16.09.2008

launch of portadown business awards

The 4th biennial Portadown Business Awards were successfully launched on Monday 15th September in High Street Mall.

Joined by individuals from local sponsoring businesses, the Awards organisers, Portadown Chamber of Commerce are delighted to welcome firmus energy onboard as Principal Sponsor for 2008.

Commenting on their decision to sponsor the awards, Mark Prentice, general manager for firmus energy said, "The Chamber in Portadown are extremely proactive and has a fantastic calendar of events for businesses in the local area. We have been involved with the Chamber since we were awarded the natural gas distribution licence to 12 major towns and cities across Northern Ireland three years ago. Portadown has a flourishing and diverse business scene and we know that these awards will attract a lot of interest."

Awards brochures will be distributed to all Portadown Businesses within the next few days and further information is available by contacting XL-ents Ltd on 9181 9701.

The Gala event will take place on Thursday 6th November in the Craigavon Civic Centre when Portadown Chamber of Commerce and firmus energy will be joined by the other award sponsors; Craigavon Borough Council; Invest Northern Ireland; High Street Mall; Portadown 2000; Meadows Centre; Cavanagh Kelly; Safety Solutions (NI) Ltd.