Retailers Advised on Reducing Crime
New Crime Reduction Guide Available THE Ballymena Business Improvement District (BID) today launched a new Retail Crime Reduction guide as part of its continued Crime Reduction Strategy. The effects of retail theft are far reaching in the community and can have serious financial consequences for businesses. This publication contains useful information for businesses in the […]
BID for Business with Fathom
Start with the Customer and Work Backwards. Ballymena BID and Chamber support Local Business through Event. ATTENDEES at a recent exciting digital business breakfast, organised by Ballymena Business Improvement District (BID) and the Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry were told the key to success in getting the most from the internet in a […]
Chamber AGM
Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 5th April in the Adair Arms Hotel. A large number of members were present to hear outgoing President Ronan McCann give an upbeat speech on the past year, highlighting the number of successful events which the Chamber had run. Members of the […]
Chamber Member Hospitality Ulster Partner
Ballymena business and local Chamber Member appointed Hospitality Ulster’s Official Partner for Marketing. Local Website Designer and Digital Marketing Consultancy, Gazelle Communications has been appointed Hospitality Ulster’s Official Partner for Marketing. Gazelle Communications Campaign Director Rodney Kernohan told Ballymena Chamber of Commerce, “Hospitality Ulster are a professional body set-up to lobby on behalf of Northern Ireland’s […]
Introducing The Galgorm Castle Fairy Trail
OPENING TO THE PUBLIC THIS SATURDAY 11th MARCH 12pm Chamber members Brilliant Trails are excited to announce that the fairies have landed & are ready to share their magic with you… This weekend we open our doors to the public so swap the indoors & digital gadgets, for the outdoors and the fresh air. Enjoy […]
GES Celebrate National Award Win
Grants Electrical Services Ltd. (GES Group), recently received a national award in recognition of their commitment to staff, innovation, and skills development, outperforming organisations many times their size. Competing against heavyweights like Transport for London, Dell Global Support, and BT Openreach, GES Group won the Bronze Award in the Training Journal Awards ‘Best Change Management’ […]
Ballymena ‘streets ahead’ in festive footfall
BALLYMENA celebrated New Year with news that the town centre’s overall customer footfall was up 8.1% for December 2016 compared to the same period for 2015. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council figures – supplied by the retail intelligence company, Springboard – represent a considerable increase in footfall and is all the more astounding given […]
Christmas Social / Networking Event
Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry held its annual Christmas social/networking event in the Adair Arms Hotel on 13th.December. There was an excellent turnout of Chamber members and guests. This is always an informal evening and Ronan McCann, Chamber President welcomed everyone. He then went on to present the trophies and certificates for the […]
Bespoke Decor Now Open
Bespoke Decor is now open in Ballymena. The store was officially opened by the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Cllr. Audrey Wales MBE who said: “I am delighted to be here this morning to open this new business. Small businesses are the heartbeat of the Ballymena economy, your store looks great and I wish […]
Clarke Facades join the Ballymena Bears!
County Antrim Construction firm Clarke Facades are delighted to announce they have become official sponsors of the Ballymena Bears. The Ballymena Bears provide opportunities for children and young adults with disability to enjoy rugby. Ballymena RFC has through its Community Development Programme been introducing the joy of rugby to children of all ages and abilities […]
