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BUSINESS AWARDS 2018 CELEBRATING BUSINESS EXCELLENCE IN RENFREWSHIRE #2018Rocco

Evening Programme & Menu — 6.30pm —

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After Dinner

Drinks reception — 7.10pm —

Welcome

From President Tom Johnston — 7.15pm — Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy & Fair Work, Derek Mackay MSP — 7.20pm —

Introduction

from your Host Fred MacAulay — 7.30pm —

ROCCO Business Awards Part 1 — 8.10pm —

— 8.15pm — Dinner

Welcome

Cllr Jim Paterson

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— 10.25 —

Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Soup Served with Artisan Bread

Charity Raffle

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— 10.40pm —

Beef Wellington Topped with Duxelle Wrapped in Puff Pastry Served with Dauphinoise Potato & Turned Carrot, Courgette & Turnip Coated with a Rich Madeira Sauce

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VEGETARIAN OPTION Chargrilled Mediterrean Vegetable Stack (V) Topped with Buffalo Mozarella, Wrapped in Puff Pastry Served on Potato Rosti Drizzled with a Light Cream & Herb Sauce -oOoTrio of Mini Desserts Raspberry Cranachan, Chocolate Truffle & Lemon Cheesecake -oOo-

Principal sponsor

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Tea and Coffee Served with Mints

Awards Part 2 — 11.15pm —

Awards Dinner Close — 11.20pm —

After Show Party in the Birch suite — 2.00am —

Carriages

President’s Welcome On behalf of the Board of directors, management and staff, welcome to the ROCCO’s 2018, the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. We are here tonight to celebrate business excellence in Renfrewshire, with the ROCCO’s: the annual business awards of Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce, now in their 15th year. Of the many events we hold each year, this is our premier event and the largest business black tie dinner in Renfrewshire. Companies know that by gaining recognition for their hard work they can further benefit their business. Winning a ROCCO is a great achievement.

Tom Johnston President, Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce

The decision making process was, as expected, incredibly tough, with the quality of applications yet again of a very high standard. Once more we received over one hundred entries. Congratulations to everyone who entered as you all had a success story to share. For those of you who did not make the shortlist, we hope you will try again next year. I wish to thank the 34 judges who gave up their time to judge the entries and to attend the presentations from the shortlisted companies. The judging process is intense and the contribution of these volunteers is invaluable. In addition I wish to thank all our sponsors for their support, as without it the ROCCO’s would not be possible. Our sponsors in common with your Chamber are genuinely committed to the promotion

of Business excellence in Renfrewshire. The ROCCO’s is a night of celebration, so please enjoy yourself and let’s collectively celebrate the fact that Renfrewshire is a world-class area in which to do business. Support your Chamber and it will support you.

Tom Johnston President, Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce

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Principal Sponsor’s Welcome It’s a pleasure to be at the ROCCO Awards tonight for one of the real highlights in the calendar for Renfrewshire’s business community. I’m also delighted to be speaking to you tonight on behalf of Paisley.is, the new destination brand for our area and principal sponsor of these awards. This new destination brand for Paisley and Renfrewshire was launched in March of this year - and has continued to build on the legacy of last year’s UK City of Culture 2021 bid and raise the profile of this area to unprecedented heights. The brand was developed over two years and in consultation with the people of Renfrewshire, some of whom are in the room tonight. As such, it’s designed to reflect who we are and how we want others to see us proud, bold, friendly, fun and together. Successful places are places which promote themselves effectively in a very crowded

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marketplace, as we all compete globally for inward investment, visitor numbers and spend in our local economies. A distinctive place brand is a must, and I believe we have that in Paisley.is. We want to continue to grow and develop the brand so that it delivers for our entire area. We all know that this is a great area to visit, to live, to work and to invest in – our attendance here tonight is all the proof we need. The challenge now is to continue telling our story to the rest of the world so that they know it too. The brand is also very much about partnership. The regeneration of our area will require the efforts of all us, working together to make our future as bright as possible. The brand is for everyone, and I’d strongly encourage you to become ambassadors for Paisley.is. Contact the team to find out more about how they can work with you. With thanks Cllr Jim Paterson Depute Leader of Renfrewshire Council

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Host & Entertainment I’m delighted to back again to host these annual awards for Renfrewshire Chamber. It’s been a turbulent few years since the financial crash of 2008, but thankfully we’ve heard from The Prime Minister that “austerity is over” and from The Chancellor of the Exchequer that “austerity might be over”! Aye, Right!! I was back in Edinburgh earlier this year for my 30th appearance at The Fringe, and in many of the press interviews around that landmark I always insisted that they knew that my professional career in comedy began in Paisley at The Bar Point in Wellmeadow St. Piero Pieracini helped a number of us on our way into stand up and I’ll always be grateful to him for his enthusiasm. My 2018 highlight was co-hosting Al Murray’s “Why Does Everyone Hate The English” for the Scottish edition of that series. It was great fun filming it in incredible Scottish scenery and in incredible (and sadly rare) Scottish sunshine….which we’ll all remember was magnificent in 2018. 2019 will see me out on the road again with another stand-up tour doing what I love most and I’m delighted to say that Radio 4 will be recording another series of “Fred At The Stand” for broadcast in 2019. Good luck to everyone who has made it to the finals. This a prestigious award ceremony and I’m looking forward to entertaining you all tonight.

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Performing are three PRESS RELEASE of Scottish Opera’s 2018/19 Emerging Artists: mezzosoprano Bethan Langford, pianist Erika Gundesen and soprano Lucy Anderson.

