The Community

The people who make it
worth showing up.

Members are founders, owners and leaders from across the island, north and south, east and west. They come from different sectors and different stages of business, but they share the same attitude. Show up properly. Give generously. Build trust over time.

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Martin Murtagh

Martin Murtagh

Founder·The Growth Company

Newry

Martin Murtagh helps ambitious founders and SME leaders grow through clearer positioning, stronger marketing and access to the right people. As Founder of The Growth Company, he supports businesses across Ireland and the UK through B2B marketing strategy, executive coaching, curated events and valuable introductions.

Fractional CMOBusiness GrowthCross-Border NetworkingStrategic Marketing
Gareth Anderson

Gareth Anderson

Founder·Adapt365

Belfast

Gareth Anderson helps businesses reduce costs, solve operational problems and improve both customer experience and employee engagement. As the Founder of Adapt365, he combines consultancy, training and coaching with more than 20 years of experience in financial services, Lean methodologies and business growth. Clients value his practical approach and ability to deliver measurable improvements across their organisation.

Lean ConsultantContinuous ImprovementCost ReductionBusiness Growth
Aaron Blair

Aaron Blair

Principal Consultant·Stewart Blair

Belfast

Aaron Blair helps forward-thinking manufacturing and service organisations improve their processes, digital capabilities, data and overall business strategy. As a Principal Consultant, he works alongside leadership teams as a practical execution partner. Clients value his ability to streamline operations, unlock better insights and turn strategy into lasting business improvement.

StrategyTechnologyProfessional Services
Sorcha Boyle

Sorcha Boyle

Corporate Solicitor

Newry

Sorcha Boyle helps founders, business owners and boards navigate corporate transactions with clarity, confidence and practical legal guidance. As a Corporate Solicitor in Northern Ireland, she advises on mergers and acquisitions, reorganisations and restructurings. Clients value her calm approach, clear communication and ability to make complex deals easier to understand.

LegalProfessional Services
Thomas J. Briody

Thomas J. Briody

Partner·Briody & Co. Chartered Accountants

Dundalk

Thomas J. Briody helps founders, family businesses and growing companies make better financial decisions through clear, practical advice they can trust. As founding Partner of Briody & Co. , he supports clients across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK with audit, tax, business advisory, cloud accounting and cross-border expertise.

AccountingFinanceProfessional ServicesCross-Border
Ruairi Cahill

Ruairi Cahill

Founder·Funk Soul Media

Newry

Ruairi Cahill helps founders, brands and organisations tell stronger stories through creative content that feels authentic, engaging and built to connect with the right audience. As the Founder of Funk Soul Media, he delivers video, social media, and campaign content for clients across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and beyond.

MarketingMediaCreative ServicesDigital MediaContent Creation
David Crozier

David Crozier

Exit Partner·The Pathfinders

Newry

David Crozier helps financial planning firm owners exit their businesses with clarity, confidence and a strong sense of what comes next. As an Exit Partner with The Pathfinders, he brings more than 30 years of experience and the perspective of someone who has successfully built, led and sold his own values-driven firm.

FinanceExit PlanningFinancial PlanningResponsible InvestingProfessional Services
Jonny Davison

Jonny Davison

Founder·Yarn Digital

Belfast

Jonny Davison helps ambitious founders and growing businesses build stronger brands, websites and digital experiences that earn attention and support real growth. As Founder and CEO of Yarn Digital, he combines strategy, storytelling, design and web development to turn ideas into confident digital identities.

Digital MarketingSEOWeb DesignContent Marketing
Jon Michael Dickinson

Jon Michael Dickinson

Managing Director·Proactive Accounting

Belfast

Jon Michael Dickinson helps business owners gain greater control of their finances through real-time reporting, forward-looking advice and clear financial planning. As Managing Director of Proactive Accounting, he leads a Belfast-based team that acts like an in-house finance department without the overheads.

