LCCC Business Solutions

03/09/2026

🎥 We're at the Manufacturing Solutions NI Event 2026 today La Mon Hotel & Country Club

If you're attending, be sure to stop by our stand to learn more about the Go Succeed NI free business support programme.

We look forward to meeting you!

01/09/2026

📢 We're Exhibiting at Manufacturing Solutions Northern Ireland 2026!

Supported by Manufacturing NI and Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, this free-to-attend event brings together leading technology suppliers, manufacturers and industry experts to showcase the latest innovations in manufacturing processes, technology, equipment, materials, inspection and measurement solutions.

Visit the LCCC Business Solutions team at stand 2 to find out more about the Go Succeed programme, business support available in your area, and the latest grant funding opportunities.

📍 La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Belfast
📅 3 September 2026

Register for your free place here:
https://www.manufacturingni.org/event/manufacturing-solutions-2026/

We look forward to seeing you there!

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

📢 Reminder: Applications for The King’s Awards for Enterprise are Closing Soon! 👑

The King’s Awards for Enterprise celebrate outstanding UK businesses across four categories:
🏆 Innovation
🏆 International Trade
🏆 Sustainable Development
🏆 Promoting Opportunity Through Social Mobility

Winning businesses benefit from enhanced credibility, increased visibility, and the prestigious right to use the King’s Awards emblem for five years.

⏰ Don't miss your chance, apply before Tuesday 8th September.

Find out more and submit your application today: https://www.gov.uk/kings-awards-for-enterprise

The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2027: Applications Now Open!

The awards recognise outstanding achievements across 5 categories:

• Innovation
• International Trade
• Sustainability
• Promoting opportunity (through social mobility)
• NEW! Young Founder (age 18-30)

Don’t miss out! Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to apply — in fact, 89% of previous winners have been SMEs.

📅 Applications close on Tuesday 8 September 2026.

If your business is making an impact, this is your opportunity to gain positive media exposure and UK-wide recognition.

🏆Winners are invited to a Royal reception and have their trophy presented at their business premises by the local HM Lord-Lieutenant.

🔗 Apply here: https://www.gov.uk/kings-awards-for-enterprise

If you need any support with your application, contact the team at [email protected]

26/08/2026

🚀 Ready to take your business to the next level?

If you're based in the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area and interested in Go Succeed NI grant funding, make sure you take the first step today!

To be eligible for a Go Succeed grant, businesses must:

✔️ Register for the Go Succeed programme
✔️ Be actively trading within your Council area
✔️ Complete 60% of your mentoring before you apply

Find out more here: https://go-succeed.com/grants/

The next grant scheme opens on 1st September 2026, so now is the perfect time to get registered and start working with a mentor.

Start your journey today and unlock the support available through Go Succeed.

26/08/2026

🌍 Looking to expand your business into European markets?

Join us at the information event to discover how the EU Trade Programme can help your business unlock new opportunities in the Czech Republic and the Netherlands.

📅 15 September 2026
🕣 8.30am
📍 Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how your business can grow internationally.

📲Register here: https://nitc.eu/lccc-eu-trade-programme/

25/08/2026

👨‍💼Growing your business in Lisburn and Castlereagh?

If you're based in the council area, free business support is available through Go Succeed NI.​

Go Succeed provides access to expert advice, practical workshops, mentoring, and tailored support to help you grow your business with confidence.​

💡Access growth support​
💡Attend expert-led workshops​
💡Receive mentoring and guidance​
💡Build the skills and knowledge to achieve your business goals

Sign up to Go Succeed today: https://go-succeed.com/

25/08/2026

Do you need support to help bring your BIG idea to market?

If so, the Business Innovation Grant (BIG) from Innovate NI could help you!

In partnership with Invest Northern Ireland, BIG offers grant support of up to £20,000 to help sole traders, micro-businesses and SMEs in Northern Ireland develop innovation projects and bring them to market.

BIG funding can support activities such as:
• Market research
• Product testing
• Entering new markets
• Attending trade fairs and exhibitions

……and much more!

Applications are open until 12 noon on Friday 4 September 2026.

Full details, eligibility information and application guidance are available on the Business Innovation Grant webpage:
www.innovateni.com/big

24/08/2026

📚💼 Go Succeed Online Workshops Are Back!

As the summer holidays come to an end, it's time for back to school, back to work, and back to business growth.

This September, our Go Succeed Online Workshops are bringing expert advice, practical tips and valuable insight straight to your screen.

Check out some of the sessions happening soon:

📣4th Sept: Resilience Refined - https://gosucceed.glistrr.com/e/936
📣8th Sept: Building Your Start Up Business Plan - https://gosucceed.glistrr.com/e/930
📣14th Sept: Accessing Finance for Establishing Start Ups - https://gosucceed.glistrr.com/e/935
📣16th Sept: Generating Impactful Content for Start Up Success - https://gosucceed.glistrr.com/e/932

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and your business this autumn.

21/08/2026

🚨 Last day to apply for The Ultimate Pitch! 🚨

Don't miss your chance to compete for funding, expert support and valuable exposure for your business.

If you've got a great business idea and are ready to take it to the next level, now is the time to enter.

⏰ Applications close today!

👉 Apply now: https://go-succeed.com/theultimatepitch