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British mezzo-soprano, Bethan Langford, is a 2018 graduate of the National Opera Studio and Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Highlights so far have included her debut as Dorabella Così fan tutte for Bury Court Opera; Second Angel in George Benjamin’s Written on Skin with the Melos Sinfonia at LSO St Lukes and on tour at The Mariinsky Theatre; Third Maid Elektra under EsaPekka Salonen for Verbier Festival Academy, and the title role in The Rape of Lucretia at Grimeborn. A keen recitalist, Bethan has performed at many leading concert venues and festivals across the UK including the Wigmore Hall, Oxford Lieder Festival, Aldeburgh Festival and Heidelberger Fruhling Festival. She is a proud past recipient of the Elizabeth Eagle-Bott Award for visually impaired musicians from the RNIB, as well as being a Samling Artist and Les Azuriales Young Artist. This Season, Bethan will perform the roles of Giovanna in Rigoletto, Glasha in Kátya Kabanová and 2nd Lady in The Magic Flute, and cover Daisy in Anthropocene.

Erika Gundesen is the 2018/19 Emerging Artist Repetiteur and will work on Rigoletto, Kátya Kabanová, Anthropocene and The Magic Flute. She studied as a soloist and repetiteur at the University of British Columbia, the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and the National Opera Studio in London. Erika has worked as a pianist, conductor and music director for opera and theatre productions in London, with a particular passion for contemporary repertoire. She has worked as a music director for Vivo d'Arte, London Theatre Workshop and Geoids Musical Theatre, and has been a guest artist for Opera Loki, Pint of Wine Productions and the Southbank Centre.

Scottish soprano Lucy Anderson, the Robertson Trust Emerging Artist, completed the Opera Course at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama following undergraduate study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Lucy has received the Frances Collins Award, a Sir James Caird Travelling Scholarship, a Mary Gillespie Award, the Mary D. Adams Scholarship and the Norma Greig French Song Prize. She is a Britten-Pears Young Artist and represented the Guildhall School in the 2018 Bruce Millar Gulliver Prize. Solo concert highlights include Scenes from Goethe’s Faust with the LSO, a recital of songs by Strauss in Barbican Hall and a performance of works by Tchaikovsky for the BBC SO’s Beloved Friend: Tchaikovsky Project. This season with Scottish Opera, Lucy takes on the role of Countess Ceprano in Rigoletto, goes on the road with Opera Highlights next spring and covers the role of First Lady in The Magic Flute.

Bethan Langford, and Photography courtesy of James Glossop

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Category Descriptions ROCCO Award for Excellence in Customer Services

Most Promising New Business 2018

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 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.

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.

ROCCO Award for Developing The Young Workforce Sponsored by DYW (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 Renfrewshire’s Favourite Business

ROCCO Award for Innovation and Technology

ROCCO Award for Excellence in Tourism

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.

Making leather without costing the earth.

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!

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.

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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.

ROCCO Award for Excellence in Manufacturingmy professional Scottish Leather Group Limited

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Sponsored by University Of The West of Scotland www.scottishleathergroup.com West College Scotland offers a range of This award is aimed at companies who can demonstrate Award for Family Business of the Year professional trainingROCCO and development courses to help you update your skills. business success through excellence in manufacturing. Sponsored by The Malcolm Group Organisations will be able to show how they have gained Open to family businesses where the family competitive advantage in their chosen market, by reducing members play a key role in the successful running costs, reducing lead-times, improving delivery and/or improving product and growth of the company. quality.

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

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

ROCCO Award for Invest In Renfrewshire 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.

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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 t 0300 600 6060 them set up a successful business. 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

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

ROCCO Award for Excellence in Customer Services Scottish Leather Group is the largest manufacturer of leather in the United Kingdom, with three manufacturing sites; Bridge of Weir, Paisley and Glasgow. The group was originally formed in 1965 as an amalgamation of several long established, privately owned leather manufacturers. Today the group comprises the following companies: Andrew Muirhead & Son, Bridge of Weir Leather Company, W.J & W. Lang, NCT Leather and SLG Technology. The Group turnover is over £140M of which over 80% is exported to over 60 countries. The group companies have a long and distinguished track record of export Paul McDonald sales and Bridge of Weir is a winner of Managing Director the Queen’s Award on five occasions. NCT Leather & W.J. & W. Lang Ltd Employing over 900 people, the majority of whom are based in Renfrewshire, Scottish Leather Group has a strong commitment to personal career development, talent management and succession planning to ensure the long-term sustainability of the business. This has been further enhanced in 2012 through the establishment of the SLG Academy. The group has invested significantly in its manufacturing operations and can compete favourably with the best in the leather industry, supplying global luxury brands. Long established customers include - Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo, Mercedes AMG, British Airways, Emirates Airline, American Airlines, Singapore Airlines and many others. In addition leather has been supplied to many prestigious hotels, restaurants, public buildings and corporate offices around the world.

Finalists Glasgow Airport With 30 airlines serving 130 destinations including North America, Europe and the Gulf, Glasgow Airport welcomed 10 million passengers last year and is Scotland’s leading long-haul hub. The airport plays a key role in connecting Scotland with the world and helps drive tourism, encourage exports and attract inward investment. As well as being both the country’s largest charter hub, we also serve more Scottish destinations than any other airport and are a key component of Scotland’s transport infrastructure.

Polly Rose At Polly Rose Boutique we offer an amazing selection of Bridesmaid Gowns with a collection of around 100 styles and 150 colours to choose from we like to think we have something for everyone! We also sell Prom dresses during Prom season and this has become a huge part of our business, offering the girls of Renfrewshire a local boutique to shop from we now have the biggest prom dress collection in Renfrewshire. We also introduced a line of P7 prom dress in 2018 which was hugely successful and which we will expand on in the years to come.

Wholesale Domestic Equipment Company Ltd Wholesale Domestic is proud to be Scotland’s largest bathroom company who over 50+ years has built on the early ideals of choice, value and style by continually seeking out the most stylish, and in many cases exclusive, products from all around the world and showcasing them in our flagship bathroom superstore in Hillington. A new chapter in the history of Wholesale Domestic was written this decade with the option of shopping from the comfort of your own home at our www.wholesaledomestic.com website. Everything from full bathroom packages to shower enclosures, towel rails to taps is now available online with delivery throughout the UK and Ireland.

