Wrightbus launches its first fully-electric bus
In close partnership with UK leading automotive specialists, Ballymena based coachbuilder Wrightbus has launched its first fully-electric powered vehicle. The Minister of State for Transport officially launched an all-electric bus route this week in Milton Keynes that will test whether electric buses can perform on a par with their diesel counterparts in a real-world operational […]
Ballymena fights back against ‘empty town’ claim
Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry urges support for Small Business Saturday. Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry is this week launching a fight back against claims that the town is empty by urging residents and visitors to come out and see for themselves the vibrant network of local businesses the town has […]
Support the Borough this Christmas
Over the next few weeks many of us will be starting to think about putting together a list of gifts to buy for our friends & family this Christmas. As a business owner, Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry would like to ask you to take a few minutes to consider the well publicised […]
Church Street – BUSY BUSY BUSY!
Church Street held its open day on Thursday 7th November and once again it was a great success. This event is organised annually by the traders in Church Street and attracts visitors from all over Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and even Scotland. L-R: Alan Stewart (Chamber Vice President), Mayor Cllr. Audrey Wales MBE, Sammy […]
Launch of the Crime Reduction Package
A business breakfast was held in the Adair Arms on Thursday 24th October to launch Ballymena’s Crime Reduction Package. There was an excellent attendance of local businesses. Photo L-R: Trevor Parker (BRAC), PJ McAvoy (BTCD Ltd.), Thomas McKillen (Chamber of Commerce President), Karen Moore (PCSP) and Insp. Alison Ferguson (PSNI). The Crime reduction package is a […]
Galgorm Castle Estates Investment
Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster, has welcomed the announcement of an £8 million investment at Galgorm Castle Estates which will create over 60 full-and part-time jobs in Ballymena, at an event this morning in Ballymena’s Braid Centre. Galgorm Castle Estates Developments, Ballymena, which, currently consists of Galgorm Castle, a courtyard housing twenty businesses and a championship […]
Carnview Farm Shooting Complex to host WPFG Events
The World Police and Fire Games are being held in Northern Ireland from 1st to 10th August and are expected to attract 10000 competitors and 15000 family and supporters. The games are held every two years and are one of the largest sporting events in the world. There are 42 host venues across Northern Ireland […]
Skills Exchange UK
Skill Exchange UK Seeks to Drive Employment, Growth and Competitiveness, by Promoting Employer “Skill Recycling” through Localised Online Skill Exchanges. Launched in Michelin Tyre PLC, Ballymena, Skill Exchange UK is an independent, not for profit organisation developed in conjunction with Leading Employers, ACAS and the TUC. It provides a simple but highly innovative service aimed […]
Business Achievers Scheme
Ballymena and Antrim companies called on to embrace popular business achievers scheme Leading figures in the business community are encouraging Ballymena and Antrim companies to enter a prestigious business awards scheme. Launching the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards and calling for entries from businesses in the Ballymena and Antrim area are from left, Dr John […]
Christmas Window Dressing Competition
Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched its annual Christmas Window Dressing competition. Thomas McKillen, Chamber President said “Chamber has run this competition now for several years. The idea is to encourage businesses in the Borough to make that special effort to brighten up their premises for the festive period. This helps add […]