AccountancyTaxBusiness Advisory
Gráinne Kathleen Evans

Gráinne Kathleen Evans

Founder·SLSA (Silver Lining Spreadsheet Automation)

Newry

Gráinne Kathleen Evans helps businesses save time, reduce errors and make better decisions by turning complex spreadsheets into simple, automated systems. As the founder of SLSA, she creates tailored dashboards, macros and workflows across Excel and Google Sheets. Clients value her practical approach, technical expertise and ability to make their data clearer, more useful and easier to manage.

Spreadsheet AutomationTechnologyBusiness EfficiencyAdmin Solutions
Will Gaston

Will Gaston

CATALYST PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY·CA PSYCHOLOGIST

Newry

Will is a clinical psychologist, consultant and entrepreneur with a strong interest in mountain biking and supporting the next generation in the sport. Through Catalyst Consultancy, The Real Bike Lab and BHE Bike Lab Racing, he helps individuals, teams and youth programmes benefit from professional insight, steady leadership and genuine community focus.

WellbeingCommunityEducation
Christian Gerring

Christian Gerring

Founder·Pancake Studios

Belfast

Christian Gerring helps creatives and production teams develop their ideas and bring them to life, providing the space, expertise and production services needed to turn creative concepts into cinematic reality. When Christian opened Pancake Studios in 2026, he created a place where freelancers and creatives could connect, collaborate and bring ideas to life.

Creative StudioDesignAnimationDigital Media
Sinead Glennon

Sinead Glennon

Founder·Transcribe

Galway

Sinead Glennon helps busy professionals turn spoken content into accurate, secure and professionally formatted documents without sacrificing speed or confidentiality. As Founder and CEO of Transcribe, she supports legal, medical, academic and professional clients across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK. Clients value her team’s fast turnaround times, personal service and reliable transcription, formatting and AI proofreading support.

TranscriptionAudio ServicesBusiness SupportLegalProfessional Services
Tim Hart

Tim Hart

Founder·Hart Communications

Newry

Tim Hart helps charities, social enterprises and mission-driven organisations communicate with greater clarity, engage the right people and lead with confidence. As Founder of Hart Communications, he combines more than 30 years of experience with practical consultancy, coaching and training. Clients value his strategic insight, thoughtful approach and ability to strengthen their message without losing sight of their mission.

CommunicationsPRMedia RelationsStrategic Comms
Kerrie Havern

Kerrie Havern

Founder, Strike Back Self Defence & Co-Founder, Caring Coins

Newry

Kerrie Havern helps women and girls build confidence, feel safer and develop practical self-defence skills in a supportive, age-appropriate environment. As the Founder of Strike Back Self Defence and Co-Founder of Caring Coins, she also builds community support for people facing financial, emotional and mental health challenges.

Self DefenceWellbeingCharityCommunityWomen's Safety
Octavio Hernandez

Octavio Hernandez

Founder·Odyssey

Dublin

Octavio Hernandez helps B2B SMEs sharpen their positioning, clarify their message and attract better-fit customers who are more likely to buy. As Founder of Odyssey, he combines more than 20 years of marketing experience with practical strategy, connected campaigns and AI-powered execution.

MarketingDigitalCreativeOdyssey
Colleen Lennon

Colleen Lennon

Chef and Owner·The Oliver Restaurant

Newry

Colleen Lennon creates memorable dining experiences through honest cooking, warm hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere in the heart of Newry. As Chef and Owner of The Oliver Restaurant, she offers everything from casual bar bites and Sunday lunch to fine dining, private events and rooftop dining.

HospitalityChefRestaurantFood & Drink
Manus Loughran

Manus Loughran

Founder·GoClick Media

Newry

Manus Loughran helps owner-led businesses generate better leads, improve conversions and get more value from their online advertising spend. As Founder of GoClick Media, he delivers targeted Google, Meta and LinkedIn advertising alongside strategic consultancy and PPC audits. Clients value his transparent approach, clear reporting and focus on measurable results.

Digital MarketingPaid AdvertisingPPCMedia
Ian Lynch

Ian Lynch

Personal Development Coach

Dublin

Ian Lynch helps people communicate more clearly, build self-belief and show up with greater confidence in work, business and everyday life. As an accredited coach, he provides practical support in public speaking, confidence building and personal development. Clients value his encouraging approach and ability to help them express themselves with greater clarity and assurance.