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ROCCO Award for Developing The Young Workforce Finalists Clark Contracts Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with six operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Small Works, Retail, Maintenance and Manufactured Joinery. The company works throughout the UK across all sectors, employing over 250 employees and is number 72 on the 2018 Sunday Times Best Companies to Work for List. The proportion of business derived from repeat customers each year has averaged 76% over the past ten years and 72% of customers rate the contractor as ‘Impressive’ or ‘First Class’

Morrison Construction Morrison Construction is the Scottish division of the Galliford Try Group, a FTSE 250 company with a UK turnover exceeding £2.6bn; providing construction, infrastructure and related services throughout the UK. We offer strength and stability, providing whole-life solutions to built environment projects, delivering major construction and engineering projects in sectors from education, health, community and commercial, to energy, roads and transport, aviation and infrastructure.

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde – Workforce Employability Team NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of 14 regional NHS Boards in Scotland. It is the largest NHS organisation in Scotland and one of the largest in the UK. We are responsible for the provision and management of the full range of health services across 6 Local Authority areas serving a population of 1.14 million. Our purpose is to deliver effective and high quality health services, to act to improve the health of our population and to do everything we can to address the wider social determinants of health which cause health inequalities

Developing the Young Workforce West Region (DYW West) are delighted to be the sponsor for the new DYW award category. The category attracted a large number of strong applications and the 3 finalists tonight all go above and beyond to help develop the young workforce of the future. About us: DYW West are 1 of 21 Scottish Government funded regional groups across Scotland, our role is to help develop relationships between education (schools and college) and industry with a view to young people understanding more about the world of work, the skills employers look for and the routes in to careers before they leave school & college – all ultimately resulting in reducing youth unemployment.

Bob Davidson, DYW West Programme Director

We are based at our host, West College Scotland in Paisley and cover the areas of Renfrewshire, East Ren’, Inverclyde and West Dunbartonshire. We are always looking for employers of all sizes and sectors to get involved, that could be: give a talk in school, host an event in your workplace, offer work experience / placement / student project, mentor young people, support careers events, help with CVs and mock interviews or employ a young person / apprentice. If you would like to get involved and do more in this area for your organisation / industry please get in touch via info@dywwest.co.uk | www. dywwest.co.uk | follow us on social media. Thank you and I hope you all have a great night at Rocco 2018.

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ROCCO Award for Innovation and Technology Creation IP is Scotland's fastest growing firm of patent and trademark mark attorneys. Based in Hillington Industrial Estate, we offer the full range of innovation and brand protection services. We can advise on all aspects of intellectual property including patents, trademarks, designs, copyright and renewals. Our attorneys are commercially focused and provide a quality, high value service aimed at turning your ideas into assets. For an IP review contact Bryn Williams by phone (0141 5856472) or email (bwilliams@creationip.com) Bryn Williams, Managing Director Creation IP Limited

Finalists Etellect Ltd Etellect is expert at creating, implementing and supporting peoplecentric business solutions. We customise our technology to suit unique business processes, thus ensuring our clients can maximise the productivity of their workforce, manage skills availability and ensure their business can compete in this highly competitive and digitised world. We have delivered digital solutions across many industries and market sectors, making us uniquely able to support complex custom business requirements. From eCommerce to CRM, integrated payment systems and billing engines to workforce management and field service automation. Our eAutomate Platform can command and control an army of advanced software robots that assume full responsibility for the day to day business operations and processes, thus freeing up human resource, to do more creative and value add work.

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

Terumo Aortic For over 35 years, Terumo Aortic (previously called Vascutek) has been a global leader in the manufacturing of medical devices to help save the lives of patients. The company has two sites; one in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire with over 800 employees and the other in Sunrise, Florida with over 300 employees. Terumo Aortic has a vision to transform the treatment of aortic disease worldwide. The company’s unique portfolio of endovascular, surgical and hybrid technologies and services enables clinicians to meet the individual needs of each patient.

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ROCCO Award for Excellence in Manufacturing Finalists Diageo Diageo Shieldhall sits within the International Supply Centre organisation of Diageo. We are the largest whisky bottling plant in the world, with annual output c. 26m actual cases. Shieldhall converts the raw materials required to produce a finished product of bottled whisky. This requires the planning and execution of the logistics network for incoming raw material through to the despatching of finished goods to 178 markets across the globe. Our vision is to be the best performing, most trusted and respected packaging site in the world by F20.

NCT Leather & WJ&W Lang NCT Leather Limited and W. J. & W Lang Limited have a proud tradition of tanning in Renfrewshire for a combined 225 years. We blend experience built up over generations, with the latest technology and control to produce leather from locally sourced raw hides. As part of Scottish Leather Group, we operate one of the largest tanneries in Europe exporting to over 60 countries around the world for automotive, aviation, transportation and interior applications. Our manufacturing process is underpinned by quality management systems, rigorous safety and environmental standards and supplier partnership; all of which are regularly benchmarked for excellence.

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 (UWS), the local University for over 30% of Scotland’s population, with a growing portfolio of international links throughout the world. UWS is one of the leading players in computing and IT, professionally recognised engineering degrees and cutting-edge physical science programmes with practical applications. The University’s School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences has extensive expertise in research and development and collaborative working relationships with multinational companies and successful local Johnny Mone companies. The School offers a Head of Enterprise and distinctive range of career focused Employer Engagement programmes relating to Computing, Creative Technologies, Engineering and Physical Sciences and welcomes students from over 20 countries studying at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and undertaking Research. The close collaboration of staff gives our teaching and research a uniquely applied approach to enhance and enrich our students’ experience. Through collaborative working with industry, including successful local companies and large multinational companies, and in recognition of the current and future demand for a skilled workforce, the School has gone into partnership with Skills Development Scotland to offer fully funded Graduate Apprenticeships. The BSc (Hons) IT: Software Development; BEng (Hons) Engineering, Design and Manufacture and BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering programmes offer a blend of work-based and university-based learning, providing students and businesses full flexibility. Current apprentices are employed by companies including Arnold Clark, Aviva, Edge Testing, Amey and Newsprinters. The School is building an active relationship between education, research and practice, where students and academics are embedded in and provide value to society and organisations – and vice versa.

