|   |        | Claire Cartmill |        | Business Reporter |            |           As GCSE pupils across Northern Ireland take their next steps - into education, training or work - it highlights the vital role local businesses play in driving economic growth, creating jobs and supporting inclusive community development. And this week has been a great example of that!   Meanwhile in Love Your Local, we're shining a spotlight on Eileen Russell, founder and clinical lead of WayMaker Child Therapy CIC in Ballymena. Eileen is championing play therapy as a vital response to the growing mental health crisis - blending neuroscience, storytelling, and deep compassion to ensure every child is truly heard.   Do you have a business milestone, new appointment, or local success story to share? Or do you know a brilliant small business we should feature in Love Your Local?   As always I'd love to hear from you -  at claire.cartmill@jpress.co.uk or use our business@newsletter.co.uk    Claire                                    |