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UK Minister receives a warm welcome to Space Antrim
Our chairman Jonathan Wallace and Chief Executive Jennifer McWilliams were delighted to join the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Neil Kelly in welcoming UK Minister for Democracy and Local Growth, Alex Norris MP, to Space NI to visit the project ahead of its official opening later this autumn.
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council successfully secured £1.2m from the UK Government to help fund the project’s development and was delighted that the Minister was able to visit the site for a sneak preview as it approaches completion.
Flagship project
This flagship project has created 16,000sq/ft of new flexible, modern workspace in the heart of Antrim Town. The new space aims to support entrepreneurs, business start-up, SMEs and innovators to create a business community in the town centre.
The Minister enjoyed hearing a comprehensive update on both projects and how the funding from the UK Government is supporting local regeneration. It is expected that the increased footfall and local shopping from this additional workforce, will help boost the local economy.
Minister Alex Norris MP visits SPACE Antrim which is located in the former Wellworths building on High Street.
Jennifer McWilliams leads the Minister Alex Norris MP and Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Neil Kelly and guests around SPACE Antrim.
Photo by Sarah Harkness/Pacemaker Press
Minister Alex Norris MP visits SPACE Antrim which is located in the former Wellworths building on High Street.
Photo by Sarah Harkness/Pacemaker Press
The Minister also learnt of the strategic relationship between the Council and Antrim Enterprise Agency Limited who will be operating the new workspace on behalf of the Council.
Chair of Antrim Enterprise, Professor Jonathan Wallace stated:
It was a pleasure to welcome Minister Norris to Antrim today and to provide him with an overview of the work of Antrim Enterprise. Our partnership with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is built on a longstanding working relationship focused on providing the best environment for entrepreneurship and business support. Having over 30 years’ experience for enterprise development and enabling budding entrepreneurs to develop and grow a successful business, we are excited to be involved in this new venture.
To find out more about how to rent an office, desk space, meeting room or event space, please E: enquiry@space-ni.co.uk or phone 0800 009 6257 or check out availability