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ROCCO Award for International Trade Glasgow Airport is part of AGS Airports Limited and is one of the most important pieces of transport infrastructure in Scotland. Having first opened for business on 2 May 1966, the 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 global economic markets and the routes it provides help drive tourism, encourage exports and attract inward investment.

Derek Provan, CEO, AGS Airports Ltd

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, Delta, Air Transat, WestJet and Emirates, which became the first airline to launch a direct route between Scotland and the Middle East in 2004.

Finalists Abergower Ltd Abergower specialise in the conversion of paper-based information to digital content, this can be inbound application forms, invoices, and direct debits. We also perform highly specialist archive scanning and digitisation of the most precious material such as the 1911 Census for the National Archives. Our customers include The United Nations, The London Stock Exchange, Schlumberger and more recently The State Library in Sydney and KWS in Morocco. We have grown our service delivery with new offices in Sydney, Casablanca and set-up a new branch in Dublin after been recently appointed onto the framework as an approved supplier to the National Library of Ireland. Abergower are also the only Scottish supplier on the APUC LAB 1009 National Framework Agreement to supply 3D printers, scanners and professional services to all Universities Colleges and Research Institutions in the UK.

Glasgow Airport is one of the largest private sector employers in Renfrewshire. Directly, the airport employs over 500 staff, but together with the 120 companies based on the campus it supports 5,000 jobs, and more than 7,300 jobs across Scotland as a whole.

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.

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 all it has achieved to date by continuing to deliver vital connectivity for Renfrewshire and for Scotland.

“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 Company Ltd 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.

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ROCCO Award for Invest in Renfrewshire Finalists Carli’s Kindergarten Carli’s Kindergarten delivers high quality early learning and family care from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We are a Reggio Emilia inspired nursery offering children the environment that offers curiosity, creativity and wonder, utilising open ended resources. There is trusting and warm relationships between key workers and parents which supports our business ethos. We are a family business based in Erskine for over 10 years and through the support from Renfrewshire Council with Invest in Renfrewshire we have been able to grow a strong workforce offering leadership opportunities and promotional positions.

Ingliston Country Club & Hotel Ingliston Country Club & Hotel is a family run business, owned by the Fraser family, it was founded in 2007. It began life as a Stud Farm which then quickly grew to include Palomino’s Restaurant. Then came along the the very elegant Connemara Suite followed by Salerno Suite, romantic art deco design based on the Savoy Hotel in London. Fourteen lodges were built in 2009. Five lodges include hot tubs and saunas. The 30 Bedroom Boutique Hotel was introduced in 2012 looking out over the Old Kilpatrick Hills and the outdoor Equestrian training arena.

J.G.B Steelcraft (UK) Limited We are a family run engineering business based in Hillington, established in 1977 by the late Brendan O’Brien and currently headed up by his son Andrew. Our core work is steel fabrication and we also specialise in bespoke COR-TEN© products, including sculptures and roofing. We are fully committed to quality, safety and service. Working to a “continuous improvement” philosophy we aim to achieve our objectives by using the creativity, knowledge and innovation of our skilled employees. We maintain our position in the market place by investing in staff, technology and training. We are CE, Safe Contractor and ISO 9001:2015 accredited.

This is a proud night for Renfrewshire. We are here to celebrate outstanding success at an individual, business and regional level. Invest in Renfrewshire has achieved a tremendous amount since it launched in 2012 and much of this is a result of the cooperation and commitment of our partners in the business community, education and employability. Together, we have taken Renfrewshire’s youth employment ranking from 27th in Scotland to being 4th best. Our job totals are at pre-recession levels; regeneration is gathering pace; unemployment is falling; businesses are growing; and we are developing a reputation as a place of enterprise, creativity and drive.

Cllr Jim Paterson Depute Leader of Renfrewshire Council

Tonight, we are celebrating success and recognising the talent, enterprise and commitment of Renfrewshire’s people as employees, employers, entrepreneurs and educators. I congratulate and thank you for all you have done. I also ask that you join us in the next stage of Renfrewshire’s economic journey as we aim higher to build a thriving future for all.

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ROCCO Award for Most Promising New Business These awards celebrate the enterprise, talent and commitment to excellence that characterise Renfrewshire’s businesses. Young businesses are at the heart of this and have an immense and positive effect on our local economy. Business Gateway’s mission is to support entrepreneurship and give new enterprises the best possible start. Working closely with the council’s InCube programme, the team work with Renfrewshire’s start-ups every day to offer free advice and information.

Alasdair Morrison – Head of Regeneration, Renfrewshire Council

Speaking to the Business Gateway advisors, I know they are constantly impressed with the drive and creativity of our new entrepreneurs. Tonight’s nominees reflect an inspiring sector of our economy and I congratulate them all on their success.

Finalists Consilium Contracting Services Ltd “Consilium are a young, vibrant and innovative company born from an experienced Total FM and Multi Trade Construction background. Working in all sectors and environments Consilium deploy a multi trade turn key solution for FM, Maintenance, Service, Fit Out, Reactive, Installations where we look to deliver a service like no other that is bespoke and more importantly tailored to our customers requirements. Consilium are fortunate to have highly skilled and trained field engineers whom are complimented and supported from the hugely experienced office and management team, all working as a single entity – the Consilium family” Shore Wraps Ltd Shore Wraps are some of the most experienced vehicle wrap specialists in the country. From a Colour Change Wrap on a high end supercar to Digitally Printed Wraps on a fleet of vans, they have the ability to offer an all encompassing service in house. From design to production through to final install, their meticulous attention to detail will ensure a long lasting, unrivalled finish. Being professionally trained by 3M, Avery and Arlon with the 2 of the highest accredited Specialist installers in the country, coupled with over 15 years industry experience, there isn’t much they haven’t done. Whether it’s one van or 500 trucks, they can brand your vehicles to create lasting impressions. Starkstrom Scotland Ltd Based in Paisley, Glasgow, Scotland, Starkstrom are electrical engineers and electricians specialising in the provision of engineering, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of control and electrical engineering services throughout Scotland. Starkstrom provides tailor-made, cost effective and flexible solutions for clients in the Renewables, Process, End User, Machinery upgrades, Utilities, OEM and Food & Beverage industries throughout the UK and Scotland. Our electrical engineering team has extensive experience in the electrical and electronic controls and automation and energy-saving fields. We see the future as building mutual trust with the client and delivering projects efficiently and to the highest standard.

