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President’s Welcome On behalf of the Board of directors, management and staff, welcome to the ROCCO’s 2016, the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. We are here tonight to celebrate business excellence in Renfrewshire, with the ROCCO’s: the annual business awards of Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce, established since 2004. Of the many events we hold each year, this is our premier event and the largest business black tie dinner in Renfrewshire. Companies know that by gaining recognition for their hard work they can further benefit their business. Winning a ROCCO is a great achievement. The decision making process was, as it always is, incredibly tough, with the quality of applications yet again of a very high standard. The volume of applications once more was exceptional with over 110 entries. Congratulations to everyone who entered as you all had a positive story to share. For those of you who did not make the shortlist, we hope you will try again next year. I wish to thank all 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 the contribution of these volunteers is invaluable. In addition I wish to thank all our sponsors for their support, as without

it the ROCCO’s would not be possible. Our sponsors in common with your Chamber are genuinely committed to the promotion of Business excellence in Renfrewshire. The ROCCO’s is a night of celebration, so please enjoy yourself and let’s collectively celebrate the contribution we have all made in helping Renfrewshire grow & prosper.

Audrey Cumberford President

Audrey Cumberford, President, Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce

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Principal Sponsor’s Welcome I am delighted that the Paisley 2021 bid is the principal sponsor of tonight’s ROCCO awards. The bid for the UK City of Culture title has ignited a conversation, locally and nationally, about how we can collectively transform Paisley and Renfrewshire’s fortunes. The groundswell of support for the bid continues to grow and is phenomenal. This is set against a back drop where Renfrewshire is thriving and is a major contributor to the Scottish economy. Investment in the area is at record levels and the £1.13bn Glasgow City Region City Deal, with £274m of infrastructure investment targeted to Renfrewshire, will further enhance our connectivity, and business confidence. We want everyone to be able to benefit from the opportunities being created – in education, skills development and employment. Unfortunately, too many of our communities, many of them in Paisley, remain in deprivation with people unable to take advantage of opportunities that many others take for granted. We must address this inequality. The bid for UK City of Culture 2021 can deliver a once in a lifetime opportunity to equip people - to help them step out of poverty and not look back. This international spotlight will deliver around

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Cllr Mark Macmillan

1 million visitors to our area, a £50million boost to the local economy and hundreds of new jobs. Culture, history and heritage are what define us. It is in Paisley where this mix is particularly strong, in part due to the philanthropy of business leaders such as Peter Coates and James Clark.

Renfrewshire, and like our forebears, help create a lasting legacy for Scotland’s most famous town.

Paisley’s bid for UK City of Culture 2021 is your bid, and with your support we can realise all of our ambitions for Paisley and

With thanks. Cllr Mark Macmillan Chair of the Paisley 2021 Partnership Board

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Host & Entertainment Title Fred MacAulay has been entertaining the people of Scotland, and further afield, for nearly three decades. Leaving the business world where he had worked as an Accountant and Company Secretary he found fame as a comedian and has enjoyed success on stage, radio and television. Numerous appearances on television panel shows such as Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week and QI alongside radio comedy shows including The Newsquiz, Just A Minute and I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue established Fred as one of the most sought after comedians in the UK. Still remembered fondly for his television chat show series with Ally McCoist, Fred will be back on the road in 2017 with a solo stand up tour of Scotland before making a return to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. “It’s now been over a year since Fred left BBC Radio Scotland and as always he’s delighted to be back hosting the ROCCO Awards” said Fred: “I’m delighted. To be back. Hosting. The ROCCO Awards.”

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LOXIE are 3 young friends who just love to sing together. LOXIE have built up an amazingly high level of professionalism in events across Scotland and always bring a ‘wow’ factor to the stage, LOXIE had the honour of supporting The Three Degrees last month and enjoyed performing at The Scot Ball a few weeks ago.Beautiful blended tones, powerhouse vocalists that can turn their hand to many genres and an abundance of energy on stage what more can you ask for? “Thank you so much for inviting us to perform tonight, we can’t wait to sing our hearts out”

PACE Theatre Company, based in Paisley Town Centre for over 25 years, is a multimedia organisation incorporating PACE Theatre Company, which mounts numerous shows annually including the Paisley Panto, PACE Media Company which has produced many award winning films, and of course PACE Youth Theatre, the largest in the UK, some of whose members you will see perform this evening. Past alumni of PACE include James McAvoy, Paulo Nutini, Richard Madden, Kevin Guthrie, Scot Reid, Keira Luccessi and David Sneddon. Tonight’s PACE performance is an adaptation of a show they performed at the Palace of Westminster in October and will do so again later this month in Holyrood.

Lisa Kowalski is a 16 year old singer song writer from Paisley who has recently left school to pursue her ambitions to make a career out of music. She is currently having a gap year to pursue musical projects and save up to travel in 2017. Lisa has been performing in and around Paisley and Glasgow for 3 years, busking on Paisley High Street, at Braehead and various other cafes, bars, festivals and community and charity events. She has even been asked to sing for the fans at St Mirren FC and at Hampden for Scotland games. Lisa is never more confident than when singing with her guitar. She was lucky enough to given an award by Paisley 2021 to fund an EP of her original songs and was in the studio down in London last weekend working on recordings. Lisa is also well known for being the girl who knows all the words and chords to all of Taylor Swift’s songs and is currently planning her second Ten Years of Taylor Swift show. For further details of Lisa’s musical activities, you can visit https://www.facebook.com/ lisakowalskimusic/ or contact lisakowalskimusic@ gmail.com for bookings.

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Category Descriptions Title ROCCO Award for Excellence in Customer Services

ROCCO Award for Invest In Renfrewshire

The ROCCO Award for Community Champion

Sponsored by Scottish Leather Group Open to organisations that have customer satisfaction at the heart of their business. Organisations should be able to demonstrate measurable benefits in terms of profitability or market share directly attributed to their excellence in customer service.

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

ROCCO Award for Enterprise in Education

Most Promising New Business 2016

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

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

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

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

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

“ I’d like to update my professional qualifications ”

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

Sponsored by Campbell Dallas Making leather without This award is aimed at company’s who can demonstrate business success through costing the earth. excellence in manufacturing. Organisations will

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

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

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

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

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ROCCO Award for International Trade Scottish Leather Group Limited

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

Sponsored by Glasgow Airport Clydebank Campus 0141 951 7555 Open to companies who have been successful in breaking www.scottishleathergroup.com into new international markets and are an example Greenock to local Campus 01475 553 044 businesses who wish to start exporting their products & Paisley Campus services. 0141 581 2121

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. THE ROYAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

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

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

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The ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business in Renfrewshire >25 full time employees Sponsored by Clyde Marine Training 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.

