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Interest continues to soar in ‘earn while you learn’ apprenticeships

10 Feb 2025

Over 920 people attended The Big Apprenticeship Event at the Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre on Thursday 6 February, to explore the opportunities available with apprenticeships and higher level apprenticeships across sectors from robotics, accountancy, beauty therapy, construction and engineering…

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‘Grow Together: Regenerating Our Borough’ a resounding success

06 Feb 2025

Over 60 business leaders, chefs, community representatives and students recently gathered at Southern Regional College in Banbridge for ‘Grow Together: Regenerating Our Borough.’ The event, a collaboration between the Food Heartland and the Southern Regional College (SRC) Business Support and…

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Finance Minister meets with business leaders in Armagh

13 Dec 2024

The Minister for Finance, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, was warmly welcomed by Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Sarah Duffy, as she met with the Business Partnership Alliance (BPA) on Thursday 12th December at CPS Property, Armagh. The meeting…

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Minister Anderson visits Dromore to celebrate town centre revitalisation

06 Dec 2024

Minister Fleur Anderson, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, visited Dromore this week on Tuesday 3rd December to celebrate the centre transformation following the successful completion of a £1.4 million public realm and shopfront improvement scheme. During her visit,…

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Minister O’Dowd meets business leaders in Portadown for key infrastructure discussions

05 Dec 2024

The Minister for Infrastructure, John O’Dowd, met with Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Sarah Duffy and the Business Partnership Alliance (BPA) in Portadown Town Hall on Wednesday, 4th December. The meeting marks a significant follow-up to the…

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Business grants available for small settlement properties

22 Nov 2024

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is delighted to announce the latest call for the Small Settlement Business Support grant scheme is now open.  This is a grant scheme aimed at revitalising commercial properties in rural towns and villages.…

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Could you be a ‘Food Heartland Champion’?

18 Nov 2024

The hunt is underway for enthusiastic individuals to take on the role of champions for our vibrant food and farming community. Council’s Food Heartland is calling on residents from all over the borough to come forward and advocate for our…

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‘Let’s Celebrate’ Armagh City Centre businesses

14 Nov 2024

Local business leaders and entrepreneurs in Armagh City are benefiting from a £15,000 investment as part of Visa and the British Retail Consortium’s ‘Let’s Celebrate Towns’ awards. One of only eight towns from across the UK to win this award,…

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Portadown business makes the ‘Ultimate Pitch’

14 Nov 2024

Portadown-based social enterprise, Richmount Health Foods, wins local heat of Go Succeed competition to secure place in final with £5,000 investment up for grabs. Local Portadown-based social enterprise, Richmount Health Foods, has won the ABC local heat of Go Succeed:…

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Join in Food Heartland free events this month

06 Nov 2024

Food Heartland is delighted to introduce a line-up of engaging events designed to bring the agri-food sector together in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon borough. These events will showcase the rich heritage, innovation, and community spirit of our local…

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