
Why join Newtownards Chamber of Trade?
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To have the support of like-minded local business owners facing similar challenges.
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To have an avenue for communication for local news and events.
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To enable planning of staff, promotions etc. in advance, expanding business opportunities.
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To help local businesses work together to increase sales and improve footfall, whilst promoting Ards as a unique area for shopping, eating and staying.
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To act as one voice when dealing with authorities, council and government on local business matters. Board members regularly attend meetings on your behalf.
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To share in the wealth of educational and training experience available to Ards businesses.
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To avail of Member services – free advertising on the shopnewtownards.com Facebook page, Instagram and Twitter and joint advertising of Ards on TV, radio and in local and national
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To be part of the Safe Shop Scheme instilling customer confidence while shopping in light of the current situation.
Who can join?
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Any business, local or nationally owned or managed (Owner / Manager / Supervisor), from the business attends the meeting and responds to the communications. Meetings are scheduled quarterly with an additional AGM, venue can vary depending on the event – most communication is via email so you can read it in your own time. 2023 Membership £50 + vat.
Chamber Contacts:
President: Derek Wright: president@ardschamber.com
Vice President: Heather Lavery: vicepresident@ardschamber.com
Treasurer: Peter Bond: treasurer@ardschamber.com
Secretary: Simon Lennox: secretary@ardschamber.com
Admin: Heather Taylor: heather.taylor@ardschamber.com
Board Members:
Jon Duncan: jonathan.duncan@ardschamber.com
Lynsey Cleland: lynsey.cleland@ardschamber.com
Clive O'Neil: clive.o'neil@ardschamber.com
Ian Foster: ian.foster@ardschamber.com
Heather Shaw: heather.shaw@ardschamber.com
Greg Quinn: greg.quinn@ardschamber.com
Kathryn Davidson: katheryn.davidson@ardschamber.com
Cathy Hanna: cathy.hanna@ardschamber.com
Nikki Gardiner: nikki.gardiner@ardschamber.com