Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce Magazine (Winter Edition)

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Chief Executive’s INTRODUCTION People and Teams…

I’m writing this Welcome while travelling to London on the East Coast line to attend the British Chambers of Commerce awards where we are a finalist in the Excellence in Membership Services Award.

I’ve been privileged to have been with Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce for five years and in that time I’ve met and worked with so many amazing people, from the dedicated staff who work at the Chamber, the many people who have given up so much of their time to be our Board Directors and of course the thousands of people who are members, partners and connections.

In that time our team has grown from six to the current eleven, including a Modern Apprentice and a Foundation Apprentice. We’re proud to host and work closely with the local Developing the Young Workforce team - employing young people is an important statement of our own intent to grow good people.

We still hear time and again that attracting good people is a key challenge for many local businesses, so we’re extremely proud of our own growth and the people in our team who have been such an integral part of our success.

The Chamber is a busy, vibrant organisation which consistently strives for success and we enjoy our role in the local business community.

People and relationships are at the heart of what makes a strong community, so theming this issue of the magazine to highlight the many success stories amongst Chamber members, their people and teams is a great way for us to help showcase and spread the word.

The last few months in the Chamber story has many highlights too. From welcoming Vaso Makri in as Circular Tayside project manager, celebrating the Glen Clova Hotel as our very first Chamber Business Champion, to planning our International work connecting businesses with global opportunities, we hope everyone has had as much fun as we have… you make coming to work a huge pleasure!

Alison Henderson, CEO

CONTENTS CREDITS Publisher: Volpa Editor-in-chief: Alison Henderson Editor: Emma Davies Member News Editor: Jagroop Singh Creative Director/Design: Gordon Low Advertising Director: Sarah Young Contributors: Jeff Lockhart and Shona Dobbie, Preparing for Brexit

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Preparing for Brexit

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Members’ News Celebrations

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Members’ News People and Teams

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New Members’ News

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Key Events

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New Member Spotlight

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Members’ News

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The Last Word

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The Circular Economy

Published by Volpa Ltd, Rhum Suite, King James VI Business Centre, Friarton Road, Perth PH2 8DY. Printed by Winter & Simpson Thanks go to all of our contributors, including the many member photographers we work with to document our lively event programme.

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Silver ERS Award

Employers from all over Scotland gathered at Edinburgh Castle’s Great Hall to receive Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Awards.

We are very proud to have received the Silver ERS Award.

Silver Award winners must meet certain criteria.

Our work within the ChamberFORCE project helps us demonstrate our commitment to encouraging all employers to be supportive of the Armed Forces community.

We were delighted to receive our certificate from our ChamberFORCE ‘buddy’ Robert Wilson, of 225 (Scottish) Medical Regiment based at Dundee’s Oliver Barracks.

Business Roundtable with Ivan McKee MSP BCC Award DACC is celebrating after winning the Excellence in Membership Services Award at the British Chambers of Commerce’s annual Chamber Business Awards 2019.

This award recognises the impressive membership growth of the chamber including a significant number of micro-sized businesses looking to grow.

The judges praised the Chamber for its impressive engagement with its members through a strong and varied events programme, including Business Breakfasts and Customs Declaration training.

Sarah Howard, Chair of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said: “Connecting businesses is a vital part of Dundee & Angus Chamber’s mission.

“Its strong leadership stance for the business community has made it an ambitious, growing and engaged network that represents the voice of local businesses across the UK and globally.”

Alison Henderson, CEO of Dundee & Angus Chamber, said: “This award recognises all of the hard work the whole team has put into delivering a strong suite of services for our members and businesses in the region. From developing business connections, raising members’ profiles, delivering a strong events programme or supporting businesses who trade internationally, the collective efforts are growing our chamber and local businesses alike. I’m very proud to work with our team and board of directors in such a vibrant organisation.”

At a Business Roundtable event on Tuesday 5th November, the Chamber hosted a discussion with several key global businesses and Ivan McKee, MSP, Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation and Scottish Government’s Directorate for International Trade & Investment.

Chamber Explores Business Opportunities in Dubai During the Dubai trip, meetings were held with a selection of senior business leaders from the UAE, as part of plans for a multisector trade mission in 2020.

