Portadown Chamber of Commerce

24/09/2025

Sharing some useful dates on the upcoming information events for anyone interested in the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund - DTFF

Funding Alert for Small & Micro Businesses! 📣

Call 6 of the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund - DTFF is now open. Grants of £5,000–£20,000 are available to help businesses adopt digital tools and technology.

To apply, you must attend a pre-briefing session. Choose a date that suits you:
• Mon 29 Sept – Online | 2–4pm
• Mon 6 Oct – In-person, Craigavon Civic Centre | 10am–12pm
• Tues 7 Oct – Online | 11am–1pm
• Fri 10 Oct – Online | 10am–12pm

Register now: 👉 https://bit.ly/438X8pK

Find out more on eligibility here: 👉 https://bit.ly/43coRWK

# DigitalTransformationFlexibleFund

20/09/2025

Get liking and sharing folks as chamber members Portadown Music Centre celebrate their one year anniversary on our Portadown high street they are having a great competition - get involved, full details ⬇️

🎶 1 year of Portadown Music Centre 🎶

🌟 Competition Time 🌟

Like and share this post for a chance to win the Fender Acoustic Guitar Bundle worth £149!

Lisburn Music Centre Shop Lisburn Music Centre Urban ABC Portadown Chamber of Commerce

19/09/2025

🥳 Tomorrow Saturday 20th September we see the return of the annual Country Comes to Town event.
The town is already buzzing with excitement as the stage setup nears completion and marquees being installed.
Looking forward to another great family friendly event in town.
🐴 🍦 🐄 🛍️ 🐓 ☕️ 🎤

19/09/2025

Congratulations to our members Portadown Music Centre on their one year anniversary on our high street.
Whether it’s musical instruments, music lessons and tuitions, fostering our local talent or the recent fabulous Saturday Mic Live Events in the town plaza - thank you for investing in Portadown, and our young people James and Naomi.
Everyone at Portadown Chamber of Commerce wishes you continued success and thanks you for your positive contributions within chamber.🎸 🥁 🎵 🤘 🎤

1 YEAR OPEN!! 🥳

Tomorrow is our official 1 year anniversary of being open and we have a few things to tell you. 🎉

1. NEW BRAND ALERT - what’s in the box? Can you guess the brand? Comment what you think it might be. 🧐

2. Keep an eye on our page for some deals and competitions. 👏

3. We have a few spaces left for lessons - get in touch to book in. 🎵

And there’s lots more to come… 😎

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lisburnmusiccentre Lisburn Music Centre Shop

18/09/2025

Today’s the final day for applying for the (dare we even say this) Christmas artisan markets folks - get those applications in

Calling All Makers, Bakers & Creators! 📣

Following the fantastic success of our Artisan Food & Craft Markets across the borough, we’re taking the magic on tour this Christmas, bringing festive cheer to our towns alongside the Christmas Light Switch-On celebrations, and we’d love you to be part of it! 🎄

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your products, meet new customers, and be part of the borough’s most magical nights of the year! ✨

For details and to apply to be a trader at the market, visit: 👉 https://bit.ly/480RSJ6

Deadline: Friday 19 September at 12pm.

18/09/2025

Ready for an interesting evening with our friends at Dromore Chamber of Commerce.
A great presentation on all things linen and linen history throughly researched and presented by Kerry.
We wish them every success at their inaugural Dromore Linen Festival - a week long packed event with workshops, tours and markets.

18/09/2025

Congratulations to the team at GMcG Portadown on their successful hike to raise more funds for their chosen charity … those weather conditions looked dreadful, well done everyone for making it through.

16/09/2025

Reminder for tomorrow’s business coffee morning in Portadown Town Hall @8.30 ⬇️

🌟 Town Centre Business Coffee Mornings 🌟
☕ Networking • 💻 Shopify & E-Commerce • 🤝 Local Connections

We are commencing our Autumn 2025 Business Coffee Morning series — come along for insights, coffee, and conversation!

📍 When & Where
📅 Tue 16 Sept • 8:30am • Lurgan Town Hall
📅 Wed 17 Sept • 8:30am • Portadown Town Hall
📅 Tue 23 Sept • 8:00am • Dromore Town Hall
📅 Wed 24 Sept • 8:00am • Banbridge Town Hall
📅 Tue 30 Sept • 8:30am • Armagh Market Place Theatre

✨ Free to attend | Open to all local businesses

📧 Questions?
urbanabc@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
Explore Armagh
Banbridge Chamber of Commerce
Dromore Chamber of Commerce
Lurgan Live
Portadown Chamber of Commerce

09/09/2025

Good news 🗞️ business coffee mornings are back
next one is Wednesday 17th in Portadown … full details ⬇️

🌟 Town Centre Business Coffee Mornings 🌟
☕ Networking • 💻 Shopify & E-Commerce • 🤝 Local Connections

We are commencing our Autumn 2025 Business Coffee Morning series — come along for insights, coffee, and conversation!

📍 When & Where
📅 Tue 16 Sept • 8:30am • Lurgan Town Hall
📅 Wed 17 Sept • 8:30am • Portadown Town Hall
📅 Tue 23 Sept • 8:00am • Dromore Town Hall
📅 Wed 24 Sept • 8:00am • Banbridge Town Hall
📅 Tue 30 Sept • 8:30am • Armagh Market Place Theatre

✨ Free to attend | Open to all local businesses

📧 Questions?
urbanabc@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
Explore Armagh
Banbridge Chamber of Commerce
Dromore Chamber of Commerce
Lurgan Live
Portadown Chamber of Commerce

09/09/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately we have had to postpone tonight’s monthly chamber meeting
Apologies for the late notice everyone.

05/09/2025

A very useful meeting this week as the Chamber was invited to the North South Ministerial Council by the Business Partnership Alliance.

A very useful meeting with The North South Ministerial Council!

Thank you to the North South Ministerial Council for meeting with the Business Partnership Alliance.

Discussions focused on the importance of continued efforts to enhance infrastructure to help boost trade and connectivity across the island. We also explored opportunities for collaborative learning on town centre regeneration and driving economic development together for a stronger future.

Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council Explore Armagh Banbridge Chamber of Commerce Banbridge District Enterprises Limited CIDO Innovation Centre Dromore Chamber of Commerce Lurgan Live Portadown Chamber of Commerce Business Support & Innovation at Southern Regional College

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05/09/2025

we are already organising the Christmas markets , I haven’t even had my toffee apples 🍏 yet

Calling All Makers, Bakers & Creators! 📣

Following the fantastic success of our Artisan Food & Craft Markets across the borough, we’re taking the magic on tour this Christmas, bringing festive cheer to our towns alongside the Christmas Light Switch-On celebrations, and we’d love you to be part of it! 🎄

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your products, meet new customers, and be part of the borough’s most magical nights of the year! ✨

For details and to apply to be a trader at the market, visit: 👉 https://bit.ly/480RSJ6

Deadline: Friday 19 September at 12pm.