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Ballymena Business Centre

Name: Ballymena Business Centre
Address: 62 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, BT421FL, GB
Telephone: 02825658616
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Ballymena Business Centre is a Northern Ireland Charity focused on helping businesses start and grow in Ballymena.
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03/11/2026

Ballymena Business Centre and Northern Regional College Join Forces to Host Business Lunch

Ballymena Business Centre, in collaboration with Northern Regional College were joint hosts for todays Business Networking Lunch, attracting attendance of over 20 business tenants, clients and advisors in the Conference Suite at Ballymena Business Centre, Galgorm.

The event provided an opportunity for attendees to share experiences and discover the range of business support, training and development opportunities available within the Northern Regional College to help their business grow.

Gabrielle Quinn, Business Engagement Officer with Northern Regional College, said:

As Business Engagement Officer with Northern Regional College, I am delighted to be working alongside Ballymena Business Centre to support tenants and clients on their growth and development journey. Upskilling is one of the most effective ways to retain talented employees, improve productivity, and build a resilient workforce. Whether investing in your own professional development or supporting staff training, the benefits are clear: increased efficiency, streamlined processes, and stronger business performance. Together, we are helping businesses unlock their potential through learning and development opportunities that make a real difference.

Melanie Christie Boyle MBE, Chief Executive of Ballymena Business Centre, added:

“Partnering with the Northern Regional College brings the opportunity of skills development to business tenants and clients. At Ballymena Business Centre, we are passionate about helping businesses discover the pathway to growth. Events like this provide a valuable opportunity to build relationships, share ideas and highlight the practical support available at every stage of the entrepreneurial journey. By hosting events in partnership with local stakeholders such as Northern Regional College, we can help ensure our local business community has access to the skills, knowledge and opportunities needed to thrive.”

Thank you to everyone attending this afternoon and a special thank you to Connected for sponsoring a delicious lunch.

Northern Regional College Enterprise NI Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Invest Northern Ireland Love Ballymena Ballymena Guardian Newspaper Ballymena & Antrim Times Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry

26/10/2026

Award-Winning Success for Nourish & Nurture N.I.

Congratulations to Sarah Lacey, founder of Nourish & Nurture N.I. on winning the 2026 Best Innovative Small Business Award, sponsored by Michelin Development, at the Ballymena Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Awards, held in the Tullyglass House Hotel.

With over 23 years of experience in mental health, behaviour change and physical wellbeing, Sarah is a BABCP accredited CBT practitioner, specialist nutrition coach and female hormone health and menopause coach.

Having supported more than 7,000 individuals across the UK and Ireland, Sarah is passionate about empowering women through midlife and helping organisations create healthier, more supportive workplaces.

This prestigious award is a fitting recognition of Sarah’s expertise, innovation and dedication to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

A fantastic achievement and thoroughly deserved recognition. Congratulations, Sarah.

Pictured: Sarah Lacey, Founder, Nourish & Nurture N.I. and Stephen Scullion, Committee Member, Michelin Development.

NourishandNurtu.re Enterprise NI Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Invest Northern Ireland Love Ballymena Ballymena Guardian Newspaper Ballymena & Antrim Times

24/10/2026

A Well Deserved Award for Good Morning Ballymena

Warmest congratulations to Good Morning Ballymena on receiving the prestigious 2026 Best Social Enterprise Award, sponsored by Ballymena Business Centre, at the Ballymena Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Awards held in the Tullyglass House Hotel.

This well-deserved recognition celebrates an organisation that makes a real and meaningful difference in the lives of people throughout our local community.

Good Morning Ballymena provides a FREE, friendly telephone service for adults aged 60 and over who may be experiencing loneliness, isolation, or simply appreciate hearing a regular friendly voice.

In a world where loneliness can often go unnoticed, this vital and valued service offers much more than a telephone call. It provides friendship, reassurance, a listening ear and perhaps most importantly the comforting knowledge that someone cares.

