2014 Business Awards Launch
The 2014 Ballymena Borough Business Excellence Awards were launched at a reception in the Braid on Thursday 21st August. This is the 12th year of the awards which are organised annually by Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Ballymena Borough Council is the principal sponsor for this year’s awards. President of Ballymena Chamber of Commerce […]
2014 Awards Brochure and Entry Form
The 2014 Ballymena Borough Business Excellence Awards are now open for entries following a launch event at The Braid. We would encourage all local businesses to get involved as we celebrate the very best in business across the Borough. You can access the 2014 brochure by clicking here. Entry forms can be downloaded by clicking […]
Marcon builds new McDonald’s in Belfast
Chamber member Marcon Fit-Out is putting the finishing touches to a major new McDonald’s restaurant in Belfast. The building at Boucher Road is the global restaurant chain’s first new build restaurant in Northern Ireland since 2001. Marcon is currently completing works to the new build project, at what will be the 27th McDonald’s restaurant in Northern Ireland. The 84-seater restaurant featuring a two-lane drive-thru is due to open on […]
Galgorm Castle Now Taking Bookings
Galgorm Castle are now taking bookings for their corporate hospitality for this summer’s NI Open 2014 to be held at Galgorm Castle from 28th – 31st August 2014. Enjoy the event in style combing world class golf with award winning hospitality. Get close to the action in the Slemish lounge ideally situated at the 18th […]
Galgorm’s Stunning New Conservatory
Galgorm Resort & Spa have recently unveiled a truly breath-taking addition to the Resort, the River Room Conservatory. A magnificent bespoke glass creation that perfectly frames the stunning setting of the cascading River Maine and waterfall. Created by the award-winning Hampton Conservatories and costing over £1 million this creatively designed space is finished to the […]
Progressive invests £1m in Ballymena
Ballymena town centre has received a significant economic boost with Progressive Building Society re-opening its doors after a £1m investment. The redevelopment of the branch, one of 12 that Progressive has in cities and towns across Northern Ireland, is a good news story for Ballymena which, along with 9 other UK towns, is the subject […]
Ballymena Borough Council Principal Awards Sponsor
Ballymena Borough Council has agreed to be the principal sponsor for the 2014 Ballymena Borough Business Excellence Awards. The awards are organised annually by Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry. L-R: Alison Moore (Chamber of Commerce), Roger McKnight (Ballymena Borough Council), Mayor Audrey Wales MBE, Alan Stewart (Chamber President) and Rodney Kernohan (Chamber Business Development Manager) Announcing the sponsorship deal, […]
Invest NI helps open more doors for local company
Ballymena company Garage Door Systems Ltd is creating 17 new jobs as part of a £2 million investment supported by Invest Northern Ireland. The family-run business, which manufactures and installs a range of made-to-measure garage doors for the domestic and professional markets, is now in its 20th year of trading and employs 33 staff. As well as recruiting more staff, the investment will see […]
NRC to host UK Squad selection for WorldSkills
NRC’s Ballymena campus has been selected as one of the College’s to host the World Skills Squad Selection Competition in June of this year. This is the first time that this prestigious competition has been held in Northern Ireland. Skills on show at NRC Ballymena include Mechanical CAD, Mechatronics, CNC Milling, Industrial Control and Sheet […]
Galgorm Castle Golf – NI Open
The stars of the fairways will make a welcome return to Ballymena this year after today’s official announcement that the Northern Ireland Open, the province’s annual international tournament, will take place once more at Galgorm Castle from August 28-31. After record numbers attended last year’s event, this year promises to be a spectacular occasion for […]
