Nevis Capital is a private equity firm with a track record of successfully growing businesses. It invests across the industrial services sector with a specific focus on power and currently has five companies on its books.
January Wednesday 22 January 12pm – 2pm
Thursday 14 November 4pm – 6pm
Business Benefits from Tourism – Malcolm Roughead, Chief Executive, VisitScotland
West Dunbartonshire Means Business – Meet the Buyer
Venue TBC
Denny Civic Theatre, St Mary’s Way, Dumbarton G82 1SG.
Malcolm Roughhead
Members £20 + VAT Non-members £30 + VAT
FREE Don’t miss out on the chance to meet buyers from across West Dunbartonshire Council. This event is targeted at the West Dunbartonshire business community and, in particular, at small businesses. It is being run in conjunction with Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Small Businesses, Scotland Excel and construction framework providers, West of Scotland Hubco, SCAPE, and many more... Local firms will also be able to access business advice, network with other organisations and find out how to bid for business. It is an informal event so feel free to visit anytime between 4pm and 6pm.
December Thursday 19 December – 12pm – 3pm
Chamber Annual Christmas Lunch Cameron House, Loch Lomond, Alexandria G83 8QZ. Members £30 + VAT Non-members £40 + VAT
Tourism has a significant impact on other industries in Scotland – the visitor economy is now worth £11bn with potential to influence growth across all business sectors. As chief executive and director of marketing with VisitScotland, Malcolm Roughead, knows that a strong visitor economy positions Scotland on the world stage and helps drive exports and investment. He will explain why every tourism/visitor experience has the potential to be a business deal. Malcolm was with Guinness World Records as global sales and marketing director before he joined VisitScotland in May 2001. He was appointed chief executive in 2010. He lived and worked in London, Germany and South Africa before returning to Edinburgh where, in addition to being chief executive, he is responsible for the UK and Ireland, international, visitor services and business tourism divisions within VisitScotland. Malcolm was awarded an OBE for services to tourism in 2006 and was Scottish Marketer of the Year at the Scottish Marketing Awards in 2004. He is a Fellow of both The Institute of Direct Marketing and of The Marketing Society in Scotland.
Celebrate the festive season at the annual chamber Christmas lunch. Join chamber directors, fellow members and guests for seasonal fun, a delicious meal and informal networking. Book early to avoid disappointment!
to book chamber events Call our events team on 0141 280 0272 or e-mail admin@dunbartonshirechamber.co.uk Please note that full payment is required in advance and cancellations made less than three working days prior to the event are nonrefundable.
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