The importance of such a service cannot be overstated. Sometimes, a simple conversation can brighten someone's day and make them feel connected, valued and remembered.

This award is a fitting tribute to the dedication, compassion and commitment of everyone involved in Good Morning Ballymena.

Congratulations to the entire team on this outstanding achievement. Your work is a shining example of community spirit at its very best, reminding us all that sometimes the smallest gesture can make the biggest difference.

Congratulations to all the 2026 Ballymena Business Award Finalists and Winners.

Pictured: Debbie Chestnutt BEM, Service Coordinator, Good Morning Ballymena and James Perry MBE DL, Chairperson, Ballymena Business Centre

Enterprise NI Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Love Ballymena Good Morning Ballymena Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry

23/10/2026

I am truly honoured to have received the Special Recognition Award at last night’s Ballymena Business Excellence Awards.

Such an achievement has only been made possible through the unwavering dedication and commitment of Ballymena Business Centres Voluntary Trustees, our Exceptional Staff Team, our Skilled Business Advisors and our Valued Stakeholders. To each of them, I share this award and extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation.

Ballymena is built on strong foundations, shaped by resilience in challenging times, with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong work ethic passed down through generations. These qualities remain at the heart of our community and provide a powerful foundation for our future.

As we prepare to launch our new Ballymena Enterprise Strategy next year, I look forward to deepening our collaborative partnerships and seeking out new innovative solutions. Together, we are building on Ballymena’s proud 400 year heritage and unlocking its future potential as a destination of choice for business start-up, enterprise and growth.

Thank you to Ballymena Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry for this wonderful honour, and congratulations to all this year’s Award Nominees and Winners.

Melanie Christie Boyle MBE, Chief Executive, Ballymena Business Centre

Enterprise NI Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Ballymena Rotary Club Invest Northern Ireland Ballymena Means Love Ballymena Ballymena Guardian Newspaper Ballymena & Antrim Times The Gallaher Trust Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry

20/10/2026

Ballymena Business Centre Celebrates Ballymena 400 with Special Booklet Presentation

Ballymena Business Centre was delighted to present the first copy of ‘The Linen Legacy Woven into the Fabric of Ballymena’ to Alderman Tom Gordon, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, as part of the celebrations marking Ballymena’s 400th Anniversary.

This special commemorative booklet, written by Jim Stevenson of Midtown Makers Gift Shop and beautifully illustrated by Amanda Jones, also of Midtown Makers Gift Shop, celebrates Ballymena’s rich linen heritage and the important role the industry played in shaping the town’s history, identity, and community.

Generously sponsored by Wallace Enterprises, a limited print run of 400 copies was produced to mark this significant milestone in Ballymena’s history, one copy for each year being celebrated.

Ballymena Business Centre provides support to entrepreneurs of today and this booklet brings together local history, creativity and business to preserve and celebrate the town’s remarkable industrial and entrepreneurial foundations.

The presentation to Alderman Tom Gordon, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council was a fitting tribute to Ballymena’s past and a celebration of the people, skills and industries that have helped weave the fabric of the town over the past 400 years.

Midtown Makers Ballymena Rotary Club Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ballymena Means Enterprise NI Retail NI Love Ballymena Ballymena & Antrim Times Ballymena Guardian Newspaper Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

08/10/2026

Ever wondered what makes customers stop, browse and buy?

Join MEA Council's brand-new Retail Safari: Specialist Artisan Food and Retail Inspiration Programme this October and discover how successful retailers transform great products into premium customer experiences.

This exclusive programme will take a small group of food and craft artisans behind the scenes of inspiring retail businesses, where you'll learn first-hand about:

Customer experience
Storytelling and branding
Visual merchandising
Premium product presentation
Business growth strategies

Programme Dates:
14 October – Online Introduction Session (1 hour – time flexible around participant)
21 October – Full-Day Retail Safari Experience (transport included)
4 November – In-Person Action Planning Workshop (2 hours)

Places are limited to just 6 participants, who must attend all sessions. A non-refundable commitment fee of £50 is required upon registration.

