Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry

12/11/2026

🎄🎄Save The Date - Saturday 12th December 11am - 4pm🎄🎄
The Return of Chamber's incredibly popular Christmas Fair

Indoors in the warmth of the Four Seasons Suite Galgorm
23 local artisans
Fabulous gifts for all ages - even your pet
Carols singing
Coffee, tea and mince pies (or something stronger)
Take a walk around the grounds and see Galgorm's wonderful Christmas decorations

Sponsored by Pilgrim's Europe
Supporting our local charity - Good Morning Ballymena

11/11/2026

👏👏 Bespoke Decor NI - 10 Year Anniversary 🎉🎉

Great to have the opportunity to call in and see David Robinson at Bespoke Decor with the business celebrating 10 years delivering first class service to customers from across Northern Ireland.

Bespoke Decor in addition to allowing you to choose from a large selection of paints, wallpapers and decorating equipment can also provide you with much needed friendly and professional advice no matter what size of a job you are undertaking.

Also nice to meet Molly Rathbone, business Development Manager with Benjamin Moore

For more information on their celebrations and the products and service they offer go to - https://www.bespokedecorni.com/

11/11/2026

Chamber members Ross Companies Announce Plans for a Significant Investment Creating 25 new jobs.

Ballymena-based engineering manufacturer Ross Companies is investing £3.6 million in an expansion that will create 25 new jobs and support its growth in markets across Great Britain and Ireland.

Invest Northern Ireland has offered the company £125,000 towards the creation of the new roles. The investment will help Ross Companies grow its workforce from 29 to 54 people over the next three years and strengthen its position as a provider of industrial filtration products and engineered solutions.

Established in 2017, Ross Companies designs, manufactures, installs, finishes and maintains industrial equipment for customers across a range of sectors including quarrying and aggregates, cement and concrete, food and drink production, animal feeds, waste, recycling and energy, and wider industrial manufacturing.

William Ross, Managing Director at Ross Companies, said: “This investment reflects the confidence we have in the future growth of our business. Over the last few years, we have transformed from a small maintenance-focused operation into a multi-disciplinary engineering manufacturer serving customers across several sectors.

“Demand for our industrial filtration and engineered solutions continues to grow as businesses seek to improve efficiency and meet increasingly stringent environmental requirements. This investment will enhance our capabilities, increase capacity and support our expansion into Great Britain and Ireland, creating high-quality jobs in the local area. Invest NI's continued support has helped us build the foundations for this next phase of sustainable growth.”

Iain Joannideses, Head of Regional Business, Eastern Region, Invest NI, said: “Ross Companies is an example of the ambition and innovation we see among our Eastern Region client base. Since first engaging with our Eastern Regional team, the company has consistently demonstrated its ability to identify growth opportunities, invest strategically and deliver strong results.

11/11/2026

Chamber members Ross Companies Announce Plans for a Significant Investment Creating 25 new jobs.

Ballymena-based engineering manufacturer Ross Companies is investing £3.6 million in an expansion that will create 25 new jobs and support its growth in markets across Great Britain and Ireland.

Invest Northern Ireland has offered the company £125,000 towards the creation of the new roles. The investment will help Ross Companies grow its workforce from 29 to 54 people over the next three years and strengthen its position as a provider of industrial filtration products and engineered solutions.

Established in 2017, Ross Companies designs, manufactures, installs, finishes and maintains industrial equipment for customers across a range of sectors including quarrying and aggregates, cement and concrete, food and drink production, animal feeds, waste, recycling and energy, and wider industrial manufacturing.

William Ross, Managing Director at Ross Companies, said: “This investment reflects the confidence we have in the future growth of our business. Over the last few years, we have transformed from a small maintenance-focused operation into a multi-disciplinary engineering manufacturer serving customers across several sectors.

