Omagh Enterprise’s mission is to promote enterprise and support start-up, growth and innovative businesses in the Omagh area. The company’s vision is to be a world-class local enterprise agency for the entrepreneurs and small businesses of the area. Omagh Enterprise Company was established in 1984 as the local enterprise agency for the Omagh District Council area. The organisation is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee with a strong management team and a voluntary board of directors, representative of the local business community. Omagh Enterprise Company has charitable status and has recently been approved by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland – Registration no: 101885. Our main charitable purpose is the relief of unemployment and poverty in the Omagh area. We do this by offering a supportive environment for small businesses in order to create employment and training opportunities in the community; with a range of industrial, commercial and office units available for rent, complemented by business advice, support and training for start-up and expanding businesses. VALUES
The mission and vision of the company are underpinned and influenced by six core values. The values are carried across all areas of the organisation and guide the delivery and implementation of our strategic priorities and objectives. The core values we have adopted are: Integrity, Professionalism, Teamwork, Respect, Creativity and Enthusiasm. Integrity
We commit to being honest and fair in all our dealings with each other and with all clients and stakeholders. We will be open, transparent and professional in our handling of all public funds and programmes. Professionalism
We commit to continuous professional development in order to upgrade our individual and collective skills and knowledge. This will enable us to deliver high quality services and results for our clients and stakeholders. Teamwork
We will work as highly motivated individuals and as a multi-disciplinary team across the organisation. We will develop strong relationships and partner with organisations and stakeholders to achieve our mission of promoting enterprise and support start-up, growth and innovative businesses. Respect
We will show equal respect to each other and everyone we have contact with as part of carrying out our business activities. We are committed to our equality responsibilities, as highlighted by Section 75 of the NI Act 1998. Creativity
We will use creativity, imagination and lateral thinking to consider better and more innovative ways of developing and delivering services for the benefit of clients and stakeholders. Enthusiasm
We will approach our work in a positive, enthusiastic and realistic frame of mind and demonstrate our belief and commitment in what we do on a daily basis.
