Rocco Program 2017

CELEBRATING BUSINESS EXCELLENCE IN RENFREWSHIRE #2017Rocco

#Paisley2021

Evening Programme & Menu — 6.30pm —

— 10.15pm —

After Dinner Drinks reception — 7.10pm —

Welcome

From President Tom Johnston — 7.20pm —

Introduction

from your Host Fred MacAulay — 7.30pm —

ROCCO Business Awards Part 1 — 8.10pm —

— 8.15pm — Dinner

CARROT AND CORIANDER SOUP SERVED WITH ARTISAN BREAD SELECTION -oOo-

Cllr Jim Paterson

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Charity Raffle — 10.40pm —

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VEGETARIAN OPTION VEGETABLE WELLINGTON SET ON ROSTI POTATO AND SERVED WITH TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE

— 11.15pm —

-oOoVANILLA & WINTER BERRY TEARDROP FRESHLY BREWED TEA AND COFFEE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE AND SCOTTISH TABLET

Welcome

— 10.30pm —

FEATHER BLADE OF BEEF SET ON DAUPHINOISE POTATOES WITH HONEY GLAZED CARROTS & MADEIRA SAUCE

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Principal sponsor

Entertainment

Awards Part 2

Awards Dinner Close — 11.20pm —

After Show Party in the Birch suite — 2.00am —

Carriages

President’s Welcome On behalf of the Board of directors, management and staff, welcome to the ROCCO’s 2017, the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

We are here tonight to celebrate business excellence in Renfrewshire, with the ROCCO’s: the annual business awards of Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce, now in their 14th year. Of the many events we hold each year, this is our premier event and the largest business black tie dinner in Renfrewshire. Companies know that by gaining recognition for their hard work they can further benefit their business.

Winning a ROCCO is a great achievement.

Tom Johnston President, Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce

The decision making process was, as expected, incredibly tough, with the quality of applications yet again of a very high standard. Once more we received over one hundred entries. Congratulations to everyone who entered as you all had a success story to share. For those of you who did not make the shortlist, we hope you will try again next year. I wish to thank the 33 judges who gave up their time to judge the entries and to attend the presentations from the shortlisted companies. The judging process is intense and the contribution of these volunteers is invaluable. In addition I wish to thank all our sponsors for their support, as without it the ROCCO’s would not be possible. Our sponsors in common with your Chamber are genuinely committed to the promotion

of Business excellence in Renfrewshire.

The ROCCO’s is a night of celebration, so please enjoy yourself and let’s collectively celebrate the fact that Renfrewshire is a world-class area in which to do business.

Support your Chamber and it will support you.

Tom Johnston President, Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce

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Principal Sponsor’s Welcome I am delighted that the Paisley 2021 bid is once again the principal sponsor of tonight’s ROCCO awards.

The bid to be UK City of Culture 2021 has galvanised communities across Renfrewshire and the response of the business community has been truly phenomenal.

More than 200 companies have signed our pledge to ‘back the bid’ and we are immensely grateful for their support. Thirteen companies so far with links to Paisley have pledged over a quarter of a million pounds.

Companies of international standing have thrown their weight behind the bid. And we’ve seen some ingenious ways for businesses to publicly demonstrate their backing for the bid.

In just three weeks’ time, the bid team will travel to Hull to make final presentations to the competition judges and, soon after, we’ll know if Paisley has won this coveted title.

We estimate that holding the title could bring a £175m economic boost for the local economy and create the equivalent of more than 4,700 jobs over a ten-year period. The international spotlight on the area could deliver 1 million visitors.

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We want everyone to benefit from the opportunities that will be created – in education, skills development and employment. This would have a transformational impact on Paisley and Renfrewshire’s fortunes.

This is our time to step out of the shadows and tell Paisley’s story to the world.

Please continue to show your support and ‘back the bid’ during this final push for the title.

With thanks.

Cllr Jim Paterson Depute Leader of Renfrewshire Council

#Paisley2021

We back the bid For Paisley 2021 paisley2021.co.uk /Paisley2021

@Paisley2021

@Paisley2021

Host & Entertainment “It’s a great pleasure to be back hosting the ROCCO Awards once again. It’s been a long and fruitful association and I’ve always enjoyed hearing the inspirational business stories from this very industrious part of Scotland. You have a strong Chamber of Commerce and I’m always delighted to get the ‘availability’ phone call from them! I hope you enjoy my humour and my contribution to this glittering occasion. Oh.... and here’s the plug: If you want to hear more of me why not tune into ‘Fred at The Stand’ on Radio4 or come and see me on my 30th Anniversary Tour when I’m in Paisley Arts Centre on the 16th June 2018!!!”

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Host & Entertainment

The Highway Chilé As The Highway Chilé Matt Fortheringham plays a mix of popular covers in his own style and his own original songs influenced from life experiences.

He has been fortunate to have supported the likes of Mark Morris, Chris Helme, Steve Craddock and more at various UK venues including The Barrowlands, King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, The Garage and O2 Arena Glasgow. He has played festivals including Live at Loch Lomond, Killin Rocks, Party at the Palace and Balmaha Braw Weekend with an appearance at EH6 to come this year. He’s played and sang for over 20 years and has honed his own rocky acoustic soul sound. He takes influence from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Paul Rogers, Jeff Buckley and Paul Weller. His song “Patterns” features on the Paisley 2021 Album from Brick Lane Studios.

Mandulu & Hepzibah Mandulu and Hephzibah are a teenage high octane harmonic acoustic duo who have wowed audiences since their conception in August 2016.

Back in April they were invited to play Tartan Week in New York and travelled to the Big Apple to debut songs from their alter egos KODAK GHOSTS, who are already attracting major record industry interest.

Recently selected by Paolo Nutini to support him in Paisley Abbey at The Spree is undoubtedly the highlight of their short career so far. Their song The Ballad of Christian Shaw features on the Paisley 2021 Album from Brick Lane Studios.

Hollie Robinson Hollie is 13 years old, comes from Paisley and this summer won Paisley’s Got Talent. This summer she also represented Team UK at the World Championship of Performing Arts in Los Angeles.

She returned home with 4 medals in total, 3 bronze medals in her vocal categories and an Industry Award. Hollie attends Splash Productions in Johnstone for guitar and vocal lessons. She has begun writing her own songs recently and hopes to release an EP in the near future. https://www.youtube.com/user/ HollieRobinsonMusic

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Category Descriptions ROCCO Award for Excellence in Customer Services

ROCCO Award for Invest In Renfrewshire

The ROCCO Award for Community Champion

Sponsored by Scottish Leather Group Open to organisations that have customer satisfaction at the heart of their business.

Organisations should be able to demonstrate measurable benefits in terms of profitability or market share directly attributed to their excellence in customer service.

Sponsored by Renfrewshire Council & Invest in Renfrewshire This award is for companies already signed up to Renfrewshire Council’s “Invest in Renfrewshire” Initiative and making a positive contribution to economic and employment growth in Renfrewshire by providing opportunities for young unemployed people.

ROCCO Award for Enterprise in Education

Most Promising New Business 2017

Co-sponsored by Engage Renfrewshire & The Royal Bank Of Scotland This award is for any individual or organisation (including private / public sector, Social Enterprises, Charities, Community organisations and Voluntary groups) operating in Renfrewshire. It aims to recognise the positive contribution made by an individual, group or organisation locally in Renfrewshire’s communities and beyond.

Sponsored by University Of The West Of Scotland This award is open to businesses that can demonstrate how they have engaged with an education establishment(s) in the area of enterprise. The education establishments (schools, college, university or other places of learning) involved must be based in Renfrewshire.

ROCCO Award for Innovation and Technology Sponsored by Hillington Park Open to businesses which have successfully developed innovative products, technologies or services, or who have developed innovative ways of doing business with customers. Entrants will show high degree of creativity and dynamism and will be exploring ways to exploit their innovation to its fullest potential.