Alongside discussions with H.E. Hamad Buamim, President and CEO of Dubai Chamber of Commerce, industry sector leaders and Global Scots, plans were made to help Scottish Businesses take advantage of current supply contracts into Dubai Expo 2020.

Feedback from the sessions has been very positive with many areas to explore further such as technology, gaming, healthcare and food and drink.

Dubai is ideally situated to take advantage of not only business in the immediate vicinity but as a gateway to the wider region and the many opportunities across various sectors.

Chamber President, Ian Collins and International Trade and Events Assistant, Lauren McGurk, led the business element of the visit to Dubai along with a delegation from Al-Maktoum College, Abertay University and the University of Dundee from 9th to 13th November.

Business Leaders had the opportunity to have a frank and informative discussion with Mr McKee about opportunities and challenges of trading globally and gave their perspectives from a wide variety of sectors.

They heard about the ‘Scotland: A Trading Nation plan’ for growing Scotland’s exports; the Export Champions programme and the rich data of the Export Performance Monitor - an interactive analysis tool and information produced to support the development of our new export growth plan.

Scottish Living Wage Voice of the Year Chamber CEO Alison Henderson was awarded the Scottish Living Wage Voice of the Year Award for 2019.

Living Wage Week 2019 closed with the Living Wage Scotland Awards 2019, celebrating Living Wage accredited employers who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to the movement this year.

The award is for individuals and employers who are vocal and work to raise awareness on the issue of low pay and the real Living Wage.

Being a Living Wage accredited business and an employer, investing in our people is very important to us and we are proud to promote this to other businesses in the region, and to support the work of Dundee’s Living Wage Action Group, who also picked up the Outstanding Leadership Award the same evening.

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Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce has been working hard to help businesses prepare for Brexit.

Developing robust resilience against national and international issues, which of course effect businesses but should not derail them or cause us to pause in fear of the unknown.

We ran a series of events earlier this year and have been promoting the large array of information that can help businesses uncover how Brexit might impact them. Our International Trade Team can help with any questions you might have; we can also signpost to partners and other areas of business support, plus tell you more about the Brexit Support Grant, so please get in touch with us to have that chat.

To help you consider some of those issues, we’ve asked two local business leaders to give us their take on matters and what may or may not happen as we move through a General Election and into the run up to the next key Brexit date.

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“Preparing for Brexit – focus on the “Known Knowns”!

It may be over three years since the EU referendum, but the reality is that the majority of UK businesses are still not prepared for the impending departure from the European Community.

It’s not a matter of whether the decision is a good one or a poor one – that depends entirely upon your politics and your views on the world. The challenge facing businesses is in how they manage the transition from one stage to another.

Of course, there is doubt and uncertainty – after all, it’s the future!

In February 2002, Donald Rumsfeld, the then US Secretary of State for Defence, stated at a Defence Department briefing: “There are known knowns. There are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things that we now know we don’t know. But there are also unknown unknowns. There are things we do not know we don’t know.”

And so it is with Brexit: The “Known Knowns” are straightforward. As a Member State of the European Community we have trade rights within the EC. Once we leave, we will lose these rights. We may negotiate a replacement set of conditions in the fullness of time, but that is unlikely to happen “overnight”.

Whilst there may be “transition arrangements” in place – depending on whether or not we leave with a deal – we must consider the worst case.

For example, sales to the EC countries are only classed as “transfers” currently, there is no barrier to the movement of goods and services. Post-Brexit, these will be exports, and imports for your clients, and will require Customs declarations at both sides of the transaction.

The UK Government has said it will waive duties on around 85% of imports; there has been no offer of reciprocation from the EC. This means that exports to these countries post-Brexit will be subject to EC import tariffs.

We will resort to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) “most favoured nation” terms – the default position for trade not otherwise covered.

They may not be ideal, but they are known, and we can plan for them.

All will involve additional costs - are you going to absorb this or hope that your customers will accept a price increase? Or are there other steps you can take to minimise the impact? Have you asked for help?

The “Known Unknowns” are a bit more difficult – we will have trade deals post Brexit. There are some agreed in principal, awaiting ratification once we leave the EC. Others will follow, in the fullness of time. We can expect some economic fallout from Brexit – the view of most economists seems to indicate a downturn in output, with the only uncertainties being the level of impact and the duration.

The “Unknown Unknowns” are the most difficult: and for these we have no clue!

