Wrightbus Lands £28M Vehicle Order
Ballymena-based company Wrightbus announced today that it is set to benefit from an order worth over £28m from FirstGroup plc., as the FTSE 250 listed company announced vehicle investment plans for the forthcoming financial year for its UK Bus operations. Wrightbus faced significant competition from a number of manufacturers throughout the world and had to […]
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 […]
Success for The Front Page Bar
FRONT PAGE BAR CROWNED NORTHERN IRELAND’S BEST NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB The Front Page Bar in Ballymena is celebrating after being crowned Northern Ireland’s Best Neighbourhood Pub at this year’s Pubs of Ulster’s Pub of the Year Awards, which were held in the majestic surroundings of Belfast City Hall last week. Mark Stewart, Chairman of Pubs of […]
Deputy First Minister Visits Wright Group
Following the announcement made on his recent trade mission to China the deputy First Minister viewed first hand the work going on to prepare 50 new double-decker bus kits that will be shipped to China for assembly. They will be delivered as fully built buses to Kowloon Motor Bus Company of Hong Kong where the […]
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 […]
Support Our Local Retailers
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 […]
Business Awards Gala Evening 2012
Ballymena businesses were out in force last Thursday (11th October) at the Gala evening in Tullyglass House Hotel to celebrate the 10th Ballymena Borough Business Excellence awards. The awards are organised annually by Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Principal sponsor this year was Ballymena Borough Council. President of the Ballymena Chamber […]
Gala Evening Gallery
All the pictures from the Ballymena Borough Business Excellence Awards 2012:
