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Renfrewshire Chamber Survey 2011 Results
Thanks to all 79 members that have responded (so far) to our survey. The survey was deliberately simple, concise and quick to complete, due to the amount of surveys we are asked to fill in - some of which are very long and often confusing.
The Chamber team & Board are pleased with the findings - showing that the members believe we offer a very good service, but recognise that certain areas need improved - allowing us to maintain areas that are good /excellent and focus attention to areas that are not. Click here to see the full results |
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New Member Offer!
For any company thinking of joining we have a 25% off deal for new members joining between Jan 10th – 31st. Listen out for our ad on Rock Radio (you can listen to the ad’ here). Please feel free to forward this to friends.
If you refer a member and they join, you both get at least a free networking lunch place…
Refer 1 new member - receive 1 free networking lunch place
Refer 2 new members - receive 2 free networking lunch places
Refer 3 new members - receive 1 free ticket for the ROCCO Awards
all new members that you refer will also get a free lunch place
For more info contact Bob Grant, Membership Manager 0141 847 5455 / bgrant@renfrewshirechamber.com |
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fatBuzz @ Phoenix II - "blogging"
Blogs are an important element in online activity and, in lots of cases, they can become the hub of your social networking activity. We will talk about the benefits of a good blog and what they can achieve. We will also take a look at different types of blogs and explore how you can use blogs for different types of communication. Read More |
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Renfrewshire Chamber Burns Lunch at Mar Hall
Martin Cassidy from the Alloway Burns Club will once again entertain our guests. This year he is accompanied by a piper. Martin delivers a great balance of humour and traditional Burns.
60 attended last year - so It will be a popular and enjoyable event. Read More
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Glasgow Airport Master Plan Briefing / Meet the Senior Team
Glasgow Airport is a major economic driver for Scotland, supporting more than 7,300 jobs across the country and contributing some £200 million annually to the national economy, more than any other Scottish airport.
In 2011, Glasgow Airport will publish a new Master Plan which will outline the future development of the airport’s terminal and airfield up to 2040. It is a plan that will transform the physical appearance of the airport and enhance the already significant economic contribution the airport makes across Glasgow and Scotland. It is also a responsible plan, including action to tackle issues such as aircraft noise, air quality and climate change. Read More |
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Digital Marketing Mentoring Group
with Gary Ennis of NSDesign Ltd
An experienced entrepreneur, Gary established NSDesign in 1999 at the peak of the "internet boom". Today the company continues to provide creative digital services to over 10,000 businesses worldwide. Three times short-listed for "Creative Entrepreneur of the Year", a member of the Industrial Advisory Board for the University of the West of Scotland, and last year named by Insider Magazine as one of Scotland's "Rising Stars", Gary's main ambition is to prove to the sceptics that "Geeks" can be cool too!
First session (Wednesday 26th January)
Websites that work - getting real results online
Just having a website on the internet is no guarantee of online success. Having the "right" website, which is planned, designed, developed and managed to match your business objectives will set you apart from your competition, and help deliver real measurable results. 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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Climate Week
One week to show how we can combat climate change - 21 to 27 March 2011.
Thousands of events and activities, highlighting the positive steps being taken to help combat climate change, are being planned by organisations from every part of society for the UK's first Climate Week. To find out more go to www.climateweek.com, email info@climateweek.com or telephone 020 3397 2601.
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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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Chamber helps Scotwest unite with local businesses
One of Scotland’s largest credit unions, Scotwest, has welcomed a further three Renfrewshire businesses to its employee payroll initiative, taking its total number of partner employers to over 75 across Scotland.
The Cosmopolitan Hotel Group, Carli’s Kindergarten and Mar Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort have become the latest West of Scotland  organisations to add Scotwest to their employee benefits package – with all three coming on board after having developed initial links through the Chamber. Read More |
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Renfrewshire Council for Voluntary Services
Civic Reception
RCVS would like to invite you to join them for a Civic Reception to celebrate RCVS achievement in attaining the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) Committed to Excellence standard. The event will be held in The Loggia Suite, Paisley Town Hall at 3.30pm - 5pm on Wednesday 2nd February 2011. Tea & coffee will be served.
The event will be a fun and relaxed afternoon that encourages everyone to come together and recognise the strengths of Renfrewshire's charity and voluntary sector.
Renfrewshire's Provost Celia Lawson will be presenting RCVS with the prestigious EFQM 'Committed to Excellence Award' at this special ceremony.
If you would like to attend use the reply slip attached to allow them to anticipate numbers. |
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Allstaff 5K
The team at Allstaff are getting their running shoes on to run/walk the 5k at Bellahouston Park on Sunday 27th March,
All funds raised will go to The Accord Hospice. If you wish to support the team please click onto the link to make a donation! http://www.justgiving.com/Carolyn-Moir
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It's Time for a Fair Deal for Scottish Retailers
Lodging a written submission to the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Communities Committee today, Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) have called on MSPs to vote down Government plans to introduce a business rates supplement for large retailers  in Scotland. Commenting, Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of SCC, said:
“It is time to give Scotland’s retailers a fair deal on their business rates and axe this proposed new shop tax. Scotland’s retail sector employs over a quarter of a million people, with more than two thirds of those workers employed by large businesses. Read More
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Interest Rates Must Remain Low for Time Being
Commenting on the decision by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee to keep interest rates on hold at 0.5%, Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said:
“Despite the continued above-target levels of inflation and the expectation that this will be exacerbated in the short term by the recent VAT rise, the Bank of England is right to maintain current levels of interest rates for the time being. Read More
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Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Business Survey - Q4 2010
 Scottish Chambers of Commerce have released their Business Survey results for the fourth quarter of 2010. The survey, conducted in conjunction with the University of Strathclyde’s Fraser of Allander Institute, shows the Scottish economy was slowing in the fourth quarter, before the onset of the harsh winter weather, and suggests that 2011 will deliver fresh challenges for the recovery in Scotland. Read More
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SCC Welcomes Continuation of Non-Stop East Coast Rail Services
Scottish Chambers of Commerce have been advised that the UK Government has finally confirmed that non-stop East Coast rail services between Inverness and Aberdeen to London will be safeguarded, following the review of the InterCity Express Programme.
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