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August 2018 eNews 

ROCCO Awards 2018 Now Open for Entries!
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"Meet the Leader" with Cllr Iain Nicolson, Leader of Renfrewshire Council

Thursday 23rd August, 8:30 am - 10:00 am
UWS Paisley Campus. Free to attend for members /non -members
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August Networking Lunch with Derek Provan, CEO of AGS Airports. 

Thursday 30th August, 
The Lynnhurst Hotel, Johnstone, 12-2pm

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Behind the Scenes at Clydeport, Greenock Ocean Terminal 
Monday 3rd September 11am-1.30pm 
Join the Chamber team and our hosts at Peel Ports, Greenock Ocean Terminal for a behind the scenes tour and finish with a walk through and lunch on the Royal Princess cruise liner. Joint event with Ayrshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde & Dunbartonshire Chambers. members £15+vat, Non Members £20.83+vat
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“Pitch & Roll” Breakfast Networking with Hillington Park
Wednesday 5th September
8 am to 9.15 am
The Innovation Centre, 1 Ainslie Road, Hillington Park G52 4RU.
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Paisley.is announced as ROCCO 2018 Main Sponsor
The Chamber is delighted to announce that Paisley.is has been confirmed as main sponsor for Rocco 2018. Louisa Mahon, Renfrewshire Council’s head of marketing, said: “I am delighted the new destination brand Paisley.is will be supporting this year’s ROCCOs event. Read More 

GLASGOW AIRPORT OPENS NEW £140,000 CHANGING PLACES FACILITY
Glasgow becomes the largest airport in Scotland to introduce a dedicated Changing Places room for passengers with complex needs
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Advanced Forming & Research Centre Inchinnan secures £112m in funding.
The UK Government has announced an investment of £96m in the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) in Renfrewshire. read more 

POLL: Your Brexit and trade priorities

This is a pivotal time for UK businesses. As negotiations on the UK's departure from the EU continue, the BCC seeks to understand - in this five minute poll – your business’s trade and investment plans, how your business might be impacted by Brexit, and what you would advise UK government to do. Complete survey here 

Crowds feel the heat in Johnstone as Fire Engine Rally returns to the town
Thousands of people turned out in Johnstone on Saturday to see fire engines, past and present, showcased in the town centre. The day kicked off with emergency vehicles from across the years parading from Johnstone Fire Station into Houston Square. read more

Scottish Chambers of Commerce comment on revised UK GDP Figures
UK GDP grew by 0.4% in the second quarter, driven mainly by growth in services, and a positive contribution from construction. Read More 

Latest Summer Issue of Business Matters Magazine available to view online 

Black Sabbath legend to appear at Paisley’s Spree festival
Rock music legend Tony Iommi has been added to the bill for Paisley’s Spree Festival – where he will give music fans the inside story of his career as one of heavy metal’s most influential figures.read more

Renfrewshire pupils score success in exam results 
Renfrewshire’s young people continue to achieve success in their exam results with around a fifth of S5 pupils gaining five or more Highers, an increase of two per cent on last year. read more 

Paisley Halloween Festival secures Year of Young People funding
The town’s two-day fright-fest, which will take place on 26 and 27 October, is supported by the Year of Young People event fund, managed by EventScotland, part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate which has awarded just over £48,000 to the festival. Read More 

BCC: Little sign wage growth is set to take-off
Commenting on the labour market figures for August 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“The continued rise in employment and the drop in the unemployment rate is further confirmation that the UK’s jobs market remains in good shape, despite subdued economic conditions. Read More 

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety 
NEBOSH National General Certificate Course in Occupational Health and Safety is suitable for managers, supervisors, safety representatives and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. **Special price to Renfrewshire Chamber members by quoting RCC818  BOOK 

NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award
If you are interested in this course please contact us. HSW Award courses can be arranged on demand. This course can also be delivered in-house subject to number of students and facilities available. BOOK

 

Award winning Social Media Masterclass " Embrace the Space" returns on Friday 31st August. Read more & Book online 

Get a free Business Mentor
Available to non-members as well - we are seeking organisations with a plan to grow over the next 3 years, that would like a free business mentor aligned to their business needs http://www.renfrewshirechamber.com/services/business-mentoring/
Chamber Meeting Rooms for hire at Glasgow Airport
Now all with new large LED screens. 4 x rooms, accommodate 1-20 people, free parking, free wifi, catering available. 10% Member discount. For more info
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