“Demand for our industrial filtration and engineered solutions continues to grow as businesses seek to improve efficiency and meet increasingly stringent environmental requirements. This investment will enhance our capabilities, increase capacity and support our expansion into Great Britain and Ireland, creating high-quality jobs in the local area. Invest NI's continued support has helped us build the foundations for this next phase of sustainable growth.”

Iain Joannides, Head of Regional Business, Eastern Region, Invest NI, said: “Ross Companies is an example of the ambition and innovation we see among our Eastern Region client base. Since first engaging with our Eastern Regional team, the company has consistently demonstrated its ability to identify growth opportunities, invest strategically and deliver strong results.

10/11/2026

10/11/2026

Galgorm celebrates international recognition for spa innovation at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2027

Northern Ireland resort secures Best Innovative Treatments title, adding to its growing list of international accolades

The team at Northern Ireland’s premier luxury hotel and spa resort Galgorm is celebrating another major international accolade at this year’s Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence, recognised for its pioneering approach to wellness.

Galgorm took home the award for Best Innovative Treatments, celebrating the resort’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of luxury wellness, combining innovative treatment experiences with therapeutic expertise to deliver exceptional and highly personalised spa journeys for guests.

Tara Moore, Associate Director of Spa Operations at Galgorm, commented:

"We are incredibly proud to see Galgorm recognised at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence, particularly in a category that celebrates innovation and the evolution of the spa experience.

"At Galgorm, we are passionate about continually exploring new ways to enhance health and wellbeing, combining the expertise of our talented therapists with innovative treatments and technology. Symphony of Touch is a wonderful example of this approach, creating a truly unique sensory experience that brings together human energy, therapeutic touch and sound in a way that is entirely individual to each guest.

"Our partnership with ELEMIS further strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional spa experiences, allowing us to bring world-class skincare and treatments to guests across the Collection. This award is a fantastic achievement for our team and recognition of the passion and dedication that goes into creating memorable wellness experiences for every guest."

09/11/2026

Ballymena Chamber of Commerce and Industry members Bespoke Decor are celebrating their 10 year anniversary and would be delighted if you could call in and help them celebrate this significant milestone.

08/11/2026

An honour to accompany Ballymena Chamber of Commerce and Industry's President, Peter Houston to lay a wreath commemorating all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in World Wars and many conflicts around the globe giving their lives to protect our freedoms.

It was also a poignant moment allowing me to reflect on the brave men and women, my friends and colleagues who I had the privilege to serve with, who left their families simply to go to work or just go about their normal business but who never got to come home and are still sadly missed today. Never forgotten.

Duty Done - Rest in Peace.

06/11/2026

Ballymena Chamber of Commerce and Industry are delighted to invite you to our next Business Breakfast in partnership with Danske Bank.

'The Economic Brief' - on Wednesday 18th November 8.30 - 11am in The Great Hall Galgorm.

Listen to our expert panel discussing the outlook for the local economy.

Network with other local businesses and enjoy a fabulous full breakfast.

To register go to - https://event.danskebank.com/200303833

05/11/2026

🌞🌞'It's a Lovely Day in Ballymena' 🌞🌞
Local fitness guru Glenn Wilkinson opened our business breakfast event this morning with a very entertaining but also a very interactive and informative presentation - which showed how small steps can help keep us fit and healthy.

Big thank you to Chris Selwood, Chairman of Ballymena United FC for hosting the event at the Showgrounds and for his presentation outlining the Club's exciting plans for the future and the excellent work they are doing encouraging young boys, girls and members of the community with disability to engage in sport.

Ballymena Chamber of Commerce and Industry would recommend that if you would like to get your staff more active and help with their overall health and wellbeing to give Glenn a call - contact Tom Wiggins for more info.

Also if you would like to become involved as a sponsor or supporter of Ballymena United contact Tom and he can pass your details to the Club.

Lastly congratulations to Grainne Bankhead from Help You Home Ltd who won the signed Ballymena Utd football shirt - a Christmas gift for someone?