So, what to do?

Focus on the “Known Knowns” – consider the practical steps that you can take, and don’t sweat about the Unknown Unknowns (for now).

Help is available.

Check out the Prepare for Brexit website (https://www. prepareforbrexit.scot) and see what you can do now.

Jeff Lockhart, a Director of St Andrews Management Centre, is an international consultant and leadership trainer. Jeff has worked with the Chambers of Commerce in Dundee & Angus, Fife and Aberdeen in the delivery of International Trade workshops and has worked with a number of Scottish businesses on their Brexit preparations.

“the uk government has said it will waive duties on around 85% of imports, there has been no offer of reciprocation from the ec.”

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why all businesses need to fully understand their supply chain Don’t just think that contingency planning for Brexit applies only to large businesses. All businesses should aim to be fully aware of how Brexit could affect their supply chain and their customers.

So what could a ‘no deal’ scenario mean for your business? Are you fully aware of the potential implications for your input prices, output potential and profits, or are you simply waiting to see what happens?

Every business, no matter how small, should complete a full audit of its supply chain.

Although a ‘no deal’ outcome might offer good opportunities to some businesses, for others the impact on supply chains could present a major challenge. If uncertainty is high, Sterling could fall in value, pushing import prices higher, raising costs and putting downward pressure on profit margins. We have also been warned that there could be some short-term disruptions and significant changes to trade, including delays and temporary shortages.

A second Brexit deadline has come and gone, without any reduction in the uncertainty facing business owners. The next key event will be the general election on 12th December and only after the results of that are known will we be any clearer about how the Brexit process could play out.

One possibility is that the Conservatives win the election with a majority large enough to allow the new government to get Boris Johnson’s Withdrawal Agreement passed as law, facilitating the UK’s departure from the EU by 31st January 2020.

But that is far from the end of the Brexit process. It would only move the UK into the ‘transition phase’ during which the allimportant trade deal discussions will take place. This phase is currently scheduled to end on 31st December 2020, leaving very little time for some very complex negotiations. And, if no agreement can be reached in time, the UK will again face the risk of falling out of the EU without a deal. The government can ask for an extension to the transition period, but current rules say this must be done by July 2020.

A ‘no deal’ outcome could also arise, and even sooner, if there is no clear winner of the election, no relevant legislation can be passed through Parliament successfully, and if Europe refuses to give the UK a further extension. In this case the UK could leave the EU at the end of January 2020 without a deal.

Given the risk of ‘no deal’ still being on the table, several high profile companies have announced plans to protect themselves; including stockpiling, plant closures, relocations and delays to investment plans. Unfortunately, smaller companies appear to have been much slower to act.

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Every business, no matter how small, should complete a full audit of its supply chain, to get a much better understanding of where its own supplies are sourced, and the inputs of its suppliers. This process will highlight any exchange rate sensitivity and the challenges which could arise if we experience any disruptions or delays.

Once businesses have all the information they need, formulating contingency plans to mitigate risks becomes a much easier process.

Shona Dobbie, Angus Economics Want to find out more about the potential impact of Brexit on your business or sector? contact@anguseconomics.co.uk

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Team Success at ITWORX are on track to achieve their strongest year to date. In today’s fast paced and ever-changing IT Industry, building a strong and dynamic team has been at the forefront of the company growth strategy. Investing in local talent continues to be a core focus with 4 new roles implemented in 2019.

Developing and retaining talent has played a critical part in the success of the business. Investment in training and staff development has been a key contributing factor in maintaining the competency and expertise within the team, with engineers certified to Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA).

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Voigt Architects celebrates exciting projects

It’s all systems go at Arbroath based Voigt Architects Limited as the firm gets stuck into some exciting projects.

Current projects for the Chartered Architects Practice include a large housing and industrial development in Carnoustie working with DJ Laing Homes Limited; a new visitor centre for Arbikie Distillery in Angus, a large housing development at Seaview Manor in Monifieth including the refurbishing of a stunning listed building; contemporary apartments in Carnoustie overlooking the golf course; some bespoke private houses in the countryside and working with local developer Discovery Homes to create revolutionary offsite eco houses that can be constructed on site in a matter of weeks.

