Playing AN Active Role In the Development Of Magherafelt

What The Chamber Does

Magherafelt Chamber of Commerce
Recent Achievements ...

• The Chamber attracted £120,000 grant aid for Queens Street scheme. Work completed December 2012.
• Set up Magherafelt Forum, in September 201 0, to engage with the council and community epresentatives to develop economic growth and promote community enhancement initiatives.
• Successfully lobbied, throughout 2011, to ensure parking charges were not introduced in Magherafelt Town Centre.
• Helped host a visit, in 2011, by the Catelonain Castellers, Human Tower. This event not only created excitement through the spectacle of the Human Tower but welcomed 134 Spanish visitors to our Town.
• Collaborated with Magherafelt District Council throughout 201 0 to secure funding for the development of a Magherafelt Masterplan.
• Developed a TV Christmas Advertising Campaign,
  December 2010, to effectively promote the Town Centre.

We All Play a Part

"It´s vital that business people pull together for the good of the town. The Chamber of Commerce is a great way to do that "

/ Henry McGlone, Marys´s Bar & Dormans and The Opera

"The Chamber of Commerce is a great way to network with other business people and work together to make a positive difference in the business environment in Magherafelt District"

/ Sarah-Jane, Sarah-Jane Boutique

"The Chmaber is a credible voice when it comes to making our views known at governmental level. Through that we have been delighted to see the introduction of Small Business Rates Relief Scheme"

/ Paul Stewart, JC Stewart Food Hall