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ROCCO Award for Renfrewshire’s Favourite Business

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

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

Over the decades, the paper has been through countless changes and seen politicians, council leaders and provosts come and go - but we are still here. 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 Excellence in Tourism Tourism is everybody’s business, and this new award is designed to recognise the excellent work being done by businesses and attractions across Renfrewshire to attract visitors to the area. The new Paisley.is destination brand is designed to showcase Renfrewshire as a great place to visit. At Visit Scotland, we know the value of an effective place brand in marketing to an international audience. I’m confident that in Paisley. is, you have a very strong brand for this area which will stand you in good stead in attracting new visitors to an area rich in cultural heritage and natural beauty. The standard of entry for this first year of the tourism award was excellent and it was a difficult task to select a winner. It is hugely encouraging to see the work being done across Renfrewshire and whoever lifts the award tonight will be a very worthy winner. Gordon Smith Regional Director, Visit Scotland

Finalists Ingliston Country Club & Hotel Ingliston Country Club & Hotel is a family run business, owned by the Fraser family, it was founded in 2007. It began life as a Stud Farm which then quickly grew to include Palomino’s Restaurant. Then came along the the very elegant Connemara Suite followed by Salerno Suite, romantic art deco design based on the Savoy Hotel in London. Fourteen lodges were built in 2009. Five lodges include hot tubs and saunas. The 30 Bedroom Boutique Hotel was introduced in 2012 looking out over the Old Kilpatrick Hills and the outdoor Equestrian training arena. Scottish Opera Scottish Opera was founded by Alexander Gibson in 1962 and inaugurated with a production of Madama Butterfly at the King’s Theatre in Glasgow. In 1974 Scottish Opera purchased the Theatre Royal Glasgow, which reopened in 1975 as Scotland’s first national opera house. The Orchestra of Scottish Opera was founded in 1980. Scottish Opera is committed to bringing the widest possible range of opera, performed to the highest possible standards, to the maximum audience throughout Scotland and the UK. Each year it performs in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness, as well as smaller theatres, village halls and community centres throughout the country. The Experience The Experience is a 5-star VisitScotland entertainment and leisure venue in Hillington. It is home to Scotland’s only electric go-karting track as well as laser tag, conference and events space, and an award-winning café serving a selection of fresh dishes using local ingredients. The Experience offers a range of exciting karting activities including grand prix races, family packages, kids’ birthday parties, school group packages, and corporate and teambuilding events. The Experience welcomes visitors from all over Scotland as it is the only place in the country to offer electric karting. As well as this, The Experience is Scotland’s only provider of accessible karting, allowing those with additional support needs to take part in and experience the thrill of go-karting.

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ROCCO Award for Family Business of the Year Finalists Ingliston Country Club & Hotel Ingliston Country Club & Hotel is a family run business, owned by the Fraser family, it was founded in 2007. It began life as a Stud Farm which then quickly grew to include Palomino’s Restaurant. Then came along the the very elegant Connemara Suite followed by Salerno Suite, romantic art deco design based on the Savoy Hotel in London. Fourteen lodges were built in 2009. Five lodges include hot tubs and saunas. The 30 Bedroom Boutique Hotel was introduced in 2012 looking out over the Old Kilpatrick Hills and the outdoor Equestrian training arena.

Ingram Brothers Ltd Since Ingram Brothers was founded in 1895, the business has evolved to become one of Scotland's most established family run businesses. Today, we specialise in niche manufacturing solutions for the baking sector. Our products for the bakery trade vary from icings, fillings and flavours. We offer strong technical capability and provide our customers with innovative solutions. Since moving to our new premises in Renfrewshire, which have been purpose built for food production, we now operate one of the most technically-advanced sugar milling systems in Europe. 'Brothers' is in our name but our whole business operates on a family ethos

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. 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.

David Archer Group Managing Director - Corporate

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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Congratulations to the finalists of the Young Business Person of the Year Award 2018. Once again, West College Scotland is delighted to sponsor this category of the annual Rocco Awards. It is an award which celebrates the enterprise and drive of those young people in Renfrewshire who have stepped out on their own and realised their ambitions. We know their example will inspire many others. At West College Scotland we like to think we also have a role to play in inspiring young people to be successful, either by setting up their own businesses or by gaining the skills to move into well-paid employment.

After all, one in 5 of all Renfrewshire school-leavers comes to our College. While they are with us they will be given the appropriate level of STEM training (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), whatever course they happen to take. That’s because we think of STEM as the “golden thread” running through our entire curriculum, helping prepare students for a lifetime in a flexible, ever-changing world of work. Across the West of Scotland our College has partnerships with 600 employers, ranging from FTSE-100 companies to SMEs. We want those partners to help us shape our curriculum and apprenticeship programmes to ensure they are always up to date and meet the demands of a modern regional economy. West College Scotland is proud to be associated with this award and we wish all the finalists the very best for the future.

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Finalists Andrew McMillan & Ryan McIlravey Starting life as a school project, Andrew McMillan & Ryan McIlravey have now established FE Live as one of Scotland’s leading event production companies, specialising in live audio. FE Live’s humble beginnings as a young enterprise company first saw them break into the industry at the age of 16 – promoting school talent shows and local music gigs. On spotting a gap in the market for high end audio, they invested in sound equipment that would meet the growing needs of venue owners and concert promoters alike. 10 years on, FE Live now provide full audio production for all events, working regularly in the SSE Hydro Glasgow, Usher Hall in Edinburgh and Brixton Academy London to name but a few. Website: www.fe.live

Stephanie Formisano “Pawz&Co. specialises in dog walking, dog daycare, dog boarding & soon to be dog grooming. We are Renfrewshire’s ‘one stop shop’ for canine services.”