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ROCCO Award for Excellence in Customer Services Scottish Leather Group is the largest manufacturer of leather in the United Kingdom, with three manufacturing sites; Bridge of Weir, Paisley and Glasgow. The group was originally formed in 1965 as an amalgamation of several long established, privately owned leather manufacturers.

Nicholas Muirhead, Managing Director, NCT Leather Ltd

Today the group comprises the following companies: Andrew Muirhead & Son Ltd, Glasgow est. 1840; Bridge of Weir Leather Company Ltd, Bridge of Weir, est. 1905; W J & W Lang Ltd, Paisley, est. 1872; NCT Leather Ltd, Bridge of Weir, est. 1936; and SLG Technology, Bridge of Weir, est. 2008.

The Group turnover is over £100M of which over 80% is exported to over 60 countries. The group companies have a long and distinguished track record of export sales and Bridge of Weir is a winner of the Queen’s Award on four occasions, most recently for international Trade in 2012. Employing over 900 people, the majority of whom are based in Renfrewshire, Scottish Leather Group has a strong commitment to personal career development, talent management and succession planning to ensure the long term sustainability of the business. This has been further enhanced in 2012 through the establishment of the SLG Academy. The group has invested significantly in its manufacturing operations and can compete favourably with the best in the leather industry, supplying global luxury brands. Long established customers include - Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover,

Making leather without Volvo, Mercedes AMG, Lotus, Morgan, British Airways, Emirates Airline, American Airlines, Singapore Airlines and many others. In addition leather costing the earth. has been supplied to many prestigious hotels, restaurants, public buildings and corporate offices around the world.

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

www.scottishleathergroup.com

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Finalists Glasgow Airport Glasgow Airport is one of the most important pieces of transport infrastructure in Scotland and is celebrating its Golden Anniversary in 2016. Having first opened for business 50 years ago on 2 May 1966, Glasgow Airport has since gone on to play a major role in connecting Scotland with the world. It is the West of Scotland’s primary link to economic markets and the routes it provides help drive tourism, encourage exports and attract inward investment. Over the course of the past two years the airport has secured 50 new routes and services, and it is currently investing £27M to enhance its facilities.

intu Braehead intu Braehead is part of the intu brand and is proud to be one of the UK’s top shopping and leisure destinations. We are passionate about providing our customers with their perfect shopping experience and we help retailers flourish. We aim to be a good corporate citizen and as such corporate responsibility is woven into the fabric of our business. We are active in our community and work with them to identify and help address issues of local concerns, focusing on youth, education and health issues.

Spectrum Service Solutions Spectrum Service Solutions is a leading facilities management company with particular expertise in contract cleaning, waste management, and soft FM. Spectrum provides a wide range of related services across all market sectors from offices to manufacturing plants, and retail outlets to business parks. Spectrums Event Services also provides cleaning and waste management services to the biggest events in Scotland, working with clients like, the Scottish Open, the Ryder Cup, 2014 Commonwealth Games, and the BBC Festivals Team. Spectrums high standard of customer service stems from a passion for excellence based on experience, expertise, and professionalism.

ROCCO Award for Enterprise in Education Finalists A&D Logistics A&D Logistics offers a wide range of Enterprise in Education Opportunities to schools in Renfrewshire; work experience, careers education and a groundbreaking Modern Apprenticeship programme. A&D Logistics launched their Schools Modern Apprenticeship in Logistics Programme in 2014.

Direct Devitt Comedy Management & Productions DirectDevitt Comedy & Confidence launched in January 2016. DirectDevitt are the providers of the only SQA Accredited qualification at SCQF Level 6. They specialize in custom built workshops for practical learners. The qualification was built by award winning comedian Anna Devitt and uses Drama and Comedy techniques to highlight skills for employability. DirectDevitt Believe you should get the life you deserve not the one you were dealt! If you want to know more please contact directdevittshow@gmail.com

Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce is a Power Systems company, who for more than one hundred years has been providing power for aircraft, ships and land applications. Our vision is to provide “better power for a changing world”. The Inchinnan facility opened in October 2004 with the Company continuing to enhance existing, and introduce new capabilities with investments totaling £75m over the last 10 years. The advanced facilities, robust manufacturing processes, coupled with modern working practices, the skill and commitment of our people continue to drive down our manufacturing costs. These skills and attitude are demonstrated through our continuous improvement approach, which resulted in the site being selected as the Aerofoil Centre of Competence. In addition the site has been selected as the manufacturing source for a new “Core Make” commodity, Shafts, which will see a further £60m of investment into Renfrewshire.

This award is presented by the University of West of Scotland, the local University for over 30% of Scotland’s population, with a growing portfolio of international links throughout the world. The School of Business and Enterprise, through its students and staff, aims to have a transformational influence on economic, cultural and social developments and opportunities. We develop and maintain links to businesses and organisations throughout Scotland as well as the wider global arena. Local connections to the YMCA and Young Enterprise Scotland and international communities such as the Entrepreneurship Development of India in Ahmedabad are nurtured through the Schools undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio providing exciting learning opportunities for the staff and students alike.

Dr. Sandra Hill, Assistant Dean for Education, School of Business and Enterprise, UWS

We have a strong focus on Business and Enterprise that makes a difference. The School has launched an Enterprise Academy to work with students and businesses at every stage of organisational development, from business incubators through SME’s and beyond. The Enterprise Zone within the School provides a creative space for students and the local community to interact and develop business ideas. This facility should be seen as a community resource to support business ideas and encourage enterprise in the local area, often supported through student activity. UWS is keen to continue working with local and regional businesses to offer a professional and practical experience to students as well as offering businesses the opportunity to engage with the academic community. The School aims to ensure that every student has the opportunity to develop these valuable business and enterprise skills regardless of their area of study and are supported in their ambitions to become the business leaders of the future.

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ROCCO Award for Innovation and Technology Today Hillington Park is home to around 500 businesses who in turn employ over 8,000 people and generate over £340m of economic wealth every year. It is Scotland’s largest mixed use business park and hosts vital industrial sectors including manufacturing, distribution, technology, food & drink and professional services as they trade successfully in both the domestic and international markets.

Louise O’Connell, Marketing Manager, Hillington Park

Hillington Park operates as a Simplified Planning Zone, a scheme that simplifies and streamlines planning regulations. The SPZ allows development projects to proceed automatically, as all of the key planning considerations have been dealt with up-front. Three new, large scale commercial property projects commenced construction in 2016 using the SPZ guidelines.