Established in May 2018, the new practice was formed by the original directors and staff originally from The Voigt Partnership Limited following the untimely death of the Managing Director, Heinz Voigt, who sadly passed away in December 2017. The new practice is dedicated to his memory and is endeavouring to continue his legacy.

The team have recently completed some great Projects in the local area: new office premises for Angus Soft Fruits; a high

spec office and lab refurbishment for GSK in Montrose and the Leaf Room at Ninewells Hospital which won a national award last year from the Scottish Civic Trust for the best Public Space in Scotland.

Voigt Architects are currently in a transition period with one of their director’s recently retiring, but the current young, highly motivated staff are increasing their roles within the practice to take things forward for the future.

“the team have recently completed some great projects in the local area: New office premises... hi spec office and lab refurbishment for GSK...”

Team Therapy in Good Shape Recently formed training company Shape Therapy know a thing or two about the benefits of complementary team dynamics. The diverse backgrounds of the current five members of the Shape team has created a synergy which ensures the smooth running of their four-hour workshops.

Robert is a Counsellor & Psychotherapist and has studied the ‘hard science’ of some of the key principles of the training, lending itself to his facilitation of the workshops.

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greatly supports the rest of the Shape team through her networking activities.

Peter has been a salesperson for over 20 years and is now a keen student learning the ropes from Neil and Robert in training delivery. He is also a ‘mature’ university student, in 2nd Year of a BA in Health & Social Studies. His fellow student in the Shape team is Lewis, who is in

3rd Year, studying for an MA in Psychology. Lewis has a background in e-Commerce and supports all the team’s online requirements.

So, whilst the Shape Therapy training largely comes from evidence-based science, there is very much a complementary feel between the team members. Now, that’s what you call teamwork!

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Service Design Academy Grows

by Walking in Customers’ Shoes The Service Design Academy at Dundee and Angus College is growing to support the demand that organisations have to innovate and improve their businesses.

Left to Right: Alison Duncan, Jo McNicoll, Maralyn Boyle, Chris Muir, Caron Sandeman, Katie Murrie Caron Sandeman, Service Design Manager, Katie Murrie, Lead Consultant and Alison Duncan Project Administrator established the Service Design Academy (SDA) in 2017.

Development Award (PDA) courses are building skills which are applied Based at Dundee and Angus College Gardyne campus, the team has directly back in the workplace to make change. now doubled to six. Chris Muir joined from Dundee City Council and The SDA team has delivered diverse workshops ranging from Insights Jo McNicoll joined from the V&A Dundee as Consultants in 2018. developing their brand messaging, to Arbroath Academy’s young people Maralyn Boyle joined from Maggie’s in September 2019 as Business defining what secondary education should look like in the future.

Development Executive.

Katie Murrie, Lead Consultant says, “I love the energy that service design The team brings a breadth of experience and passion for service brings and how powerful it can be. It is great for our team to work in this design, working closely with organisations across many sectors emerging sector with the opportunity to bring value to business and to meet complex business challenges. They do this by walking in people’s lives.” other people’s shoes – listening to customers and colleagues, and Find out more at www.sda.ac.uk or email Maralyn.boyle@ discovering what ideas will work best through testing and adapting. dundeeandanguscollege.ac.uk For aspiring and developing service designers, SDA’s Professional

Ravensby Glass looks to expand team of engineers Ravensby Glass, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and processors of insulated glass units based in Broughty Ferry, is looking to expand its team of multi-skilled engineers.

The glass specialists are looking to add to its team of six multi-skilled engineers following the purchase of new machinery. The new recruit will help the team to conduct preventative maintenance on new and existing machinery which will help with production and efficiency.

The current engineers are the backbone of Ravensby Glass and have an extensive range of knowledge from basic Hydraulics/Pneumatics to highly advanced automated PLC controlled facilities.

Proud of its team ethos the company has seen Engineers from the textile industry to those who have trained as apprentices in-house with them and have progressed to engineering supervisors within the company.

“Ravensby Glass built a new Factory in 2014 which had the most advanced fenestration machinery installed, with machinery from germany... ”

Their apprentices have spent the first year training at the Dundee Michelin Training Centre and then spent another three years in-house training. Ravensby Glass are still lucky enough to have two of the trained apprentices working within the engineering team.