Sponsored by Business Gateway For a company who is under five years old and shows a high degree of entrepreneurship and vision to the future with the potential for further growth and expansions in turnover, profits and employment levels. Businesses should demonstrate business acumen, giving evidence of a well–researched business plans and forecasts for business performance.

ROCCO Award for Renfrewshire’s Favourite Business Sponsored by Paisley Daily Express Paisley Daily Express readers were asked to nominate who they thought would be a worthy winner of Renfrewshire’s Favourite Business – taking into account aspects of the business, such as their product(s), service & quality. The judges selected a shortlist of 6 from the many entries and encouraged people to vote for their favourite online. The organisation with the most votes will be crowned the winner tonight!

“ I’d like to update my professional qualifications ”

ROCCO Award for Excellence in Manufacturing West College Scotland offers a range of

Developing The Young Workforce (DYW West) Making leather without This award is aimed at company’s who can demonstrate business success through costing the earth. excellence in manufacturing. Organisations will

The ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business <5 FTE Sponsored by intu Braehead For smaller businesses of 5 or less staff who can demonstrate a clearly defined vision for developing and growing the business in terms of both profitability and employment.

The ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business in Renfrewshire 5<25 full time employees Sponsored by Renfrewshire Council For smaller businesses who can demonstrate dynamism, commitment to growth and success in achieving planned objectives.

professional training and development courses to help you update your skills.

be able to show how they have gained competitive advantage in their chosen market, by reducing costs, reducing lead-times, improving delivery and/or improving product quality.

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ROCCO Award for International Trade Scottish Leather Group Limited

Locher House, Kilbarchan Road, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, PA11 3RN Scotland T: +44 (0)1505 691725 enquiries@scottishleathergroup.co.uk

Sponsored by Glasgow Airport Clydebank Campus 0141 951 7555 Open to companies who have been successful in breaking www.scottishleathergroup.com into new international markets and are an example Greenock to local Campus 01475 553 044 businesses who wish to start exporting their products & Paisley Campus services.

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ROCCO Award for Family Business of the Year Sponsored by The Malcolm Group Open to family businesses where the family members play a key role in the successful running and growth of the company.

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ROCCO Award for Young Business Person of the Year Sponsored by West College Scotland Open to individuals aged 30 years old or younger that have established their own business. Entrants should be able to demonstrate how their youth & energy has helped them set6060 up a successful business. t 0300 600 w www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk

The ROCCO Award for Employer of the Year Sponsored by Rolls Royce Open to companies who are not only successful in commercial terms but in addition are viewed as a 1st class employer by their staff & customers and play an important role in the local community

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The ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business in Renfrewshire >25 full time employees Milne Craig Accountants For businesses who have successfully grown their organisation and now operate with more than 25 full time employees. Strong Leadership and clearly defined strategic objectives will have shaped the company’s growth and development.

ROCCO Award for Business Leader of the Year Sponsored by DIAGEO Open to individuals that have the leadership qualities and skills required to drive their organisation forward and be an example to others. They must also recognise the importance of the local community and Renfrewshire as a place to do business.

• Bonded Warehousing • Fulfilment Solutions • Container De-stuffing • Inventory Control

• Shrink Sleeving • Promotional Co-Packing • Consolidation • Nationwide Delivery

For information contact: www.bpss.co.uk Gary McKay, Operations Director gmckay@gordonleslie.co.uk 2 Stephenson Street, Hillington, Glasgow, G52 4JD

ROCCO Award for Excellence in Customer Services Scottish Leather Group is the largest manufacturer of leather in the United Kingdom, with three manufacturing sites; Bridge of Weir, Paisley and Glasgow.

The group was originally formed in 1965 as an amalgamation of several long established, privately owned leather manufacturers. Today the group comprises the following companies: Andrew Muirhead & Son, Bridge of Weir Leather Company, W.J & W. Lang, NCT Leather and SLG Technology. The Group turnover is over £100M of which over 80% is exported to over 60 countries.

The group companies have a long and distinguished track record of export Dr Warren Bowden, sales and Bridge of Weir is a winner of Director, the Queen’s Award on four occasions.

Scottish Leather Group Employing over 900 people, the majority of whom are based in Renfrewshire, Scottish Leather Group has a strong commitment to personal career development, talent management and succession planning to ensure the long-term sustainability of the business.

This has been further enhanced in 2012 through the establishment of the SLG Academy. The group has invested significantly in its manufacturing operations and can compete favourably with the best in the leather industry, supplying global luxury brands. Long established customers include - Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo, Mercedes AMG, British Airways, Emirates Airline, American Airlines, Singapore Airlines and many others. In addition leather has been supplied to many prestigious hotels, restaurants, public buildings and corporate offices around the world.

Making leather without costing the earth.

Scottish Leather Group Limited Locher House, Kilbarchan Road, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, PA11 3RN Scotland T: +44 (0)1505 691725 enquiries@scottishleathergroup.co.uk

www.scottishleathergroup.com

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Finalists

Providing contract cleaning and facilities management services throughout the UK from our headquarters in Paisle Sarah-Lou Beauty Sarah-Lou Beauty is a mobile beauty service, specialising in bridal hair and makeup. Covering Renfrewshire, Glasgow and beyond and travelling throughout Scotland, Sarah-Lou Beauty takes pride in ensuring that you are 100% satisfied with the end result. From bridal hair Services: and make-up to eyelash extensions, facials, massages and nail enhancements, Sarah-Lou Beauty provides a Cleaning Facilities Management dollars…… and all from the wide variety of treatments that will leave you looking and feeling like a million Event Cleaning Waste Management & Recycling comfort of your own home or chosen venue!

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Parks Call Centres Commercial Offices Spectrums Event Services also provides cleaning and waste management Distribution Facilities services to the biggest events in Scotland, working with clients like, the Scottish Open, the Ryder Cup, 2014 Commonwealth Games, and the BBC Festivals 0141 Team. 887 5000

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Spectrums high standard of customer service stems from a passion forDrive excellence based on experience, 1 Marchfield Westpoint Business Park Paisley PA3 2RB Email: info@spectrumservicesolutions.com expertise, and professionalism.

University of the West of Scotland Student Services within the University of the West of Scotland provide a range of specialist advice and guidance to a diverse student population. Funding and Advice, Counselling, International Student Support, Disability Support and a Multifaith Chaplaincy Team work in partnership to engage positively with students and contribute to an excellent student experience at UWS. We are here to support the development and well-being of our students and encourage them to gain skills that will help them achieve success, both academically and in future life endeavours.

ROCCO Award for Enterprise in Education Finalists Rolls-Royce Plc Rolls-Royce is a Power Systems company, with a vision to provide “better power for a changing world”. The Inchinnan site is one of the largest in the UK, employing approximately 1250 people. As Engineering is at the heart of Rolls Royce we are passionate about developing the next generation of Engineers and specialists which we do through reaching out and working with local schools and further education facilities through our STEM programme and also our current employees through the Open University Lifelong learning program.

Rolls-Royce recognizes the need to invest in our most important asset our people and future employees’.

SmartSTEMS SmartSTEMs is the glue between Tertiary Education, Industry and Schools. We exist to provide equity of opportunity to young people into STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) with particular focus on the gender gap. Our model is SCALABLE and REPLICABLE and DELIVERED through our intertwined initiatives of HUB events and OUTREACH. HUB Events are held in tertiary education establishments, by territory, where we convene industry and schools to apply the SmartSTEMs glue and get the good people of Scotland connected and collaborating to best effect. OUTREACH is delivered in Schools & Clubs affording STEM activities locally & ongoing.

Todholm Primary School Following on from a successful bid to Renfrewshire Council’s Dragons’ Den in 2016, Todholm Tearooms were officially opened by Councillor Henry on 2nd December 2016. Since the opening the children have run a successful and sustainable Community Café business. Guests include elderlies from the community, grandparents, parishioners from the local church and residents from local care homes. Todholm Tearooms provide a safe place for people to relax and socialise, whilst enjoying a cup of tea and some home baking, all prepared by children from all stages in the school. Our children are developing a range of leadership skills in business and social enterprise in addition to acquiring a range of skills and knowledge necessary to flourish in the world of work.