The benefit’s of the Park’s superb location, two minutes from the M8 and two miles from Glasgow Airport, means that the 417 acre estate continues to attract major organisations through start-ups with exciting ambitions to grow and succeed. The Park is owned and managed by Patrizia UK Ltd, a highly experienced real estate business covering acquisitions, development, portfolio and asset management team, structured finance/funding and reporting. Patrizia UK manages around £1.5 bn of assets and focuses on UK wide investments.

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Finalists Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce is a Power Systems company, who for more than one hundred years has been providing power for aircraft, ships and land applications. Our vision is to provide “better power for a changing world”. The Inchinnan facility opened in October 2004 with the Company continuing to enhance existing, and introduce new capabilities with investments totaling £75m over the last 10 years. The advanced facilities, robust manufacturing processes, coupled with modern working practices, the skill and commitment of our people continue to drive down our manufacturing costs. These skills and attitude are demonstrated through our continuous improvement approach, which resulted in the site being selected as the Aerofoil Centre of Competence. In addition the site has been selected as the manufacturing source for a new “Core Make” commodity, Shafts, which will see a further £60m of investment into Renfrewshire.

Voice Technologies Voice Technologies is an award-winning, employee-owned software provider with offices in Paisley and Sheffield. We help organisations to reduce the time and cost of producing correspondence by using information and mobile workflow, speech recognition and digital dictation applications. To date, we have helped the NHS deliver 10 million documents electronically, saving £6 million (based on a calculation of £0.63 per document excluding human resource time. Source: NHS Tayside, 2014). FormStream, our electronic form app, is shortlisted for the ROCCO Award for Innovation & Technology 2016. Developed by our specialist team of software engineers, FormStream revolutionises form-filling and data capture by removing the need for paper forms. voicetechnologies.co.uk/formstream

University of the West of Scotland University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest modern universities. It aims to have a transformational influence on the economic, social and cultural development of the West of Scotland, and beyond, by providing relevant, high quality, inclusive higher education and innovative and useful research. Students are at the heart of everything UWS does and the University has a proud record in delivering work-ready graduates - who have globally relevant knowledge, skills and the confidence to think critically - and developing effective partnerships with business, industry and the public and voluntary sectors. UWS aims to make the communities it serves more successful; and create opportunities for all to participate.

ROCCO Award for Excellence in Manufacturing Finalists Diageo Diageo is a global company and leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits, beer and wine categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Je:B, Buchanan’s & Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, droc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Bai leys, Tanq ueray and Guinness.

Campbell Dallas is Scotland’s ‘Accountancy firm of the Year in 2015’ (Scottish Accountancy and Finance Awards) and winner of the ‘Training Team of the Year’. The firm is one of Scotland’s largest firms of independent chartered accountants with a breadth and depth of expertise across all its service lines. These include audit and assurance, business process outsourcing, business recovery and business advisory, insolvency, tax compliance and tax consulting, corporate finance and VAT.

Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce is a Power Systems company, who for more than one hundred years has been providing power for aircraft, ships and land The firm has 19 partners and over 150 applications. Our vision is to provide “better power for a changing staff providing services from offices in Richard Patterson, world”. The Inchinnan facility opened in October 2004 with the Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth and Stirling Partner, Company continuing to enhance existing, and introduce new capabilities with investments totaling £75m and continues to add to its client roster Campbell Dallas INSPIRINGbringing BUSINESS PEOPLE over the last 10 years. The advanced facilities, robust manufacturing processes, coupled with modern on significant new clients across working practices, the skill and commitment of our people continue to drive down our manufacturing costs. a number of industry sectors including; These skills and attitude are demonstrated through our continuous improvement approach, which resulted manufacturing, agriculture, food & drink, in the site being selected as the Aerofoil Centre of Competence. In addition the site has been selected services, energy Campbell Dallas healthcare, is one of theprofessional most firms of as the manufacturing source for a new “Core Make” commodity, Shafts, which will see a further £60m of dynamic and progressive & renewables and family businesses. independent Chartered Accountants in investment into Renfrewshire. Scotland. Our clients come in all shapes Campbell Dallas with its roots firmly from the Paisley area is now also an and sizes and so do our disciplines. We independent member of UHY, a global network of accountancy firms with tailor our services and shape them to fit teamswe working across nearly 300 offices in 89 countries worldwide. This your needs. Ultimately are focussed NCT Leather Limited & W.J. & W. Lang Limited the abilityyou to meet the needs of established growing businesses in on your peace ofgives mindus and helping NCT Leather Limited and W. J. & W Lang Limited have a proud succeed. an increasingly global market. tradition of tanning in Renfrewshire for a combined 224 years. We blend experience built up over generations, with the latest technology Our people are excellent business advisers who continue to offer Contact Richard Patterson and control to produce leather from locally sourced raw hides. commercial, Phone 0141 886 6644practical and strategic advice to our clients at every stage in Email richard.patterson@campbelldallas.co.uk As part of Scottish Leather Group, we operate one of the largest the relationship. We understand our clients’ business priorities, sectors and tanneries in Europe exporting to over 60 countries around the world key issues on the horizon for them so as to be able to match our offering for automotive, aviation, transportation and interior applications. to suit their specific needs and help each of our clients’ to grow their own www.campbelldallas.co.uk Our manufacturing process is underpinned by quality management business. systems, rigorous safety and environmental standards and supplier partnership; all of which are regularly benchmarked for excellence.

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ROCCO Award for International Trade Glasgow Airport is proud to sponsor the ROCCO award for International Trade. Having first opened for business 50 years ago on 2 May 1966, Glasgow Airport has since gone on to play a major role in connecting Renfrewshire and Scotland with the world. It is the West of Scotland’s primary link to economic markets and the routes it provides help drive tourism, encourage exports and attract inward investment.

Amanda McMillan, CEO, AGS Airports Limited

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

The airport is a key enabler for businesses throughout Renfrewshire operating in the financial, engineering, life sciences, energy, creative and cultural industries, to access wider UK and international markets. A successful airport is good for tourism, good for the economy and good for the country, and the management team at Glasgow Airport is firmly committed to building on what it has achieved to date by delivering further new routes for passengers and promoting the in-bound tourism potential of the West of Scotland. Over the course of the past two years it has secured 50 new routes and including direct flights to a host of major European cities including Brussels, Milan, Bordeaux, Sofia, Valencia and Lublin. 2016 will be Glasgow Airport’s busiest year on record. It will top nine million passengers for the first time during what is its 50th anniversary placing it on a trajectory towards 10 million passengers.

