‘Celebrating Our Local Heroes’ brochure to be delivered to businesses

Chamber president, councillor Eugene Reid, said: The Chamber has been overawed by the commitment of so many people and businesses to continue to provide services which were essential to the community during some of the most challenging times we have faced in recent years.

“We thought it was important to recognise these efforts in at least a small way and that was the drive behind producing our brochure.

“We then approached Chamber businesses together with Mid and East Antrim Council, who were all delighted to come on board and make this a publication which truly reflected and acknowledged the work of so many ordinary people and local businesses.”

Mid and East Antrim Council were one of the first partners to come on board with the project.

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, councillor Peter Johnston, said: “Local people are the backbone of our borough. It is these individuals, the businesses they own, the people they employ and the communities they support that make the difference to so many daily.

“During these often difficult times, they have continued to rise to the many challenges they have faced and go above and beyond to ensure their services and support are there for those who need them most.

“As a Council, we thank every one of them for their commitment to all things local. It is their drive and determination that continues to steer us through these challenging times and make life so much better for us all.”

600 copies of the brochure will be delivered to every business in the Ballymena Town Centre and businesses within the outlying villages.

Tom Wiggins, the Chamber’s Business Development Manager, said: “We are delighted that Council and so many of our members joined us in the preparation of this celebratory brochure.

“As well as hard copies of the brochure being delivered to local businesses, the Braid and local libraries, people can also access the brochure by visiting our social media channels, Facebook and LinkedIn or by www.BallymenaChamberofCommerce.co.uk”

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