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Dean Gillespie, Chamber facilitator, pictured with newly appointed board members
The newly-rebranded Ballybofey and Stranorlar Business Chamber has announced new plans, including a first ever business awards.
The Ballybofey and Stranorlar Business Chamber has been rebranded from the former Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce in the Twin Towns.
The group says that the change, which comes with a new logo and a new ethos is 'to become more business orientated whilst still being involved with all the town events such as Christmas lights, St, Patricks Day and Halloween etc'.
There are plans to hire a full-time chamber manager and they say that regular 'informative breakfast briefings' will now become the norm to help and guide businesses to become more efficient, compliant and grow.
“Topics such as HR, marketing, funding opportunities and health and wellbeing are on the list,” they said.
“The 'breakfast briefings' are also proving invaluable as a networking opportunity and to help the local businesses become stronger together.”
Their big highlight this year will be the first ever Business Awards, which will be held in the Villa Rose on October 5 at 7pm with formal dress and a drinks reception to start, following with a 4-course banquet, dancing to Cufflinks and finishing the night out with DJ Marty.
The categories are: Outstanding customer service award; Outstanding large Business award; Outstanding Small Business award; Retailer of the Year award; Hospitality award; Health and Well Being Initiative award; Sports facility award; Community award; Green Business Award; Businessperson Of the Year award; Lifetime Achievement award.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the event and each award can be sponsored for only €300. Tickets for the Awards are €50 each or a table of 10 for €400, sponsorship and tables are limited so are only available on a first come, first served basis.
A special Chamber Membership rate for 2024 of only €100 is available to both business and community groups.
If you would like to book a table, sponsor an award or the event or become a member of the chamber please telephone 074 9190909, or email info@bandschamber.com.
A new board was elected at a recent meeting and comprises: Chairperson: Paul Harkin, Harkins Gala; Vice chairperson: Tracey Alexander, Alexanders of Ballybofey; Secretary: Louise Patton, Patton Frozen Foods; Vice Secretary: Enda Bogle, The Flower Shop; Treasurer: David Foy, Foy and Co; Vice Treasurer: John Griffin, Ballybofey Florists.
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