Euan McIntosh I am Euan McIntosh, Director and majority shareholder of Starkstrom Scotland Ltd, I started Starkstrom in May 2016. Based in Paisley, Scotland, Starkstrom we are electrical engineers and electricians specialising in the provision of engineering, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of control and electrical engineering services throughout Scotland. .Starkstrom provides tailor-made, cost effective and flexible solutions for clients in the Renewables, Process, End User, Machinery upgrades, Utilities, OEM and Food & Beverage industries throughout the UK and Scotland. Our electrical engineering team has extensive experience in the electrical and electronic controls and automation and energy-saving fields. We see the future as building mutual trust with the client and delivering projects efficiently and to the highest standard.

ROCCO Award for Employer of the Year Finalists Ingliston Country Club & Hotel Ingliston Country Club & Hotel is a family run business, owned by the Fraser family, it was founded in 2007. It began life as a Stud Farm which then quickly grew to include Palomino’s Restaurant. Then came along the the very elegant Connemara Suite followed by Salerno Suite, romantic art deco design based on the Savoy Hotel in London. Fourteen lodges were built in 2009. Five lodges include hot tubs and saunas. The 30 Bedroom Boutique Hotel was introduced in 2012 looking out over the Old Kilpatrick Hills and the outdoor Equestrian training arena.

RAMH RAMH promotes recovery from mental ill health, and empowers people to build independent, fulfilled lives. We do this in a number of ways, from providing immediate support in crisis situations to supporting people in their own homes with individualised care and practical support. We believe in social, creative and educational approaches which enable people to recover and address issues of mental ill health We are a Scottish Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee, governed by volunteer trustees who are local people who seek to make a difference in their community.

Rolls-Royce is a Power Systems company, who for more than one hundred years has been providing power for aircraft, ships and land applications. Our vision is to provide “better power for a changing world”. The Inchinnan site is one of the largest in the UK, employing approximately 1250 people in the full value stream, from manufacture of Compressor Aerofoils and Turbine Blades, through Engine Assembly and the eventual maintenance and overhaul of gas turbines for both Civil and Defence markets. Gordon Hutchison The facility opened in 2004 initially Manufacturing Manager manufacturing Compressors aerofoils, through the skills, productivity and enthusiasm of the workforce the product portfolio has been enhanced with the addition of Turbine Blades and a core make commodity Shafts which recently brought an additional £60m of investment top the site.

To compliment the manufacturing business, New Engine Assembly, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul business formally located in East Kilbride relocated to Inchinnan during 2015. This Team has over 60 year expertise in the repair and overhaul of civil aero engines competing internationally and winning contracts to a value of £350m The culture of the business has developed over the last 20 years with a focus on team based working, with everyone seeking and setting new standards for productivity and process capability which has been recognised internally through significant investment into the facility and externally, with the site winning a number of awards from IMech E and ROCCO over the last few years. It is with great pleasure and pride that Rolls Royce Sponsor Employer of the Year as it is only though harnessing the power and passion of our people we are able to live up to and deliver on our promise of “Trusted to deliver excellence”.

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ROCCO Award for Community Champion 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 know 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. As part of our Boost Your Business programme, we have a team of Business Growth Enablers who run free local events covering a range of relevant small businesses issues, making sure businesses are future proofed in areas like making tax digital or cashless payments. They’re also a perfect opportunity to bring local entrepreneurs together.

Samantha Swift Business Growth Enabler, Royal Bank of Scotland

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

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Finalists Klas Care CIC KLAS Care was founded by Kirsty and Lesley local mum's that launched the first out of school care provision that the East Fulton area of Linwood has seen. This popular venture quickly out grew the rented classroom within the school and moved to the old janitors house within the school grounds. This old dilapidated building took £300K of investment for it to be fit for purpose and is now a thriving community hub providing family support. Kirsty and Lesley are bringing the whole community together by providing community space and a meeting place. RAMH RAMH promotes recovery from mental ill health, and empowers people to build independent, fulfilled lives. We do this in a number of ways, from providing immediate support in crisis situations to supporting people in their own homes with individualised care and practical support. We believe in social, creative and educational approaches which enable people to recover and address issues of mental ill health We are a Scottish Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee, governed by volunteer trustees who are local people who seek to make a difference in their community. The New Tannahill Centre The Tannahill Centre is a community hub with seven commercial leaseholders providing essential services to the local community (doctors surgery, NHS clinic, pharmacy, nursery, library, housing association offices and a post office) this allows us to provide access to a range of community spaces at a heavily subsidised rate. Over the past year we have broadened our mission and now aim to channel ideas, investment and action into supporting Ferguslie Park reach its full potential. This has resulted in us delivering more activities directly in order to full gaps in service delivery and address the needs and aspirations of local people.

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An economic powerhouse is how intu Braehead can be described, as it attracts people, jobs, and wealth to Renfrewshire.

Aillum Ltd "Aillum is a digital business with a focus on data and web analytics. We track things. We make things accountable. We analyse things. We test things. We provide recommendations based on what we’ve learned. Then we start the process again.

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.

Using A/B testing, Heat Mapping, Analytics tools and more, we educate clients through the process, allowing them to better understand which digital marketing activities are really contributing to their leads, sales, signups, downloads etc. We work towards clients being able to manage the process themselves in-house for the longer term."

C Allan & Son Accountancy Services Ltd C Allan & Son Accountancy Services is a family owned and run business. Beginning trading in 2013, with the mission of changing the face of accountancy. As a family run accountancy practice, we firmly believe that family values are at the heart of exceptional customer service. Based in Paisley, we provide a wealth of accountancy services to clients big and small across Renfrewshire, Glasgow, and the surrounding areas. Due to the flexibility of cloud accounting we also service clients nationwide – from Shetland to London, and beyond.

