepreneurial ecosystem building It was a pleasure to show 50 international guests around Belfast as a sponsor of IEEC 2024.

Great to be in Denver, Colorado for the International Economic Development Council Conference. 5 days of talking city regeneration, Main Street revival and entrepreneurship-led economic development. Denver is doing a great job of showing how it’s done in reality. IEDC

NI-based self-employed, micro & small business owners/leaders - take 8-9 mins to complete the Enterprise Barometer survey 👇🏼 It is your opportunity to shape policy and future business support. And ( the bonus!) - you’ve the chance to win a £250 north coast staycation voucher.

Chronic neglect and underfunding of Northern Ireland’s water infrastructure is severely impacting people’s health, our economic growth, housing provision and the environment, Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew McMurray has said. See more here: allianceparty.org/underfunding_o…

Recently I’ve been helping members of St John’s (Falls) and St Matthew’s (Shankill) design a programme for participants to explore each others’ community, culture and faith. Last nights final planning session took place in Parlour 4 of Clonard Monastery. #peacetalks

This is a fantastic announcement for North Belfast, this is a real opportunity to transform our local parks & bring people together. Alliance have been championing transformation of the Waterworks & Alexandra park for years, working with communities to improve our area.

I'm looking forward to speaking at the National Enterprise Network Conference, tomorrow in Birmigham. I'll be sharing sector insights on entrepreneurship development and case studies of how Startium is helping partners supercharge entrepreneurship development across Europe.

Last night I met with fellow committee members of Alliance Party LGBTQ+ over pizza to reflect on the last year of activity, ahead of our AGM. We’re looking forward to sharing plans for new initiatives in 2025. Ps. The Hawaiian at Orto is 👌🤩

Bournemouth Uni Edinburgh Napier University Finally, University of the Year 2024: Ulster University claims the top #THEAwards prize. Judges were impressed with Ulster’s progress in research, particularly in medical technology and quantum computing, in teaching, student experience & graduate outcomes, as well as helping fostering

It was a real pleasure attending the Lord Lieutenant’s Carol Service at St Matthew’s Church, Shankill Rd. A beautiful, dog-friendly church. The 1st Old Boys Band - Belfast and North Belfast Youth Choir made it extra Christmassy. Thank you to Rev Tracey McRoberts for the kind invitation.

Today, DUP Education Minister Paul Givan blocked two North Down schools from becoming integrated despite a majority of parents voting in favour. Integrated education is a cornerstone of the united community we're trying to build. The minister must urgently explain his decision.

Elected today as Vice Chair of Alliance Party LGBTQ+ I’m looking forward to building on the work of the 2024 committee, delivering on plans that will have a tangible and positive impact for the community, party members and the public.

🟡Alliance West Belfast 📍Dunmurry Rain or shine! Alliance were out surveying the Dunmurry area this afternoon listening and chatting to local residents about- 🔸Regenerating Dunmurry Village 🔸Fixing Pot-Holes, Resurfacing roads 🔸Being a Passionate voice for Dunmurry

Celebrating 100 years with Cara-Friend, Here NI and The Rainbow Project. These groups do amazing work for our community. Thank you. Congratulations also to the Tolerantia Award Winners for the work they do day in day out.

Screwing up is inevitable, owning it is an art. Excited to be bringing F*ckup Nights to Belfast. F*ckup Night Belfast Vol.1 taking place on 3rd April at Black Box Belfast Tickets & more info: 👉 lnkd.in/d6K6KcjP

Today North Belfast Alliance volunteers were out at Glenbank Drive, Ligoniel Road and Crumlin Road for an Oldpark Community Action Day. It’s great to see such a visible difference everytime this team tackles a street.

2025 is shaping up to be the "year of AI agents". We've put together a list of startup ideas that we think are especially promising— some draw attention to trends that are already in full swing, and some of them are where we think things are going next. ycombinator.com/rfs

NorthBelfastHour Paul carlin Clifton House Belfast Rachael Harriott Amanda Social Enterprise NI Belfast Mens Health Group Mister Vivian Duncairn Arts ArdoyneYouthEnterprise benmadigansbar Bheann Mhadagáin Barrels WORKS COFFEE ROASTERS WOMEN'STEC Bill Atkinson Calling all North Belfast businesses! On behalf of North Belfast Community Partnership, we are running the first North Belfast Business Breakfast. Join us for the North Belfast Business Breakfast on Thursday 5th June at 8:00am, at the Lansdowne Hotel, Antrim Road, Belfast

🟡Alliance Youth 📍Cavehill On the doors of Cavehill today supporting our North Belfast team in delivering leaflets on behalf of Nuala McAllister MLA Rain or shine 🌧️

.Sorcha Eastwood MP to host Ulster GAA in organisation’s first official visit to Westminster. Read more: allianceparty.org/eastwood_to_ho…