Business Awards

Ballymena Business Centre has invested a total of £12k sponsorship to showcase the success of local entrepreneurs at the Ballymena Chamber of Commerce and Industry Annual Business Awards.

Pictured: PJ McAvoy, Ballymena Business Centre presents Social Enterprise Award to Scott Jackson and David Cowan of USEL

Ulster Supported Employment Learning
​2019 Best Social Enterprise

Ulster Supported Employment Learning [USEL] is the leading provider in helping people with disabilities or health conditions gain employment.  For every £1 invested in USEL £18 is generated in social value.

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Ballymena Credit Union
​2018 Best Social Enterprise

Ballymena Credit Union is dedicated to providing quality financial services to its members whilst maintaining the tradition of security, stability and trust.

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Slemish n tha Braid Credit Union
​2017 Best Social Enterprise

Slemish n the Braid Credit Union is member owned by local people.  it is not for profit and a socially responsible financial co-operative which is both focused on and managed by the local community.

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Supporting Communities
2016 Best Social Enterprise

Supporting Communities is an independent charitable organisation promoting best practice in community participation in Northern Ireland through a grassroots approach to community development, providing tailored support, advice, information and training to new and existing community groups, statutory and voluntary organisations.

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Broughshane & District Community Association
​2015 Best Social Enterprise

Broughshane & District Community Association is made up of over 30 community groups and hundreds of volunteers.  Broughshane is known as the 'Garden Village of Ulster' with the motto 'People, Plants and Pride Growing Together'.

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