Bangor Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of a new advertising campaign aimed at celebrating and promoting the wide range of independent businesses across the city. Running throughout August and into September 2025, the campaign is a collaborative effort supported by Ards and North Down Borough Council and the County Down Spectator.
Titled “Come on In”, the campaign highlights the strength, diversity, and vibrancy of Bangor’s local business community. Featuring real business owners and staff from across the city, the campaign will be visible across billboards, digital adverts, bus ads, and social media, all designed to encourage residents to explore and support the many independent shops, cafés, services, and not-for-profit organisations that make Bangor unique.
As part of the campaign, the County Down Spectator will run a special feature section each week, shining a spotlight on local businesses and telling the stories behind them.
To further engage the public, a prize draw will offer a chance to win a luxury hamper packed with goodies, including food, drinks, and vouchers – all generously donated by member businesses of the Chamber of Commerce.
President of the Bangor Chamber of Commerce said:
“We are delighted to support our members with this campaign to remind people of all the great shops, businesses and not-for-profits we have across the city. There is much to celebrate and enjoy about our city, so we encourage people to ‘Come on in’ and explore what’s on offer.”
The campaign not only aims to boost footfall for local businesses but also to strengthen community ties by encouraging residents to rediscover the charm and quality of what’s available right on their doorstep.
Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Gillian McCollum said: “It’s great to see this campaign rolling out across Bangor – all the more vibrant for featuring local faces that many of us know. Bangor residents are very supportive of our business community, but this is a good reminder of the wide range of family run businesses and independent traders we have in the city. I hope we will see many people ‘Come On In’ to Bangor in the coming months.”
For updates on the campaign and details on how to enter the prize draw, follow Bangor Chamber of Commerce on social media or get your copy of The Spectator.
