28/11/2016

Retail Ready Initiative Launched

Ballymena Business Centre and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council have announced a new Retail Ready initiative, designed to give six early stage entrepreneurs the opportunity to test trade in Ballymena Business Hub for six months. 

Successful applicants will also benefit from one-to-one coaching and group mentoring. 

The Retail Ready initiative is provided free of charge for participating entrepreneurs, however, applicants must fulfil the following criteria:

• early stage entrepreneur with an ambition to grow a business

• reside in Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

• new to trading in a town centre environment

• provide a product or service that adds value to the town centre offering

To be considered for the opportunity applications must be returned by Friday 2 December 2016.

(MH/CD)

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