07/12/2017

NI Business Owner Visits 10 Downing Street

A business owner from Northern Ireland has just returned from her visit to 10 Downing Street as part of this year's Small Business Saturday Top 100.

Louise Brogan joined other small business owners from across the UK at the special reception last week on behalf of her Social Media Consultancy, Social Bee NI, which was one of only two small businesses to be selected for this year's Small Business Saturday's Top 100.

She said: "It was an absolute privilege to attend the special reception at 10 Downing Street with the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Taking part in the 100-day run-up to the event and connecting with the other businesses in the Top 100 has been a pleasure. It is especially important to remember that digital businesses are included."

Stephen Barclay MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, said: "It was great to welcome so many business owners to Number 10 to show our appreciation for the crucial contribution they make to Britain. Small businesses are vital to a thriving and competitive economy that is fit for the future, so it’s great to see that the number of small businesses in the UK has been growing in recent years."

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