Go Succeed In The Community Roadshow-Scale & Succeed: Unlocking Contracts & Tenders for Business Growth

Ready to take your business to the next level?

Winning larger contracts and tenders can transform your business, boost revenue, and open doors to long-term growth opportunities - but where do you start?

Join us at Scale & Succeed: Unlocking Contracts & Tenders for Business Growth, where successful entrepreneurs and industry experts will share how they’ve secured major contracts, navigated the tendering process, and scaled their businesses strategically.

This interactive and insightful event is designed for business owners who are:

✅ Looking to expand into new markets through tenders and contracts
✅ Interested in learning from real businesses already winning big
✅ Eager to tap into expert advice, funding, and support
✅ Ready to develop a strategy to scale up and secure bigger deals

What You’ll Gain from This Event:

🔥 Learn from businesses already winning tenders & large contracts
💡 Top tips on how to get your business “tender-ready”
🤝 Discover how to leverage support from Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
📢 Insights into building a strong business strategy for growth
💬 Live Q&A and networking with industry experts

Delivered by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council this event will also give attendees an insight into what resources and support is available locally to support your journey into business or in the development of your business.

You will hear from local business entrepreneurs on how they have built a successful business and hear about their journey and get the chance to discover how the Go Succeed programme can empower your business journey.

This event is delivered as part of the Go Succeed Community Outreach programme, and brought to you by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council.

Go Succeed is an enterprise support service which provides tailored advice and guidance to meet the individual needs of entrepreneurs and businesses.

Keynote

• Philip Davison (The Hills Bar & Restaurant)

Go Succeed

• Host Tina Calder will discuss what support is on offer from Go Succeed and take attendees through how to get the best out of their mentoring support.

Supercharge Your Business Panel

• Entrepreneur - Philip Davison (The Hills Bar & Restaurant)
• Entrepreneur & Tender Expert - Brendan Cunningham (2BC Tenders, Lisburn)
• Martina Crawford (Lisburn Enterprise Organisation)
• Host - Tina Calder (Excalibur Press & Go Succeed Mentor)

What is on offer at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council

• Gemma McCaughley from the Economic Development Dept will take you through what additional support is available for your business through the Council.

Top Tips session

• Top Tips To Get Your Business Tender Ready (with Tina Calder + Q&A with Brendan Cunningham)

CONNECT WITH YOUR COUNCIL

Facebook >> www.facebook.com/LisburnCastlereagh

LinkedIn >> www.linkedin.com/company/lisburn-city-council

Twitter >> x.com/lisburnccc

Instagram >> www.instagram.com/lisburnccc/

Check out our website >> www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/w/business-programmes

SPEAKERS

Philip Davison

When lockdown struck and entrepreneur Philip Davison was left furloughed and bored he decided to make the best of his time.

In 2020 he set up Dished Up Deli, a food delivery company. As the business expanded and Philip left his full time position as a catering manager for one of Northern Ireland's largest companies he quickly became a catering consultant alongside Dished Up Deli.

In 2023 the opportunity arose for Philip to expand his business to include The Hills Bar & Restaurant at Castlereagh Golf Club. In his session Philip will speak candidly about the challenges he faced and how he overcame them as well as how he successfully won the catering and operations tender for The Hills.

Connect with Phiip on LinkedIn >> linkedin.com/in/philip-davison-6b738153

Brendan Cunningham – Tender & Business Growth Consultant, 2BC Tenders

Brendan Cunningham is a Tender and Bid Management Consultant at 2BC Tenders, specialising in strategic business growth and tendering support for SMEs and large organisations across Ireland.

With extensive experience in sales, marketing, and export development, Brendan provides practical, results-driven guidance to help businesses secure contracts, expand their reach, and maximise growth opportunities.

Brendan has successfully mentored organisations through public sector contracts with Belfast City Council, Invest NI, InterTradeIreland, and multiple local councils, supporting businesses in diverse industries, including food & drink, construction, advanced engineering, software, and healthcare. His expertise extends to delivering bespoke consultancy and interim management projects, ensuring businesses have the tools and strategies to compete effectively.

With a track record of helping companies navigate complex tendering processes and achieve sustainable growth, Brendan is dedicated to equipping businesses with the knowledge and support needed to secure new opportunities and scale successfully.

Connect with Brendan on LinkedIn >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/cunninghambrendan

Martina Crawford - CEO of Lisburn Enterprise Organisation

Martina Crawford is the Chief Executive of Lisburn Enterprise Organisation (LEO).Since its establishment in 1990, LEO has been a cornerstone for local businesses, offering tailored guidance, strategic advice, business premises, and administrative services to help entrepreneurs overcome challenges and thrive.

At this event, Martina will share how LEO promotes an entrepreneurial culture by providing the tools and resources necessary for both start-ups and established businesses to succeed.

With strong partnerships across public and private sectors, including Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council and Invest NI, Martina will highlight how collaboration and expert support can transform business ideas into sustainable ventures.

Connect with Martina on LinkedIn >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinacrawford/

Tina Calder – Excalibur Press

This event will be hosted by Tina Calder, a seasoned marketing strategist, mentor, and AI trainer, specialising in helping businesses craft compelling messages, enhance their brand visibility, and drive measurable results. As the founder and Chief Vision Officer of Excalibur Press, she has extensive experience mentoring entrepreneurs and organisations.

As a business mentor and delivery agent for the Go Succeed in the Community Tina is passionate about guiding entrepreneurs to maximise their marketing and business potential.

Tina’s career began 30 years ago in journalism and media, where she gained invaluable insights into audience engagement and media strategy.

Connect with Tina on LinkedIn >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinacalder

FIND OUT MORE…

Are you interested in finding out what other events we have coming up in the Go Succeed In The Community series?

Check out our COLLECTIONS PAGE for more information or email Tina projects@excaliburpress.co.uk

Places are limited, register today. Don’t miss your chance to build and grow your business.

Register now and take the next step toward business success with Go Succeed in Lisburn & Castlereagh.