Starting your Business
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is working together with LEDCOM, Mallusk Enterprise Park and Antrim Enterprise Agency to provide local people with free advice and mentoring to set up in business through the Go for it programme.
Go for it Success Stories
Whiteabbey entrepreneur offers personal touch with boutique baby store
DATE: 08/04/21
A new boutique baby store is all set to cater for pandemic babies this spring, with a wide range of nursery products and a new online store, thanks to help from the Go For It programme in partnership with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.
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Local beardsman launches online beard grooming brand
DATE: 25/09/20
John McCourt launched Big Phat Beard in July 2020 after being made redundant from the local automotive industry. Read how he turned his hobby of creating his own beard oils and balms into his own range of premium quality beard care products for passionate beardsmen.
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The Optimal Programme
OPTIMAL is Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s principal business support and growth programme.
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LEAN Business Network
Our LEAN business networks are currently running through our OPTIMAL programme.
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Bid2Win
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, in partnership with Mid & East Antrim Borough Council and Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council,
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Digital Surge
The Digital Surge Programme is a Northern Ireland-wide programme, part funded by all 11 local authorities, supporting businesses with digital transformation potential and ambitions.
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Antrim Civic Centre
50 Stiles Way
Antrim
BT41 2UB
Mossley Mill
Carnmoney Road,
Newtownabbey
BT36 5QA