Innovate or Stagnate Business Seminar On Friday 13 January 2012, local businesses will be given the opportunity to hear an exciting presentation on the subject "Innovate or stagnate - how to grow a business during a recession". The venue is Willowbank Business park and the speaker is Phillip Bain of Shredbank, winner of the "Entrepreneur of the Year" competition in 2010 and the "Young business person of the year" (2011). More Info EXPLORING ENTERPRISE OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY 15th December 2011 With support from Ballymena Borough Council, the local community is being given an opportunity to take advantage of a very successful personal development programme. Delivered by LEDCOM on behalf of Ballymena Borough Council and Enterprise Northern Ireland, Exploring Enterprise 2 is geared towards supporting individuals back into employment and helping them develop possible business ideas. More Info EXCITING FORTHCOMING BUSINESS SEMINAR AT FORMER MAGHERAMOURNE HOUSE HOTEL PREMISES 7th November 2011 The topic for the seminar, "Selling the Sizzle - how to stand out from your competitors in tough times through smart and cost effective marketing" is extremely relevant given the current tough economic climate for businesses. The speaker is Richard Collett, a leading marketing and communication management professional. More Info Larne Vital Business Seminars Launched 12th September 2011 Local businesses are being given a free opportunity to benefit from a range of monthly business seminars. The first event kicks off on the 27th September with senior Ulster Bank economist Richard Ramsey looking at how Larne is likely to be affected by what's happening in the global economy More Info Expoloring Enterprise 2 Launch 21st July 2011 Local People get new Exploring Enterprise Opportunity More Info Local businesses join forces to makeover Roddensvale 15 April 2011 The children of Roddensvale Special School received an exciting treat when a team of business volunteers from Triangle, LEDCOM, and Michelin joined together to carry out a makeover at the school. More Info EXPLORING ENTERPRISE OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY 15th December 2011 With support from Ballymena Borough Council, the local community is being given an opportunity to take advantage of a very successful personal development programme. Delivered by LEDCOM on behalf of Ballymena Borough Council and Enterprise Northern Ireland, Exploring Enterprise 2 is geared towards supporting individuals back into employment and helping them develop possible business ideas. More Info TENDERING SUCCESS WORKSHOP - WILLOWBANK BUSINESS PARK Tue 29 March 2011 In spite of the current challenging economic times, the value of goods and services (excluding construction works) through Ireland is in excess of £20bn per annum. The reasons why small businesses miss out on opportunities from public and private tenders and contracts include: More Info LOCAL PEOPLE CELEBRATE EXPLORING ENTERPRISE SUCCESS 3rd March 2011 At a well-attended event held in LEDCOM's Willowbank Business Park facility, 34 local people who had completed 3 recent Exploring Enterprise programmes were presented with certificates by the Mayor Councillor Andy Wilson. The programmes had been held at Craigyhill, Seacourt and Millbrook, enabling successful participants to gain qualifications in Business Enterprise. More Info FARM DIVERSIFICATION CHALLENGE OPPORTUNITY FOR LARNE FARMERS Farmers and farm owners from the Larne area are being offered a unique opportunity to develop farm business diversification ideas. More Info BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMMES Tuesday 4th January 2011 There are a range of business support programmes available to help businesses in Northern Ireland. The range of support can be confusing so the following is an attempt to summarise. More Info LEDCOM celebrates 25 years of supporting Larne's economic and social development Finance Minister Sammy Wilson MP MLA was the guest of honour as Larne's enterprise development company, LEDCOM, today celebrated 25 years of successfully supporting economic and social development in east Antrim. More Info Accelerate Your Performance Funded Management Development for First Line Managers More Info Local businesses Get to Meet the Buyers 23rd September 2010 A large turnout of small businesses from across Northern Ireland and the border counties of the Republic of Ireland came to Larne for an opportunity to meet with buyers from the public and private sectors. More Info National Industrial Symbiosis Programme 1st October 2010 Information Seminar Friday 8th October 2010 @ 12.00noon @ LEDCOM, Willowbank Business Park, Millbrook More Info ICT support for businesses through Invest NI's E-solutions Centre 07 May 2010 Invest NI's E-solutions Centre provides practical advice and support to enable businesses to adopt new technologies. The state of the art centre provides businesses with practical and independent support through hands-on demonstrations of ICT. More Info North & West Regional Meet The Buyer II 30th June 2010 North & West Regional Meet The Buyer II More Info LEDCOM Chief Executive Receives Queen's Award 27th April 2010 Ken Nelson, Chief Executive of LEDCOM is the sole Northern Ireland recipient of the 2010 Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion. More Info NEW INFORMATION LEAFLET REGARDING SUPPORT AGENCIES IN LARNE 9th February 2010 More Info LEDCOMS ANNUAL REPORT OUTLINES SUCCESSFUL SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY AND BUSINESSES 11th December 2009 More Info LARNE DEVELOPMENT FORUM HIGHLIGHTS ASSISTANCE FOR BUSINESS Larne Borough Council Chief Executive, Geraldine McGahey is urging local businesses to consider the various types of financial support available to help businesses through the current economic downturn. More Info Willowbank Launch Cutting the first sod at the site of Willowbank Business Park Arthur Henderson, LEDCOM, at the official launch of the Willowbank Business Park