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Join us for a dynamic 2-hour workshop with sales expert Brendan Murphy at the CIDO Innovation Centre!
Learn how to:
Prospect and sell your business to clients Craft the perfect elevator pitch Master the art of closing deals Know when a sale is truly a sale Discover your “why” in sales
Location: CIDO Innovation Centre, 73 Charlestown Road
Date: 24th October 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
Don’t miss out – sign up now on Eventbrite!
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October Spotlight – Peck & Pine
Discover Peck & Pine: Where Nature Meets Play There’s something magical about watching kids run, climb, and explore outdoors — and Peck & Pine has taken that magic to the…
Sales and Strategy Workshop with Brendan Murphy
What: Masterclass in Sales & Strategy When: Tuesday 10th October 2023 Time: 10.00a.m. – 12.00 noon. Where: CIDO Innovation Centre, 73 Charlestown Road, Portadown Who should attend? This masterclass is…
Online Webinars vs In Person Workshops
What are the key differences between Online Webinars and In Person Workshops? An online webinar is a virtual conference or seminar that is conducted over the internet. It allows participants…
Starting a Business in NI?
Starting a business in Northern Ireland can be a great opportunity, but it also requires careful planning and research. Some steps to consider when starting a business in Northern Ireland…
How can Renting a CIDO Office Pod Boost my Business?
How do I know a office space is right for my business? There are many factors to consider when renting office space for a business, such as location, size, cost,…
Rotary Event 2022
What a fantastic event yesterday for our annual business lecture with the Rotary Club of Portadown! We had an all time high number of students and staff with 230 people…
Enterprise Week 2022
Enterprise Week 2022 was in full flow at CIDO Innovation Centre centre on Thursday for our Accountancy and HR Clinics! A big thank you to Evolve and GMcG Portadown for…
ABC Council Transform your Business Programme
ABC Councils flagship business support programme, Transform your Business is open to micro, small and medium sized enterprises across all business sectors including social economy enterprises. The programme includes tailored…
Annual General Meeting Notice
CIDO Annual General Meeting Notice The Chairman and the Board of Directors of Craigavon Industrial Development Organisation (CIDO) will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 27 October 2022…
Enterprise NI’s Chief Executive speaks out against lack of funding
The Enterprise NI Agencies came together to voice their concern over the lack of funding available for businesses. Enterprise NI’s chief executive, Michael McQuillan, has stated that it is quite…
Staff Away Day in Belfast
Our CIDO staff were treated to a food tour of Belfast for our summer away day! Everyone here at CIDO had a fantastic time on our staff away day with…
Be Inspired To Be Podcast Featuring Cara Dallat
Check out the new Be Inspired To Be Podcast featuring our CEO, Cara Dallat! In this series, Belinda chats to individuals with inspiring stories of success. The episodes are packed…
We are the proud sponsors of the Be Inspired To Be Podcast Series 2
In this “Be Inspired To Be” series, Belinda chats to individuals with inspiring stories of success. The episodes are packed full of interesting topics and useful tips. You don’t want…
Start Her Up Programme Launches!
Enterprise Northern Ireland in partnership with Ulster Bank we are delighted to introduce ‘Start Her Up’! We want to encourage as many young women as possible to explore self-employment – whether…
Enterprise Support Programme Celebration Event
40 young ABC entrepreneurs on the road to success thanks to Enterprise Support Programme A celebration event was held recently in Craigavon Industrial Development Organisation (CIDO) to highlight the positive…
An Armagh woman has launched her own riding school!
