Proposal for St Patrick’s Barracks Site
Proposed digital innovation hub at St Patrick’s Barracks site ‘would create next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs’ Ambitious plans to create a multimillion pound next generation science park on the former St Patrick’s Barracks site in Ballymena are designed to arm local people with the skills to compete on a global stage as digital innovators […]
Chamber and Danske Bank Host Business Breakfast
As part of Enterprise Fortnight, Ballymena Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Danske Bank jointly hosted a Business Breakfast at Galgorm Resort and Spa. The event which focused on economic factors impacting on businesses attracted a large audience with over 90 members of the local business community attending. Photo L – R: Brian […]
2018 Business Excellence Awards
Ballymena businesses were out in force on 18th October at the Gala evening in Tullyglass House Hotel to celebrate the 16th Ballymena Business Excellence Awards. The awards are organised annually by Ballymena Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the principal sponsor this year was Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Mayor of Mid & […]
Finalists named for 2018 Awards
The names of the finalists for the 2018 Ballymena Business Excellence Awards have been revealed. The awards are organised annually by Ballymena Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry and this year the principal sponsor is Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. You can view this year’s finalists by clicking here. L-R: Tom Wiggins (Ballymena Chamber […]
2018 Business Awards Launch
The 2018 Ballymena Business Excellence Awards were launched at a reception in the Braid on Friday 27th July. This is the 16th year of the awards which are organised annually by Ballymena Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is the principal sponsor for this year’s awards. Sponsors of the […]
Chamber meets Minister Vara
On Thursday 7th June the President of the Ballymena Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Robin Cherry MBE, hosted a lunch for Shailesh Vara, Under Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Robin was accompanied by members of the Chamber Management Committee who saw this as an ideal opportunity to discuss the future of business in Ballymena […]
Dunadry Hotel Completes Phase One
McKeever Group Hotel launches Phase One Changes to Dunadry ONE year on, since the McKeever Hotel Group added the County Antrim Dunadry Hotel to its portfolio, the Group has announced the completion of the first phase of refurbishment of the hotel, with an investment of £1 million, which includes the Grand Ballroom, the Peacock Lounge […]
McKeever Hotel Group Brews Up A Storm
McKeever Hotel Group Brews Up A Storm with Launch of Speciality Beer The Pecking Peacock, brewed exclusively for McKeever Hotels FAMILY run, the McKeever Hotel Group has added to their unique package with the addition of a speciality beer, the Pecking Peacock, brewed by Hillstown Farm Brewing Company, exclusively for the Group. Packed full of […]
Chamber AGM 2018
Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 11th 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 […]
New Regulation to affect Businesses
MANY local businesses joined the Ballymena Business Improvement District and Ballymena Chamber of Commerce and Industry to hear how the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) changes will affect them. With the Regulation coming in to force on 25th May 2018, it gives people more access rights and protection. Businesses will have to ensure that information […]
