Londonderry resident Joanne named adviser of year

Joanne is one of the network’s most consistent Business Advisers, having been commended by Invest NI as one of the top performing advisers on the Regional Start Initiative.

She is extremely dedicated and takes her continuing professional development very seriously. Words that best sum up Joanne’s approach to business advice are: “Professionalism with expert knowledge”; “Excellent Communication and listening skills” and “Enthusiastic in building added value advice and support.”

Martin Devlin, CEO, of Roe Valley Enterprises said: “This award for Joanne is fully deserved. Good, timely business advice plays an important role in helping individuals decide on the self-employment route. Joanne has been instrumental in helping hundreds of people in the Limavady area to set up and grow their businesses.”

Chief Executive of Enterprise Northern Ireland, Gordon Gough, said: “Enterprise Northern Ireland is the voice of local entrepreneurship and we’re very pleased to celebrate great examples of local ingenuity and talent. Helping to develop strong companies that create employment and export across the world is an important part of what we do.

“These awards are an excellent chance to recognise the hard work and dedication of businesses and members of the Enterprise Northern Ireland network. “Whether it is through offering business support or highlighting access to finance initiatives, our network is... stimulating Northern Ireland’s economy.”