A spokesperson for Ravensby Glass said: “Ravensby Glass built a new Factory in 2014 which had the most advanced fenestration

machinery installed, with machinery from Germany, Spain, Finland, United Kingdom and more. This required the Engineering team to liaise worldwide with machinery manufacturers on a regular basis.

The Engineers can be working on a brand new automated machine in the morning and then on a 25 year old Hydraulic System in the afternoon, this requires them to be very adaptable.”

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Dunedin Advisory team building with a difference No holds were barred at Dunedin Advisory’s Team Building away day last month at the Crieff Hydro hotel. Two teams battled it out over 11 activities using strategy, lateral thinking, brute force and in some cases colourful tactics (ie. code for down-right cheating!) to be crowned the ‘Champion A Team’ of the Day! With ALL staff competing, ages ranged from 20 to 55 plus years. Every part of the body and mind were put to the test with climbing walls, archery and flipping tractor tyres where technique proved to be invaluable.

Sumo wrestling in super-large padded outfits was out-and-out hilarious, some looked like Telly Tubbies and others were potential WWE stars in the making!

Four-in-a-sack racing was a definite synchronised strategy event where age was no barrier, but a good pair of legs with rabbit hopping prowess were a distinct advantage. There was something for everyone, including rubic cubes after an assault course over a bouncy castle, covert commando laser guns where teams donned jungle camouflage and Predator face paint.

Strategy and leadership skills came to the fore in capturing the opposing team’s base camp. And Yes, brain over brawn stealth manoeuvres proved to be the winning formula over would be Rambo style Terminators.

The look of exhilaration on faces, brimming with excitement and adrenalin, coupled with out-and- out belly laughs, made the day one of the most memorable and talked about great fun events of the year! Injuries included two cracked ribs, two sprained ankles, multiple bruises, dented egos but no animals were injured, or ambulances called!

Lindsays teamwork generates first-rate fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support Lindsays’ Dundee team have raised £6,000 over the past year to donate funds to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Since last Summer (2018), Lindsays staff have held a variety of fundraising activities including a World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, Quiz Night, Burns Night Supper, Tapas Evening and one member of staff even took part in ‘Brave the Shave’. A team of staff also swapped their business suits for skates and took to the ice to try Curling.

The Lindsays team competed against a team from Macmillan’s Move More Dundee project at Dundee Ice Arena fundraising further funds for the charity.

The local Fundraising Manager for Macmillan, Madeleine Gillan, commented; “We are so grateful that RSB Lindsays selected us to be their charity of the year and we have really enjoyed watching all their efforts. They have thrown themselves into fundraising and the money they have raised will help us to be right there for people living with cancer.”

Chris Todd, Commercial Property Partner at Lindsays commented; “We are delighted with the total amount we have been able to fundraise for Macmillan. I would like to thank everyone who has supported us and generously donated to this worthy cause. A special thank you goes to our CSR committee who have dedicated their time and put so much effort into organising the activities over the past year. We all had great fun in getting involved in the fundraising events.”

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“We are so grateful that RSB Lindsays selected us to be their charity of the year and we have really enjoyed watching all their efforts.”

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raising a glass to the pride o’ dundee The Dundee Gin Company has launched a brand-new gin liqueur.

The limited-edition bottle was created in honour of the recent Dundee Pride event and a £5 donation from each sale went directly to this important charity.

The Pride Gin Liqueur featured in bars and retailers in and around Dundee, its distinctive bespoke label proudly supporting the event.

With popularity for the gin growing as the days went on, the amount of money raised grew and grew. The original aim of the gin’s creation was to help fund Pride, but the unity it created was also a great boost for the team and helped them maintain their enthusiasm and energy over the long hours they worked for every extra sale.

The Dundee Gin team were also running the VIP and performers’ bars, with all profits going directly back to Dundee Pride. The event was a huge success and the team at The Dundee Gin Company really enjoyed supporting a cause which has been close to their hearts since the event launched last year.

On the same day as Dundee Pride, The Dundee Gin Company also had tasting events in Aviemore, Dunblane and St Andrews. Some of the team set off as early as 6:45 a.m. and others returned as late as 1 a.m., so the coffee machine was running on overdrive!

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Elaine Fleming, Director, Ginger PR, said: “We are thrilled Rachel has joined Ginger PR. She is brimming with creative flair, design expertise and enthusiasm, as well as a strong marketing and PR background.

