Portadown Chamber of Commerce

26/03/2026

Friendly reminder of the Free business networking event on Tuesday 31 March
Achieving Resilience & Growth hosted by our colleagues in the Business Partnership Alliance - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Hope to see some of you there

26/03/2026

We would like extend a warm welcome to our town centre to Connollys of Moy Express from the executive board and members of Portadown Chamber of Commerce
Wishing them every success in the new store

25/03/2026

24/03/2026

Making Tax Digital
Another fantastic workshop scheduled for April 29th @ 10.00 hosted by members CIDO Innovation Centre

Calling all Sole Traders & Landlords

The next phase of Making Tax Digital (MTD) is coming soon .

Join us for a practical, easy‑to‑follow workshop designed to help you understand what’s changing and how to stay fully compliant.

What will you learn:
• What is changing under the new MTD rules
• How the updates will impact your business
• The digital tools and processes you will need
• How to avoid costly mistakes and last‑minute pressure

Wednesday 29 April 2026
10.00am – 12.00 noon
CIDO Innovation Centre, 73 Charlestown Road, Craigavon, BT63 5PP

🔗 Book your place: Get ready for Making Tax Digital (MTD) | Eventbrite

24/03/2026

Reminder of tomorrow’s workshop in Portadown Town Hall for all business
Don’t forget to register for the event asap

📣 Upcoming Retail & Business Support Workshop

Local businesses are invited to join us for a Retail & Business Support Workshop delivered in partnership with FSB NI.

🗓 Wednesday 25th March
⏰ 5:30pm
📍 Dromore Town Hall

This session will provide practical guidance on how to protect, insure, and strengthen your business.

If you can’t attend the Dromore workshop, you’re welcome to join any of the sessions taking place across the council area. The full list of dates is shown on the attached poster.

We hope you can join us!

16/03/2026

Another informative support workshop for our local businesses
Portadown event is on March 25th at 8.30 am in the Portadown town hall

📣 Retail & Business Support Workshops – Open to All Local Businesses

We’re pleased to share that a series of Retail & Business Support Workshops will be taking place across the council area in partnership with FSB NI.

These workshops are designed to help businesses learn how to protect, insure, and strengthen their business, with practical advice and support for retailers and local enterprises of all sizes.

There are multiple dates and venues available, so you can choose the session that best suits you.

📌 Full details can be found on the attached poster.

If you’d like to attend, just send me a quick message or email to your local town centre manager to confirm your preferred session.

We’d love to see you there!

11/03/2026

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What changes do you hope to see in Craigavon, Lurgan & Portadown?

No idea is too big or too small — we want to hear from you!

Share your thoughts online, complete our survey and you’ll be entered into a competition to win a £50 Shop ABC Gift Card!

Online survey https://orlo.uk/KzB6B

Your ideas will help shape future plans for the area, so make sure your voice is heard.

10/03/2026

Another fantastic event organised by our friends in Business Partnership Alliance - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Get those tickets booked!

Achieving Resilience & Growth: In Conversation with Sam Shephard

Free business networking event – hear how Juice Jar founder Sam Shephard has grown a multi‑site brand, with straight‑talking lessons and practical ideas for SMEs.
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Join us at The Market Place Theatre, Armagh, for a relaxed, in‑conversation session on what it really takes to build resilience and growth in today’s climate. You’ll hear real‑world stories from Juice Jar’s journey across Belfast, Bristol and Dublin, plus simple, actionable ideas you can take back into your own business.
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📅 Tuesday 31 March
⏰ 10.00–11.30am
📍 The Market Place Theatre, Armagh
💷 Free business networking event

Book your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/achieving-resilience-growth-in-conversation-with-sam-shephard-tickets-1984869793985?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

09/03/2026

Due to prior meeting commitments and the St Patrick’s Day holidays the following week, please note that this months March members meeting will be held on March 31st @ Millennium Court usual time of 17.30

09/03/2026

Check out this amazing Mothers Day offer from chamber members Numa Restaurant

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05/03/2026

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Know Your New Customers – In‑Person Masterclass

If you are starting a business or growing one, understanding your customers is everything. This interactive workshop will help you get crystal clear on who your customers really are — and how today’s changing values, behaviours and buying habits are shaping what they expect.

This workshop gives you clarity, focus and a smarter approach to winning new customers.
Who should attend?

Start-ups & early‑stage entrepreneurs
Growing SMEs
Social enterprises
Retail, service & product-based businesses
Anyone looking to reach new markets or audiences

About the facilitator:
Steve Lazars has supported 600+ businesses across NI in customer positioning and growth strategy. He brings real-world experience, practical insights and proven tools that work.

📅 Date: Monday 9 March
⏰ Time: 11am – 1pm
📍 Location: Armagh Business Centre

This Go Succeed workshop is open to individuals in the early stages of business across the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area and neighbouring council areas. Delivered by Enterprise NI.

24/02/2026

Tomorrow evening @ Millennium Court William Street Portadown 17.30 to 19.30
Come along and have your say on your town centre, everyone welcome.