CoachingPublic SpeakingConfidencePersonal DevelopmentCommunication
Garry MacDonald

Garry MacDonald

Founder·Helios IT

Belfast

Garry helps businesses stay connected, secure and productive through reliable IT support that reduces downtime and keeps technology working as it should. As Founder of Helios IT, he provides managed IT services, cloud solutions, infrastructure and cybersecurity support across Northern Ireland. Clients value his responsive service, practical advice and ability to tailor IT around the needs of their business.

IT ServicesTechnologyManaged ITCybersecurity
Karen Maginn

Karen Maginn

Founder·Beyond the Branding

Newry

Karen Maginn helps small and medium-sized businesses strengthen their brand, improve online visibility and get more value from their marketing. As Founder of Beyond the Branding, she combines strategy, branding and creative support with more than a decade of international marketing experience. Clients value her tailored approach, commercial understanding and focus on work that delivers measurable results.

BrandingMarketingStrategyCreative
Colm Maguire

Colm Maguire

Founder·Tabulator

Derry

Colm Maguire helps organisations reduce administration, strengthen compliance and gain greater control over their operational data. As Founder of Tabulator and OptiOp, he builds practical technology that replaces spreadsheets and disconnected systems with clear, connected platforms. Clients value his ability to simplify complex processes, improve accountability and make important information easier to manage.

TechnologySoftwareDataDigital Solutions
James Mailley

James Mailley

Head of Sales & Marketing·iSME

Dundalk

James Mailley helps small and medium-sized businesses access the practical support, expertise and resources they need to overcome challenges and grow with confidence. As Head of Sales and Marketing at ISME, he brings more than 20 years of experience across sales, employer branding, HR technology and business compliance.

SalesMarketingBusiness SupportSME
Aidan Malone

Aidan Malone

Founder·White Wolf Wellness & Divis Mountain Men

Belfast

Aidan Malone helps people build practical tools for mental clarity, emotional regulation and resilience through breathwork, mindset coaching and the free Divis Mountain Men community. He works with individuals, groups, teams and organisations across Northern Ireland and beyond, bringing lived experience alongside a professional background in social care, mental health and trauma-informed practice.

BreathworkWellbeingMen's Mental HealthCommunity
Alan McBurney

Alan McBurney

Founder·INNOSEC

Belfast

Alan McBurney helps professional services firms protect sensitive data, strengthen resilience and use technology more effectively as they grow. As Founder of INNOSEC, he provides managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud transformation and strategic technology leadership across Northern Ireland and the UK. Clients value his security-first approach, clear advice and ability to turn complex technology into confident business decisions.

CybersecurityManaged ITIT Leadership
Irenaeus McCaffrey

Irenaeus McCaffrey

Founder·Bright Beginnings Childcare

Dundalk

Irenaeus McCaffrey runs Bright Beginnings Childcare & After School Care in Dundalk, providing safe, nurturing early years care that helps children grow in confidence and independence. Through a child-led approach, experienced team and strong family partnership, he gives parents peace of mind and children a supportive place to learn and thrive.

ChildcareEarly Years EducationBusiness Owner
Niall McCavigan

Niall McCavigan

Founder·Projexa Digital

Belfast

Niall McCavigan helps operations-led SMEs make better ERP and systems investment decisions, protect capital and avoid costly implementation mistakes. As Founder of Projexa Digital, he provides independent, vendor-neutral advice across strategy, system selection and project oversight. Clients value his senior-led approach, operational insight and ability to turn complex technology decisions into clear, board-ready plans.

Digital TransformationERPDigitisation
Joe McConville

Joe McConville

Financial Planner·McConville Financial Planning

Belfast

Joe McConville helps individuals and families build greater financial confidence through clear, personalised planning shaped around their goals and circumstances. As a Financial Planner at McConville Financial Planning, he provides guidance on investments, retirement planning, tax efficiency and long-term financial security. Clients value his relationship-led approach, banking experience and commitment to supporting them through every stage of their financial journey.

