Southern Regional College recently welcomed members of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to its Graduate Restaurant for a valuable morning of networking and collaboration with local SMEs. The event brought together business owners, the college's Business and Economic Engagement team, and FSB members to share insights and explore opportunities.
Attendees heard from Roisin McAliskey, FSB, who highlighted the vital role SMEs play in driving the local economy. FSB also made businesses aware of important and practical support they can give their members in terms of policy advocacy and legal and financial guidance.
The session featured Tracy Rice, Assistant Director of Business and Economic Engagement at Southern Regional College, who outlined wide ranging business support initiatives available through her team. This included fully funded and part funded bespoke training solutions, higher level apprenticeships and innovation support designed to help SMEs upskill and reskill their workforce.
The event showcased the strength of partnership between Southern Regional College and FSB, underpinned by a shared commitment in supporting regional economic growth by synergising knowledge, skills and innovation to sustain business success across the region.