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Finalists Angelwax Based in Scotland near the city of Glasgow, we have a research, development and manufacturing facility from where all of the Angelwax product range is created before being shipped all over the world. “All of our creations are exact, precise and genius in nature”. Our unique range of detailing waxes contain the highest quality, pharmaceutical grade wax the world has to offer and when combined with our unique blend of natural oils they leave a finish that is unsurpassed with the durability to outlast even the most expensive waxes available in today’s market.

Bridge of Weir Leather Bridge of Weir is the UK’s largest premium automotive leather supplier. We have a proud heritage in leather manufacturing that dates back to 1758. We are at the forefront of leather technology, design and craftsmanship with a relentless passion for quality, customer service and attention to detail. We supply the world’s leading car manufacturers to bring their luxury seating visions from concept to reality, in the journey to provide nothing but the pinnacle in luxury for their customers. We locally source the highest quality British beef cattle hides to manufacture arguably the world’s finest luxury automotive leather.

Redrock Automation REDROCK AUTOMATION LTD is an established global brand delivering innovative design solutions for welding automation and have a reputation for producing quality products on time and within budget. Design, manufacturing, sales and rental depots Worldwide, specialising in Welding, Rotating & Positioning Equipment. The objective of the company is to offer our customers a true ONE STOP SHOP.

ROCCO Award for Invest in Renfrewshire Finalists Blend Café We are a diverse band of friends united in our passion for people to experience some of the best coffee and tea. But we are about more than just coffee and tea – we are about people! It’s our goal to make your day! We want you to make memories and share in your joy as you gather around the campfire of coffee. We think Facebook is good but that face-to-face is even better! So share your stories. Look for the rewards of curiosity. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. We created this place for you - our place is your place! Enjoy.

I Am Me “Sticks and stones may break my bones...” I Am Me is a community charity that works in partnership with Police Scotland to raise awareness of and tackle disability hate crime. Disability Hate Crime is one of the most under reported crimes in the UK, with an estimated 97% going unreported. Many incidents go unreported as disabled people accept abuse and harassment as part of daily life. To find out more about our educational and training resources, or the Keep Safe initiative, please visit: www.iammescotland.co.uk

Mirren Park School Mirren Park School is an award-winning registered independent school located in the heart of Ferguslie Park, Paisley, where it is designed to promote both the successful development of its young people and enrich the life of the local and wider community. The school caters for up to 24 young people between the ages of 11–18, where their mainstream education placement in no longer appropriate and a more supportive and engaging provision is required. Some of our young people have Additional Support Needs associated with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties though many can achieve National Qualifications to Higher level. www.mirrenpark.org

Invest in Renfrewshire is proud to recognise local businesses whose work and ethos embody the values of partnership, enterprise and community. Three years ago, Invest in Renfrewshire was a set up by the council to support business growth, help generate jobs and address unemployment. The business community has embraced these aims and worked in partnership with the council; developing innovative programmes to boost our economy and boost career options for our residents. Now, more than 800 local enterprises have signed up to Invest. They have created work experience, training, internship and job opportunities for local people. They have benefited from support programmes that encourage business growth. They have committed to the future strength of Renfrewshire’s economy and its communities.

Councillor Mark Macmillan, Leader of Renfrewshire Council

Because of this commitment and cooperation, Invest in Renfrewshire is fast approaching a massive milestone. Together, we have created almost 1,000 new jobs and helped more than 3,000 residents into work. These figures represent success, opportunity and even further potential. The nominees for this award illustrate the strengths that have built Invest’s success and will go on to help Renfrewshire’s economy flourish. We thank them for their commitment, congratulate them on their achievements and look forward to working with them in the future. You can find out more and sign up to Invest by calling 0300 300 1180, emailing invest@renfrewshire.gov.uk, visiting www.investinrenfrewshire.com, or following @InvestinRen on Twitter.

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ROCCO Award for Most Promising New Business Young businesses add new life and potential to Renfrewshire’s economy and Business Gateway’s mission is to support entrepreneurship and give new enterprises the best possible start. We are pleased to part of ROCCO’s recognition of promising new businesses. We work with Renfrewshire’s start-ups every day giving free advice, information and we are constantly impressed with their drive and creativity.

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

Tonight’s nominees represent a thriving and inspiring sector of our economy and we congratulate them all on their success and contribution to Renfrewshire.

Finalists Air and Cargo Services Air and Cargo Services (Scotland) Ltd is a privately owned independent freight forwarder. We offer bespoke multi modal solutions for air, sea and land logistics. We pride ourselves in the level of service we offer and have a very experienced team in our Paisley office. We have an extensive network of top class agents around the world and can handle any kind of shipment from a small courier package to chartering ocean vessels as required. The company opened in June 2014 and we have had a tremendous growth in business thanks to our loyal customers and our fantastic team based in Paisley. H: 10cm

My Hair Guru We provide new and traditional Hair & Beauty treatments and Wedding Services to the whole family in salon on location or at home. We cover the whole of Renfrewshire , Glasgow and Edinburgh. We cater to all clients with our professional, friendly and reliable staff who pride themselves selves in looking after the integrity of our clients hair and appearance. Our male clients are well looked after equally as much as their female counterparts our trained barbers and male groomers provide wet/turkish shaves, facial hair design, maintenance and manicures.

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

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

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 award-winning campaign to encourage people to stop smoking and also took a great risk with our shop-a-dealer anti-drugs initiative. 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.

Cheryl McEvoy, Editor, Paisley Daily Express

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. H: 10cm

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

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ROCCO Award for Family Business of the Year The Malcolm Group is arguably one of the UK’s leading providers of thirdparty logistics, construction and vehicle maintenance services. Originating as a family-owned business in the Renfrewshire area back in the 1920’s, it’s safe to say The Group’s operations have grown substantially.

Andrew Malcolm, CEO of The Malcolm Group

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

Starting life as a private company, The Group went on to enjoy forty-five successful years in the ‘public’ domain before ownership was once again with the Malcolm family. Today, the company is run by Donald’s two sons, Andrew and Walter, who along with their team of 2,000 staff continue to see the business grow and develop. Over the years, The Group has achieved much success and remains a forward-thinking organisation throughout its divisions but is proud to have preserved its heritage, in maintaining a personalised and hands-on management approach which is unique to any family-run business.

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Finalists Pandamonium Pandamonium is a family run soft Play Centre based in Erskine. We opened in November 2012 and have 39 employees from Renfrewshire. Pandamonium provides a fun-filled, clean and safe environment for our customers and employees. Our services include: children’s birthday parties, parent and toddler sessions, baby sensory and have an ice cream parlour called ‘PandaLicks’. Pandamonium attracts many visitors to Renfrewshire, with over 36,552 families visiting throughout the last year. Providing excellent customer service is our number one priority, we are constantly reviewing our environment, products and services to meet the ever changing needs of our customers.