Financial PlanningWealth ManagementRetirement Planning
Ciaran McDermott

Ciaran McDermott

Managing Director·Arcadian IT

Newry

Ciaran McDermott helps businesses and homeowners protect their premises and stay connected through AI CCTV and alarms, access control and gate automation, fire systems, IT fitouts and networking. As Managing Director of Arcadian I.T. in Newry, he delivers practical, site-specific solutions across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK, backed by a certified engineering team.

Smart Security, Connectivity & AutomationCCTV & Access ControlIT Fitouts & Networking
Kevin McDonald

Kevin McDonald

Principal Consultant·KMD HR Solutions

Newry

Kevin McDonald helps small and medium-sized organisations manage their people, reduce employment risk and build stronger workplace practices. As Principal Consultant at KMD HR Solutions, he provides practical support across recruitment, employment policies, employee relations, health and safety, training, coaching and mentoring. Clients value his experience, discretion and cost-effective advice.

HRRecruitmentLearning & DevelopmentEmployment LawHealth & Safety
Barry McKeown

Barry McKeown

Managing Director·Surewire Electric

Newry

Barry McKeown helps homeowners and businesses keep their properties safe, compliant and running smoothly through reliable, high-quality electrical work. As Managing Director of Surewire Electric, he provides residential, commercial and industrial electrical services, including EV chargers, fault-finding, EICR testing and smart home installations. Clients value his clear communication, dependable service and commitment to completing every job properly.

Electrical ServicesElectrical ContractingBusiness Owner
David Montgomery

David Montgomery

Founder and Director·Goanserve (Charitable Partner of The Growth Network)

Belfast

David Montgomery helps young people build confidence, develop their football ability and access positive opportunities through sport and mentoring. As Founder and Director of Goanserve, he works with schools and communities in Northern Ireland and Ghana to create safe, supportive programmes that develop both skills and character.

Youth WorkFootball DevelopmentCommunityCharity
Deirdre Morrison

Deirdre Morrison

Co-Founder·Dynacorum Change Technologies

Belfast

Deirdre Morrison helps organisations navigate complex change, engage their people and turn strategic plans into lasting behavioural improvement. As Co-Founder of Dynacorum Change Technologies, she combines change management, leadership development and applied neuroscience. Clients value her practical, evidence-based approach and ability to help leaders build trust, resilience and high-performing teams.

Change ManagementLeadership DevelopmentNeuroscienceOrganisational Transformation
Chuks Nwabueze

Chuks Nwabueze

Agile Delivery Consultant, Software Developer & SAFe Practice Consultant·ProjAH

Newry

Chuks Nwabueze helps organisations turn ideas into successful digital products, improve delivery performance and build high-performing teams. As an Agile Delivery Consultant, Software Developer and SAFe Practice Consultant, he combines product strategy, software development, AI solutions and Agile transformation. Clients value his hands-on approach and ability to deliver practical, scalable solutions that create measurable business value.

AgileSoftware DevelopmentDigital TransformationSAFeProduct Strategy
Martin Patterson

Martin Patterson

Owner·MGP Consulting

Newry

Martin helps organisations plan and deliver complex projects, strengthen stakeholder relationships and create lasting economic and community impact. As Founder of MGP Consulting, he provides practical support across strategic planning, project management, financial management, regeneration and business development. Clients value his experience, results-focused approach and ability to bring people together around clear outcomes.

Business ConsultancyStrategic PlanningRegenerationStakeholder Engagement
Clive Power

Clive Power

Estate Agent·Keller Williams Plus

Newry

Clive Power helps homeowners, buyers, landlords and investors navigate the property market across Newry, Mourne and Down with confidence. As an Estate Agent with Keller Williams UK, he brings more than 30 years of industry experience, strong local knowledge and a personal approach.