She has immediately helped to deliver an exceptional service for our clients, whether that’s securing media coverage, creating social media strategies and content or writing newsletters, websites and blogs. Rachel said: “The diverse range of clients Ginger PR works with was a

huge draw for me. Each client requires a tailored approach which means the scope of work is highly varied. We are continually devising fresh ways to impact their brand, raising their profile, attracting new customers and increasing sales.”

Operating for over ten years, Ginger PR works with Dundee & Angus businesses as well as a raft of national clients, shaping their reputation and increasing brand awareness. Clients have included Montrose Rope & Sail, Peter Vardy, The Craig Group, Smithies Gin Company, Edwards Engineering, Barratt Homes and Fasque House.

Interested in finding out how Ginger PR can help raise your business’ profile? Check out their website or email: hello@ginger-pr.com www.ginger-pr.com

Kinross Wooden Products dedicate time to giving back Each month, Kinross Wooden Products give their team time off to do community work of their choice, with the only condition being that they must feel they’ve made a difference.

On their most recent ‘Friday Fun Day’, the team provided and installed meeting room furniture to Barnardos new office in Perth and additional storage for Teen Ranch’s tack room at Inchture – all free of charge.

economy by managing the furniture, office planning and office relocations for several large organisations such as SNH and Perth & Kinross Council, while co-ordinating their excess products to be reused in other organisations.

Not only does the business commit to helping out charities and community groups, it also actively contributes to the circular

Kinross Wooden Products said it makes sure everything it does supply is matching and absolutely fit for purpose.

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Seagreen sets sail following success in Contracts for Difference The past few months have been an exceptionally busy time for the Seagreen project.

September saw Seagreen offshore wind farm successfully secure a contract in the UK Government’s recent contracts for difference auction.

This contract heralded the start of work to progress the 1,075MW offshore wind farm towards final investment decision and then onto construction.

Situated over 27km off the Angus coastline at its closest point, Seagreen offshore wind farm is a pioneering offshore wind development and represents one of the most significant construction projects to be undertaken in Scotland. Once complete, the site will generate enough zero carbon, renewable energy to power around 1 million homes.

In October, ahead of final investment decision, the project started announcing its preferred Tier 1 suppliers, including Montrose Port which has been selected as the preferred location for the Operations and Maintenance base for the offshore wind farm.

“seagreen offshore wind farm is a pioneering offshore wind development and represents one of the most significant construction projects In early November, these Tier 1 suppliers attended Seagreen’s Meet the Buyer events held in Inverness, Aberdeen and Dundee. to be undertaken in scotland.”

In addition, the project announced MHI Vestas Offshore as the preferred supplier for wind turbines and Nexans for the supply & install Onshore and Offshore Export Cable.

The events offered a unique opportunity for members of the local supply chain to discuss their service offering with the project team and its Tier 1 suppliers ahead of bidding in for any potential contracts.

John Hill, Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm’s Project Director, said: “It’s been a very exciting three months for the Seagreen project team as we begin our work to deliver the largest offshore wind farm in Scotland.

“Our project will bring opportunities for businesses of all sizes across a wide range of disciplines, as well as bringing significant jobs to Scotland and the UK during construction and then over the lifetime of the project.

“The Meet the Buyer events were a fantastic opportunity for us and our Tier 1 suppliers to meet with members of the Scottish supply chain, and we are very grateful to everyone who came to meet with us. We will continue to work closely with Tier 1 Contractors to maximise the local opportunities available and look forward to another busy few months.”

To find out more about Seagreen you can go to the project website at www.seagreenwindenergy.com or you can follow us on Twitter @SeagreenWind.

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DLR Media prepares for growth with new appointment

DLR Media has appointed experienced commercial professional Keith Haggart as its Business Development Manager.

Tayside based marketing and communications agency DLR Media has appointed an established sales expert as its Business Development Manager.

Keith Haggart will lead the DLR Media sales function, focusing on the development of the company’s social media and content services as well as its branding and graphic design offering.

Keith has almost 15 years’ experience in similar posts, managing local and national deals in business development and commercial roles. Best known for his time at Dundee United and then Dundee FC where he successfully led the growth of both Clubs’ commercial arms, Keith is one of only a handful of people to have been employed by both of the city’s football clubs and remain popular among both sets of supporters.

