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CBI backs green new deal for Northern Ireland

We have been involved in developing a 'green new deal' package in recent months.

A vision paper, together with a detailed housing package were presented to the Economic Development Forum in June.

Read the press release or download the green new deal vision paper (PDF 560KB).

CBI responds to consultations

We have submitted responses to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency on its proposed environmental enforcement and prosecution policy (PDF 336KB) and to the consultation by the Department of Finance on the introduction of a small firms rate relief scheme (PDF 80KB).

Workplace dispute resolution

We will shortly be developing a submission to the Department of Employment and Learning's consultation.

We are keen to have members input to the working group we are establishing. The document can be accessed here.

Annual lunch – 23 September

This key event on the Northern Ireland business calendar not only provides an excellent venue and food, but is also a networking opportunity not to be missed.

Information will be circulated to members shortly, and as numbers are increasing year on year, early booking is strongly advised.

If you wish to reserve one or more places please fill in the booking form or contact Sarah Smart or telephone 02890 101100.

The lunch is sponsored by ESB Independent Energy.

How to deal with the economic downturn

In associaion with Stratagem we are pleased to announce a ground-breaking, not to be missed autumn seminar, featuring key contributions from across these islands – and a new one – Iceland.

On the 6 October 2009, senior political and financial figures from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Westminster, Scotland and Wales, and Icelandic financial expert Halla Tomasdottir, will gather at the Europa Hotel, Belfast, to consider the challenges and how business and politics need to work together to build and survive this global economic downturn.

Access information on the event and the booking form, or contact Sarah Smart.

May: economic presentation and lunch

You can now download the presentations given by Ian McCafferty, CBI chief economic adviser and Alan Bridle, head of Economics and Research, Bank of Ireland.
Download Ian McCafferty's presentation (PDF 556KB)
Download Alan Bridle's presentation (PDF 264KB)

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CBI NI policy priorities 2009 (PDF 103 KB)

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