This award is presented by the University of West of Scotland, the local University for over 30% of Scotland’s population, with a growing portfolio of international links throughout the world.

We develop and maintain links to businesses and organisations throughout Scotland as well as the wider global arena. Local connections to the YMCA and Young Enterprise Scotland and international communities such as the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India in Ahmedabad are nurtured through the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio providing exciting learning opportunities for the staff and students alike.

Ron Livingstone, Assistant Dean, UWS

The School’s global engagement has grown significantly in recent years and there are now Business and Enterprise students studying at 24 locations around the globe, in the west of Scotland, France, The Gulf, India, Sri Lanka, Siberia, Seychelles, Singapore and Malaysia. In addition we have almost 1,000 international students studying business at our UWS London campus.

One recent success for the University has been the award of the contract for delivering Graduate Level Apprenticeships (GLAs) in various subject areas with the next intake of students starting in September 2018. The University welcomes discussions with organisations about how our Schools can work with you to the benefit of your organisation and staff.

The School aims to ensure that every student has the opportunity to develop these valuable business and enterprise skills regardless of their area of study and are supported in their ambitions to become the business leaders of the future.

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ROCCO Award for Innovation and Technology Established in 1938, Hillington Park is now home to over 600 businesses employing over 8,000 people across many different sectors.

Freight forwarding & distribution, manufacturing and engineering and building product & supplies sit comfortably alongside businesses operating in home improvements & furnishings, construction, contact centres, IT and motor trade & services.

Louise O’Connell, Marketing Manager, Hillington Park

During 2017, international brand names Ducati and Harley-Davidson arrived and will soon be joined by further famous motor trade names Jaguar and Volvo.

Hillington Park operates as a Simplified Planning Zone, a scheme that simplifies and streamlines planning regulations.

The SPZ allows development projects to proceed automatically, as all of the key planning considerations have been dealt with up-front. Evolution Court, a new £6m scheme with four separate warehouse units ranging in size from 17,728 sq ft to 23,950 sq ft was recently completed using the SPZ guidelines.

The benefits of the Park’s superb location, two minutes from the M8 and a short distance from Glasgow Airport, means that the 417 acre estate continues to attract major organisations through to start-ups with exciting ambitions.

Finalists Bolt Learning Bolt are specialists in e-learning solutions. Our combination of cutting edge technology and in-house educational experts and designers, allow us to deliver relevant and action-packed online training for a wide range of organisations around the UK and beyond.

Based in Paisley we currently deliver high-impact training in over 50 countries and in many languages within retail, construction, manufacture, IT, finance and wholesale.

The Jaw Brewery Jaw Brew is a small, family run brewery in Hillington producing craft beer in cask and keg for sale in pubs and in bottles and cans which are available through outlets or direct from the brewery. Having only started in 2014, they are now recognised in the industry as a quality producer of a diverse range of beers which continue to win awards against some formidable competition.

Independently brewed Scottish craft beer is in the ascendancy and Jaw Brew is right up with the leaders.

SLG Technology Ltd SLG Technology is a wholly owned subsidiary of Scottish Leather Group and was established in 2008 in order to provide the essential support functions to each of the companies within the Group.

Each support function managed by SLG Technology uses best available techniques delivered by specialist staff to ensure that all Group companies operate efficiently and are fully compliant with all relevant legislation and codes of practice, with the aim of meeting and exceeding industry standards.

Key amongst these are the environmental and innovation functions. The environmental impact of Scottish Leather Group’s production and the generation of our Patented Low Carbon Leather process is managed and reported by SLG Technology.

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ROCCO Award for Excellence in Manufacturing Finalists Diageo Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits, beer and wine categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan’s and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness

Rolls Royce Rolls-Royce is a Power Systems company, who for more than one hundred years has been providing power for aircraft, ships and land applications. Our vision is to provide “better power for a changing world”.

The Inchinnan facility opened in October 2004 with the Company continuing to enhance existing, and introduce new capabilities with investments totaling £75m over the last 10 years.

The advanced facilities, robust manufacturing processes, coupled with modern working practices, the skill and commitment of our people continue to drive down our manufacturing costs. These skills and attitude are demonstrated through our continuous improvement approach, which resulted in the site being selected as the Aerofoil Centre of Competence. In addition the site has been selected as the manufacturing source for a new “Core Make” commodity, Shafts, which will see a further £60m of investment into Renfrewshire.

Thermo Fisher Being nominated by ROCCO for excellence in manufacturing is a great honour for the Inchinnan team. The Thermo Fisher Scientific team got engaged from the start and went above & beyond to ensure the success of this project. It’s excellent to be part of a Renfrewshire company that is a bringing employment within a manufacturing and distribution company. There was also capital investment to improve products and processes to ensure we are competitive in the oligo market within Europe. One of the goals of this project was to set up the Inchinnan site as a center of excellence in supporting the scientific community”

Developing the Young Workforce West Region (DYW West) are delighted to sponsor this category. The 3 finalists are all globally recognised names and leaders in their industry that are based in Renfrewshire. Not only are they all excellent in manufacturing but also get involved in initiatives for young people across Renfrewshire; such as the annual STEM fortnight. Congratulations to all the finalists.

About us: DYW West are 1 of 21 regional groups across Scotland, our role is to help develop relationships between education (schools and college) and industry with a view to young people understanding more about the world of work, the skills employers look for and the routes in to careers before they leave school & college.

Bob Davidson, DYW West Programme Director

We are based at our host, West College Scotland in Paisley and cover the areas of Renfrewshire, East Ren’, Inverclyde and West Dunbartonshire. We are always looking for employers of all sizes and sectors to get involved, that could be: give a talk in school, host an event in your workplace, offer work experience / placement, offer a student project, mentor young people, support careers events, help with CVs and mock interviews or employ a young person.

If you would like to get involved and do more in this area for your organisation / industry please contact us via info@dywwest.co.uk / visit us at www.dywwest.co.uk / follow us on social media. Thank you and I hope you all have a great night at Rocco 2017.

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ROCCO Award for International Trade Glasgow Airport is proud to sponsor the ROCCO award for International Trade.

As the West of Scotland’s primary link to economic markets, Glasgow Airport plays a major role in connecting Renfrewshire and Scotland with the world. The routes it provides help drive tourism, encourage exports and attract inward investment.

With some 30 airlines serving more than 130 destinations, Glasgow has established itself as Scotland’s principal long haul airport with carriers such as Delta, United, American Airlines, Air Transat, WestJet and Emirates.

Mark Johnston Operations Director, Glasgow Airport

The airport is a key enabler for businesses throughout Renfrewshire operating in the financial, engineering, life sciences, energy, creative and cultural industries, to access wider UK and international markets.

A successful airport is good for tourism, good for the economy and good for the country, and the management team at Glasgow Airport is firmly committed to building on what it has achieved to date by delivering further new routes for passengers and promoting the in-bound tourism potential of the West of Scotland.

Over the course of the past two years it has secured 50 new routes and including direct flights to a host of major European cities Madrid, Frankfurt, Lisbon, Valencia and Brussels, ensuring 2017 will be Glasgow Airport’s busiest year on record.

Finalists Caledonian Industries Ltd Caledonian Industries are a long established local company engaged in the manufacture of high performance Thermoplastics Supplying to Global Markets our high pressure high temperature sealing systems are used extensively in the Energy, Electronic and Aerospace industries Using innovative and cost effective DCMS protected technology has enabled Caledonian to match and exceed the performance requirements of our OEM Customers around the world Core values of our company include integrity, service, customer care, and commitment to quality, design innovation and a supportive working environment for our employees

Diageo Plc Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits, beer and wine categories.

These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan’s and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness

Rolls-Royce Plc Rolls-Royce is a Power Systems company, who for more than one hundred years has been providing power for aircraft, ships and land applications. Our vision is to provide “better power for a changing world”.