The programme is perfect for businesses with aspirations to exhibit at high-end markets.

Register now for Retail SAFARI: Scale Your Mid & East Antrim Artisan Business
Email: [email protected]

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn, be inspired and grow.

05/10/2026

Airtac Manufacturing Investment and Job Creation at Ballymena Business Centre

Airtac, the first company of its kind in Northern Ireland, has expanded its footprint to service international markets since completing the Ballymena Business Centre 4i Innovation programme, funded by The Gallaher Trust.

Taig Brookes, Production Director at Airtac is pictured alongside the Trust’s Chairman, Ian Paisley.

Airtac, designs and manufactures high-pressure air adapters for ai***ft equipment and has expanded into international markets. The company currently employs seven people in Ballymena and is fitting out a new manufacturing facility at Ballymena Business Centre which will nearly double its production capacity.

Production Director Taig Brookes said:

“The foundation we received through the 4i Innovation programme stood us in great stead when it came to growing our business.

“Over the last six years, we have scaled up our operations at Ballymena Business Centre currently employing seven people providing high-quality products to global customers.

“We are really looking forward to continuing our vision well into the future. We have just finishing fitting out a new manufacturing facility at Ballymena Business Centre to nearly double our production capabilities here in Northern Ireland. We are set to receive a state-of-the-art Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printer from HP alongside a brand new Raise3D SLS Printer, both of which we are the first in Northern Ireland to receive. We are looking forward to creating up to another six jobs here in Ballymena and will begin hiring very soon!”

Enterprise NI Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry Invest Northern Ireland Love Ballymena Ballymena Guardian Newspaper Ballymena & Antrim Times The Gallaher Trust

01/10/2026

Ballymena Business Centre Supports Habitat Retore Ballymena

Ballymena Business Centre is delighted to support Habitat Restore Ballymena, a local social enterprise, through the donation of office furniture as the Business Centre prepares for an exciting refurbishment of its office accommodation and conference facilities at Galgorm.

Habitat Restore Ballymena provides an important community service by giving quality furniture and household items a new lease of life. Through reuse and resale, the social enterprise helps make essential items more affordable and accessible while reducing waste and supporting positive social and environmental outcomes locally.

The donation from Ballymena Business Centre reflects a shared commitment to sustainability, reuse and supporting the local community. Rather than furniture being discarded during the refurbishment programme, it can continue to provide value through Habitat Restore Ballymena and the people it serves.

Meanwhile, preparations are progressing at Ballymena Business Centre for the refurbishment and enhancement of its office accommodation and conference facilities at Galgorm. The improvements will create refreshed, modern and welcoming conference and office space for businesses, organisations and visitors, with the newly refurbished facilities scheduled to launch in January 2027.

The project represents another step in Ballymena Business Centre’s continued commitment to providing high-quality facilities and support for the local business community.

Pictured: Colin Walsh, Restore Supervisor, Melanie Christie-Boyle MBE, Chief Executive, Ballymena Business Centre and Retore Volunteers Colin Reid and James McWilliams.

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry Enterprise NI Invest Northern Ireland Love Ballymena Ballymena Means Ballymena Guardian Newspaper Ballymena & Antrim Times

01/10/2026

Mid and East Antrim Labour Market Partnerships Job Fair to be held on Friday, 02 October 2026 at 11am – 1pm in the Braid, Ballymena everyone welcome. Opportunity to explore employment, self employment and skills development.

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ballymena Means Love Ballymena Ballymena Guardian Newspaper Ballymena & Antrim Times

30/09/2026

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Love Ballymena Ballymena Means Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ballymena Guardian Newspaper Ballymena & Antrim Times Enterprise NI Invest Northern Ireland

Address

62 Fenaghy Road
Ballymena
BT421FL

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

02825658616

Website

http://www.ballymenabusiness.co.uk/

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