by Roger Donnelly
The full make-up of a 7-strong body, tasked with stimulating jobs and economic development in the Ballymena area, has been revealed.
Three new directors have joined the Gallaher Trust, which will have a £5 million pot to help new or struggling entrepreneurs.
The extra directors are Wrightbus boss Mark Nodder, Mid & East Antrim Borough Council Chief Executive, Anne Donaghy & Kinship Care NI Chief Executive Jacqueline Williamson.
North Antrim MP Ian Paisley, who chairs the Gallaher Trust, spoke to Q Radio's Roger Donnelly:
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