The Inchinnan facility opened in October 2004 with the Company continuing to enhance existing, and introduce new capabilities with investments totaling £75m over the last 10 years.

The advanced facilities, robust manufacturing processes, coupled with modern working practices, the skill and commitment of our people continue to drive down our manufacturing costs. These skills and attitude are demonstrated through our continuous improvement approach, which resulted in the site being selected as the Aerofoil Centre of Competence. In addition the site has been selected as the manufacturing source for a new “Core Make” commodity, Shafts, which will see a further £60m of investment into Renfrewshire.

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ROCCO Award for Invest in Renfrewshire Finalists Gormac Coachworks Ltd Gormac Coachworks is a small independent vehicle accident repair centre which has been serving Renfrewshire’s drivers for 45 years. Based in Renfrew the coachworks has changed over the years with the building of a new workshop, recent expansion and the continuous upgrade of equipment required to ensure that we can safely repair the latest vehicle manufacturing technologies. We repair everything from cars to light commercials via private, commercial and insurance referrals. Our industry is experiencing a skills shortage and to ensure we have properly trained and qualified staff to maintain our BSi kitemark accreditation we are investing in our staff and apprentices.

Papamacs Gourmet Kitchen Papamacs Gourmet Kitchen is a family run restaurant in the heart of Johnstone, Renfrewshire. We’re a team of fine dining chefs who have turned our hand to wholesome family fare, creating an accessible and highly affordable menu that still uses the best of fresh local produce. We do a small plates dinner menu all weekend that brings together unique flavours at tiny prices. Everything in house is produced from scratch - from the sauces to the stocks. We’re locally renowned for great service and exceptional food.

Renfrewshire Leisure Ltd Renfrewshire Leisure manages and operates sport, leisure, cultural and heritage facilities and services across Renfrewshire for the benefit of the local community. We work closely with our partners to encourage everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion to participate in sports, leisure and cultural activities to enjoy an active, healthy and happy lifestyle. Our vision is: improving the health, well-being and quality of life of Renfrewshire’s communities through accessible sort and leisure for all.

This is a proud night for Renfrewshire.

We are here to celebrate outstanding success at individual, business and regional levels.

Invest in Renfrewshire has achieved a tremendous amount since it launched in 2012. Much of this is a result of the cooperation and commitment of our partners in the business community.

More than 1,000 businesses have signed up to the Invest programme and offered work experience placements, training opportunities, internships and jobs to unemployed people in our area.

Together, we have taken Renfrewshire’s Cllr Jim Paterson youth employment ranking from 27th Depute Leader of in Scotland to being 4th best. Our Renfrewshire Council unemployment levels are at prerecession levels; regeneration is gathering pace; employment is the highest on record for Renfrewshire; businesses are growing; and we are developing a reputation as a place of enterprise, creativity and drive.

I congratulate and thank you for all you have done. I also ask that you join us in the next stage of Renfrewshire’s economic journey as we aim higher to build a thriving future for all.

To sign up for Invest in Renfrewshire, call 0300 300 1180 or visit www. investinrenfrewshire.com

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ROCCO Award for Most Promising New Business These awards celebrate the enterprise, talent and commitment to excellence that characterise Renfrewshire’s businesses. Young businesses are at the heart of this and have an immense and positive effect on our local economy.

Business Gateway’s mission is to support entrepreneurship and give new enterprises the best possible start. Working closely with the council’s InCube programme, the team work with Renfrewshire start-ups every day to offer free advice and information.

Mary Crearie, Director of Development and Housing Services, Renfrewshire Council

Speaking to the Business Gateway advisors, I know they are constantly impressed with the drive and creativity of our new entrepreneurs.

Tonight’s nominees represent an inspiring sector of our economy and I congratulate them all on their success.

Call 0300 013 4753 to speak with a Business Gateway adviser.

Finalists Bolt Learning Ltd Bolt are specialists in e-learning solutions. Our combination of cutting edge technology and in-house educational experts and designers, allow us to deliver relevant and action-packed online training for a wide range of organisations around the UK and beyond.

Based in Paisley we currently deliver high-impact training in over 50 countries and in many languages within retail, construction, manufacture, IT, finance and wholesale.

Consilium Contracting Services Ltd As a company, Consilium Contracting Services Ltd are an extremely ambitious, honest and driven company. We have been formed primarily on the foundation of skill, expertise and vigour from our highly experienced resource and management team. The Consilium team all have a real and genuine passion to succeed and to deliver an unparalleled service for all our customers. Immersed in Paisley, the desire from the owner to be the absolute best in what Consilium deliver is sacrosanct, the pride of who we are and more importantly where Consilium come from is an integral part of our fabric.

Kenneth Keegan Independent Funeral Directors We offer a complete, individual, caring and professional service to all families from the moment of first contact.

Covering Paisley and wider Renfrewshire, we’re here 24 hours a day 7 days a week to provide guidance and support at a time when you need it most. We consider it a privilege when chosen to arrange a funeral, prepayment plan or memorial and guarantee the highest level of care. From flowers, pipers, order of service, bespoke coffins and hearses we strive to listen to our clients wishes to deliver a personalised funeral for a loved one at a fair and affordable cost.

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ROCCO Award for Renfrewshire’s Favourite Business

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The Paisley Daily Express has been serving the Renfrewshire community since 1874.

Paisley Daily Express readers were asked to nominate who they thought would be a worthy winner of Renfrewshire’s Favourite Business – taking into aspects of the business, such as their product(s), service & quality. The judges selected a shortlist of 6 from the many entries and encouraged people to vote for their favourite online. The organisation with the most votes will be crowned the winner tonight!

Over the decades, the paper has been through countless changes and seen politicians, council leaders and provosts come and go - but we are still here.

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The Express has, proudly, always been seen as a champion of the community it serves and its journalists have never shied away from taking on tough subjects.

Over time, we have campaigned for changes in knife crime sentencing, teamed up with the NHS on an awardwinning campaign to encourage people to stop smoking and also took a great risk with our shop-a-dealer anti-drugs initiative.

Gavin McInally, Editor, Paisley Daily Express

We also devoted great resources to helping St Vincent’s Hospice, in Howwood, aiming to raise £1million in a calendar year - and, very proudly, succeeded.

As well as tackling the big issues of the day, our job is to supply people with the information they need on issues ... no matter how small.

Our readers are the most important people to us and we are always happy to investigate any genuine concerns they raise, support their charity efforts and send our photographer to their community events.

Currently, times are tough for newspapers and we at the Express feel we have adapted well to social media, online content and changing technology without losing sight of the fact that our readers must come first.

We are honoured to sponsor the Rocco Award for Renfrewshire’s Favourite Business and to be more involved in Renfrewshire’s highly-respected annual business Oscars.

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ROCCO Award for Family Business of the Year The Malcolm Group is arguably one of the UK’s leading providers of thirdparty logistics, construction and vehicle maintenance services.

Originating as a family-owned business in the Renfrewshire area back in the 1920’s, it’s safe to say The Group’s operations have grown substantially.

Andrew Malcolm, CEO of The Malcolm Group

From its beginnings with assets of only a single horse and cart used to transport coal around the Johnstone area, not only has The Group expanded in terms of the services offered but also in its scale of operations which are now throughout the whole of the UK. It was the hard work and strategic investment in vehicles, plant and depots

by Donald Malcolm that brought the business to what we know today.

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Kenneth Keegan Independent Funeral Directors We offer a complete, individual, caring and professional service to all families from the moment of first contact.

Covering Paisley and wider Renfrewshire, we’re here 24 hours a day 7 days a week to provide guidance and support at a time when you need it most. We consider it a privilege when chosen to arrange a funeral, pre-payment plan or memorial and guarantee the highest level of care. From flowers, pipers, order of service, bespoke coffins and hearses we strive to listen to our clients wishes to deliver a personalised funeral for a loved one at a fair and affordable cost.

Providing contract cleaning and facilities management services throughout the UK from our headquarters in Paisle The Jaw Brewery Jaw Brew is a small, family run brewery in Hillington producing craft beer in cask and keg for sale in pubs and in bottles and cans which are available through outlets or direct from the brewery. Having only started in 2014, they are now recognised in the industry as a quality producer of a diverse range of beers which continue to win awards against some formidable Services: competition. Independently brewed Scottish craft beer is in the ascendancy Cleaning Facilities Management and Jaw Brew is right up with the leaders.

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Starting life as a private company, The Group went on to enjoy forty-five successful years in the ‘public’ domain before ownership was once again with the Malcolm family.

Today, the company is run by Donald’s two sons, Andrew and Walter, who along with their team of 2,000 staff continue to see the business grow and develop.

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Over the years, The Group has achieved much success and remains a forward-thinking organisation throughout its divisions but is proud to have preserved its heritage, in maintaining a personalised and hands-on management approach which is unique to any family-run business.

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ROCCO Award for Young Business Person of the Year “ I’d like to update my professional Congratulations to the finalists of the qualifications ” Young Business Person of the Year Award

Finalists Adil Khan – Harrods Drycleaners Harrods Dry Cleaners offers an exemplary Dry Cleaning, Laundry and Ironing service focused on high quality clothing, meticulous fabric care, discreet and attentive service.

College Scotland offers a range of 2017. Once again, West College West Scotland professional training and development is delighted to sponsor this category of to help you update your skills. courses the annual Rocco Awards.

Harrods Dry Cleaners combines craftsmanship with the most advanced and environmentally friendly techniques in fabric care. Every piece, even everyday items, go through our seven stage cleaning process starting with an evaluation of the fabric and ending with a final hand inspection. We pride ourselves on service excellence, discretion and meticulous care for each customer’s individual requirements.

It is an award which celebrates the enterprise and drive of those young people in Renfrewshire who have stepped out on their own and realised their ambitions. We know their example will inspire many others.

Scott Sharkey – Matrix Uniforms Matrix Uniforms proudly design and manufacture uniform and corporate clothing for leading businesses domestically and internationally.

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Building on the wonderful manufacturing heritage here in Paisley, we work with some of the UK’s best fabric houses to produce beautiful products befitting the brand image of some of the world’s leading brands and businesses.

Matrix are a specialist corporate clothing design, manufacture and supply company supplying B2B and B2C across the United Kingdom and Europe from our site in Paisley. As well as manufacturing products for our clients, our expert business advice allows us to tailor ordering and distribution systems for our clients, saving them time, money and increasing scalability.

Suzanne McKellar – McKellar Accountancy McKellar Accountancy is a Renfrewshire based accountancy firm. Our mission is to help our clients grow by providing them with reliable business solutions, custom built to our client’s requirements. We are determined to offer assistance and expertise to all our clients to help them develop, nurture and expand their business along with us.

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After all, one in 5 of all Renfrewshire school-leavers comes to our College.

While they are with us they will be given the appropriate level of STEM training (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), whatever course they happen to take. That’s because we think of STEM as the “golden thread” running through our entire curriculum, helping prepare students for a lifetime in a flexible, ever-changing world of work.

Across the West of Scotland our College has partnerships with 600 employers, ranging from FTSE-100 companies to SMEs. We want those partners to help us shape our curriculum and apprenticeship programmes to ensure they are always up to date and meet the demands of a modern regional economy.

West College Scotland is proud to be associated with this award and we wish all the finalists the very best for the future.

The services provided are statutory accounts, tax, VAT, payroll, business plan and forecasting. We pride ourselves on offering a proactive, approachable professional service and we are happy that this approach helps us to maintain an excellent working relationship with our clients enabling us to assist with the development of their clients businesses.

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ROCCO Award for Employer of the Year Rolls-Royce is a Power Systems company, who for more than one hundred years has been providing power for aircraft, ships and land applications. Our vision is to provide “better power for a changing world”.

The Inchinnan site is one of the largest in the UK, employing approximately 1250 people in the full value stream, from manufacture of Compressor Aerofoils and Turbine Blades, through Engine Assembly and the eventual maintenance and overhaul of gas turbines for both Civil and Defence markets.

Finalists Clark Contracts Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned construction, refurbishment and maintenance main contractor working across all sectors. Operating across 5 divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Small Works, Maintenance and Manufactured Joinery, Clark Contracts employs over 250 staff with offices in the East and West of Scotland. The proportion of business derived from repeat customers each year has averaged 76% over the past ten years and 72% of customers class the contractor as ‘Impressive’ or ‘First Class’.

The facility opened in 2004 initially manufacturing Compressors aerofoils, through the skills, productivity and enthusiasm of the workforce the product portfolio has been enhanced with the addition of Turbine Blades and a core make commodity Shafts which recently brought an additional £60m of investment top the site.

Renfrewshire Leisure Ltd Renfrewshire Leisure manages and operates sport, leisure, cultural and heritage facilities and services across Renfrewshire for the benefit of the local community. We work closely with our partners to encourage everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion to participate in sports, leisure and cultural activities to enjoy an active, healthy and happy lifestyle. Our vision is: improving the health, well-being and quality of life of Renfrewshire’s communities through accessible sort and leisure for all.

To compliment the manufacturing business, New Engine Assembly, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul business formally located in East Kilbride relocated to Inchinnan during 2015. This Team has over 60 year expertise in the repair and overhaul of civil aero engines competing internationally and winning contracts to a value of £350m

Storage Vault Ltd Storage Vault is primarily a provider of space for both domestic and commercial customers alike.

Craig Brackenbury, Manufacturing Executive, Rolls Royce

The culture of the business has developed over the last 20 years with a focus on team based working, with everyone seeking and setting new standards for productivity and process capability which has been recognised internally and externally, with the site winning a number of awards from IMech E and ROCCO over the last few years.

It is with great pleasure and pride that Rolls Royce Sponsor Employer of the Year as it is only though harnessing the power and passion of our people we are able to live up to and deliver on our promise of “Trusted to deliver excellence”.

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For domestic customers, we offer additional space to store valuables, often acting as a temporary location while customers encounter a house move or other major life event.

Our offering for commercial customers is much more encompassing, by providing working spaces as well as larger studio spaces. We provide spaces on the most flexible of terms making it the perfect incubator for start-up and established businesses alike. Storage Vault offer fully furnished high-grade office suites as well as self-storage for archiving and trade goods.

ROCCO Award for Community Champion Finalists Klas Care CIC KLAS Care is a community interest company providing affordable out of school child care across Renfrewshire.

Established since 2010, Kirsty and Lesley were the founders of the company and are still actively involved delivering these vital services in Renfrewshire. Starting in 2010 with just 6 children in a classroom within a primary school in Linwood, this company has taken the social entrepreneurial world by storm and to date have their own premises, 16 staff and 180 children. Along the way they have developed links with Firstport, Just Enterprise, Engage Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire Council and many local charity organisations. Tackling in-work poverty remains their vision and is what drives the company to achieve results for families.

Paisley YMCA Paisley YMCA is a registered youth charity governed by a Board of Management made up of members from the local community that pre dates the YMCA movment serving the people of Paisley for 185 years. As an accredited Investors in Young People organisation our aim is to support and develop young people to reach their full potential through digitally based cultural and educational projects and programmes that develop an entrepreneurial spirit.

StreetStuff Street Stuff helps to reduce reported youth disorder and anti-social behaviour. Since Street Stuff began, there has been a sustained 65% reduction in both youth disorder and antisocial behaviour.

Street Stuff has a range of activities primarily in evenings and weekends. Effective targeting and identification of the activities is delivered using information and data provided by Renfrewshire Community Safety Partnership. It includes Police data that highlights the days, times and locations of youth disorder and anti-social behaviour.

The main activities include football, dance, gaming and clubbercise. For example, dance classes have expanded from one area only to take place in multiple areas including Gallowhill, Shortroods, Johnstone, Howwood and Renfrew.

Royal Bank of Scotland has been part of the fabric of Scottish life and the Scottish economy for three centuries. This year, as Paisley waits to hear if it will be crowned UK Capital of Culture for 2021, we are celebrating a milestone of our own. Our 290th anniversary.

Banking has changed significantly down the years but our commitment to Scotland has remained the same. We are headquartered here, we serve customers the length and breadth of Scotland and of all sizes and we are one of the biggest private sector employers in the country.

We play a central role in the Scottish economy with one in five people and one in three businesses banking with us. In fact, 1.7 million personal customers trust us with their banking, as well as 140,000 business and commercial customers, 31,000 private customers and 27,000 clubs and societies.

As the finalists at tonight’s ROCCO Awards illustrate, the face of business and how we do business is changing here in Scotland – and we want to help make sure the support we offer reflects the needs of today’s businesses. Whether that is through our Boost programme to help companies network and access our skills base, through new free tools such as Freeagent to help make day to day tasks easier, or help a new idea get off the ground through Entrepreneurial Spark, we want to able to offer the right services to help Scotland’s business community grow.

Vicky Ross, Business Growth Enabler, RBS

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‘Engage Renfrewshire’ is the single door access for community action, volunteering and the local social enterprise sector in Renfrewshire. As Renfrewshire’s Third Sector Interface (TSI) the Company operates as a strategic Community Planning Partner and first point of contact for community and voluntary sector issues. An important service provider for the local community and voluntary sector – providing both administration and significant financial services for many of its members - Engage Renfrewshire also provides services for its local public sector partners.

As well as improving the ability of the local voluntary organisations to deliver better, more efficient services, a key task for the Company is the promotion of the local Third Sector as being ‘open for business’ - known for its professionalism, flexibility, responsiveness and innovation.

Allan Dick, Chair, Board of Management, Engage Renfrewshire

Engage Renfrewshire is proud to support Paisley’s bid to become the UK City of Culture 2021.

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ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business <5 FTE An economic powerhouse is how intu Braehead can be described, as it attracts people, jobs and wealth to Renfrewshire.

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It’s certainly more than just a shopping centre.

Since it was opened in 1999, it has acted as a catalyst for the creation of one of Scotland’s top leisure attractions with Soar at intu Braehead; a retail park, new homes, hotels, office premises and business space.

Angelwax Based in Scotland near the city of Glasgow, we have a research, development and manufacturing facility from where all of the Angelwax product range is created before being shipped all over the world.

The benefit to the local economy is £146 million every year with intu Braehead bringing 6,780 direct jobs - nine per cent of everyone employed in Renfrewshire – paying £88 million in wages every year. This money - The intu Braehead Pound – can then be spent by Bruce Harley Guest the wage earners throughout Renfrewshire, Services Manager for supporting other shops and businesses in intu Braehead towns and villages locally. The regeneration of the River Clyde from King George V Dock to the Renfrew Ferry that we see now was sparked by intu Braehead and the huge private investment that has gone into creating such a retail, leisure, residential and business destination.

In the past 15 years we have seen huge economic growth, all this on land that was once derelict and unused. intu Braehead is a success story for Renfrewshire having created a mixed-use development that attracts millions of people to the area every year. What goes on at intu Braehead is the giant magnet for people from outside Renfrewshire that other towns and villages locally can feed off by providing complementary attractions in retail and leisure. Although hundreds of millions of pounds in private investment has gone into creating intu Braehead as it is today, it doesn’t have to stop there.

Earlier this year, planning consent in principle has been granted to create a department store, a new multi-purpose arena, civic square, hotel and a new integrated transport interchange that can facilitate the proposed Fastlink service planned to run from the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow to Renfrew. This new development will provide a further £200 million investment in Renfrewshire creating 2000 construction jobs and 3000 jobs in retail and leisure once completed and pump even more money into the local economy.

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“All of our creations are exact, precise and genius in nature”.

Our unique range of detailing waxes contain the highest quality, pharmaceutical grade wax the world has to offer and when combined with our unique blend of natural oils they leave a finish that is unsurpassed with the durability to outlast even the most expensive waxes available in today’s market.

Brick Lane Studios Brick Lane Studios are a music and commercial Film Production company with facilities for music rehearsal and music tuition. We provide professional rehearsal spaces for musicians and bands. We provide music production services and commercial video production for local businesses, Events and musicians. We have a Youth Music Club where young musicians collaborate and form bands with the support of youth music workers. We also supply Artists, manage Staging, PA Hire and Lighting for events. Brick Lane is a Cultural Hub and one a kind in Renfrewshire.

Kalamath Consultancy Ltd Kalamath IT Consultancy is a dynamic IT Services company.

We provide personal high-quality consultancy and support to our clients. Providing the best advice and governance for all our clients, we have over 26 years’ experience in the IT market. Drawing on this experience and the enterprise consultancy we provide to blue chip clients we are able to provide skills and knowledge to our small and medium clients that is unsurpassed. “We take care of your IT so you can take care of your business”

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Finalists Plan B Consulting Ltd PlanB Consulting is one of the UK’s leading Business Continuity, Crisis Management and Emergency Planning consultancies. We help businesses and public sector organisations prepare for unforeseen events and disasters, working with them to put resilience and contingency plans in place to ensure they can recover and continue to operate, should the worst happen. PlanB helps organisations to assess the risks and threats they face, conduct Business Impact Analysis and develop Business Continuity Plans. We also train senior management teams and staff in Business Continuity and help clients to test how well prepared they are for unforeseen circumstances by running large-scale exercises involving realistic scenarios, such as fires, explosions, floods and cyber attacks.

Stafffinders Ltd Stafffinders is a second generation family business involved in the Search and Selection of talented professionals for temporary, permanent and contract assignments throughout Scotland.

Established in 1971 with an inaugural office in Paisley, Stafffinders has grown to become one of the oldest and most respected recruitment companies in Scotland.

Stafffinders has 29 specialist Recruitment Divisions covering a highly varied range of industries and sectors.

Each Division offers a range of permanent, temporary and contract recruitment services to suit customers’ bespoke needs.

Small businesses are vital to the success of our economy, our communities and our future. So I take great pleasure in having the opportunity to present this award tonight.

The council offers small businesses a range of support through the Invest in Renfrewshire programme and it’s encouraging to know that so many local businesses are engaging with the Invest team. Wage subsidies, grants, loans and advice all help a small or medium-sized business to thrive.

This is an exciting time for our area with the major investment of the City Deal programme and, of course, Paisley’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2021. Small businesses are well-placed to benefit from these opportunities and it has been great to see them show their support so publicly.

Cllr Lorraine Cameron Provost of Renfrewshire

Congratulations to all of tonight’s nominees.

As members of the REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) Stafffinders work to the very highest of standards.

Storage Vault Ltd Storage Vault is primarily a provider of space for both domestic and commercial customers alike.

For domestic customers, we offer additional space to store valuables, often acting as a temporary location while customers encounter a house move or other major life event.

Our offering for commercial customers is much more encompassing, by providing working spaces as well as larger studio spaces. We provide spaces on the most flexible of terms making it the perfect incubator for start-up and established businesses alike. Storage Vault offer fully furnished high-grade office suites as well as self-storage for archiving and trade goods.

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Milne Craig are delighted to be sponsoring and presenting the award for the ‘Outstanding Performing Business with Over 25 Employees’ at this year’s Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Ceremony.

Congratulations to the winner of this category, we wish you every success in the future.

We ourselves have grown and flourished in Paisley, Renfrewshire right from the inception of our business. We now support many local businesses from startups to long established businesses with our experienced team of accountants Kate Brown, and financial advisers. In fact, today, Director Financial over half of Milne Craig’s top 20 people Services Milne Craig come from a ‘Big 4’ background with a vast array of experience and knowledge.

This combined with a drive to secure key staff from smaller, specialist firms, lets us provide a complete, well rounded service at exceptional value for money.

Milne Craig can provide Audit, Accountancy and Corporate Advisory Services, Taxation Services and Advice for both businesses and individuals, we also have a team of top notch Financial Advisers regulated by the FCA, we provide outsourced Payroll Services complying with the Government’s Auto Enrolment Scheme.

We are registered to carry on Audit work by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.

Milne Craig Technology Solutions (MCTS) are our in-house sister company who can provide small to medium sized businesses with a complete start to finish IT solution. We also have a Sage Support Team to assist all our clients who use Sage software.

For further details please refer to: Web: www.milnecraig.co.uk Email: mcc.admin@milnecraig.co.uk Tel: 0141 887 7811

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Finalists NCT Leather & WJ&W Lang NCT Leather Limited and W. J. & W Lang Limited have a proud tradition of tanning in Renfrewshire for a combined 225 years. We blend experience built up over generations, Providing contract cleaning and facilities management with the latest technology and control to produce leather from locally sourced rawthroughout hides. the UK from our headquarters in Paisley services As part of Scottish Leather Group, we operate one of the largest tanneries in Europe exporting to over 60 countries around the world for automotive, aviation, transportation and interior applications.

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Diageo are proud to be sponsoring the ROCCO Award for Business Leader of the Year. The nominations are individuals that have the leadership qualities and skills required to drive their organisation forward and be an example to others. They must also recognise the importance of the local community and Renfrewshire as a place to do business. Each member of the Chamber Board of Directors was asked to cast 1 vote for the leader they thought has contributed the most to Renfrewshire in the last 12 months by investment, publicity West College Scotland offers a range of and business growth. professional training and development

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Diageo Shieldhall is the largest Scotch whisky packaging plant in the world.

It operates eight high speed lines and produces brands such as Johnnie Walker, J&B and Bell’s. One of their lines has an output of 10 bottles a second making it the fastest spirit line in the world. More than 250 million bottles of whisky leave Shieldhall each year for 180 markets all over the world. This represents 70% of all whisky produced in Scotland for Diageo and nearly 30% of the total Scotch whisky industry worldwide.

Employing up to 415 people, Diageo Shieldhall has a strong commitment to people development and aims to give all employees the opportunity to develop throughout their career. Diageo are incredibly proud to be a significant employee in Renfrewshire.

Gavin Brogan, Operations Director, Diageo

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits, beer and wine categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan’s and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.

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Charities & Good Causes ROCCO 2016 plus our Christmas and golf raffle helped raise £9,000 for local Renfrewshire charities and good causes. Our main charities over the last year were St Vincent’s Hospice and Street Stuff Culture Bus project. This year our 2 main charities/local good causes are Accord Hospice and Recovery Across Mental Health (RAMH) with the youth mental health, arts & culture consortium Renfrewshire’s ‘Well, Well!’

Partnership for the Mental Health Arts Festival (Year of Young People 2018)

The ROCCO fund also supports other organistions with smaller amounts (local charities, good causes and community groups & events throughout the year). Examples of who we supported in the last year are: • • • • • • •

Prostate Cancer UK MND Scotland Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice Parkinson’s UK Social Bite /CEO sleep out tackling homelessness Finding your Feet The Electrical Industries Charity

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• Paisley & District Scouts - Poland Expedition • Renfrew’s Speakers Club - Supporting Youth Speech Competition • Dragon’s Den • Young Enterprise Scotland – Renfrewshire • UWS - competition youth enterprise

Charities & Good Causes ACCORD Hospice ACCORD is an adult hospice, established in 1982, to provide palliative care for the population of Renfrewshire. Care is provided in our eight bedded inpatient unit and through a variety of community orientated services. We also offer training to a wide variety of professionals. It is our experience that the needs of people towards the end of life are becoming more complex.

Consequently, our approach to care is constantly evolving. Currently, our challenge is to completely restructure and refurbish our inpatient unit to better meet the needs of patients and that is why we are making this application for funds.

Renfrewshire’s ‘Well, Well!’ Partnership for the Mental Health Arts Festival (Year of Young People 2018) This involves a group of local organisations who are committed to realise the potential of young people. Partners are: RAMH, Star Project, ENGAGE, Create Paisley and the 2021 team.

The partnership is developing a programme as part of Renfrewshire Mental Health Arts Festival This mini-festival will focus on young people and why well-being is crucial. Activities will include opportunities for family members to discuss wellbeing; encouraging steps to improve relationships, bonding and sharing issues together.

Our aim is to support and nurture young people to develop their capacity for resilience, build confidence and encourage them to believe that their aspirations are real and achievable.

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For over 40 years the Gordon Leslie name has been acknowledged for providing high quality service in the freight and distribution industry.

Consilium Contracting Services Ltd We have invested considerably in our current warehousing facilities, ideally positioned in Hillington Park. Within 2 miles of Glasgow International Airport and 5 miles of Glasgow City Centre, we operate from over 170,000 sqft on our 8 acre site. We offer tailor made solutions which can receive, store, rework if necessary and despatch your goods throughout the UK and World Wide.

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Please contact us to discuss your distribution, freight and secure warehousing requirements.

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YOUR TOTAL LOGISTICS PARTNER For over 40 years the Gordon Leslie name has been acknowledged for providing high quality service in the freight and distribution industry.

We have invested considerably in our current warehousing facilities, ideally positioned in Hillington Park. Within 2 miles of Glasgow International Airport and 5 miles of Glasgow City Centre, we operate from over 170,000 sqft on our 8 acre site. We offer tailor made solutions which can receive, store, rework if necessary and despatch your goods throughout the UK and World Wide.

Please contact us to discuss your distribution, freight and secure warehousing requirements.

Call us on 0141 883 9076 or visit us online at www.gordonlesliegroup.co.uk

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We’re there We’regetting getting there Success in Renfrewshire

For the first time,first Renfrewshire’s youth rate has8,400 fallen below thatthat ofwork. the For the first time, Renfrewshire’s youth unemployment rate has fallen below of the When businesses signed up to Invest inunemployment Renfrewshire there were young people in Scottish businesses first signed up to Invest in Renfrewshire, 10.6% of has Five Scottish yearsaverage. later andWhen thatWhen figure has grown tofirst oversigned 11,500 young people. currently average. businesses up to Invest inRenfrewshire Renfrewshire, 10.6% of our young residents were claiming Job Seeker’s Allowance.

Now, that figure is 2.2%. the 4th highest youth employment rate in Scotland (we used to be 27th) and it’s all thanks to you... our young residents were claiming Job Seeker’s Allowance. Now, that figure is 2.2%.

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Partner businesses havehelped helped create businesses have totocreate Partner businesses have helped to create nearly 1,000 jobs for young people. over 1,200 additional jobs for local young people. nearly 1,000 jobslocal for local young people.

Young people cancan now expect to to build their careers, Young people now expect build their careers, Young people can now expect to build their careers, lives, families and communities in Renfrewshire. lives, families and communities in Renfrewshire. lives, families and communities in Renfrewshire.

You’ve also improved improved young people’s You’ve also improved young people’s You’ve also young people’s employability by offering work experience, employability by offering work experience, employability by offering work experience, training and apprenticeships. apprenticeships. training and apprenticeships. training and

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We’re developing a local people’s skills and We’re developing a local people’s We’re developing local people’s skillsskills and and keeping their keeping their talent in Renfrewshire’s economy. keeping their talent in economy.

Renfrewshire’s economy. talent in Renfrewshire’s

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Renfrewshire’s residents arebetter better equipped Renfrewshire’s residents are better equipped Renfrewshire’s residents are equipped Councillor Mark MacMillan, of Renfrewshire Councillor MacMillan, Leader ofteam Renfrewshire Everyone in Mark the Invest in Leader Renfrewshire sends a than ever to benefit from business growth and and ever to benefit from business than than ever to benefit from business growthgrowth and Council, and everyone in the Invest in Renfrewshire Council, and everyone in the Invest in Renfrewshire big thank you to all the businesses that have helped the thatwill will arise fromregeneration regeneration the opportunities that willfrom arise from regeneration the opportunities opportunities that arise team sends a big thank you to all the businesses team opportunities sends a big thank you to all the businesses create for Renfrewshire’s young people. and the City Deal. andCity theDeal.

City Deal. that have helped create opportunities for for that have helped create opportunities Renfrewshire’s young people.

Renfrewshire’s young people.

The Invest in Renfrewshire teamteam would like to The Invest in Renfrewshire would like to congratulate all nominees and and winners at this congratulate all nominees winners at this year’s ROCCO awards. year’s ROCCO awards.

Marketing with Renfrewshire Chamber Members get access to our many marketing channels, ideal to promote news about your company; such as new product / service, contract win, new staff, new office etc…

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Keep up to date with events, news, member info – on the move – integrated with email, maps and social media

Our website Updated daily – members / events / news / products & services www.renfrewshirechamber.com

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Chamber Highlights

RBS Chief Economist Stephen Boyle

Golf Champion Graham Stevens from Thermo Fisher Scientific

Gavin Brogan Diageo

The Business of Culture Spiegeltent

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Audrey Cumberford completes term as President

David Livingston Sky Sports

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June UWS HETL Conference

Corrine Hutton Finding Your Feet

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Premier Partners “ I’d like to update my professional qualifications ” INSPIRING BUSINESS PEOPLE Campbell Dallas is one of the most dynamic and progressive firms of independent Chartered Accountants in Scotland. Our clients come in all shapes and sizes and so do our disciplines. We tailor our services and shape them to fit Renfrewshire Chamber your needs. Ultimately we are focussed on your peace of mind and helping you Premier Partners: succeed.

West College Scotland offers a range of professional training and development courses to help you update your skills.

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Braehead Clan Clydebank Campus 0141 951 7555 Contact Richard Patterson Cameron Presentations Phone 0141 886 6644 Greenock Campus Email richard.patterson@campbelldallas.co.uk 01475 553 044 Campbell Dallas t 0300 600 6060 Paisley Campus Diageo 0141 581 2121 w www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk Our Premier Partner programme continues to prove popular, showing the support the www.campbelldallas.co.uk Glasgow Airport business community has for Renfrewshire, both in it’s Chamber and as a place to do business.

Hillington Park intu Braehead Premier Partners get their logo in Business Matters inside page, landing page of website and Premier Partner page, our eNews and in our app. The rest of a Premier Partner package MacRoberts can include sponsoring a ROCCO Award, private meeting with the Board, adverts, flyers, NSDesign networking lunches, events etc… We are happy to discuss a package that will help support Renfrewshire Council your business objectives.

Royal Bank of Scotland St Mirren FC University of the West of Scotland If you are interested in finding out more about Premier Partners please Thermo Fisher Scientific contact Bob Grant, chief executive on 0141 847 5452 West College Scotland bgrant@renfrewshirechamber.com

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Sponsor Acknowledgements The ROCCO Business Awards could not be delivered without the outstanding support of the business community in Renfrewshire. We would like to extend our special thanks to Paisley 2021 for being our Principal Sponsor and to each of our Award Sponsors.

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We also thank all companies who have supported the event through advertising in the programme – we hope that this proves beneficial to your company.

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Table Company 29 Gormac Coachworks 29 Klas Kare 30 Thermo Fisher Scientific 31 Kibble Education & Care Centre 32 Storage Vault 33 Colliers International 34 Matrix Uniforms 35 Creation IP 36 SmartSTEMS 37 Red Media 37 Kalamath Consultancy Ltd 38 PlanB Consulting 38 Bricklane Studios 39 Accord Hospice 40 RAMH 41 Angelwax Ltd 41 Paisley YMCA 41 The Print Broker 41 Power 1 Group 42 StreetStuff 42 Papamacs Gourmet Kitchen 43 McKellar Accountancy 43 Gleddoch Hotel, Golf & Spa 44 Origins Fitness 44 The Jaw Brewery 44 Clark Contracts 44 Harrods Dry Cleaners 45 Braehead Clan 46 Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce 47 Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce

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Joining the Chamber

Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce - “Helping Renfrewshire grow & prosper”

Want to join the largest business networking organisation in Renfrewshire and network with 580 companies representing 30,000 employees across all sectors?

Membership of the Chamber starts at £125 a year and is based on number of staff. We were established over 50 years ago and are fully accredited to British and Scottish Chambers of Commerce and offer our members a wide range of valuable services.

Included in membership at no extra cost: • Chamber HR • Chamber Legal • Chamber Tax • Chamber Health & Safety • AA discounted membership • Business Mentoring • Business Matters quarterly magazine • Market your good news in our eNews • Entry in our online business directory and iPhone / Android app • Member only events & forums

Offered to members at a competitive discounted rate: • Export documentation • Business Centre room hire • Membership rates at chargeable events • Chamber Health products with Westfield & AXA • Chamber Merchant Services (credit card machines) Networking is a key part of what we do as a Chamber and the part that most members see. By the end of December 2017 we will have ran 50 events attracting 2,000 people and supported dozens more. Examples of our events are:

• “Doing Business in…” events • Pitch & Roll Breakfast networking • New members events • Visits to local business premises • HR Forum with MacRoberts • Business Forum • Ministerial breakfasts The Chamber is well connected – including local council, politicians and business leaders. Our fully accredited affiliations with Scottish and British Chambers mean you have access to a powerful network.

• Monthly networking lunches • “Business Matters” our B2B event • The Chamber Golf Day • Burns Supper

Keep up to date with the Chamber by visiting www.renfrewshirechamber.com and follow us on social media.

(Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin) facebook.com/RenfrewshireChamberofCommerce • twitter.com/RenfrewshireCoC

To get the most out of your existing membership or if you are considering joining please contact Jill Carrino on 0141 847 5450, jcarrino@renfrewshirechamber.com

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NEW DESTINATIONS INCLUDE FRANKFURT, KEFALONIA, HALKIDIKI & MUNICH

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Working With Young People Young people are our future and the Chamber invests a great deal of resource in this area covering all ages from nursery to students. From the schools partnership agreement with Council Education Department and our support of the Recruit and Invest in Renfrewshire, to the delivery of our Skills Ambassador program where chamber members dedicate time to work with High School groups over 6 months developing their communication & job searching skills, interview techniques and CV building.

Other programmes supported include: • • •

Mission Discovery Primary Engineer STEM fortnight

Castlehead High School

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Skills Ambassador Certificate of Work Readiness.

Developing the Young Workforce Tackling Poverty Commission

DYW (West) 1yr Celebration

In addition the Chamber gives many talks, sponsors & judges competitions and helps forge business relationships across schools, UWS and West College Scotland.

Linwood High School

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RCC & Chamber Schools Partnership

St Benedict's High School

Toldholm Tearooms Dragons Den

Renfrew High School

St Andrews Academy

STEM Fortnight Linwood HS with ThermoFisher

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Supporting Paisley 2021 Title Paisley 2021 has seen significant support from the business community. Your Chamber has been at the forefront of encouraging our members to back the bid - and you have responded in magnificent fashion. Be in no doubt - your outstanding support has caught the eye of the judging panel. Over 200 companies have formally backed the bid and 13 private sector organisations, including the Chamber, have pledged over a quarter of a million pounds to support the run up to 2021 should we win. We are only weeks way from finding out the winner - so please keep tweeting and showing your support - it has made a huge difference.

Back the Bid at www.paisley2021.co.uk Tweet your support to @paisley2021 #Paisley2021 Craig Leslie MD Gordon Leslie Group & Cll Ldr Iain Nicolson

Diageo with limited edtion of 2021 Johnnie Walker

Alan McNiven Engaging Support

Supporting Paisley 2021

Culture Bus Tour Campbell Dallas

Andrew Malcolm CEO Malcolm Group & Jean Cameron Bid Director

The team at intu Braehead

Cuture Bus Tour City Gate Construction

Culture Bus Tour Boston Networks

Chamber becomes Bid Sponsor

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