Hello Omagh! Showcasing our unique and vibrant business community An Ulster Herald initiative in association with ulsterherald.com #HelloOmagh #WeAreTyrone #TogetherWeAreStronger 24 UH Thursday,July 29,2021 An Ulster Herald initiative An Ulster Herald initiative Hello in Hello in association association with with Omagh! #TogetherWeAreStronger Omagh! #TogetherWeAreStronger Pictured launching the ‘Hello Omagh!’ initiative are Olivia Portas, UH, Cllr Errol Thompson, chair, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Bronagh Gormley, Omagh Chamber of Commerce Committed to revitalising Omagh TO promote the town centre and sup- son said that the Place brand cap- diverse mix of communities, visitors, ways in the town such as Market port our unique local businesses and tures the rich heritage of the town. people, and students. Street Arcade. services, Fermanagh and Omagh “Fermanagh and Omagh Dis- “I would encourage the people of ENTERTAINMENT District Council, in association with trict Council is delighted to sup- the town and district to embrace and A warm welcome awaits in the Omagh Chamber of Commerce, is de- port the Hello Omagh initiative,” he take ownership of the new brand.” Strule Arts Centre, which opened its lighted to support the UH’s said. “The council is committed to RECOVERY GRANTS doors again recently. The venue has Hello Omagh initiative. working in partnership with all key Fermanagh and Omagh District recently improved its provision with The initiative also provides an op- stakeholders, including the business Council continues to support town the introduction of a newly complet- portunity for the council to showcase community, to aid the recovery and centre recovery and revitalisation ed Changing Place facility which the new ‘Place’ brand for Omagh. revitalisation of the town centre, to through the facilitation of Covid-19 aims to support people with access Titled ‘Inspired by Omagh, The ensure its long-term sustainability Business Recovery Grants and Busi- needs when visiting the venue and Heart of Tyrone’, the brand echoes and has already delivered a range ness Support Services. the town centre. You can also avail the warm, welcoming County town of initiatives aimed at promoting The council are also delivering of visitor information services on of Tyrone, and the community of confidence in our town centres as we capital projects such as the creation things to do in the Omagh area or people and businesses it represents. emerge from the most challenging 18 of a green space in the heart of the find out about upcoming workshops It aims to increase the visibility months in living memory. town with the new Urban Garden, and future performances. of the town, with a consistent mes- “The new Place brand design for improved walking and cycling op- More entertainment in the town sage that will be delivered through Omagh is very much part of that portunities and town signage. centre with the return of the very a marketing campaign to support support, with the new brand captur- In tandem with this, new gateway popular ‘Live and Local’ music pro- recovery across the various sectors; ing the support and encouragement features are being developed to im- gramme each Saturday lunchtime retail, hospitality and visitor and from the community and businesses prove the sense of arrival into the over the summer. The music pro- night time economy. to the town. town with other planned improve- gramme supports local artists and Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh “It also captures the rich heritage ments to enhance the appearance provides a welcoming atmosphere District Council, Cllr Errol Thomp- of music, arts, and literature, and the and accessibility of the inner gate- for visitors to Omagh. Come and be inspired by Omagh, in the heart of Tyrone! XCATOMAGH Thursday,July 29,2021 UH 25 An Ulster Herald initiative Hello in association with Omagh! #TogetherWeAreStronger Plan for a brighter future with Omagh Chamber of Commerce RECOGNISED for helping businesses collectively, individually and in small grow and develop, Omagh Chamber of REASONS TO JOIN groups. We listen to our members and Commerce is a membership organisa- we respond through lobbying, collab- tion governed by a board and council. THE CHAMBER oration and action planning.” Our aim is to support business, The president of Omagh Chamber, and encourage sustainable economic 1. Networking with other Colm Broderick said that now is the development in the Omagh area. businesses time to look ahead, and plan for a We represent all business sizes brighter future. and all business sectors: Retail; man- 2. Local Events, including “We need to continue to work to- ufacturing; services; engineering; the Omagh Business gether so that Omagh can reach its Post-lockdown walk about town – DAC Appliances. digital; creative’ banking; communi- Awards & Christmas full potential,” he said. “Now, is the cation; entertainment; transport; hos- Charity Lunch time to look ahead and plan for a pitality; education; health; technolo- brighter future with renewed hope gy; and construction. 3. Member-only offers and optimism. Bronagh Gormley, business devel- 4. Direct Government “As a Chamber, we will continue to opment officer, said the Chamber’s Lobbying work on your behalf but we also need current focus is on helping businesses 5. Up to date information your input, your ideas, your innova- emerge stronger than before. tion and your expertise. “Our role changes and evolves ac- 6. Social Media & Website cording to our member’s needs,” she promotion opportunities “I encourage all businesses in the Omagh and surrounding areas to join explained. “Our focus very much 7. Training/Workshops for us and help us to make Omagh the shifted in the last two years, due to members the impact of Covid-19. best it can be for everyone.” 8. Corporate Social “Our Facebook page became a Omagh Chamber welcomes all place where businesses could get the Responsibility business backgrounds; those starting most up-to-date information in rela- opportunities out who are eager and enthusiastic, tion to NI Executive briefings, break- those who are long established and downs of new laws, and decisions and have a wealth of knowledge, young en- general lockdown updates. businesses to emerge stronger than trepreneurs who have innovative and “Now, as we are beginning to before. creative ideas. emerge out of lockdown, our focus is “The best way to do this is through For more information contact on rebuilding, renewing and helping regular communication – we do this Bronagh [email protected] Member testimonials... Post-lockdown walk about town – Classic Urbanwear. “Being a member and taking and networking opportunities pro- part within the Chamber is hugely vided especially with Brexit and important to me. It provides a plat- Covid-19 has been invaluable to us. I form to network with like-minded would recommend any business people, and enables us to look out- looking to join to do so, and I would wardly at how businesses adapt and ful tool. We are looking forward to like to commend Bronagh Gormley, prosper in Northern Ireland. I value the new website they will be launch- Business Development Officer, on the membership greatly, and urge ing this summer. If you are a busi- the brilliant job she has done business owners to join Omagh ness in Omagh or surrounding area, throughout the Covid-19 pandemic Chamber, where they will find a we would recommend joining the in keeping the business community wealth of knowledge and support.” cxhamber and availing of their ser- of Omagh and surrounding areas vices.” updated.” Caroline O’Hagan Business Manager, Danske Bank Kathryn Watterson, Wattersons Gareth Kenwell, & Vice-President of Omagh Chamber Kenwell Engineering Ltd “Watterson’s have been mem- “House of Vixen has been part of bers with the Chamber since the Omagh Chamber for many years “I only joined the Chamber this beginning. As an established town now. The Chamber of Commerce month. I decided to join as I felt that centre business, we feel it is impor- provides ideal opportunities to net- the help given through their Face- tant to communicate and collabo- work with other businesses and book page throughout the pandemic rate with other businesses in easy access to a dynamic business was invaluable. It was always up-to- Omagh and the surrounding areas, community.” date, and kept me, as a business and to keep up-to-date with what is owner, informed. I wanted to give going on. One of the best ways to do Brenda O’Donnell, House of Vixen back by supporting the Chamber this is through the Chamber of and becoming a member.” Commerce network. We receive “We have been a member of the regular updates via email and we Chamber now for more than five Aidan Keenan, find their Facebook page a very use- years. 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