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Business Event - Paisley Town Hall - May 19th
 The Chamber is holding a Business Day on the 19/5/11 in the Town Hall - we have the whole building with space for 30 stalls in the main hall and all meeting rooms for workshops / seminars and masterclasses. We are at an early stage of planning but if you are interested in having a stall (cost £200) for the day then please get in touch. If you are also interested in hosting a workshop / seminar or masterclass then please get in touch at bdavidson@renfrewshirechamber.com
. The event will be free to attend for businesses, have a café during the day - and will be marketed by the chamber via website / press and leaflets in the run up to the event. Interest is already high with many stalls booked out and companies having requested a seminar slot. So I recommend if you are interested you don't delay. More information on the event will be released in due course
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Glasgow Airport Masterplan
30 businesses attended the Glasgow Airport Masterplan event with speakers Amanda McMillan, MD and Ross Nimmo, Planning Manager. To see a copy of the Master Plan please Click Here |
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HR Forum with MacRoberts Solicitors
Katy Wedderburn of MacRoberts Solicitors will be facilitating an HR Forum on 1st March 2011.
The topics for this HR Forum will be Redundancy and Consultation.
The Forum provides HR professionals with the opportunity to listen to up-to-date legal commentary and thereafter take part in an open discussion about employment practice where questions can be posed to the speakers. Read More |
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Golf & a Curry Networking Night in partnership with
East Renfrewshire Chamber and Mearns Castle Golf Academy
Come along for a relaxed evening of golf, networking and food; Mearns Castle Golf Academy would like to welcome members of Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire Chambers on Thursday 3rd March. Starting at 6.30pm, you will receive an hour’s session on the range (2 people per bay) with the advice of a Mearns Castle golf Pro, then back inside for an Indian buffet (Mister Singhs) and more networking. Places are limited to thirty. Read More |
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 Next Issue of Business Matters
The next issue of Business Matters is due out at the end of March, so get all your Editorial / Adverts into Contact Publicity by the 4th of March to have them included. 0141 204 2042 / gina@contactpublicity.co.uk |
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Calling all Members!
 Any members who have any news to tell, send it to us and we'll include it in our next eNews! Whether it's a new contract, staff members, new office, send all your news to fallardice@renfrewshirechamber.com
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Employer Support Service
Looking to expand & grow your business?
Recruit, train & develop staff ?
Invest in new equipment / premises?
Access a free business mentor?
If yes to any or all of the above - there could be financial support / assistance available to you.
How? Chaired by the Chamber, the following partners meet regularly to discuss where there are opportunities to assist local businesses and help Renfrewshire grow & prosper. Read More
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London 2012 Contract Opportunities
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has announced commencement of its tender process for selecting suppliers for (Click the links for more info on the contracts):
- Turnkey provision of overlay and temporary structures for Olympic Games Test Events;
- Disability Discrimination Act Awareness and Accessible Vehicle Driver Training;
- Fleet Driver Training for the Volunteer Programme
and Ashley Wilde Group Limited has posted an opportunity for the provision of Blinds and Curtains for the Athletes Olympic Village.
Read More
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Renfrewshire Arts & Museums Spring 2011 Season
Gagarin Way
Thurs 17 March
Paisley Arts Centre, 7.30pm
A pair of Fife factory workers kidnap their visiting boss to make a point… but what exactly is their point? The jokes come thick and fast in this politically charged satirical thriller about a human heist that goes wrong. Very wrong. Earthy adult language and high comedy combine to make for a wickedly cruel and deliciously funny night at the theatre.
 Roddy Hart and the Lonesome Fire
Wed 8 June
Paisley Arts Centre, 8pm
Described as “one of Scotland’s best kept secrets”, Glaswegian singer/songwriter Roddy Hart has drawn comparisons with greats such as Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty. He has established himself as an artist in the classic mould, and is gaining a growing reputation for his live shows with his band, The Lonesome Fire. Read More
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New Dobbies Garden Centre
 New £8m state-of-the-art garden centre at Braehead, Renfrewshire opened to the public on Friday, February 4.
Dobbies describe the new centre as an integral part of its expansion plans, investing £8m in the site and creating 120 jobs.
Built with natural construction materials and other renewable energy systems, such as grey water recycling, the centre is one of Dobbies' most environmentally friendly stores in Scotland. Read More
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Infiniti Centre Glasgow
Test drive any of our inspirational models and we will complete a FREE Vehicle Check on your car: lights, battery, fluid levels, tires, wheel bearings, suspension, exhaust, windscreen & blades, brake pads & discs, plus a FREE Mini Valet: vacuum inside & boot, wash outside, leather off, clean all windows, dress tire walls inspect body & paintwork. Please quote "RCC". Email - info@infiniti-glasgow.co.uk
Offer valid until 31st March 2011 Tel : 0844 4128115 |
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Twofour Broadcast are looking for Family run businesses to take part in a new BBC 2 TV programme!
