Business

Explore limitless possibilities for your business with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's Economic Development Team—a comprehensive destination for all your needs. We're your one-stop business solution, and often partner with government economic support agencies to offer seamless assistance from start to success. Whether it's navigating barriers, accessing resources, or unleashing growth potential, we're committed to making your business journey smoother. Partner with us to pave the way for your business success.

Already regarded as Northern Ireland’s advanced manufacturing and logistics gateway, Antrim Newtownabbey combines a proven track record of investment delivery with a hands-on, can-do approach to enable and support investors.

Our investment partnerships, both longstanding and new, are built on trust, innovation, and a relentless drive to unlock the potential for long-term benefits. Powered by major investments in advanced manufacturing, exciting development opportunities, and unrivaled market and transport access, a new economic success story is taking shape - and you’re invited to join it.

Supported by the Department for the Economy's Regional Balance Fund, the Local Economic Partnership (LEP) will deliver a two-year programme of investment to help businesses across the Borough grow, improve productivity, create jobs and unlock new opportunities.

The Partnership will provide targeted support for micro businesses, SMEs and ambitious companies across Antrim and Newtownabbey, helping them scale, innovate, boost productivity and access new markets. It will also invest in employment sites, enterprise space and projects that encourage entrepreneurship, attract investment and create high-quality jobs.

E. LEP@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk