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Evening Programme & Menu

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After Dinner Entertainment Drinks reception — 7.10pm —

Welcome

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Roast sirloin of beef, Dauphinoise potato caramelized shallot, braised red cabbage, madeira jus

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Vegetarian option: Chargrilled artichoke, pickled pepper & sundried tomato gnocchi

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President’s Welcome On behalf of my fellow directors, management, and staff, welcome to the ROCCO’s 2021, the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

We are here tonight to celebrate business excellence in Renfrewshire and, following a pause last year, we are delighted to return with ROCCO 2021, our annual business awards now in their 17th year.

This evening we will hear many stories of resilience, adaptation and recovery overcoming significant challenges. Our business community has met these challenges head on and responded magnificently in the most unprecedented of times.

Winning a ROCCO is a great achievement, this year more than ever as the world recovers.

The decision-making process was, as expected, extremely hard and I wish to thank the 32 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 your contribution 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.

Have a great night as we celebrate all that has been achieved together to help Renfrewshire grow and prosper.

Liz Connolly President, Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce.

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Principal Sponsor’s Welcome I’m delighted that we can gather in person for tonight’s ROCCOs Awards and celebrate the achievements of Renfrewshire’s business community.

These have been uniquely challenging times for everyone, and the resilience shown by our business community has been remarkable.

I’m pleased that we’re able to show our support as principal sponsors with our Paisley. is destination brand. This is a great place to live, visit, work and invest in – the businesses represented tonight are a shining example of that – and we must keep telling our story to the rest of the world.

Some major developments are now moving at pace and they make this a hugely exciting time for Renfrewshire.

The new Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) is taking shape and will be a magnet for companies choosing to locate here, tapping into the incredible innovation and skills expertise offered by two world-leading research centres.

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The recent COP26 summit has sharpened focus on net-zero ambitions worldwide, and it’s fantastic that we can contribute with innovations such as Scotland’s first ‘fifth generation’ heating network in the new district – a clear demonstration of our commitment to making Renfrewshire carbon neutral by 2030.

With work due to start on the first opening bridge over the River Clyde at Renfrew, our £100m investment in cultural infrastructure led by the transformation of Paisley Museum and a similar £100m commitment to housing renewal, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver inclusive growth and create a thriving Renfrewshire that works for all. And we are delighted to see the private sector responding so positively to the council’s commitment, with new private investment already taking place in Paisley and across Renfrewshire, and exciting new developments emerging for the future.

You play your part with your passion, pride and commitment. Please continue to champion everything that our area has to offer.

Congratulations to everyone shortlisted for an award and enjoy your night.

Cllr Iain Nicolson Leader, Renfrewshire Council

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Host & Entertainment After eighteen quiet months when events - and everything else in the ‘nighttime economy’ - went quiet, Fred is back to host the ROCCO Awards 2021.

“I’m absolutely delighted to be back. I restarted stand up in July in a beer garden in Bo’ness and had a lovely time at the (much reduced) Edinburgh Fringe. And now we’re back in our tuxedos and ball gowns to celebrate the achievements of Renfrewshire’s business successes who have triumphed in the most difficult circumstances. I’m really looking forward to seeing you all on the 19th” Fred has recently recorded a new series of Fred At The Stand which starts on BBC Radio4 later in Nov. He has also recorded an episode of ‘Celebrity Chase’ which will be shown on ITV in the run up to Christmas. You’ll also see Fred on STV’s Hogmanay Show - if you’re not otherwise engaged on 31/12!! And finally you can hear Fred on Clyde2 or Westsound every Sunday at 10am.

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Host & Entertainment When we are under pressure we all need to find our own release valve, something that gives us perspective and allows us to reset for what lies ahead. Forming the NHS GG&C Choir provided that perfect morale booster and therapeutic diversion for staff from the Royal Hospital for Children and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. When pulling the pieces together I knew I needed help and as such enlisted Jean Hepburn as administrator and Mark Lilley as treasurer. I also required a musical director who was not totally unhinged and who would, when required, teach, encourage and develop the 80 or so members into a viable choir. Martin Kelly was an easy choice as I had worked with him on projects over a number of years. The brief was simple ‘Let’s have fun’.

In a sense, without realising it, we built a community of people who over the years have put their heart and soul into not only the performances but to the charities and good causes we encountered along the way. They may not all sing like angels but I can assure you that they have all earned their wings in one way or another. In the worst of times they have given their absolute best and are a credit to themselves, their families and the NHS. Throughout this pandemic every patient was treated with the same care and compassion they would have offered to their own sister, brother, mother, father or friend. It has been a great privilege to work alongside them and be there through the tears and through the laughter. There has been a lot of laughter. Along the way we have had the joy to welcome new babies, sing and dance around Scotland, and celebrate everything that gladdens human hearts. We gather to sing together for the first time in two years. Some will be nervous, some even terrified but collectively we will take responsibility for whatever noise we make. My guess, based on experience is that it will be a happy joyful noise.

We are delighted to be part of your celebrations tonight and hope that you enjoy our contribution to the evening. We wish health and happiness to you and your families and success and prosperity in your business and charitable endeavours.

‘May the force be with you’.

Jim Meighan

Chaplain Royal Hospital for Children

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Category Descriptions ROCCO Award for Environmental Sustainability

Most Promising New Business 2021

The ROCCO Award for Community Champion

Sponsored by Paisley Is: This Award is open to any business that can demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability. You will be able to show leadership in projects that may for example include savings in CO2 emissions or working towards net-zero targets, improved recycling, the circular economy, reduced use of hydrocarbons or sourcing alternative energy supplies.

Sponsored by Renfrewshire Council 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 Developing The Young Workforce

ROCCO Award for Renfrewshire’s Favourite Business

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 Developing the Young Workforce West open to companies who actively support the development of the Young Workforce. This will be evident in their activities towards: recruitment, apprenticeships, work experience and placements, careers related events and educational engagement. Companies entering this award recognise their responsibility in helping inspire young people, prepare them for the world of work and the opportunity to help shape their future workforce.

ROCCO Award for Innovation and Technology Sponsored by Creation IP 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.

ROCCO Award for Excellence in Manufacturing Sponsored by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland This award is aimed at companies who can demonstrate business success through excellence in manufacturing.

Organisations will 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.

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 5 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!

ROCCO Award for Resilience in Tourism sponsored by Paisley.is Tourism is everybody’s business, and this award is open to any business that welcomes visitors. For example, you may be operating in the hospitality & catering, visitor attraction, leisure, retail or transport sectors. Applicants must be based in Renfrewshire and be able to demonstrate why their business, product, or service contributes to Renfrewshire’s aspirations to create the very best visitor offer with experiences that exceed expectations.

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.

“ I’d like to update my professional qualifications ”

ROCCO Award for International Trade

ROCCO Award for Young Business Person of the Year

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

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Sponsored by Glasgow Airport Open to companies who have been successful in breaking into new international markets and are an example to local businesses who wish to start exporting their products & services.

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ROCCO Award for Excellence in Business Resilience

Royce Open to individuals aged 35 years old or younger that have established their own business. Entrants should be able to demonstrate how their youth & energy has helped them set up a successful business.

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INSTITUTE OF SCOTLAND

The ROCCO Award for Employer of the Year

Sponsored by Renfrewshire Council & Invest in Renfrewshire Sponsored by West College Scotland This Award is open to all companies who have Open to companies who are not only successful in Clydebank Campus demonstrated resilience and innovative practises in 0141 951 7555 commercial terms but in addition are viewed as a 1st adapting to a challenging business environment.

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The ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business <5 FTE Sponsored by 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 the University of the West of Scotland: For smaller businesses who can demonstrate dynamism, commitment to growth and success in achieving planned objectives.

The ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business in Renfrewshire >25 full time employees Sponsored by Doosan Babcock 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.

Global Aviation Recruitment Specialists Volantes Technical Recruitment are experts in global aviation engineering recruitment with over two decades of experience recruiting first class contract and permanent specialists throughout the world for industry-leading airlines, MRO’s and helicopter operators both onshore and offshore.

We Source Talented: Base Maintenance & Line

Unlicensed Techs (all trades)

Technical Publications Specialists

Maintenance Engineers

Aircraft Mechanics / Fitters

Cabin / Interior Fitters

Licensed Engineers (Rotary)

Avionic Fitters / Aircraft Electricians

Senior / Director-Level Candidates

Licensed Engineers (Fixed Wing)

Part M Professionals

Design Engineers

www.volantesrecruitment.com | Glasgow | +44 141 264 2380

ROCCO Award for Environmental Sustainability It’s a pleasure to be presenting a new award tonight which highlights the growing significance of environmental sustainability to Renfrewshire’s business community.

Glasgow’s status as host of the COP26 summit has increased awareness to new heights. Everyone understands that they have a part to play in the journey to net zero.

In June 2019, we declared a climate emergency in Renfrewshire and set to the task of making Renfrewshire carbon neutral by 2030.

Cllr Iain Nicolson Leader, Renfrewshire Council

Our £1m Climate Change Action Fund is investing in electric vehicles across our fleet; designing ‘zero carbon’ new builds for social housing; funding active travel routes; and supporting projects in community food growing and peatland restoration.

Tonight’s nominees have demonstrated their commitment and their contribution to helping Renfrewshire achieve its targets. This is a great opportunity tonight to recognise their efforts.

I wish all the nominees the best of luck and congratulate you again on your achievements.

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Finalists Adalec Ltd Chlorisal is the most effective – and most environmentally sustainable – disinfection solution available today. Chlorisal is the only technology that will disinfect surfaces, skin, and the air we breathe, and it will do so while being 100% biodegradable, hypoallergenic, and with the lowest carbon footprint of any comparable product.

Chlorisal will destroy 99.995% of all viruses, bacteria, fungi, and spores, and will do so quickly while not leaving a toxic residue. Chlorisal is kind to skin and is not harmful if inhaled or ingested. It is vegan and contains no harsh chemicals or alcohol yet is far more effective than bleach.

Elite Contract Furniture Elite Contract Furniture is a family run business founded in 1954.

Working from Hillington Glasgow they manufacture beds, headboards, mattresses and soft furnishing, sourcing and supplying all other furniture and finishing’s to create beautiful spaces. Although a small business, their ambitions for a more sustainable future are big.

They are actively working with the National Bed Federation’s Green Committee towards their pledge to divert 75% of mattresses from landfill by 2028 through innovative design and business changes.

Glasgow Airport /AGS Airports Limited Glasgow Airport is owned by AGS Airports Limited. An economic impact study conducted prior to the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic confirmed Glasgow makes the largest contribution of any airport to Scotland’s economy, generating £1.44 billion (GVA) annually, supporting 5,400 jobs on-site, and more than 30,000 across Scotland. In Renfrewshire, the airport not only delivers £260 million (GVA) annually, it supports 3,590 jobs. The success of the airport and the Renfrewshire economy are intertwined. The airport is the West of Scotland’s primary link to global economic markets and the routes it provides help drive tourism, encourage exports, and attract inward investment for Renfrewshire.

ROCCO Award for Developing The Young Workforce Finalists Arnold Clark Ltd Arnold Clark is a family business, with strong family values at the heart of everything we do. The company began when Sir Arnold Clark bought a Morris Ten Four for £70, restored the car to original condition and sold it for a profit. From one showroom in 1954, Arnold Clark has grown to become Europe’s largest independently owned car retailer, selling more than 300,000 cars a year all over the UK. And we’re not done yet! Our aim is to grow, innovate and inspire while continuing to offer genuine value for money and provide customer service of the highest level.

It’s great to be back for Rocco 2021!

It has been a challenging time for businesses and DYW West are no different, not being able to get industry into schools and vice versa during Covid.

Whilst tools such as Zoom have been a lifeline, young people when at home can struggle to engage or even gain access. But now that young people have returned to education and things slowly return to some sense of normality, we are seeing industry re-engage.

Paisley Autocare Ltd Paisley Autocare has more than 30 years of experience and is renowned for providing professional service on all vehicles. Our experts are highly trained with a passion that extends beyond just the automotive industry to help our valued clients enjoy their car repairs in Scotland. The team at our garage are committed to giving you the best service possible so that your car runs smoothly and performs as it should. We only use Genuine Parts for all of this work, maintenance and repairs undertaken to manufacturers specifications meeting all warranty requirements.

DYW now falls under the Young Person’s Guarantee (YPG) directorate of the Scottish Government. The “YPG” will work to ensure no young person is left Bob Davidson, out as a result of Covid and that they DYW West Programme have the opportunity to gain a place at Director college or university / an apprenticeship / a job / a training opportunity or a volunteering placement. As a result of increased funding from the YPG to DYW, Renfrewshire schools now have a “DYW School Co-ordinator” in every secondary school, meaning we can maximise opportunities, helping make a positive impact on more young people.

Rolls-Royce plc Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.

To help us achieve that we’re asking Renfrewshire employers to “sign up” to the YPG and follow the example shown by the Chamber, West College Scotland, City Gate Construction, Terumo Aortic & Engage Renfrewshire.

Organisations that sign up are listed on the YPG website and can show the YPG logo on their digital channels.

Our Inchinnan site manufactures components to support Civil and Defence Aviation, Marine Propulsion and Power Generation systems. Rolls-Royce Inchinnan prides itself on being the customer’s first choice for Compressor Aerofoil Span Assembly components and Fleet Support Turbine Blades as well as producing mainline shafts for modern Civil Engines.

In closing, thank you to all the organisations that entered the DYW category and good luck to all the finalists. We hope everyone has a great evening and thanks to the Chamber and their members for their continued support with DYW.

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ROCCO Award for Innovation and Technology

Bryn Williams, Managing Director, Creation IP Limited

From idea conception to product retirement, Creation IP is with you every step of the journey.

Finalists

Creation IP is Renfrewshire’s own firm of patent and trademark mark attorneys.

Based in the Innovation Centre on Hillington Industrial Estate, Creation IP offer the full range of innovation and brand protection services.

Glasgow Airport /AGS Airports Limited Glasgow Airport is owned by AGS Airports Limited. An economic impact study conducted prior to the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic confirmed Glasgow makes the largest contribution of any airport to Scotland’s economy, generating £1.44 billion (GVA) annually, supporting 5,400 jobs on-site, and more than 30,000 across Scotland. In Renfrewshire, the airport not only delivers £260 million (GVA) annually, it supports 3,590 jobs. The success of the airport and the Renfrewshire economy are intertwined. The airport is the West of Scotland’s primary link to global economic markets and the routes it provides help drive tourism, encourage exports, and attract inward investment for Renfrewshire.

The cornerstones of our business are knowledge in the field and the ability to uncover the intellectual property in your idea. We work with you to understand your invention and implement the broadest possible scope of protection available.

We can advise on all aspects of intellectual property including patents, trademarks, designs, copyright and renewals. We provide Intellectual Property Audits and IP Strategy development services and, specifically, within the field of patents, we provide idea generation, patent landscaping and search services.

Our passion though is for start-ups. We are regarded as Scotland’s leading IP advisors for start-up and scale-up businesses. We are aware of the challenges faced by young companies and provide an environment where ambitious, early-stage businesses can start their entrepreneurial journey.

We believe firmly in shared success and developing long and fruitful relationships. Working with you from the beginning of your journey allows Creation IP to find the most cost-effective solutions to your IP requirements.

For an IP review or to chat about your idea, contact Bryn Williams by phone (0141 5856472) or email (bwilliams@creationip.com)

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Poco Dog Beds Poco dog beds is a new venture by Elite Contract Furniture. We have created a range of 5, stylish, durable dog beds. Creating human beds since 1954, we know how to build beds that last, using the finest materials and manufacturing methods. Using Elite’s expertise in creating comfortable beds, we have built 2 pet mattresses with unique layers of Petlok and Coconut Coir, making human quality comfort on a pet sized scale.

Rolls-Royce plc Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.

Our Inchinnan site manufactures components to support Civil and Defence Aviation, Marine Propulsion and Power Generation systems. Rolls-Royce Inchinnan prides itself on being the customer’s first choice for Compressor Aerofoil Span Assembly components and Fleet Support Turbine Blades as well as producing mainline shafts for modern Civil Engines.

ROCCO Award for Excellence in Manufacturing Finalists Angelwax Ltd “Angelwax are a small group of industrial chemists based In Renfrewshire who have worked together for over 25 years in the chemical industry. Twelve years ago we began researching, designing and developing an entire range of detailing products for the automotive industry with results that can only be described as awe inspiring.

We now sell our products on a global scale and have recently invested in larger premises to enable us to expand our operations. We pride ourselves on high quality, bespoke detailing products that constantly exceed customer expectations

Diageo plc Diageo Shieldhall is the largest Scotch Whisky packaging plant in the world. It operates 7 high speed lines to manufacture various products such as Johnnie Walker, J&B and Bell’s to 180 markets all over the world. More than 152 million bottles have been packaged so far in 2021 at Diageo Shieldhall.

Diageo has a strong commitment to people development and aims to give all employees the opportunity to develop throughout their career. Diageo are incredibly product to be a significant employer in Renfrewshire.

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

Rolls-Royce plc Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.

Our Inchinnan site manufactures components to support Civil and Defence Aviation, Marine Propulsion and Power Generation systems. Rolls-Royce Inchinnan prides itself on being the customer’s first choice for Compressor Aerofoil Span Assembly components and Fleet Support Turbine Blades as well as producing mainline shafts for modern Civil Engines.

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) is the future of manufacturing at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland.

Hosted by the University of Strathclyde, it is a place where industry, academia, and the public sector work together on ground-breaking manufacturing research to transform productivity levels, make companies more competitive and boost the skills of our current and future workforce.

A group of industry-led manufacturing research and development facilities with a network of Partners across Scotland, NMIS is focused on revolutionising skills, productivity, and innovation to help attract investment and make Scotland and the wider UK a global leader in advanced manufacturing.

Sarah Jardine Chief Operating Officer, National Manufacturing Institute Scotland

Later next year NMIS will open its new HQ next to Glasgow Airport, bolstering the support already provided by nearby specialist technology centres, the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) and Lightweight Manufacturing Centre.

The new NMIS facility will comprise of a Digital Factory, Skills Academy and Collaboration Hub and will help the NMIS Group continue to support manufacturing and engineering firms of all sizes and from all sectors across the country, and internationally, to innovate and grow their businesses.

NMIS is a group of industry-led manufacturing and engineering research and development facilities operated by the University of Strathclyde and supported by the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, High Value Manufacturing Catapult, Skills Development Scotland, Scottish Funding Council and Renfrewshire Council.

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ROCCO Award for International Trade Glasgow Airport is proud to sponsor the award for international trade. The airport is the 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.

John McConnell, Interim Group Head of Commercial AGS Airports Ltd

Many leading companies have chosen to locate in the vicinity of Glasgow Airport.

Within a couple of miles, approximately 400 companies across a range of key growth sectors employ over 15,000 people. Together with the emerging manufacturing innovation district, this marks Glasgow Airport as a major centre of economic activity and opportunity within Renfrewshire.

Glasgow Airport is an important freight hub, handling tens of thousands of tonnes of freight a year. In 2017 it handled more than £3.4 billion of goods, which is over 11% of Scotland’s non-EU imports/exports.

As we seek to regrow and safely re-establish the connectivity that will drive our economic recovery and prosperity, Glasgow Airport is committed to responding to the most fundamental challenge of our time – the climate emergency. Having achieved carbon neutrality status in 2020, the airport has committed to achieving net zero for its direct emissions by the mid2030s. In 2020, Glasgow was ranked as the best performing airport in the world in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) which assesses the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance of real estate and infrastructure portfolios.

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Finalists Alan Kelly Projects Ltd Based in Bishopton, we are a project management and engineering consultancy company. What do we do? Well, we deliver projects for businesses mainly contributing to achieving Net Zero. We’ve built offshore wind farms in France, Germany and closer to home.

We’ve worked with major power companies ensuring remote islands have reliable power supplies. And we’ve worked with engineering companies, including in the USA, developing procedures and carrying out analysis and calculations. We offer drone surveys, both for construction and creative projects. The highlight of the last 12 months was achieving ISO9001 accreditation and we are super excited about what the future holds.

Angelwax Ltd “Angelwax are a small group of industrial chemists based In Renfrewshire who have worked together for over 25 years in the chemical industry. Twelve years ago we began researching, designing and developing an entire range of detailing products for the automotive industry with results that can only be described as awe inspiring.

We now sell our products on a global scale and have recently invested in larger premises to enable us to expand our operations. We pride ourselves on high quality, bespoke detailing products that constantly exceed customer expectations

Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd Volantes Technical Recruitment are Scotland’s leading aviation recruitment agency who were founded in February 2020 by Billy McDougall and Lee Walker. Volantes specialise in placing contract and permanent aviation professionals / engineers with the Industries leading airlines, Helicopter operators and maintenance facilities around the world. Volantes already work with some of the leading names in aviation and as well and can name local businesses such as Loganair and GAMA aviation as clients.

They have long term goals to become a leading technical recruitment agency in the Renfrewshire region as they grow and move into further sectors.

ROCCO Award for Excellence in Business Resilience Finalists Accord Hospice ACCORD’s charitable purpose is to provide free palliative and end of life care to the diverse range of adults living with or affected by life limiting illness in Renfrewshire and parts of East Renfrewshire. We do this is in partnership with patients and their families, statutory organisations and other charities. We provide compassionate, individualised care that addresses not only the physical signs of illness but also emotional, spiritual and social needs of people and their families, in many settings not just in our hospice. We support patients throughout their illness to the end of life. We support families through grief and beyond. We seek to bring meaning, comfort and hope and can only do this thanks to a massive amount of practical and financial support from Renfrewshire communities and the contributions of a world class team of staff and volunteers.

Kibble Education and Care Centre Kibble is a specialist child and youth care charity and leading social enterprise that supports at risk children and young people (aged 5-26). Many of the young people Kibble cares for have experienced trauma, therefore using a trauma-informed approach we provide care, education and therapeutic support to open opportunities and create positive futures.

With our roots in Paisley, Kibble has been supporting young people for over 160 years. All services are integrated and include residential care, primary and secondary education, employability training, education day services, intensive fostering, secure care, community housing, early learning and childcare, housing support, and therapeutic interventions.

Right Way Credit Union Right Way Credit Union (RWCU) is a financial institution that is cooperatively run by a volunteer board of directors. RWCU provides a safe place for members to save their money and provides members with access to ethical affordable loans up to the value of £15,000. Right Way Credit Union is a trusted financial service provider throughout Renfrewshire with just over 4,000 adult members and 2,000 junior members.

This is a proud night for Renfrewshire.

We are here to celebrate the outstanding resilience shown by our business community during some uniquely trying times.

The pandemic has tested us all and I’m very proud of the work done across the past 18 months by the Invest in Renfrewshire team to establish schemes such as Kickstart and the Young Person’s Guarantee and support young people into employment at such a difficult time.

None of this would be possible without our business community.

The adaptability shown by our business community is to their credit and it’s fantastic that we have an occasion such as these awards to recognise and showcase the outstanding examples of our category nominees.

Mary Crearie, Director Communities, Housing and Planning Services

As regeneration gathers pace and more job opportunities are created, Renfrewshire’s reputation as a place of enterprise, creativity and drive continues to grow. These are exciting times for our area Tonight, we recognise the talent, enterprise and commitment of Renfrewshire’s people as employees, employers, entrepreneurs and educators. I congratulate and thank you all for the work you have done.

Mary Crearie Director of Housing & Communities, Renfrewshire Council

“Our Aim at Right Way Credit Union exists to give members access to convenient savings and affordable credit which can improve their financial resilience and wellbeing.”

– Karen Wallace CE0

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ROCCO Award for Most Promising New Business New businesses make an immensely positive contribution to our local economy.

Finalists

I am always impressed by the drive and dedication of those who set up a new business, even more so in recent times, when it has been more challenging than ever.

Kombi Campers 2021 Ltd Kombi Campers is a small, family run business passionate about VW camper vans and helping our customers hire the perfect camper van to have amazing holidays and adventures throughout Scotland and further afield. AllOur VW camper vans have their own unique personality, style and range of features. We provide self-hire drive of modern and classic VW camper vans and can provide a cool alternative vehicle at special events such as weddings, birthdays and even music videos! Kombi Campers wants to share our passion for exploring our beautiful country, so hire one of our camper vans and you can do that too!

I’m proud that Renfrewshire Council has expanded services such as StartUp Street and InCube and gives new businesses the help and support they need to thrive.

Provost Lorraine Cameron, Renfrewshire Council

Tonight’s nominees represent an inspiring sector of our economy.

I congratulate you all on your achievements and wish you all success in the future.

Squared Insurance Brokers Limited Do you hate dealing with your business insurance? If so, we could be the broker for you.

We love what we do, we take the stress of it out of your hands and offer competitive solutions.

We know that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to insuring a business, which is where our expertise comes in. We work with business from all sectors in the United Kingdom to give a transparent bespoke insurance solution, with first-class service, attention to detail, and reignite peoples trust in the insurance industry. We’re changing how people view insurance.

Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd Volantes Technical Recruitment are Scotland’s leading aviation recruitment agency who were founded in February 2020 by Billy McDougall and Lee Walker.

Volantes specialise in placing contract and permanent aviation professionals / engineers with the Industries leading airlines, Helicopter operators and maintenance facilities around the world. Volantes already work with some of the leading names in aviation and as well and can name local businesses such as Loganair and GAMA aviation as clients. They have long term goals to become a leading technical recruitment agency in the Renfrewshire region as they grow and move into further sectors.

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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 5 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.

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 Resilience in Tourism Every sector of our economy has been severely impacted by the pandemic but I think it’s fair to say that our tourism sector has been among the hardest-hit.

This award was adapted for 2021 to reflect resilience in tourism and, reflecting their sector as a whole, tonight’s nominees have shown tremendous resilience over the past 18 months.

George Hunter Chief Economic & Regeneration Officer, Renfrewshire Council

As business models had to be drastically reworked, they have shown adaptability, drive and determination to overcome the immediate challenges – even to recognise the opportunities presented by changing target markets and seize these to strengthen for the future.

Renfrewshire is a fantastic visitor destination and home to some excellent tourism and hospitality businesses. It’s a sector of our local economy that is vitally important to us and we want to use our destination brand and the excellent collaborative networks built up in recent years to make sure everyone knows what we do!

The standard of entry for this award was excellent and it was difficult task to select a winner. The high quality of work being done across Renfrewshire means that whoever lifts the award will be a worthy winner.

Finalists Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport The Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport is a stylish 4 star hotel located on the business park at Glasgow Airport.

Our Courtyard brand values are Inviting, Forward, and Passionate. These values are what the brand stands for and as a hotel team we uphold them each day for all our clients.

Throughout the pandemic, the Courtyard fought through the lockdowns and stayed open to ensure we were able to look after any key and essential workers within the Renfrewshire area.

The team have all come through it feeling positive and looking forward to see what 2022 has in store for us.

Open Road Scotland Winner of the 2019 Excellence in Tourism ROCCO Award, Open Road Scotland is one of the country’s leading Motorhome and Campervan Rental operators. Since 2007 we have been a market leader in terms of our rental fleet offering, and first class customer service.

We supply a wide range of luxury vehicles from modern compact VW Campervans to large family size, coach-built Motorhomes. We also offer a range of private, and bespoke guided tours of Scotland.

Our review ratings on Trip Advisor, Google and Facebook illustrate our dedication to customer service and our focus on quality, that makes us a Scottish tourism business success story” XSite Braehead (Braehead Leisure Partnership) XSite at Braehead is Scotland’s unique entertainment destination. Offering snow slopes, bars and restaurants, outdoor clothing retailers, family attractions and extreme activities all under one roof.

XSite, a place where you, your family and friends can come together and make memories. Yes, we have a new name but it’s more than that, we have a new commitment to you and our community too. Come for yourself and see. We can’t wait to welcome you back.

There’s something for everyone - and free parking. Eat. Play. Shop. www.xsitebraehead.com • Facebook: @XSITEBraehead • Instagram: @xsitebraehead

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ROCCO Award for Family Business of the Year

Finalists Carli’s Kindergarten Ltd We are an early learning and childcare setting, delivering quality childcare purposely designed with families in mind within the heart of Renfrewshire, employing 43 staff. We have resided in Erskine since 2008 with a nursery for children aged 0-5 years and an out of school care for children aged 4-16 years. We have since expended to Linwood opening a new nursery and we have a new Out of School care set to open in January 2022 in Dargavel.

Our vision is to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment which supports creativity, skills for life, resilience, collaboration, and a love of learning.

Matheson Damp Services Limited We are a two-generation family business providing a damp, timber preservation and waterproofing service to Central Scotland. Our core values are 100% customer satisfaction as our team treat customers the way we like to be treated ourselves.

• We work with domestic, commercial and property investors providing a first-class service.

• Our 30-year guarantees give our customers comfort that they can trust us and refer us to family and friends.

• We provide affordable solutions to what can sometimes be a daunting property issue.

• Almost all our employees have been brought into the business from Renfrewshire.

• Family at Heart Wholesale Domestic Equipment Company Ltd Wholesale Domestic Bathrooms is a third-generation family business and is proud to be Scotland’s largest bathroom company. With almost 60 years of experience and an award-winning team, they have built on the early ideals of choice, value, and style by providing superior, globally sourced bathroom products at affordable prices.

Servicing both B2B & B2C customers via 4 physical locations and an award-winning e-commerce site, retailing over 14,000 items associated with domestic bathroom installation including wall and floor coverings to all visible fixtures and fittings. Both online, by phone or in-store their team of bathroom experts are always on hand to deliver first class customer service and advice.

Originating as a family-owned business in the 1920’s, The Malcolm Group has become one of the leading providers of Logistics, Construction and Maintenance services in the UK. The Group endeavours to provide innovative and practical solutions, promoting the building of successful partnerships for long-term mutual gain with all stakeholders.

Malcolm Logistics offers fully integrated road, rail, warehousing and bonded warehousing services nationwide. Current warehousing facilities encompass around 5 million square feet of warehousing space over ten locations, 3 of which are rail-side.

Andrew Malcolm, CEO, The Malcolm Group

Malcolm Rail’s service was launched in 2001 and provides reliable daily and overnight transit between various locations. This service offers a substantial range of intermodal services, benefitting a wide range of users and providing a crucial link between ports, production facilities and distribution terminals.

Malcolm Construction provides comprehensive civil engineering and groundwork services and has earned an enviable reputation for quality service and problem solving. Projects are delivered either on a stand-alone basis or as part of a larger package for major contractors, local authorities and engineers.

Malcolm Maintenance employs a team of highly skilled HGV mechanics, spray painters and MOT testers with expertise that is second to none. This is reflected in the excellent condition and reliability of The Malcolm Group’s own in-house fleet.

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ROCCO Award for Young Business Person of the Year Rolls-Royce is a Power Systems company with a proud heritage who for over one hundred years have been providing power for aircraft, ships and land applications. Our Vision is to “Pioneer the power that matters”.

The Inchinnan site is one of the largest in the UK employing circa 550 people in various roles and applications supporting new manufacture of Compressor Aerofoils, Turbine Blades and Rotating Shafts.

Our facility opened in 2004 having moved from our previous site in Hillington initially manufacturing Compressor Aerofoils, Rings and Gordon Hutchieson Seals. Through the skills, productivity Manufacturing Executive and enthusiasm of our workforce, we Inchinnan Compressors have enhanced our product portfolio introducing Turbine Blade / Rotating Shaft manufacturing which brought an additional £70M of investment to our site.

Our culture within our Business has developed over the last 20 years with a particular focus on self direction, with everyone seeking and setting new standards for productivity and manufacturing process capabilities. This is further supported by our production system that ensures that we apply a standard, proven approach in all that we do, allowing us to support and share best practice across our organistaion.

It is with great pleasure and pride that Rolls-Royce Plc Sponsor “Young Business Person” as it is only through the development of the future generation of people with power and passion that we will be able to live up to and deliver on our own promises of “Trusted to deliver excellence” for the next 100 years.

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Finalists Andrew O’Brien- J.G.B Steelcraft (UK) Limited We are a family run business based in Hillington. Priding ourselves in producing quality workmanship at competitive prices. Established in 1977 as a Leading Precision Metal Profilers & Fabrication Specialists.

Our ongoing commitment to investment ensures continual high standard. We are manufacturers of Licensed Football Fire Pits for the SFA and Scottish Premiership.

CE accredited, SafeContractor and ISO 9001:2015 approved. We work for a variety of Sectors including Security, MOD, Nuclear & Power, Construction and Street Furniture. We specialise in licensed COR-TEN© Steel architectural work including bespoke sculptures, water features, garden and roofing products. www.jgbsteelcraft.co.uk

Johanna McLachlan- JGBA Limited Johanna is co-director of JGBA Accountants. The team at JGBA offer a one-stop shop for all your tax and accountancy needs. They pride themselves on building close-working relationships with clients and providing a hands-on, tailored service. JGBA provide traditional accountancy services, as well as offering innovative business advisory and development services.

They are at the forefront of new technology embracing developments such as HMRC’s `Making Tax Digital’.

JGBA are leaders in this field offering clients a fully digitised service using Cloud Accounting software.

Johanna’s top priority is to consistently achieve customer satisfaction by ensuring clients’ needs are always met.

Lee Walker – Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd With over 9 years experience in recruitment Lee Walker co-founded Volantes Technical Recruitment in February of 2020 with business partner Billy McDougall. He has since gone on to develop relationships on truly global scale, working with MROS’ Operators ranging from the Caribbean all the way to the Far East, and just about everywhere in between. Away from the office he enjoys the gym, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Scotland’s favourite sport…football where is a lifelong Kilmarnock and Tartan Army supporter.

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Finalists Arnold Clark Ltd Arnold Clark is a family business, with strong family values at the heart of everything we do. The company began when Sir Arnold Clark bought a Morris Ten Four for £70, restored the car to original condition and sold it for a profit. From one showroom in 1954, Arnold Clark has grown to become Europe’s largest independently owned car retailer, selling more than 300,000 cars a year all over the UK. And we’re not done yet! Our aim is to grow, innovate and inspire while continuing to offer genuine value for money and provide customer service of the highest level.

City Gate Construction Ltd City Gate Construction is a fast-growing business undertaking wideranging refurbishment, maintenance and construction. Employing in excess of 220 staff it has, in recent years, expanded significantly with offices now across the UK while never forgetting its proud Renfrewshire roots.

CGC is equally proud of its strong social justice credentials. This means often helping the communities where CGC undertakes work. CGC is strongly committed to encouraging young people find a pathway into work because bright futures always begin with a helping hand.

Wholesale Domestic Equipment Company Ltd Wholesale Domestic Bathrooms is a third-generation family business and is proud to be Scotland’s largest bathroom company. With almost 60 years of experience and an award-winning team, they have built on the early ideals of choice, value, and style by providing superior, globally sourced bathroom products at affordable prices.

Servicing both B2B & B2C customers via 4 physical locations and an award-winning e-commerce site, retailing over 14,000 items associated with domestic bathroom installation including wall and floor coverings to all visible fixtures and fittings.

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West College Scotland has partnerships with hundreds of businesses across Renfrewshire and beyond, and we are one of the country’s largest providers of training through the Flexible Workforce Development Fund.

We work with the private, public and third sectors to improve their performance through upskilling of employees, supporting product development and workforce planning. In return, we look to our employer partners to help shape our curriculum and give our students “real-life” experience of the workplace.

Since its creation, West College Scotland has been a leader in the education, training and skills landscape of the West of Scotland. We are uniquely placed to meet the future demands of the modern economy and to enhance employability, sustainable economic growth and social cohesion.

To find out what we can do for your organisation, contact us on 0800 0529612 or email corporate@wcs.ac.uk.

Both online, by phone or in-store their team of bathroom experts are always on hand to deliver first class customer service and advice.

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ROCCO Award for Community Champion of the Year The Royal Bank of Scotland is delighted to be a partner of the ROCCOs, celebrating the wealth of skill and depth of talent in Renfrewshire.

We understand business owners today want a bank that understands their business as well as they do, that’s simple to deal with and who helps them make the right connections, so they can concentrate on what’s important. This has and continues to be a difficult and stressful time for our business customers, but the resilience and determination shown by businesses across the region during these past 18 months has really brought to life how resourceful, insightful, and driven the people of Renfrewshire really are.

Adam Galbraith, Relationship Manager, Royal Bank of Scotland

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Scotland is our home and we are committed to its prosperity.

Scotland needs a business community that is vibrant, innovative, and can lead positive change.

Congratulations to all the entrants, finalists and winners.

Engage Renfrewshire is a third sector interface (TSI); this means that we support local charities and other not-for-profit groups. Now in its 10th year Engage Renfrewshire supports local organisations to be well managed, well resourced, well represented and well connected. Engage Renfrewshire provides advice and support to all community focussed groups who want to start up or develop further. We support social enterprises community development trusts, charitable groups, mutual aid groups and more. We help groups to build capacity and to be safe, by providing information, advice and training for everything from charitable structures to funding. We support volunteer involving organisations with recruitment and volunteer support, and work with individuals to find them rewarding and uplifting volunteer opportunities. We also work with local charities and public sector bodies to promote volunteering for all. Our financial services social enterprise, Engage Finance offers payroll, HR and financial services to individuals and third sector organisations in Renfrewshire and beyond. 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.

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Finalists Accord Hospice ACCORD’s charitable purpose is to provide free palliative and end of life care to the diverse range of adults living with or affected by life limiting illness in Renfrewshire and parts of East Renfrewshire. We do this is in partnership with patients and their families, statutory organisations and other charities. We provide compassionate, individualised care that addresses not only the physical signs of illness but also emotional, spiritual and social needs of people and their families, in many settings not just in our hospice. We support patients throughout their illness to the end of life. We support families through grief and beyond. We seek to bring meaning, comfort and hope and can only do this thanks to a massive amount of practical and financial support from Renfrewshire communities and the contributions of a world class team of staff and volunteers.

I Am Me Scotland I Am Me Scotland is a Renfrewshire based community charity that aims to change attitudes and behaviours so that disabled and vulnerable people can feel safe in their communities. The team work with children, young people and communities to create exciting, innovative, engaging and inclusive learning materials to help raise awareness of the range of disabilities, which in turn can tackle prejudice and stigma. In addition, the Charity works with partners Police Scotland and communities to create a network of Keep Safe places for anyone feeling frightened or vulnerable. There are now over 900 Keep Safe places across Scotland.

The New Tannahill Centre Ltd The Tannahill Centre is a not-for-profit business located at the heart of Ferguslie Park. As well as being home to a number of essential services and amenities including a doctors surgery and post office, the centre also provides spaces for local groups and activities to meet. In addition to this the centre also runs a number of programmes that support local people take action to improve their community. This includes providing support to local people in establishing new groups and activities, an innovative small grants scheme and a volunteer initiative for both adults and young people. Since the start of the pandemic the Tannahill Centre has worked closely with other groups to support the local community including distributing food, energy vouchers, activity packs and digital devices.

ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business <=5 FTE Finalists Alan Kelly Projects Ltd Based in Bishopton, we are a project management and engineering consultancy company. What do we do? Well, we deliver projects for businesses mainly contributing to achieving Net Zero. We’ve built offshore wind farms in France, Germany and closer to home. We’ve worked with major power companies ensuring remote islands have reliable power supplies. And we’ve worked with engineering companies, including in the USA, developing procedures and carrying out analysis and calculations. We offer drone surveys, both for construction and creative projects. The highlight of the last 12 months was achieving ISO9001 accreditation and we are super excited about what the future holds.

JGBA Limited The team at JGBA Accountants offer a one-stop shop for all your tax and accountancy needs. They pride themselves on building close-working relationships with clients and providing a hands-on, tailored service.

JGBA provide traditional accountancy services, as well as offering innovative business advisory and development services.They are at the forefront of new technology embracing developments such as HMRC’s `Making Tax Digital’. JGBA are leaders in this field offering clients a fully digitised service using Cloud Accounting software.

JGBA’s top priority is to consistently achieve customer satisfaction by ensuring clients’ needs are always met.

Plush Plans Ltd Plushplans are a Business to business model, working closely with estate agents and solicitors to aid them with the marketing of their properties. ‘Bringing homes to life and then to market’ is our motto.

We were established in June 2018 and currently have a close team of 4, we use state of the art technologies to entice buyers and aid a fast and profitable sale for the agents sellers. Our turnaround times allow agents to market their properties on the same/next day, which they say is invaluable as it is such a fast paced market. We are a small and dedicated team, each with years of property industry experience and committed to being socially inclusive whilst providing excellent customer service.

The Braehead Centre is playing its part in kick-starting the Renfrewshire economy after the coronavirus pandemic.

Retail and leisure plays an hugely important role in the local economy and encouraging people to come shopping and taking part in leisure activities is an important part of getting the world back to some kind of normality.

And there’s no better place than the Braehead Centre to do just that.

Braehead retail and leisure destination is a giant magnet that attracts millions of visitors to Renfrewshire every year.

It benefits the local economy by £146 million annually, bringing 6,780 direct jobs, which is nine per cent of everyone employed in Renfrewshire.

Peter Beagley, Centre Director, Braehead

And this equates to a staggering £88 million paid in wages. This Braehead Pound can then be spent by the wage earners throughout Renfrewshire, supporting other shops and businesses in towns and villages.

Attracting people, jobs, and wealth to Renfrewshire, Braehead is 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 retail and leisure attractions with a retail park, new homes, hotels, office premises and business space.

The regeneration of the River Clyde in Renfrewshire was sparked by Braehead and the huge private investment that has gone into creating such a retail, leisure, residential and business destination.

With Braehead bringing so many people to Renfrewshire other towns and villages can feed off by providing complimentary shopping and other attractions to these visitors.

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ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business >5<25 FTE The University of the West of Scotland is proud to be presenting the Outstanding Performing Business 5<25 award which reflects our commitment to partnership with industry.

UWS is the local university for over 40% of Scotland’s population and is the largest provider of education in many sectors.

At our core, we strive to widen access to inclusive and innovative learning experiences.

The UWS Centre for Continuing Professional Development provides flexible & innovative CPD opportunities Professor for both organisations and individuals. We Milan Radosavljevic, are committed to providing accredited Vice-Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor and non-accredited courses that boast an (Research, Innovation & unparalleled student experience and insight Engagement) from leading academics. Working with our industry partners, we ensure that our students receive practical training, to give them the skills to thrive in their industry or the confidence to pursue a new career path.

During the past 19 months, we have seen a huge spike in demand for short course training and bespoke training for organisations due to the ways in which COVID-19 has affected the workforce in Scotland and beyond.

Since March 2020, we have been able to offer more than 1800 delegates a funded (either part or fully subsidised) place on one of our training courses in a variety of disciplines including Events Management, Project Management, Mindfulness, and Health and Social Care. This is largely thanks to the UWS Upskilling Fund, a fund delivered by the Scottish Funding Council that seeks to address skills gaps across the country.

To find out more about the courses and funding solutions available at UWS, or to inquire about bespoke training to support your organisation, please contact Janet Black, Industrial CPD Lead at UWS at janet.black@uws.ac.uk, or visit our dedicated CPD website: cpd.uws.ac.uk

Finalists Digby Landscaping & Maintenance Limited Confirmed by consistent, positive feedback received, Digby Landscaping and Property Maintenance provides an all-round quality service within a friendly and reliable client experience. With our wide range of grounds and property maintenance facilities, knowledge and experience we deliver a service that regularly exceeds our clients’ expectations.

We focus on smart solutions through innovation, quality control, attention to detail and customer focused project management to create continuous improvement, adding value for all our stakeholders.

We are committed to:• Investing on our People • Continually improving business Performance

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Framed Estates Ltd We design places to live, gather, explore, play, learn, work and heal. Framed Estates is a studio of architects, designers, educators and project managers focused on blending aesthetics and creativity with the technical and material realities of design and construction.

Engaging closely with our clients, we endeavour to deliver projects that fulfil their needs through collaboration with a team of industry experts leading to creative solutions. Our work culture champions curiosity, creativity, fun and camaraderie. Without a doubt, the best thing we’ve built in our 10 years is the community of talented design professionals who collectively create Framed Estates.

J.G.B Steelcraft (UK) Limited We are a family run business based in Hillington. Priding ourselves in producing quality workmanship at competitive prices. Established in 1977 as a Leading Precision Metal Profilers & Fabrication Specialists. Our ongoing commitment to investment ensures continual high standard. We are manufacturers of Licensed Football Fire Pits for the SFA and Scottish Premiership.

CE accredited, SafeContractor and ISO 9001:2015 approved. We work for a variety of Sectors including Security, MOD, Nuclear & Power, Construction and Street Furniture. We specialise in licensed COR-TEN© Steel architectural work including bespoke sculptures, water features, garden and roofing products. www.jgbsteelcraft.co.uk

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ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business >25 FTE Finalists Cairellot Nursery Cairellot Nursery and Out of School Care is a family run business, based in Bishopton. Supporting over 300 Renfrewshire families a week, they offer high quality indoor outdoor early learning and childcare. Founded in 1993 and recognised as delivering excellence in best practice in their recent industry report, their ethos has never changed; that every child is welcomed through their doors as an individual and they feel safe, secure and happy in an environment where they can learn through play discovery and investigation to meet their own potential.

City Gate Construction Ltd City Gate Construction is a fast-growing business undertaking wideranging refurbishment, maintenance and construction. Employing in excess of 220 staff it has, in recent years, expanded significantly with offices now across the UK while never forgetting its proud Renfrewshire roots.

CGC is equally proud of its strong social justice credentials. This means often helping the communities where CGC undertakes work. CGC is strongly committed to encouraging young people find a pathway into work because bright futures always begin with a helping hand.

Wholesale Domestic Equipment Company Ltd Wholesale Domestic Bathrooms is a third-generation family business and is proud to be Scotland’s largest bathroom company. With almost 60 years of experience and an award-winning team, they have built on the early ideals of choice, value, and style by providing superior, globally sourced bathroom products at affordable prices.

Servicing both B2B & B2C customers via 4 physical locations and an award-winning e-commerce site, retailing over 14,000 items associated with domestic bathroom installation including wall and floor coverings to all visible fixtures and fittings.

Both online, by phone or in-store their team of bathroom experts are always on hand to deliver first class customer service and advice.

Doosan Babcock is proud to be presenting this award, which reflects one of the streams within our new sustainability commitment programme, of people and community.

At Doosan Babcock, we believe that a focussed CSR programme will help us address environmental, social and ethical issues in a responsible manner while contributing to our business operations. We can make a positive impact on our relationships with customers, suppliers, staff and local communities; which will also pave the way for innovation.

Our business strives to continually evolve to meet market requirements, customer expectations and to work with our local communities where we operate around the globe.

Andrew Colquhoun - CEO, Doosan Babcock

With over 130 years on our site in Renfrew, we have a strong foothold, and outreach in our local community and can see the innovation and collaboration that has been going on over many years allowing local businesses to flourish. This is the reason why were are very pleased to be presenting this award this evening, Doosan Babcock is a specialist in the delivery of engineering, aftermarket and upgrade services.

Starting as an early pioneer of the energy industrial revolution, each day we are working to make the world’s energy cleaner and greener than before.

Doosan Babcock pledges to support global sustainable development through our strategic goals to build a cleaner and sustainable future.

For more on our sustainability commitments, please go to our website www.doosanbabcock.com

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ROCCO Award for Business Leader of the Year Title Diageo Shieldhall is the largest Scotch whisky packaging plant in the world.

It operates 7 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.

Claire McKendrick, Operations Manager Diageo

Employing up to 380 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.

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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Finalists 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 and business growth.

The nominations are: Alan McNiven - Chief Executive, Engage Renfrewshire

Claire Donnelly & Marc Cruickshanks - Joint-Directors, Aspire Industrial Services Ltd Brian Toward - CEO, Wholesale Domestic Ltd

Eddie Hawthorne - Chief Executive & Group Managing Director, Arnold Clark

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Our Premier Partner programme continues to prove popular, showing the support the business community has for Renfrewshire, both in it’s Chamber and as a place to do business.

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 can include sponsoring a ROCCO Award, private meeting with the Board, adverts, flyers, networking lunches, events etc… We are happy to discuss a package that will help support your business objectives.

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Charities & Good Causes Rocco 2019 plus our Christmas raffle helped raise £10,000 for local Renfrewshire charities and good causes. In 2019 we supported Accord Hospice and “Chin Up”, a Star Project initiative for the young men of Shotroods. This year our two main charities are St Vincent’s Hospice and Kidney Research UK.

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

MND Scotland Macmillan Cancer Support Glasgow Young Onset Parkinson’s Support Group Ronald McDonald House Developing the Young Workforce (West) Sue Ryder

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Finding Your Feet Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) Alzheimer Scotland My AFK Christmas Toy Bank

Charities & Good Causes St Vincent’s Hospice St Vincent’s Hospice, based in beautiful countryside outside of Howwood, provides palliative care and bereavements support services to patients and their families across Renfrewshire and into neighbouring North Ayrshire. The hospice has community-based services that support people with life-shortening illnesses to cope with the sometimes distressing physical, psychological and emotional symptoms of their illnesses. It also has an 8-room in-patient unit where local people can receive specialist care in a homely and caring environment at the end of their lives. St Vincent’s also provides support to families, including bereavement support for those who have lost a loved one and a specialist bereavement service for children and young people.

Hospice services are free to everyone in the area, but are only partially funded from public sources, meaning that the hospice has to raise around £1.5M every year just to pay for core running costs. We are enormously grateful to all of the businesses in Renfrewshire, large and small, who give so generously to the hospice, whether that be through staff fundraising, volunteering or in-kind donations. St Vincent’s is your hospice and it is your support that makes our work possible.

L to R back row Georgina McGhie, Lauren Stone, Alan McMahon.

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Kidney Research UK In July, the Chamber’s much-loved board director, Elaine Sherlock tragically passed away with Covid-19. Tonight, we are supporting Kidney Research UK as one of our chosen charities in Elaine’s honour. We will remember her passion and enthusiasm for Renfrewshire, Ingliston Hotel & Country Club, and the Chamber with much fondness.

Elaine, 57, had a hereditary kidney disease and started dialysis in 2010. She received a kidney as part of the paired donation scheme in 2011, and lived a full and active life up until her death this year. Over the past decade, Elaine has been a huge fundraiser for Kidney Research UK, raising large sums of money and increasing awareness.

Elaine’s brother Jim Hayton said, “First and foremost, Elaine was a huge supporter of Kidney Research UK because she’d benefitted so much from her kidney transplant. Her daughter Lauren recently set up a fundraising page and it’s raised thousands in a matter of weeks. We’ll all try to keep Elaine’s wonderful tradition going in her memory” RRC will continue to support her charity work which she held so close to her heart.

Elaine Sherlock

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Doosan Babcock

Voucher for 2 people Providing a CACI Synergy facial treatment.

West College Scotland

£100 M&S Voucher.

Doosan Babcock

Luxury Angelwax Car Detailing hamper worth £300.

Angelwax

Voucher for up to 6 people for a 3 course lunch in Weavers Training Restaurant

West College Scotland

Two tickets for the Glasgow Clan with hospitality

Creation IP Limited

Paisley IS

An afternoon or evening cruise on Loch Lomond for 6 people with food & wine

£300 Renfrewshire Gifts Local card. Scotland Loves Local, use in over 80 businesses across Renfrewshire

Aroprint

Tusting Leather Weekend Bag

Scottish Leather Group

£70 vouchers for the Piccolo Mondo

Cairellot Nursery & Learning Centre Ltd

Purple game issue 2021/22 jersey and as a separate prize a Purple Hospitality Package for 2 people

Glasgow Clan

Tour of Ibrox Stadium for 4 people

Rangers Football Club

£70 vouchers for the Piccolo Mondo

Cairellot Nursery & Learning Centre Ltd

18 Years Old Malt Scotch Whisky

Normandy Hotel

UpperDeck Lounge Passes to the value of £100

Glasgow Airport

£250 worth of Wholesale Domestic vouchers

Wholesale Domestic

2 ball at Gleneagles.

W H Malcolm Ltd

£300 towards one of our mattresses or bases

Elite Contract Furniture

3 night VW Campervan Hire worth £350.

Scotland FA Circular Fire Pit

JGB Steelcraft Ltd

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for 2 at the Dalhousie Castle Hotel

£200 Braehead shopping and dining package

Braehead Shopping Centre

£100 Gift Card for Paisley Autocare

1 Whisky Drinks Hamper

Diageo

£100 Gift Card for Paisley Autocare

1 Spirits Drinks Hamper

Diageo

1 Zero Alcohol Drinks Hamper

Diageo

Westin College Scotland offers a range of Overnight stay including dinner and breakfast for two guests Gleddoch professional training and development a Residence Junior Suite. courses to help you update your skills.

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Framed Estate Ltd

Open Road

“ I’d like toConstruction update Ltd City Gate my professional Paisley Autocare Paisley Autocare” qualifications

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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. Since March 2020 we will have delivered over 160 events for over 4,000 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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Our Sponsors 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.is for being our Principal Sponsor and to each of our Award Sponsors.

“ I’d like to update my professional qualifications ” West College Scotland offers a range of professional training and development courses to help you update your skills.

THE ROYAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

INSTITUTE OF SCOTLAND

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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.

Final thanks need to go to all the staff at Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce – without whom this event would not have been possible.

We hope that you enjoy the evening and we appreciate the support offered by our members and the business community of Renfrewshire – Thank you.

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Alan Kelly Projects

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Carli’s Kindergarten

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Pennylane Homes

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Renfrewshire Council

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Volantes Recruitment

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Accord Hospice

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Cairellot Nursery

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The Malcolm Group

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Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce

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National Manufacturing Institute Scotland

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Kibble Education & Care Centre

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Doosan Babcock

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Matheson Damp Services

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Creation IP

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Digby Landscaping

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University of the West of Scotland

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Mark Bradford Consulting

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Engage Renfrewshire

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Wholesale Domestic

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Royal Bank of Scotland

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I Am Me Scotland

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XSite Braehead

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Elite Contract Furniture

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Developing the Young Workforce West

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Open Road Scotland

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Aspire Glasgow

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Tastebuds Paisley

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West College Scotland

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Kombi Campers

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Glasgow Airport

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The New Tannahill Centre

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Paisley Daily Express

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Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport

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City Gate Construction

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Kenneth Keegan Funeral Director

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Framed Estates

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Angelwax Ltd

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JGBA Accounting Limited

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J.G.B Steelcraft (UK) Limited

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Right Way Credit Union

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Adalec Ltd

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Arnold Clark

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Working With Young People Sadly, our schools partnership activity has been severely curtailed due to the pandemic however We’ve included a reminder of activity in 2019 and look forward to supporting our young people once more when we resume activity in early 2022.

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: • • •

Primary Engineer STEM fortnight Skills Ambassador

Graduate Apprenticeships - Johnny Mone, UWS

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Certificate of Work Readiness.

Developing the Young Workforce Tackling Poverty Commission Dragon’s Den

Glennifer pupils attend B2B Lagoon

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

Parkmains High School - Mar Hall

Working With Young People

Trinity High School - Christmas Lunch

Lord Thurso meets WCS Students

St Benedicts High - Burns Lunch

Young perfomers from Diane Mitchell Music School

Lord Thurso with UWS Students

Pupils from Johnstone High attend Aug Lunch

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EAT PLAY SHOP Giving young people a chance at life Kibble is a specialist child and youth care charity and leading social enterprise that supports at risk children and young people (aged 5-26).

Many of the young people Kibble cares for have experienced trauma, therefore using a trauma-informed approach we provide care, education and therapeutic support to open opportunities and create positive futures.

With our roots in Paisley, Kibble has been supporting young people for over 160 years. All services are integrated and include residential care, primary and secondary education, employability training, education day services, intensive fostering, secure care, community housing, early learning and childcare, housing support, and therapeutic interventions. www.kibble.org |

@KibbleCharity |

XSite Braehead is Scotland’s unique entertainment destination.

Offering snow slopes, bars and restaurants, outdoor clothing retailers, family attractions and extreme activities all under one roof.

There’s something for everyone!

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Kibble Education and Care Centre: Scottish Charity No SC026917

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DIAGEO IN SCOTLAND Diageo is a company with a rich Scottish heritage - our roots can be traced back to 1627 and the Haig family. Since then, Scotland has played an important role in shaping Diageo and we now export our premium brands to 180 markets around the world.

Scotland is one of Diageo’s largest spirit supply centres responsible for producing around 50 million cases of leading brands of Scotch whisky and white spirits annually. We employ around 3,000 people in Scotland, working in over 50 communities across the country. Around 85% of Diageo’s production in Scotland is sold overseas.

At Diageo we believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world; so we will champion inclusion & diversity across our business, with our partners and communities, to celebrate diversity and help shape a tolerant society. Our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings. We have a diverse workforce made up of thousands of talented people, each with their own story to tell. We are proud that Diageo is one of the leading FTSE 100 companies for female representation at board and executive level and in Scotland we are making progress towards achieving greater diversity in the workplace through a range of initiatives focused on building an inclusive culture across our organisation.