We are delighted to have been featured in the latest edition of Business Eye magazine, celebrating a significant milestone, 10 years of the Northern Ireland Family Business Forum!
Since founding the Forum alongside Ulster University Centre for Sustainable Family Enterprise in 2015, we have created a vibrant community that shares experiences, challenges, and successes unique to family enterprises.
The feature spotlights some remarkable NI family businesses including Kukoon Rugs, Barclay Communications, Mount Charles Group, McKeever Hotels, Taylor Yates, John Mulholland Motors, Mash Direct, and Morelli Ice Cream, each with inspiring stories of resilience, innovation and legacy.
As Darren McDowell, notes in the article: "We always knew that Northern Ireland has a fantastic and diverse family business community, but we continue to be amazed by the energy, the enthusiasm, the commitment and the passion for family business that comes through at these events."
Over the past decade, we have hosted around 40 events welcoming 2,000+ guests, creating meaningful connections across our family business community. We are proud that 70% of Northern Ireland's top 100 SMEs are family-owned, and we remain committed to supporting their continued success.
Stay tuned for more news about our upcoming anniversary celebrations!
Read the Current issue of Business Eye magazine here