An Armagh woman has fulfilled her childhood dream of launching her own riding school thanks to support from the Go For It Programme, in association with Armagh City, Banbridge and…
Official Statement Regarding Lurgan Incident
Yesterday evening it was reported in the press about an incident at the CIDO Business Complex in Lurgan. Cara Dallat, Chief Executive of CIDO said: During the early evening yesterday,…
Luke Somerville Tattoo Success Story
Luke Somerville Tattoo Contribution to the Community as a Success Story One of our Lurgan Business Complex tenants, Luke Somerville, is the owner of his own tattoo parlor and is…
Land of Lizards Success Story
Land of Lizards Contribution to the Community as a Success Story The Land of Lizards store in our Lurgan Business Complex is one of our strongest tenants, with a massive…
Wild Shore NI Success Story
Wild Shore’s Contribution to the Community as a Success Story The founder of Wild Shore NI, Claire Geddis, started her business on the 1st of April 2021 and has been…
International Women’s Day- Viet by Vee
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we interviewed the owners of Viet by Vee to find out the secret of their success. Check out the article below! Check out the Portadown…
Holistic Hands Success Story
Holistic Hand’s Contribution to the Community as a Success Story The holistic treatment available at Holistic Hands in CIDO’s Lurgan industrial estate has provided vital treatment for many in the…
Entrepreneurship & Innovation – The Backbone Of A 10X Future
Check out the podcast that our CEO, Cara Dallat, took part in called “Entrepreneurship & Innovation – The Backbone Of A 10X Future” The Department of the Economy’s 10X Future…
ABC Virtual Monthly Job Fairs February – June 2022
Council is calling on local businesses seeking to fill job vacancies to get in touch and register. The first monthly job fair is taking place on Tuesday 22 February, starting…
DMD Music School Success Story
DMD Music School’s Contribution to the Community as a Success Story The DMD Music School located in CIDO’s Carn Industrial estate is a great example of a success story,…
Sales and Strategy Workshop with Brendan Murphy
What: Masterclass in Sales & Strategy When: Tuesday 10th October 2023 Time: 10.00a.m. – 12.00 noon. Where: CIDO Innovation Centre, 73 Charlestown Road, Portadown Who should attend? This masterclass is…
Online Webinars vs In Person Workshops
What are the key differences between Online Webinars and In Person Workshops? An online webinar is a virtual conference or seminar that is conducted over the internet. It allows participants…
Starting a Business in NI?
Starting a business in Northern Ireland can be a great opportunity, but it also requires careful planning and research. Some steps to consider when starting a business in Northern Ireland…
How can Renting a CIDO Office Pod Boost my Business?
How do I know a office space is right for my business? There are many factors to consider when renting office space for a business, such as location, size, cost,…
Rotary Event 2022
What a fantastic event yesterday for our annual business lecture with the Rotary Club of Portadown! We had an all time high number of students and staff with 230 people…
Enterprise Week 2022
Enterprise Week 2022 was in full flow at CIDO Innovation Centre centre on Thursday for our Accountancy and HR Clinics! A big thank you to Evolve and GMcG Portadown for…
ABC Council Transform your Business Programme
ABC Councils flagship business support programme, Transform your Business is open to micro, small and medium sized enterprises across all business sectors including social economy enterprises. The programme includes tailored…
Annual General Meeting Notice
CIDO Annual General Meeting Notice The Chairman and the Board of Directors of Craigavon Industrial Development Organisation (CIDO) will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 27 October 2022…
Enterprise NI’s Chief Executive speaks out against lack of funding
The Enterprise NI Agencies came together to voice their concern over the lack of funding available for businesses. Enterprise NI’s chief executive, Michael McQuillan, has stated that it is quite…
Staff Away Day in Belfast
Our CIDO staff were treated to a food tour of Belfast for our summer away day! Everyone here at CIDO had a fantastic time on our staff away day with…
Be Inspired To Be Podcast Featuring Cara Dallat
Check out the new Be Inspired To Be Podcast featuring our CEO, Cara Dallat! In this series, Belinda chats to individuals with inspiring stories of success. The episodes are packed…
We are the proud sponsors of the Be Inspired To Be Podcast Series 2
In this “Be Inspired To Be” series, Belinda chats to individuals with inspiring stories of success. The episodes are packed full of interesting topics and useful tips. You don’t want…
Start Her Up Programme Launches!
Enterprise Northern Ireland in partnership with Ulster Bank we are delighted to introduce ‘Start Her Up’! We want to encourage as many young women as possible to explore self-employment – whether…
Enterprise Support Programme Celebration Event
40 young ABC entrepreneurs on the road to success thanks to Enterprise Support Programme A celebration event was held recently in Craigavon Industrial Development Organisation (CIDO) to highlight the positive…
An Armagh woman has launched her own riding school!
An Armagh woman has fulfilled her childhood dream of launching her own riding school thanks to support from the Go For It Programme, in association with Armagh City, Banbridge and…
Official Statement Regarding Lurgan Incident
Yesterday evening it was reported in the press about an incident at the CIDO Business Complex in Lurgan. Cara Dallat, Chief Executive of CIDO said: During the early evening yesterday,…
International Women’s Day- Viet by Vee
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we interviewed the owners of Viet by Vee to find out the secret of their success. Check out the article below! Check out the Portadown…
Entrepreneurship & Innovation – The Backbone Of A 10X Future
Check out the podcast that our CEO, Cara Dallat, took part in called “Entrepreneurship & Innovation – The Backbone Of A 10X Future” The Department of the Economy’s 10X Future…
ABC Virtual Monthly Job Fairs February – June 2022
Council is calling on local businesses seeking to fill job vacancies to get in touch and register. The first monthly job fair is taking place on Tuesday 22 February, starting…
