Ballymena Means

Ballymena Means is an initiative by the Ballymena BID bringing you the latest news, deals and events in Ballymena!

[nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo]

As part of COVID-19 emergency support measures agreed by @niexecutive, most NI business ratepayers will benefit from a 4-month rates holiday and many from a 12-month rates holiday during the 2020-21 rating year @dptfinance https://t.co/i9d0igIEZO

[Ballymena Means @BallymenaMeans]

Tune in to Drive Time today with John Kearns on Cool FM, where you can have the chance to win up to £300 of vouchers from Tower Centre, Camerons Dept Store and K&G McAtamney's Butcher & Deli.

#ShopSafe #ShopLocal #ShopBallymena #RedisoverMEA

[Ballymena Means @BallymenaMeans]

A real chance to support our local businesses #shopsafe #shoplocal #shopBallymena

[Mid and East Antrim Borough Council @mea_bc]

The Eat Out to Help Out 'Restaurant Finder' is now live with lots of food businesses in Mid & East Antrim to enjoy too!

Visit https://t.co/Bl5MWc7wAj and enter your postcode to see what's available!

#RediscoverMEA #SupportLocalBusinesses #EatOutHelpOut

[Ballymena Means @BallymenaMeans]

Don't forget about our competition this week on Cool FM Drive Time with John Kearns after 4 each day
#ShopSafe #ShopLocal #ShopBallymena #RediscoverMEA

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

.@CommunitiesNI Minister @CaralNiChuilin and @daera_ni Minister @edwinpootsmla have announced a substantial investment of £11m to support town & city centres in their economic recovery from the impacts of Covid-19 https://t.co/trKPvBeDC8

[Ballymena Means @BallymenaMeans]

Tune in to Cool FM Drive Time today for your chance to win Ballymena Means vouchers for Partyzone, Academy Hair & Beauty, Boots in Tower Centre and Follow Coffee. More chances to win tomorrow #Shopsafe #ShopLocal #ShopBallymena #RediscoverMEA

[NRCcollege @NRCCollege]

FREE online courses for those affected by Covid-19
Now is the perfect time to get the skills and qualities that all employers are looking for with an employability qualification. Register at https://t.co/7ZjXOnQ8Gp @Economy_NI @mea_bc @ANBorough @MidUlster_DC @CausewayCouncil

[Jackson Minford @JacksonMinford]

Nice to see these guys out again in Ballymena. Brings a feeling of normality back to the streets.@LoveBallymena @BallymenaDaily @BallymenaMeans @mea_bc

[Ballymena Means @BallymenaMeans]

@Mayor_MEA Hope you enjoyed your trip Mayor to #Ballymena Welcome back anytime to #rediscoverBallymena

[Ballymena Means @BallymenaMeans]

@Mayor_MEA @mea_bc great to see the bears are back in pawsition for summer #rediscovermea #Ballymena

[Mayor MEABC @Mayor_MEA]

The bears are back in town taking up prime ‘paw’sitions in Ballymena @BallymenaMeans https://t.co/IARvlNmhCR

[Economy NI @Economy_NI]

Today sees another step in opening up our economy with the re-opening of hotels, restaurants and bars across Northern Ireland

Businesses in this sector employ around 65,000 people and generate around £1billion in revenue each year.

See https://t.co/URxg4I81Hr for more info

[Mid and East Antrim Borough Council @mea_bc]

Hairdressers, Barbers & Beauty Salons are opening soon.

Does your business need #PPE & other materials to assist with social distancing?

#BuySupplyNI.com is an NI-wide portal, for buyers and suppliers of PPE to register & make connections.

Register: https://t.co/tKlrob7HPJ

[Ballymena Means @BallymenaMeans]

@mea_bc always a great welcome to all our shoppers in #Ballymena #shoplocal #shopsafe

[Mayor MEABC @Mayor_MEA]

Residents encouraged to #ShopLocal, #ShopSafe in Mid and East Antrim https://t.co/jxnF91cFom

[Ballymena Means @BallymenaMeans]

Roll on 3rd of July...

[Police Mid and East Antrim @PSNIMEADistrict]

One man arrested following burglary in Ballymena this afternoon (Saturday 20th June)

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

.@CommunitiesNI Minister @CaralNiChuilin is allocating £300,000 to Business Improvement Districts to help them carry on their vital work to regenerate their areas, particularly in the recovery from covid-19 https://t.co/T1UttQEqp1

[Eugene Reid @eugenereid]

Proud, today Robin Cherry, handed over the reigns to me,& I am now (acting)President, B/Mena Chamber! @BmenaChamber @BmenaGuardian @LoveBallymena @BallymenaMeans @mea_bc @SDLPlive Business is tough now but I’ll do everything in my power, to support local businesses going forward.

[Ballymena Means @BallymenaMeans]

@BallymenaMeans out and about today with @mea_bc and @BmenaChamber supporting our town businesses re-opening and welcoming customers back. #SocialDistancing #rediscoverBallymena

[Mid and East Antrim Borough Council @mea_bc]

If you are a #business and would like to register for the #Covid19 Retail Pack please get in touch by sending an email to the Town Centre Team at: [email protected]

Or download at: https://t.co/3RX4mx5etj

#ourMEA #PuttingPeopleFirst #WorkSafeStaySafe

[Economy NI @Economy_NI]

.@Economy_NI Minister: time to get retail up and running again.

➡️https://t.co/fvRh4qDdGr

All non-essential goods retailers in Northern Ireland can re-open from Friday 12 June, Economy Minister @DianeDoddsMLA has said.