FE Live Audio Ltd Starting life as a school project, Andrew McMillan & Ryan McIlravey have now established FE Live as one of Scotland’s leading event production companies, specialising in live audio. FE Live’s humble beginnings as a young enterprise company first saw them break into the industry at the age of 16 – promoting school talent shows and local music gigs. On spotting a gap in the market for high end audio, they invested in sound equipment that would meet the growing needs of venue owners and concert promoters alike. 10 years on, FE Live now provide full audio production for all events, working regularly in the SSE Hydro Glasgow, Usher Hall in Edinburgh and Brixton Academy London to name but a few.

The benefit to the local economy is £146 million every year with intu Braehead bringing 6,780 direct jobs- nine per cent of everyone employed in Renfrewshire- paying £88 million in wages every year. This money- The intu Braehead Pound- can then be spent by Bruce Harley, the wage earners throughout Renfrewshire, Manager supporting other shops and businesses in Soar at intu Braehead towns and villages locally. The regeneration of the River Clyde from King George V Dock to the Renfrew Ferry that we see now was sparked by intu Braehead and the huge private investment that has gone into creating such a retail, leisure, residential and business destination. In the 19 years since intu Braehead opened, we have seen huge economic growth on land that was once derelict and unused. What has happened at intu Braehead is a success story for Renfrewshire as a whole with a mixed-use development that attracts millions of people to the area every year. The retail and leisure destination that is intu Braehead is a giant magnet for people living outside of Renfrewshire that other towns and villages can feed off by providing complimentary shopping and other attractions to these visitors. And because of intu Braehead, Renfrewshire can now boast it has the best shopping centre in Scotland. GlobalData recently released its Top 50 UK Shopping Centres Report for 2018 and for the first time measured the requirements and data from both tenants and shoppers to give a comprehensive review of the country’s shopping malls. The intu Braehead shopping centre was ranked the best in Scotland and came 14th in the whole of the UK.

Website: www.fe.live

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ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business 5<25 FTE Small businesses are vital to the success of our economy, our communities and our future. So I take great pleasure in having the opportunity to present this award tonight. The council offers small businesses a range of support through the Invest in Renfrewshire programme and it’s encouraging to know that so many local businesses are engaging with the Invest team. Wage subsidies, grants, loans and investments all help a small or mediumsized business to thrive.

Mary Crearie Director of Communities, Housing & Planning Services, Renfrewshire Council

This is an exciting time for our area. Small businesses are well-placed to benefit from the opportunities available and it’s encouraging to see so many small businesses in Renfrewshire do so. Congratulations to all of tonight’s nominees.

Finalists Allstaff Ltd Allstaff is an independent Scottish based Recruitment Agency with our head office in the heart of Paisley and additional branch in Glasgow City Centre, privately owned and run by Managing Director, Carolyn Moir-Grant FIRP, who has in excess of 25 years Allstaff experience, supported by fellow shareholders Martin McGill & Ryan Robinson and a dedicated team of Consultants and Support staff. Our main service is the provision of high-volume temporary staff to a wide variety of industry sectors alongside a thriving permanent division. Our principal markets supplied are; Office, Finance, Call Centre, Manufacturing, Logistics, Events & Industrial – Temporary & Permanent Staff. Our vision remains strong; To be the recruitment agency of choice, first time, every time…….

Paisley Autocare Ltd Our team has more than 30 years of hands-on experience, and our valued clients enjoy a range of professional services on all vehicle makes and models. By combining cutting-edge technology with a passion for the automotive industry, Paisley Autocare continues to give Scotland a reason to keep coming back for more. Since 2009, we’ve operated as a trusted name in automotive repairs throughout Scotland. Our expert specialists are highly-trained, and our award-winning garage is IMI accredited. We’re currently the only garage in Scotland to have been honoured with the Pagid Recognition Award a privilege we take just as seriously as our work.

Scotch Whisky Auctions Scotch Whisky Auctions connects buyers and sellers of whisky worldwide. From being the first online monthly whisky auction in the UK to now being to biggest in the world, SWA continues to innovate and grow. Founded in 2010 by entrepreneur Thomas Gardiner, the company has grown from ‘back room’ to ‘boardroom’ by offering customers the highest standards of service, choice and transparency in everything they do. The company now employs 24 full time staff who handle and ship whisky on behalf our our customers everywhere from Paisley to Perth, Australia and beyond.

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Terumo Aortic are delighted to sponsor the ROCCO Award for Outstanding Business > 25 Staff. The Three Finalists are highly acclaimed, longstanding and Glasgow Airport Ltd With 30 airlines serving 130 destinations including North America, Europe and the contract cleaning and facilities managementcelebrated organisations within not only Providing Renfrewshire, but Scotland and beyond. services throughout the UK from our headquarters in Paisley Gulf, Glasgow Airport welcomed 10 million passengers last year and is Scotland’s leading long-haul hub. The airport plays a key role in connecting Scotland with the Each of the finalists are highly renown world and helps drive tourism, encourage exports and attract inward investment. and accredited within the markets they As well as being both the country’s largest charter hub, we also serve more Scottish destinations than any other airport and are a key component of Scotland’s transport infrastructure. C

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Spectrum Service Solutions Ltd Spectrum Service Solutions is a leading facilities management company with expertise in contract cleaning, waste management, and soft FM.

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We would like to wish each of the Finalists the very best of luck this evening.

