Chamber Welcomes New Members

Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry held an informal meeting in March to welcome several new members. Raymond Ruck, Chamber President said “I am delighted to see so many new members present here this morning. New members are vital for any organisation and Chamber is no exception. I have been on the Chamber Management […]

Ballymena Partnership Rocks to Brussels!

Two Ballymena companies are nearing completion of a prestigious contract in Belgium for global brand Hard Rock International. Construction and interior specialist Patton is currently working on the strip-out, build and fit-out of a new Hard Rock Cafe Brussels, partnered with the Galgorm Group which is supplying the catering equipment. “Patton already has a close […]

Chamber and Northern Bank Business Breakfast

Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Northern Bank jointly hosted a business breakfast in the Adair Arms Hotel on Wednesday 29th February. Approximately 100 guests attended to hear Angela McGowan, the Chief Economist from Northern Bank give an address on the current state and future prospects for the Northern Ireland economy. L-R Thomas McKillen […]

Ballymena Borough Council Principal Sponsor

Ballymena Borough Council has signed up to be the principal sponsor for the 2012 Ballymena Borough Business Excellence Awards. The awards are organised annually by Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry.  L-R: Raymond Ruck (Chamber President), Alison Moore (Chamber Of Commerce), Mayor Hubert Nicholl, Anne Donaghy (Town Clerk and Chief Executive Ballymena Borough Council) […]

Congratulations to Chamber members Patton

Congratulations to Chamber members Patton on winning another major award at Allianz Arts & Business NI Awards 2012. The long-standing partnership between Patton and the Ulster Orchestra was recognised at the glittering A&B Awards held at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast. L-R:  Paul McCann, Allianz: Alan Stewart, Patton; Heather Wright, Ulster Orchestra; Declan McGovern; Ulster Orchestra; […]

Ballymena ‘Open’ to Business from Golf Event

Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry wish to congratulate Royal Portrush Golf Club on being awarded the 2012 Irish Open Golf Championship. The recognition of the world renowned golf course in this way is great news for both the local economy in the North West and across Northern Ireland. With accommodation on the North […]