Do you run a family business that has been passed down through generations?
Are you finding it tough in the current economic climate?
Do you know who will take over when you retire?
Maybe your children have decided to take a different career path or maybe they work for the business but you’re not sure how and when to let them take the reins?
We want to hear from family businesses for a new BBC 2 programme. To find out more please contact Naomi on 0207 438 1812 or e mail familybusinesses@twofour.co.uk
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The Prince's Trust - Enterprise Programme
The next Enterprise Programme will run in Renfrewshire from 22nd–25th February 2011. The Enterprise programme is for young people who are interested in starting a business and becoming self-employed and not currently in employment, education or training. This course is only available to 16-25 year olds who live in Renfrewshire.
Please find attached a poster advertising the programme.
Over the 4-day course a range of interactive sessions are delivered by industry experts covering the following topics:
· Personal money
· Marketing
· Selling
· Tax
· Pricing
· Managing Money in a Business
The Enterprise Programme gives young people the chance to:
· Find out how to set-up and run a business
· Explore their business idea
· Consider whether their business idea is viable
If you have any further questions, please give Lisa Whittaker a call on 0141 2256752 or call/text 07967 376921.
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Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce members benefit from link up
 Scotwest Credit Union and Airport Park and Ride have joined forces to form a partnership via Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce. The partnership means all Scotwest members and employees will now be eligible for a discount when they park at either Glasgow or Edinburgh airport. A further link will see Airport Park and Ride employees being able to benefit from the services offered by Scotwest. Read More
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David Lloyd - New Year, New Offers
25% DISCOUNT
On corporate events - Daily Delegates Package (minimum 20 delegates)
Was £25 p/p NOW £18.75 p/p (inc. of vat)
With the opportunity to experience an introduction to tennis or studio classes on day of event.
On all events scheduled Jan - end March 2011.
50% DISCOUNT
Room hire rates now starting from £100 (exc. of vat)
For all future events booked with deposit paid before end March 2011. Read More
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Scotland’s Green Energy Takes Another
Step Forward
 There’s a quiet revolution happening in a rural corner of Ayrshire, one which will help to heat Scotland’s homes and meet our environmental goals. And as we enter the New Year it’s just taken a massive step closer to producing enough electricity to power 4,000 homes.
Nestling in a rural setting near Beith, the Barkip Biogas plant is rapidly nearing completion, and despite the recent poor weather, the last few weeks have seen the installation of the very heart of power production at the plant; the massive primary and secondary digesters.
And the revolutionary part…? The Biogas will produce all that energy by using food and other materials that, until now, would have been thrown away..!! Read More
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Support for Renfrewshire Businesses - Flexible Training Opportunities
Flexible Training Opportunities gives businesses with under 150 employees the opportunity to apply for up to £5,000 towards employee training costs.
 Managed by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and supported by the European Social Fund, it aims to help small businesses become more resilient and to boost productivity and success.
Funding is available for up to 10 employees per business and the money is not a loan so there's no need to pay it back. Read More
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Statement from Glasgow Airport regarding BMI
“We are disappointed by today’s announcement from BMI and regret the uncertainty this creates for employees at Glasgow Airport. However, for some time, BMI have been dropping loss making domestic routes into Heathrow in favour of more profitable long haul routes. Glasgow is the latest casualty of this business strategy, following similar withdrawals and route reductions at other BMI bases. Glasgow Airport has done everything in its power to retain BMI. However, this is ultimately a commercial decision by the airline. . Read More
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SCC Calls for Urgent Action to Address Connectivity in Wake of BMI Air Service Announcement
 Reacting to the news that BMI are to suspend flights on their Glasgow-Heathrow route in March, Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said:
“This is extremely bad news for business in Scotland and will leave our largest city with just a single service provider to the UK’s key hub airport, reducing both connectivity and competition. It also threatens a significant number of high quality jobs in Scotland. Read More
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It's Time to Put Scotland's Economy First
 As MSPs in the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Communities Committee prepare to put the controversial retail business rates levy to the vote tomorrow (26 January), Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said:
“The Scottish Parliament now has a crucial opportunity to put the Scottish Government’s proposed retail rates levy to the test. During the past few weeks, MSPs have heard the evidence of the impact this tax is likely to have. It will not just hit out of town supermarkets, as the Government have claimed. Instead it will impact on a wide variety of shops across numerous city and town centres in Scotland, damaging our attractiveness as a retail venue and threatening future investment prospects. Read More
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MSP's Reach Right Decision on Retail Levy
 Commenting on the decision by the Scottish Parliament to reject plans for a supplementary rates levy on Scottish retailers, Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said:
“We are pleased that MSPs in the Scottish Parliament have rejected plans to introduce an additional rates levy on retailers operating in Scotland. Such a move would have made Scotland a more expensive and less attractive place to do business. Read More
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February Networking Lunch with Seamus McDaid, Principal UWS 
