About Ards Chamber of Trade
The only chamber representing businesses in Newtownards and across the Ards Peninsula — run by volunteers, for the community.
Making Newtownards and the Peninsula a better place to do business
Newtownards Chamber of Trade exists to make Newtownards and the Peninsula a better place to do business – and a stronger, more vibrant community for everyone who lives and works here.
We represent businesses of every size and sector across Newtownards and the wider Ards area. Our membership is as diverse as the peninsula itself: from long-established family businesses to ambitious new start-ups, from high street traders to professional and creative services.
What We Stand For
We believe that when local businesses succeed, the whole community benefits.
That’s why we work tirelessly to
Foster Connections
We create opportunities for businesses to build genuine, lasting relationships through events, collaborations, and introductions.
Represent Your Interests
We represent the voice of Ards Peninsula businesses directly to Ards and North Down Borough Council, government, and key stakeholders.
Promote the Peninsula
We champion Newtownards, Comber, Greyabbey, Portaferry, and the entire Ards Peninsula as a vibrant and thriving place to do business.
Support Members
We provide access to resources, peer support, knowledge sharing, and practical assistance to help every member business succeed.
Our Area
We serve the entire Ards Peninsula, one of Northern Ireland’s most distinctive and beautiful regions.
Newtownards
Greyabbey
Portaferry
Ballywalter
Portavogie
Meet Your Chamber
Meet The Board
Newtownards Chamber of Trade is run entirely by volunteers – all of us local business people, just like you.
If you have an idea you’d like to share, a concern you want to raise, or you simply want to find out more about what we do, we’d love to have a chat. Just get in touch.
Ready to grow with us?
Join hundreds of businesses across Newtownards and the Ards Peninsula who are already benefiting from Chamber membership. There’s a place here for you.