⸺Our Story⸺
To support the
development of
business & enterprise
Within Banbridge through a partnership approach between the public, private and voluntary sectors.
⸻ CHIEF EXECUTIVE
CIARAN CUNNINGHAM
Ciaran has over 25 years’ experience working with small businesses, preparing business plans and marketing plans including financial projections. He is a Trainer and Mentor on the Northern Ireland Business Start Up Programme, the Exploring Enterprise Programme and small business support programmes dating back to 1993. He is currently lead partner for an Erasmus+ Funded Project and a partner in 2 other Erasmus+ Programmes.
He has wide and deep links in the regional community, previously participating as a Board Member for Enterprise Northern Ireland, Down Rural Area Partnership and is a current director of Gilford Community Regeneration Group.
Ciaran is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
⸻ CHAIRMAN
Gerard Mc Givern
Gerard Mc Givern was appointed Chairman in December 2023, having previously served as Company Secretary, Chair of Audit and Risk Committee and company Vice-Chairman.
He has over 25 years’ experience of local economic development having previously served as Director of Development at Banbridge District Council and Director of District Development at Newry and Mourne District Council.
A graduate of Trinity College Dublin and with a Master’s Degree in Local Economic Development from the University of Glasgow, Gerard has previously served as Chairman of the Livestock and Meat Commission NI, and as a non-executive Director at Warrenpoint Harbour Authority. Gerard is currently a non-executive director on the Board of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust.
He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and he the first person on the island of Ireland to be elected Fellow to the Institute of Economic Development.
Board of Directors
Chairman
Gerard Mc Givern
Vice Chairman
Michael Donaghy
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Members
Kirsty McCool
Julie Kitt
Joan Ballantine
Paul Ferris
John Dobson
Michael Donaghy
Seamus Doyle
Aidan Rigney
Catherine Bradford.
Tailor-made Offices
⸻ Workspace
Tailor-made office and industrial workspace for small businesses
The Centre also provides tailor-made office and industrial workspace for small businesses.
Office suites are available ranging in size from 200 to 500 sq. ft. Industrial units range from 588 to 1400 sq. ft and are tailor made to suit a range of manufacturing capabilities.
Contact us for more information.
Zenco Coworking
Desk Space.
Our coworking space is the perfect place for individuals to make the transition from coffee shop/stay-at-home-workers or for large teams that are ready to leave the corporate environment behind.
An inspiring open plan office space, in a premier location. Choose how you work, Part time or Full time membership plans.
Our Goal
is to Support & Advise
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