Estate AgencyPropertyReal Estate
Louise Quinn

Louise Quinn

Manager·Crisis Cafe NI (Charitable Partner of The Growth Network)

Newry

Louise Quinn helps young people access safe, confidential mental health support without needing a referral, diagnosis or reaching a point of crisis. As Manager of Crisis Cafe NI, she provides one-to-one support, social groups and practical workshops for young people aged 11 and over.

CharityYouth SupportMental HealthCommunity Wellbeing
Richard Rollinson

Richard Rollinson

Office Manager·Simple Business Telecoms

Newry

Richard Rollinson helps businesses reduce telecoms costs, remove unnecessary complexity and stay connected with services that fit how they actually work. As Office Manager at Simple Business Telecoms, he provides clear, impartial advice on mobile and business telecoms packages.

TelecomsBusiness CommunicationsTelecommunications
Monika Selim

Monika Selim

Founder / Owner·E-MO Nails

Newry

Monika Selim helps nail technicians and salon owners access high-quality, cost-effective products and build greater confidence in their skills. As Founder of E-MO Nails, she provides professional nail supplies, accredited courses and one-to-one training. Customers value her industry experience, personal support and commitment to products that are safe, reliable and designed to help their businesses grow.

BeautyNailsSalonEntrepreneurship
Niall Smith

Niall Smith

Founder and Chartered Accountant·Niall Smith Accountancy

Newry

Niall Smith helps individuals, families and owner-managed businesses strengthen their finances, plan tax efficiently and make better decisions with clear, proactive advice. As Founder of Niall Smith Accountancy, he combines Chartered Accountancy expertise with hands-on commercial experience, cloud accounting and real-time reporting. Clients value his personal approach, practical guidance and genuine understanding of what their business is trying to achieve.

AccountancyTaxBusiness AdvisoryChartered Accountant
Kerry Spence

Kerry Spence

Founder·React Clarity

Belfast

Kerry Spence helps owner-managed businesses overcome barriers to growth, strengthen leadership and create more efficient, profitable and sustainable operations. As Founder of React Clarity, she combines more than 30 years of business experience with practical consultancy, mentoring and fractional leadership. Clients value her calm, hands-on approach and ability to bring clarity, alignment and confidence during periods of growth or change.

ClarityBusiness StrategyLeadershipCoaching
Tim Sterritt

Tim Sterritt

Wealth Manager, Private Clients UK·Davy

Belfast

Tim Sterritt helps individuals, families and business owners protect, grow and manage their wealth through clear, personalised financial planning. As a Wealth Manager with Davy Private Clients UK, he provides guidance on investments, retirement planning and long-term wealth strategy. Clients value his personal approach, clear advice and commitment to keeping their financial plans aligned as life changes.

Wealth ManagementRetirement PlanningFinancial Advice
Patrick Stratford

Patrick Stratford

Founder / Director·Trade Path NI

Belfast

Patrick Stratford helps businesses move goods into and out of Northern Ireland with greater clarity, less risk and fewer operational delays. As Founder and Director of Trade Path NI, he provides practical support across customs, trade regulations, logistics and supply chain planning. Clients value his clear advice, hands-on expertise and ability to make complex cross-border requirements easier to manage.

TradeCross-BorderBusiness DevelopmentInternational Trade
Marie Walker

Marie Walker

Owner·MCS Branding

Belfast

Marie Walker helps businesses, charities and organisations bring their brand to life through high-quality merchandise that looks professional and feels right for their audience. As Managing Director of MCS Branding, she provides expert guidance across traditional merchandise, on-demand stores, campaign shops and enterprise solutions.

BrandingMarketingDesignCreative Services
Lyn Warde

Lyn Warde

Owner of Transport Compliance NI·Transport Compliance NI

Newry

Lyn Warde helps transport operators stay compliant, protect their licences and resolve complex issues before they disrupt the business. As Owner of Transport Compliance NI, she provides operator licensing support, compliance audits, consultancy and accredited training across the UK and Ireland. Clients value her hands-on industry experience, practical guidance and ability to navigate difficult transport challenges with confidence.

TransportComplianceLogisticsRoad Transport

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