Stafffinders Stafffinders is an innovative second generation family business involved in the Search and Selection of talented professionals for temporary, permanent and contract assignments throughout Scotland. Established in January 1971 with an inaugural office in Paisley, Stafffinders works across 26 specialist recruitment divisions and is one of the oldest and most respected recruitment companies in Scotland winning numerous awards including UK Recruitment Agency of the Year. Alongside bespoke recruitment services, Stafffinders also offer additional services to Candidates and Employers which include: salary guidance, local market and labour research, HR services and skills assessment.

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Anna Devitt/Direct Devitt Anna Devitt is an award winning comedian, who has devised, developed and delivered the only qualification in Comedy & Confidence SCQF Level 6. Anna left mainstream schooling at 12 and has spent the past three years developing the qualification Comedy & Confidence. Her community interest Company DirectDevitt offer an alternative learning path for young people. The program has been inspired by Anna’s own journey and by her love of the arts. She is a force who has had over 16 years experience in the arts and educational system and her motto is : “Stay Fabulous!”

Fraser Gordon/ The Detailing Factory Wowo’s prides itself on formulating and manufacturing world class car care products for both professional and enthusiast valeters and detailers. Wowo’s was started by Fraser Gordon with the aim to create not just a small U.K based brand, but a brand to be known around the world for its unique branding and class leading performance.

David Montgomery/Media Monty Media Monty produces Broadcast Quality Video Content for clients including Hilton Glasgow, Sunderland A.F.C Foundation of Light, Home-Start UK and RNIB: Insight Radio. Media Monty is also involved in Broadcast Productions with Sky Sports, ITN, Channel 4 and BBC. Media Monty’s latest project is focused on Social Media Marketing for Hilton Glasgow with the launch of the new menu at Morblas Seafood and Grill, Staff Portrait Photography and coverage of Events at the hotel.

The Young Business Person of the Year recognises the achievement and tenacity of young business people in Renfrewshire - people whose actions serve as inspiration to others to carve their own path.

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

Pat Ruddy, Chief of Manufacturing Engineering Compressors, Rolls-Royce

In doing so, the company employs around 50,000 people in 50 countries worldwide, the Inchinnan site is one of the largest in the UK, employing approximately 1200 people in the full value stream, from manufacture of Compressor Aerofoils and Turbine Blades through Engine Assembly and the eventual maintenance and overhaul of gas turbines for both Civil and Defence markets.

The facility was officially opened in October 2004 with the Company continuing to enhance existing, and introduce new capabilities with investments totaling £75m over the last 10 years. The Inchinnan site sets new standards for productivity and process capability which has been recognised internally and externally, with the site winning a number of awards from IMech E and ROCCO over the last few years. The advanced facilities, robust manufacturing processes, coupled with modern working practices, the skill and commitment of our people continue to drive down our manufacturing costs. These skills and positive attitude of the workforce have recently led to further investment, with the site being nominated as the Aerofoil Centre of Competence. In addition the site has been selected as the manufacturing source for a new “Core Make” commodity, Shafts, which will see a further £60m of investment into Renfrewshire. It is with great pleasure and pride that Rolls Royce Sponsor Employer of the Year as it is only though harnessing the power and passion of our people we are able to live up to and deliver on our vision of “Trusted to deliver excellence”.

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Finalists Boston Networks Boston Networks design, deliver, manage and maintain fixed and wireless networks, intelligent building systems and fire and security solutions that connect and protect people, places and devices in multi-site, multi-service infrastructures for both the public and private sectors. Our vision is to be the market leader in the design and delivery of innovative network infrastructures that support smart cities, smart buildings, and smart campus technologies to improve infrastructure, enhance safety and quality of life, increase sustainability and deliver more effective and efficient services. www.bostonnetworks.co.uk

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Voice Technologies Voice Technologies is an award-winning, employee-owned software provider with offices in Paisley and Sheffield. We help organisations to reduce the time and cost of producing correspondence by using information and mobile workflow, speech recognition and digital dictation applications. As an employee-owned organisation, being shortlisted for this award is particularly pleasing as it acknowledges the company’s special commitment to its people. Employees benefit from a uniquely inclusive environment where they can influence the company’s strategy and direction, and where personal and career development are given priority. The company offers not only enhanced financial rewards including profit sharing, but places equal emphasis on recognition, mentoring and training. High levels of loyalty and staff retention reflect the happy and supportive culture at Voice Technologies. www.voicetechnologies.co.uk

ROCCO Award for Community Champion Finalists Active Communities Active Communities is an inspirational community-led organisation that develops and delivers fun innovative programmes across Renfrewshire that inspire people to become more active promote health and well being and empower people to change their lives. We deliver physical activity, community sport and health and wellbeing classes programmes and encourage and support everyone regardless of age or ability. Our youngest member is 2 months and oldest 92! ROAR Roar- Connections for Life Ltd was established to reduce the impact of social isolation and loneliness in older age. We do this by bringing as many people from all walks of life together to improve their wellbeing while having fun. The majority of our core funding comes from Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership to provide preventative health, wellbeing and social activities for older people. Year on year we have increased our additional income enabling us to design and deliver a wider menu of services to fill emerging gaps in statutory provision and meet ever growing demand for support. Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $17 billion and more than 50,000 employees in 50 countries. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory productivity. Through our premier brands – Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services – we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive support.

Royal Bank of Scotland is delighted to again jointly sponsor the ROCCO Award for Community Champion. This category is a true celebration of the impact groups and individuals can make to the towns in which they live. For nearly 300 years, the Royal Bank of Scotland has been a part of the fabric of Scottish life and through programmes such as MoneySense and the Skills and Opportunities Fund, continue to make a positive difference to people across the country. As well as providing everyday banking services to personal customers, the Royal Bank of Scotland’s offers comprehensive business and commercial banking services, including our new Boost programme, offering businesses access to skills and support to help them achieve their ambitions.

Steven Rafferty, Director, Business Banking with RBS

‘Engage Renfrewshire’ is the single door access for community action, volunteering and the local social enterprise sector in Renfrewshire. As Renfrewshire’s Third Sector Interface (TSI) the Company operates as a strategic Community Planning Partner and first point of contact for community and voluntary sector issues. An important service provider for the local community and voluntary sector – providing both administration and significant financial services for many of its members - Engage Renfrewshire also provides services for its local public sector partners. As well as improving the ability of the local voluntary organisations to deliver better, more efficient services a key task for the Company is the promotion of the local Third Sector as being ‘open for business’ - known for its professionalism, flexibility, responsiveness and innovation. Engage Renfrewshire is proud to support Paisley’s bid to become the 2021 UK City of Culture.