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Global Chief Terumo Aortic comprises of two Operating Officer From offices in Paisley, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, Spectrum provides a range of companies integrated in April 2018, Terumo Aortic services across all market sectors from offices to manufacturing plants, and visitor namely Vascutek Limited and Bolton attractions to business parks. Spectrums Event Services also provides cleaning and 0141 887 5000 Medical Inc (the latter acquired by www.spectrumservicesolutions.com fti waste management services to the biggest events in the UK, working with clients like, The Ryder Cup, 1 Marchfield Drive Westpoint Business Park Paisley PA3 2RB Email: info@spectrumservicesolutions.com Terumo on 31 March 2017), both Scottish Open, Ricoh Women’s British Open, British Masters, The Kiltwalk, Hampden Park and Tynecastle Park subsidiaries of the Terumo Corporation of Japan. There are two sites, one in Stadium. Spectrum’s exceptional customer service stems from a passion for excellence based on experience, Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, the other in Sunrise, Florida (the location of Bolton expertise, and professionalism. Medical). The integration is the result of Terumo’s vision to transform the treatment of aortic disease worldwide. High Street Retail Business Parks Call Centres

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Terumo Aortic has a custom-made manufacturing location in Inchinnan where there are presently over 800 employees. The company is a world leader in the design and manufacture of products and our unique portfolio of endovascular, surgical and hybrid technologies, and services enables clinicians to meet the individual needs of each patient. Over 90% of the company’s total output from Inchinnan is exported to more than 100 countries worldwide.

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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 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.

David Sawyer, Manufacturing Excellence Manager Diageo Plc

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.

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: Stephen Rowland Director, RDA Consulting Ltd

Jonathan Hinkles Managing Director, Loganair Ltd

Kuldeep Badesha General Manager, Courtyard by Marriot Glasgow Airport

Simon Hannah Managing Director, JW Filshill Ltd

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Charities & Good Causes ROCCO 2017 plus our Christmas and golf raffle helped raise £9000 for local Renfrewshire charities and good causes. Our main charities over the last year were Accord Hospice and Recovery Across Mental Health (RAMH) with the Well! Well! Youth Mental Health project. This year our 2 main charities/local good causes are St Vincent’s Hospice and Paisley YMCA’s Digital Fabrication Studio project.

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

Teenage Cancer Trust MND Scotland, Renfrewshire Lord Provost Fund Beatson Parkinson’s UK Young Enterprise Scotland - Renfrewshire Movember Foundation

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• Social Bite • Gold Slam Greenpower • Renfrew’s Speakers Club - Supporting Youth Speech Competition • The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice • Dragon’s Den

Charities & Good Causes

St. Vincent’s Hospice St. Vincent’s Hospice is a charity based in the heart of the community, offering specialist palliative and hospice care for individuals and families affected by life limiting conditions. Whether in their In-patient Unit, Day Service or in patient’s homes throughout the community, St. Vincent’s dedicated team of staff and volunteers work tirelessly to provide the right care, at the right time, for people when they need it most. Celebrating their 30th Anniversary, the efforts of the more than 200 Volunteers throughout Renfrewshire received royal recognition, being named a recipient of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade that can be given to a voluntary organisation in the UK.

As they begin to look to the future and the next 30 years, the team at St. Vincent’s would like to thank everyone involved with the Rocco Awards for their

Paisley YMCA The aim of Paisley YMCA is to support and develop young people to reach their full potential through digitally based cultural and educational programmes that develop an entrepreneurial spirit through our iEnterprise youth business incubator and Makerspace. The aim of our new programme is to establish Renfrewshire’s first digital fabrication studio, a DIY environment where young people can gather to create, invent and learn using digital technology as a tool to build and design consumer products, creative art installations and fun engineering builds, using 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers and engraver machines that encourage conception thinking in line with extra

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curriculum STEM subjects. The studio will support young people age 18 and under to develop skills in product, art and engineering design that taps into a young persons creative side as an artists or maker within a youth incubation environment that develops young people as a small businesses or trade entrepreneur using technology to aid the Design, Manufacturing and selling process.

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£50 Voucher for Drycleaning

Harrods Drycleaners

Hospitality for 2 guests at Rangers’ Chairman’s Club

Normandy Hotel

Signed Glasgow Warriors jersey/top

Normandy Hotel

Kindle Paperwhite

Renfrewshire Chamber

£200 gift voucher

intu Braehead

£150.00 Love2Shop high street vouchers

Terumo Aortic

Whisky tasting experience for up to twenty people

Scotch Whisky Auctions

Spa day for two with an afternoon tea

Gleddoch Hotel, Spa & Golf

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Behind the Scenes Tour of Glasgow Airport

Glasgow Airport

Pair of dress-circle tickets for the performance of your choice

Scottish Opera

Case of wine

Clark Contracts

£100 gift voucher

Dorothy Perkins

Leather Gladstone bag by Tusting

Scottish Leather Group

2 return flights on the Loganair Network

Loganair

Voucher overnight stay in a lodge with a hot tub

Ingliston Country Club

Triumph Glasgow VIP Experience

Triumph Glasgow

Tour of Ibrox Stadium for 4 People

Rangers Charity Foundation

M&S Vouchers £50 x 2

Spectrum Service Solutions

3 course dinner with wine (value £150) from Dakota Deluxe Glasgow.

Hillington Park

Porsche Experience

Porsche

Hamper

Morrisons

Lunch for 4 Guests

Manorview Group

Dinner Bed & Breakfast for 2 at Mar Hall

Gordon Leslie Group

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for 2 people at Dalmeny Park

RAD Hotel Group

Spa Day including Thermal Experience and Rasul Mud for 2 people @ Eve Spa

Renfrewshire Leisure

PRESS RELEASE 3 October 2018

SCOTTISH OPERA WELCOMES SEVEN EMERGING ARTISTS FOR 2018/19 SEASON Scottish Opera has welcomed a talented new group of Emerging Artists for the 2018/19 Season: Lucy Anderson, Samuel Bordoli, Erika Gundesen, Alexey Gusev, Marie Hansen, Bethan Langford, and Sofia Troncoso. The Scottish Opera Emerging Artists programme offers young artists a period of full-time work with the Company to help them launch their careers. Initially set up to nurture outstanding young singers, the

programme now also includes positions for a repetiteur, costume trainee and a composer in residence.

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Scottish soprano Lucy Anderson, the Robertson Trust Emerging Artist, completed the Opera Course at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama following undergraduate study at the Royal Conservatoire of

Scotland. Lucy has received the Frances Collins Award, a Sir James Caird Travelling Scholarship, a Mary Gillespie Award, the Mary D. Adams Scholarship and the Norma Greig French Song Prize. She is a Britten-

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