Business Support

The Council's Economic Development Team provides help and support for businesses based in Ards and North Down.

The team's focus is business success through economic growth. The team seeks to help and encourage Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to achieve sustained growth. The team is also available to discuss specific business queries.

Please visit our dedicated website AND Business | Ards and North Down Borough Council's Economic Development Department to find out more.

Contact 0300 013 3333 ext 40956 or via Contact Us | AND Business

The Council's Tourism Team also provides specific support for tourism businesses based in Ards and North Down.

The team's focus is assisting and supporting tourism businesses with advice on training, industry trade promotional opportunities, experience development and how business can be supported via our visitor information service.

Specific support for tour operators is available via our dedicated page Visit Ards and North Down Tour Operators

Please contact us T: (028) 9182 6846 / 9127 0069 or Email: Tourism.Admin@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions

What can the Economic Development Team do for local businesses?

To assist business development, the Economic Development Team provides a comprehensive range of services to small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) including:

Confidential business advice
Dedicated market research/business intelligence
Networking opportunities
Funded business development programmes
Advice sessions
Links to other economic development agencies and programmes

Read more about how we can help your business on our dedicated business support website at AND Business | Ards and North Down Borough Council's Economic Development Department

What business support programmes are available?

There are a variety of business support programmes available.

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Other current programmes available to businesses located in the Borough include:

Ards and North Down Social Entrepreneurship Programme ( ANDSEP)
Digital Transformation Flexible Fund
Mind Body Business
Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme

Find out which programme is right for you and your business on our website Programmes | AND Business

I'm interested in locating my business in Ards and North Down: what investment opportunities are there?

Thinking about growing and expanding your business? Ards and North Down is a great place to invest and grow.

Visit our dedicated website AND Business | Ards and North Down Borough Council's Economic Development Department to find out more:

About Ards and North Down
Investment opportunities
Infrastructure
Economic Overview
Living in Ards and North Down