Allan Dick, Chair, Board of Management, Engage Renfrewshire

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ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business <5 FTE An economic powerhouse is how intu Braehead can be described, as it attracts people, jobs and wealth to Renfrewshire. It’s certainly more than just a shopping centre. Since it was opened in 1999, it has acted as a catalyst for the creation of one of Scotland’s top leisure attractions with Soar at intu Braehead; a retail park, new homes, hotels, office premises and business space. The benefit to the local economy is £146 million every year with intu Braehead bringing 6,780 direct jobs - nine per cent of everyone employed in Renfrewshire – paying £88 million in wages every year. This money - The intu Braehead Pound – can then be Gary Turnbull, spent by the wage earners throughout General Manager, Renfrewshire, supporting other shops and intu Braehead businesses in towns and villages locally. The regeneration of the River Clyde from King George V Dock to the Renfrew Ferry that we see now was sparked by intu Braehead and the huge private investment that has gone into creating such a retail, leisure, residential and business destination. In the past 15 years we have seen huge economic growth, all this on land that was once derelict and unused. intu Braehead is a success story for Renfrewshire having created a mixed-use development that attracts millions of people to the area every year. What goes on at intu Braehead is the giant magnet for people from outside Renfrewshire that other towns and villages locally can feed off by providing complementary attractions in retail and leisure. Although hundreds of millions of pounds in private investment has gone into creating intu Braehead as it is today, it doesn’t have to stop there. Earlier this year, planning consent in principle has been granted to create a department store, a new multi-purpose arena, civic square, hotel and a new integrated transport interchange that can facilitate the proposed Fastlink service planned to run from the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow to Renfrew. This new development will provide a further £200 million investment in Renfrewshire creating 2000 construction jobs and 3000 jobs in retail and leisure once completed and pump even more money into the local economy.

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Finalists ATOZ Distribution ATOZ Distribution is a specialist watch distributor and now watch retailer too. Founded by Tom Kennett and Tom McCulloch in 2014, ATOZ was founded as a sister company to Kennett Watches to become a UK distributor of watches to retailers. The company debuted in the UK with Maserati Watches and now has rights to 6 brands throughout the UK. At the end of last year the business moved into online retail with the launch of the WatchAvenue.co.uk website. The company also does watch repairs via a virtual service website at www.atozwatchrepair.co.uk

Cofficient Cofficient are a team of cloud software specialists who want to help your business become more efficient. You might need Cofficient’s help if you are drowning under too many spreadsheets, or if sales are slipping through the net. Perhaps your current business software doesn’t work for you anymore, or upgrades are too expensive. Cofficient will help you achieve your maximum potential by harnessing the power of cloud based business software. And as the only SAP and NetSuite partner in EMEA they are well placed to help you chose from the world’s two leading software brands.

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

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Finalists Bell Fire & Security Bell Fire & Security can trace its origins back to 1919 when it opened up in Back Sneddon Street. The business has taken a massive growth since new owners took over in September 2015. The Company Install and Maintain Security, Fire Alarm Systems and all Electrical Works over the various different sectors, residentiaJ, commercial and Public. The Company carries all relevant Certification, NSI for Fire & Security and Select for Electrical Works. Douglas Johnston MD made comment, the Company has had a fantastic year exceeding all our targets and that gives myself and the team 1’every confidence in the future’’ Braehead Clan Braehead Clan are Scotland’s fastest growing professional sports brand and are delighted to be shortlisted for a Rocco award. In true Olympian fashion it is not the winning it is taking part and we extend a huge congratulations to all the businesses who have been shortlisted this year. The “Clan” are firm believers in sport as an entertainment industry and look to ensure from arrival to leaving there is plenty of things on to keep our spectators entertained. We are a Renfrewshire business and delighted to be a part of not only the Renfrewshire business community but Renfrewshire itself.

Renfrewshire Council is delighted to recognise the importance and success of our small businesses. They are vital to our economy, communities and futures. Through Invest, the council offers SMEs a range of growth support packages such as wage subsidies, grants, loans and advice. All these are designed to build successful businesses and a successful economy. Renfrewshire’s outlook is bright with opportunities arising from our regeneration and from City Deal investments. SMEs are well-placed to benefit from these opportunities and to optimise their positive impact on our communities. Congratulations, then, to tonight’s nominees. They represent a vital and vibrant part of our economy and we salute their success.

Cllr Michael Holmes, Renfrewshire Council Deputy Leader

PowerTek Powertek Utilities offer a comprehensive cable jointing and cable installation service at voltages up to and including 33,000 volts. Industries we service include the utility sectors of Power, Onshore & Offshore Renewable Energy, Gas, Water & Telecom, the Public Sector, Rail, Aviation, and Residential & Commercial Developers. Our staff are fully accredited and trained to understand and implement the company’s safe systems of work and CDM regulation requirements. These processes ensure that all our staff adopt a positive safety culture within our working practices. We are a small but rapidly growing business with a personal approach and unrivalled experience levels throughout our business from Director level to Site Staff who are committed to delivering excellence to our customers.

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ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business >25 FTE Founded in 1986, Clyde Marine Training has grown to be the largest maritime training provider in the UK recruiting approximately 50% of the annual Trainee Officer intake for the British Merchant Navy. We currently have contracts with nearly 50 international Shipping Companies to interview, select and manage a 3 year training program, overseeing their progress during training to become Merchant Navy Officers.

Colin McMurray Managing Director Clyde Marine Training

At any one time we have approximately 1,000 Cadets within the program, undergoing training in Colleges and Universities throughout the UK including Shetland, Glasgow, South Tyneside, Fleetwood, Liverpool and Southampton all managed by a dedicated team staff who are based in both in our office in Southampton with our HQ in Glasgow

During these years we have continued our success by the development and launch of other related businesses. Clyde Uniforms is one of the premier uniforms suppliers to the Merchant Navy along with local and national supply of PPE, Clyde Safety for the supply and servicing of Fire Safety Equipment, Risk Assessments and Boat Safety Examinations. Clyde Training Solutions is the latest company to evolve from CMT with a £3.5million investment in a new training facility covering the Maritime, Offshore and Oil and Gas markets, a first for Central Scotland. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of the nominees for tonight’s awards and look forward to celebrating the continued success of Renfrewshire Businesses.

