AYRSHIRE CHAMBER PARTNER WITH HALO #ROCK ME JAMES FREW’S SUSTAINABLE AND DIGITAL JOURNEY

Local company James Frew Ltd are working towards SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting) compliance as part of their Sustainability Strategy. SECR is initiative which aims to help business and industry improve their energy productivity by at least 20% by 2030 and forms part of the government’s Clean Growth Strategy.

The first cohort of 4 Ayrshire Chamber members will soon be taking up their places at the fantastic #Rock Me Trading Floor within the Halo building in Kilmarnock. The building is powered by over 100 solar panels and is one of the UK’s most sustainable buildings. The businesses are delighted to have received a Gold package for 6 months at no cost.

The cohort will benefit from all the support on offer from the Halo partners including Barclays Eagle Labs, Anderson Strathern and Scotland 5G Centre, as well as all the benefits and services which come along with a Chamber Membership.

Members will have 24/7 access to the Trading Floor where they will have a dedicated desk, locker, printing provision, Superfast WiFi, access to soundproof meeting rooms and events and workshop programme. They will also have access to the onsite Halo #Rock Me Café and EV Car Charging.

Founder and Executive Chair at HALO, Dr Marie Macklin CBE, commented: “The Ayrshire Chamber has been a steadfast supporter of HALO and the wider project since our initial conceptual plans. Built on strong, historic foundations, the Ayrshire Chamber supports over 800 businesses.”

Claire Baird, Chamber CEO said, “I am really excited to be working in partnership with HALO Enterprise & Innovation Centre. The Centre is something that Ayrshire should be very proud of, and I am delighted this collaboration allows our members to access this exclusive package. Not only does the package allows members to be based in the HALO #RockMe Trading Floor but in addition gives access to the wealth of knowledge the partners bring which will ultimately support Ayrshire businesses to flourish.

We are starting to recruit for our 2nd cohort of members, if your business is interested in this opportunity please contact:

Joan McMurdo, Business Development Officer

jmcmurdo@ayrshire-chamber.org