Let’s Do Business

“Let’s do business” – that is the message delivered to Local Government in a new action plan released today (21 September 2015) by the chambers of commerce network across Northern Ireland. Presidents from Chambers of Commerce across N. Ireland ‘Let’s do business’ makes over 20 recommendations that will reduce the cost of doing business and […]

Preparing to toast the Winners!

The winners in the 2015 Ballymena Business Excellence Awards will be announced at a gala dinner to be held in Tullyglass House Hotel on Thursday 1st October. This is the thirteenth year of the awards, organised annually by Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and around 450 guests are expected to attend.  L-R: Chamber President Alan Stewart, […]

2015 Award Winners and Finalists

Customer Service Award Retail Sector (Independent Retailer) – First Trust Bank • Sams Yard – WINNERS • Beechgrove Interiors • Hansam Crafts • Remus Uomo Hire Class Customer Service Award Retail Sector (Multiple Retailer) – Power NI • GAME – WINNERS • Blue Inc • Goldsmiths • The Perfume Shop Customer Service Award Neighbourhood Store – McKillens Footwear • […]

Marcon Soaring High

Chamber members Marcon soaring high after landing prestigious contract at the American Air Museum. Antrim based fit-out specialist, Marcon has landed a major fit-out contract at the American Air Museum, one of the exhibition spaces at the renowned IWM Duxford, part of Imperial War Museums. The American Air Museum at IWM Duxford, Cambridge houses a unique collection of Americanaircraft which is the largest collection on […]

Minister Bell Speaks at Chamber Breakfast

DETI Minister Jonathan Bell was the guest speaker at the Chamber’s Autumn Business Breakfast in the Adair Arms Hotel.  In his speech he congratulated Ballymena on being the first town in Northern Ireland to implement a BID. He also highlighted a number of initiatives being driven by his Department to strengthen and develop the economy. […]