Main pic: Dean Gillespie (front), Chamber facilitator, with newly appointed board members.
A fresh new board has been elected for the rebranded and revitalised Ballybofey and Stranorlar Business Chamber.
The latest move signifies exciting times for all businesses in the Twin Towns and surrounding areas.
The newly elected members are: 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 and Vice Treasurer: John Griffin, Ballybofey Florists.
“The chamber has been rebranded as Ballybofey and Stranorlar Business Chamber, complete with a new logo and a new ethos, to become more business orientated whilst still being involved with all the town events such as Christmas lights, St, Patrick’s Day and Halloween etc.,” a spokesperson for the group said.
Regular ‘Informative Breakfast Briefings’ will 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. The “Breakfast Briefings” are also proving invaluable as a networking opportunity and to help the local businesses become stronger together.
“Plans to employ a full time Chamber manager is something which will help advance the chamber going forward,” the spokesperson added.
The highlight of the year will be the first ever Business Awards, which will be held in the Villa Rose on Sat 5th of October 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. Tickets for the awards ceremony, sponsorship and tables are limited so are only available on a first come, first served basis.
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
