21/08/2017

Social Spark Event Aimed At Belfast-Based Entrepreneurs

Belfast City Council has announced an upcoming Social Spark event, as part of its Go Social programme, which uses innovative approaches to support entrepreneurs in developing a new social enterprise or cooperative.

This upcoming Social Spark event offers participants the opportunity to:

• hear from leading social entrepreneurs and cooperatives

• learn new skills and understand the value of idea design and development

• work in teams to add value to your idea

• find out about additional support to get your venture up and running

To attend this workshop you must be based in the Belfast City Council area.

The event will take place on Wednesday 20 September 2017, at Girdwood Community Hub, Belfast, and is free.

(MH)

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