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Finalists Acre Industrial Cleaning Services Acre Industrial Services was formed in 1989 to provide a wide range of industrial and environmental services to a diverse client base across Scotland and the UK. Acre operates from two bases, our Head Office at Houston, Renfrewshire and a satellite depot at Cowie, Stirlingshire. Acre operates a diverse fleet of plant and equipment including Vacuum Suction Tankers, Disabs, Vactors , High Pressure Water Jetting Units, Hook Loaders, Skip Lorries, CCTV Survey Units and Confined Space Entry, Support and Rescue Services. BMI Healthcare- National Enquiry Centre BMI Healthcare, which owns the UK’s largest network of independent hospitals, owes much of its success to its Renfrewshire-based National Enquiry Centre (NEC). Last year, the NEC’s team of dedicated advisors handled enquiries and appointments for 1.1m patients – a figure which rises year on year. Patients’ needs are assessed quickly and accurately, thanks to all staff in the 16 specialist teams receiving medical secretary training and constant coaching. The team prides itself on delivering an exceptional service and exceeding expectations – an ethos which contributes to one of the lowest staff turnovers and highest performances in the industry. Glasgow Airport Glasgow Airport is one of the most important pieces of transport infrastructure in Scotland and is celebrating its Golden Anniversary in 2016. Having first opened for business 50 years ago on 2 May 1966, Glasgow Airport has since gone on to play a major role in connecting Scotland with the world. It is the West of Scotland’s primary link to economic markets and the routes it provides help drive tourism, encourage exports and attract inward investment. Over the course of the past two years the airport has secured 50 new routes and services, and it is currently investing £27M to enhance its facilities.

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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: Sara Speirs - MD Spectrum Service Solutions Ltd

Tracey Smith - BMI National Enquiry Centre Director

Colin McMurray - MD Clyde Marine Training

Andrew Malcolm – CEO The Malcolm Group

Diageo Shieldhall is the largest Scotch whisky packaging plant in the world. It operates eight high speed lines and produces brands such as Johnnie Walker, J&B and Bell’s. One of their lines has an output of 10 bottles a second making it the fastest spirit line in the world. More than 250 million bottles of whisky leave Shieldhall each year for 180 markets all over the world. This represents 70% of all whisky produced in Scotland for Diageo and nearly 30% of the total Scotch whisky industry worldwide. Employing up to 415 people, Diageo Shieldhall has a strong commitment to people development and aims to give all employees the opportunity to develop throughout their career. Diageo are incredibly proud to be a significant employee in Renfrewshire.

Gavin Brogan, Operations Director, Diageo

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

Jim Carswell – Operations Director & Site Leader Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Charities & Good Causes Title ROCCO 2015 plus our Christmas and golf raffle helped raise £9,500 for local Renfrewshire charities and good causes. Our main charities over the last year were Accord Hospice and Kintyre Base. This year our 2 main charities/local good causes are St Vincent’s Hospice and Street Stuff Culture Bus project.

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

Parkinson’s UK Cardiac Risk in Young People Cancer Research MS Society Scotland Rotary Club / Quest 4 Talent Marie Curie Cancer Care

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The Royal Hospital for Sick Children (Yorkhill Hospital) Paisley First Pride of Paisley Lions Provost Hall Charity Fund Young Enterprise Scotland – Renfrewshire Renfrew Speakers Club Dragon’s Den

Charities & Good Causes St Vincent’s Hospice St Vincent’s Hospice is a charitable organisation at the heart of the community, offering specialist care and services to all those affected by life limiting illness. Although we are based in Howwood, we care for people throughout Renfrewshire and some surrounding areas, and our services are open to everyone within this area. The services at the Hospice include an Inpatient Unit, Day Services, Medical Outpatient Clinic, Community Nurse Specialists, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Patient and Family Support Team (including Social Work and both Adult and Children/Young People’s Bereavement Services) and Complementary Therapies. The management, staff and volunteers of St Vincent’s Hospice work hard to ensure we create an environment where patients and their families come first; where their concerns are acknowledged; and where our care and expertise is provided with dignity and respect. It is important to us that this is true whether the services are being provided in the hospice itself, in the day centre or in patients’ own homes. St Vincent’s Hospice are extremely grateful to Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce for selecting us as their Charity and to everyone attending the Rocco awards for their continued support of the hospice in helping us to care for all .

Street Stuff Culture Bus Project Street Stuff is a council-led partnership which has helped cut youth disorder locally by 75% since 2009 through offering activities including football, dancing and mobile youth clubs for young people in selected areas. A ‘Culture Bus’ has been designed by the young people themselves after a consultation with more than 250 led by the Paisley 2021 team and Street Stuff staff. The brightly-coloured graffiti-style artwork on the exterior of new bus was produced by a group of Street Stuff attendees working with Paisley-based visual artist Duncan Wilson. The inside is equipped with the latest video-game consoles as well as DJ decks and other musical equipment. It means cultural activity can be taken to all areas of Renfrewshire and make it easier for people in all areas to enjoy the benefits. Your support will facilitate a larger bus which will be used to reach the wider community including schools and businesses to support the bid for Paisley City of Culture 2021. Street Stuff is run by a partnership including Renfrewshire Council, St Mirren FC, Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue. Last year saw more than 37,000 attendees and 4,500 healthy meals provided.

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Chamber Highlights

Burns lunch 2016

Martin Cassidy Burns Speaker 2016

Jean Cameron Feb 16

Gary Ennis B2B 2016

Annual Golf Event June 16

B2B the Experience June 16

Garry Train Rolls-Royce Aug 16

Pitch & Roll Aug 16

Tony Fitzpatrick Sept 16

Work & Pensions Select Committee Sept 16

Clangus Braehead Clan Oct 2016

Derek Mackay Business Leaders Oct 16

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

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

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Braehead Clan Clydebank Campus 0141 951 7555 Contact Richard Patterson Cameron Presentations Phone 0141 886 6644 Greenock Campus Email richard.patterson@campbelldallas.co.uk 01475 553 044 Campbell Dallas t 0300 600 6060 Paisley Campus Diageo 0141 581 2121 w www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk Our Premier Partner programme continues to prove popular, showing the support the www.campbelldallas.co.uk Glasgow Airport business community has for Renfrewshire, both in it’s Chamber and as a place to do business. Hillington Park intu Braehead Premier Partners get their logo in Business Matters inside page, landing page of website and Premier Partner page, our eNews and in our app. The rest of a Premier Partner package MacRoberts can include sponsoring a ROCCO Award, private meeting with the Board, adverts, flyers, NSDesign networking lunches, events etc… We are happy to discuss a package that will help support Renfrewshire Council your business objectives. Royal Bank of Scotland St Mirren FC University of the West of Scotland If you are interested in finding out more about Premier Partners please Thermo Fisher Scientific contact Bob Grant, chief executive on 0141 847 5452 West College Scotland bgrant@renfrewshirechamber.com

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

“ 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.

