Welcome to Ards and North Down Borough Council's Economic Development department.
So you’re thinking of starting a business or developing an existing one? Whatever you’re doing it’s vital to be well prepared and informed. This web site is your primary online business resource, with a comprehensive range of support, information and tailored tools to help you to navigate the steps to starting, managing and growing your own business.
Starting a small business is challenging, so it’s vital to be well prepared and comprehensively informed. We’re here to help.
It’s essential to get the right advice and support as your business develops and expands. We’re here to deliver the resources you need to grow your business.
Thinking about growing and expanding your business? Ards and North Down is a great place to invest and grow.
Congratulations to Newtownards High Street who were Champion Award Winner for Northern Ireland.
The SJL National Start Up Business awards have opened for 2020, offering start-up owners the chance to win £2,000. The deadline to apply is 2 March 2020.
The NI Tourism Awards 2020 have launched and applications are now open to tourism and hospitality businesses. Applications close on 21 February.
Be the first to know about business events happening around the Ards and North Down area and funding opportunities currently available.
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