Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is proud to mark Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2026, from 16 – 22 November 2026.
Council is joining communities around the world in celebrating the entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders who are helping shape the future of our local economy.
Global Entrepreneurship Week is an international campaign that highlights the vital role of entrepreneurship in creating employment, driving innovation and building stronger, more resilient communities. Throughout the week, Council is encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs to take the first steps towards turning their ideas into reality.
The week includes Social Enterprise Day on 19 November, when we celebrate the transformative impact of our social enterprises.
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Dawn Huggins, said:
"Global Entrepreneurship Week provides an important opportunity to recognise the ambition, creativity and determination of entrepreneurs across our Borough.
“From fledgling start-ups and social enterprises to established businesses expanding into new markets, our local entrepreneurs continue to make a significant contribution to economic growth, employment and community well-being."
Council remains committed to supporting businesses at every stage of their journey through Go Succeed ( www.go-succeed.com) , which offers a range of masterclasses, mentoring opportunities and support services designed to help businesses start, grow and thrive.
The Mayor added:
“Entrepreneurship continues to play a key role in the economic success of the Causeway Coast and Glens area, with local businesses demonstrating remarkable resilience and innovation across a wide range of sectors including tourism, food and drink, manufacturing, digital technologies, retail and the creative industries.”
Council encourages residents, students, community organisations and businesses to get involved in Global Entrepreneurship Week by joining an online workshop, exploring new ideas, engaging with local enterprise initiatives and supporting independent businesses across the Borough. Visit our website www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/GEW to find out more about the free events happening across the week.
Anyone interested in starting or growing a business can find out more about the support available through Go Succeed and other business support programmes by visiting the www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/business