David Chong-Ping to Present at Belfast Business Survey Results Launch
Join Belfast City Council and Belfast Chamber for the Belfast Business Survey Spring Results on Wednesday, 22nd May at 11.00am.
We are excited to announce that David Chong-Ping from M·E·L Research will be one of the key speakers at the upcoming Belfast Business Survey Results Launch. This event is hosted by Belfast City Council and Belfast Chamber, providing a platform to present the findings from a comprehensive survey conducted with over 400 businesses in the city.
This is the sixth iteration of the survey, published twice a year, that M·E·L Research has delivered for Belfast City Council and Belfast Chamber.
The survey sought the views of local businesses on various crucial topics including business confidence, employment prospects, and the challenges they currently face. The insights gathered from this survey are invaluable, offering a detailed understanding of the economic climate in Belfast and helping shape future strategies for growth and development. In October 2023, 38% of Belfast businesses said that turnover increased over the past 6 months, and the same amount also expected turnover to increase in the next six months.
David Chong-Ping, alongside Michelle Greeves and Karen Bonner, will deliver expert analysis on the survey results. The group will delve into the implications of the findings for the Belfast economy, providing attendees with a deeper understanding of the local business landscape.
This event is a must-attend for anyone interested in the economic future of Belfast. Whether you are a business owner, policymaker, or simply invested in the local economy, the insights provided will be invaluable. Gain first-hand knowledge of the current business environment and network with like-minded professionals.
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