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INSPIRING BUSINESS PEOPLE Campbell Dallas is one of the most dynamic and progressive firms of independent Chartered Accountants in Scotland. Our clients come in all shapes and sizes and so do our disciplines. We tailor our services and shape them to There fit were many other organisations your needs. Ultimately we are focussed support, donations and contributed – on your peace of mind and helping you succeed. Contact Phone Email

that offered we extend our sincerest thanks to each of them for their confidence in the ROCCO Business Awards.

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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 Making leather without – Thank you. community of Renfrewshire

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Table & Room Plans Table Company 1 The Normandy Hotel 2 Renfrewshire Council 3 Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce 4 Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce 5 Paisley 2021 6 The Malcolm Group 7 University of the West of Scotland 8 University of the West of Scotland 9 Clyde Marine Training 10 Rolls-Royce 11 Glasgow Airport 12 Diageo 14 Bridge of Weir Leather 15 Renfrewshire Council 16 Hillington Park 17 NCT Leather 18 Diageo 19 The Royal Bank of Scotland 19 Engage Renfrewshire 20 West College Scotland 21 intu Braehead 22 Paisley Daily Express 23 Campbell Dallas 24 Spectrum Service Solutions 25 BMI Healthcare 26 Developing the young Workforce 26 Active Communities 27 Bank of Scotland 28 Voice Technologies 29 Acre Industrial & Cleaning Services

Table Company 30 BMI Healthcare 31 The Print Broker 31 Kenneth Keegan Independent Funeral Directors 31 ROAR - Connections for Life 31 The Detailing Factory 32 Stafffinders 33 Royal Bank of Scotland 34 Bell Fire & Security 35 Media Monty 35 St Vincents Hospice 36 Thermo Fisher Scientific 37 Cofficient 37 Blend Coffee Lounge 37 Allstaff 38 Pandamonium 39 My Hair Guru 40 Origins Fitness 40 ATOZ Distribution 40 JCDecaux Airport UK Ltd 41 Mac Asphalt Ltd 42 PowerTek 43 Mirren Park 44 Braehead Clan 45 Boston Networks 46 Consilium Contracting Services 47 Direct Devitt 47 Air & Cargo Services 47 Angelwax 48 Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce 49 Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce

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Joining the Chamber

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

Want to join the largest business networking organisation in Renfrewshire and network with 580 companies representing 30,000 employees across all sectors? Membership of the Chamber starts at £125 a year and is based on number of staff. We were established over 50 years ago and are fully accredited to British and Scottish Chambers of Commerce and offer our members a wide range of valuable services. Included in membership at no extra cost: • Chamber HR • Chamber Legal • 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) with First Data Networking is a key part of what we do as a Chamber and the part that most members see. By the end of December 2016 we will have ran 50 events attracting 2,000 people and supported dozens more. Examples of our events are: • Monthly networking lunches • “Business Matters” our B2B event & conference

• The Chamber Golf Day • Burns Supper • “Doing Business in…” events • Speed 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.

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 Euan Keltie on 0141 847 5450, ekeltie@renfrewshirechamber.com

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

Mission Discovery Primary Engineer STEM fortnight

STEM Fortnight: Linwood HS

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Skills Ambassador Certificate of Work Readiness. Developing the Young Workforce Tackling Poverty Commission

STEM Fortnight: St Fergus & East Fulton

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

STEM Fortnight: Linwood HS Paisley Grammar

Working With Young People

The Recruit Class of 2016

Trinity High School

Paisley Grammar

Linwood High School

Euan Keltie appointed Membership Mgr

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With over 35 years experience supporting both commerce and industry you can be assured of an efficient and cost-effective solution to your temporary or permanent recruitment requirements. Permanent Recruitment No placement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no fee;- There is no charge for our service unless you engage a candidate introduced by Allstaff. We also offer an 11 week guarantee rebate period.

Temporary Recruitment Allstaff can supply both office and industrial temporary staff on a daily/weekly basis to support your business during peak periods or to cover absence. Where your need is immediate we can respond to your request within 1 hour of notification. Should you wish to discuss how we can support your company in either temporary or permanent recruitment please contact our Operations Director - Carolyn Moir-Grant who will be happy to meet with you at your convenience, 0141-887-1137 / cmoirgrant@allstaff.co.uk

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

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Go paperless

FormStream revolutionises form-filling by removing the need for paper forms. Developed by Voice Technologies’ specialist team of software engineers in close collaboration with the NHS, FormStream is an innovative web-based app. Its e-forms allow users to record data and distribute it securely, eliminating the cost of paper forms, avoiding duplication and shortening the time taken to share information. FormStream integrates seamlessly with existing recording, administration and communications channels such as Orion Health, EDT Hub and Intersystems TrakCare. It is tried, tested and proven to save at least £0.63 per document*. *Source: NHS Tayside, 2014.

Shortlisted for ROCCO 2016 Awards ‘Innovation & Technology’ and ‘Employer of the Year’

Visit voicetechnologies.co.uk/formstream enquiries@voicetechnologies.co.uk Paisley 0141 847 5610 . Sheffield 0114 244 9960

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Need a Business Mentor? If you want to grow or develop your business, who better to encourage you than someone who has already made that journey Contact our Business Mentoring Exec’ Mark Brown to discuss how a free business mentor can help your business grow & prosper. mbrown@renfrewshirechamber.com 07525 323500

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

For the first time,first Renfrewshire’s youth rate has8,400 fallen below thatthat ofwork. the For the first time, Renfrewshire’s youth unemployment rate has fallen below of the When businesses signed up to Invest inunemployment Renfrewshire there were young people in Scottish businesses firsttofirst signed up to Invest in Renfrewshire, 10.6% of of FourScottish yearsaverage. later andWhen thatWhen figure has grown oversigned 11,200 young people. currently has average. businesses up to Invest inRenfrewshire Renfrewshire, 10.6% our young residents were claiming Job Seeker’s Allowance. Now, that figure is 2.2%. the 6th employment rate in Scotland (we used to be 27th) andthat it’s all thanks to you... ourhighest young youth residents were claiming Job Seeker’s Allowance. Now, figure is 2.2%. Thank you you Thank you Thank

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

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

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

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

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

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