Keith’s experience within the commercial sector of Scottish Football is a key advantage for DLR Media along with a well-respected network in the north east of Scotland area.

DLR Media has seen a flurry of growth in the sports sector within recent months and this appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to the market.

Keith said: “I am delighted to be joining DLR Media at an exciting time in the development and growth of the business.”

“The level of experience, expertise and creativity amongst the team is impressive. Having the right mix of knowledge and skills is crucial to the ongoing success of DLR Media. I am looking forward to settling into my new role and helping to develop the sales and commercial operation.”

Daniel Rosie, Managing Director of DLR Media said: “Keith’s appointment is a key stage in our growth plans and is another significant step towards the DLR Media business becoming a significant player within the local and national market.

“Appointing a well-known and experienced name to our team also affirms our commitment to providing a first-class service to our clients.

“Keith’s experience is exceptional, and we are thrilled he has joined the team as Business Development Manager at such an important time for us as we deliver our phased plan to further improve and expand our offering to clients.”

We are built on a “people and team” ideology.

House of Aristocrats is a Dundee based fashion and lifestyle designer label. On our first, successful public appearance at “Dundee pride extravaganza 2019” we decided to demonstrate how a modern fashion house should work, as a team with the consumer, by appreciating individual beauty from people and bringing them together. The fashion collection was inspired by the meaning of the LGBT flag colours and by blending inspirations from the designers’ gay journey into the dress details.

To spread the message of self-love, acceptance and looking beyond what our eyes can see, we opened our first pride fashion campaign to public, volunteer models with different ethnicities, colour, heights, body form, profession, sexuality and identities, making it all inclusive and personal for people. Followed by consent for participation, fitting trials and explaining individual themes for the photo-shoot we were not surprised, but amazed to see the

final results. The photoshoot succeeded in showing the idea of making customised fashion, which is not just following a trend but also reflecting individual personality in its details.

Most of the time we see a specific form of beauty on television or media which does not cater to our individual needs. Contradicting this rule by saying no to body-shaming and promoting self-acceptance, Aristocrats is open to working with the client as a team from daily wear to bridal couture. You can contact us by visiting D&A Enterprise, the Wellgate, www.houseofaristocrats.co.uk or make an appointment on 07936622884.

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spotlight... who’s eating all the pies?

WeeCOOK was set up in 2011 when chef and business owner Hayley Wilkes left her job as a Sous chef in a renowned Glasgow Merchant City restaurant in order to branch out on her own as a freelance chef and caterer.

After a few years working all over Scotland doing private dining, events catering, festivals, weddings, subcontracting to event companies, and working as a demo chef for farmers markets, food festivals and TV shows; WeeCOOK acquired premises at a golf club in Monifieth in Angus. During this time the WeeCOOK Kitchen restaurant was established and a year later in Feb 2017 WeeCOOK pies started selling at the Forfar Farmers market. In October 2017 WeeCOOK pies won the BBC Good Food show producers bursary award and the prize was a free stand at the Glasgow BBC good food show!

The restaurant and pies business grew, the WeeCOOK apprentice won the Tayside and Courier newspapers Menu magazine ‘Rising talent/new star’ award in March 2018, and the business continued to grow very successfully. This was until the devastating news in July 2018 when the Golf club advised they would be amalgamating with the golf club next door and WeeCOOK had 5 months’ notice to vacate the premises.

In December 2018 the WeeCOOK Kitchen at Broughty Golf Club closed and in January 2019 reopened one mile away in the former Bistro at the Barry Downs Holiday Park. Since the move WeeCOOK gained a bronze award from the World Scotch Pie Championships for their Vegetarian Cauliflower Bhuna Curry pie and the Investors in Young People award.

The restaurant very quickly established a great reputation for its food and friendly service.

The pies continue to sell out each week not only at the restaurant but at every market or festival WeeCOOK attend with their tasty fully loaded pies! In August 2019 WeeCOOK achieved a Guild of Fine foods ‘1 star’ Great taste award for their Chicken & bacon pie.

Owner and Head Chef Hayley was nominated as a rising star in the BWS Business Women Scotland awards which took place in Glasgow on 8th November!

WeeCOOK believe eating out is a treat, so they aim to not only please but to exceed a little bit above what their customers expect. With the exception of the support of her dream team of now 12-15 crew and apprentices, compared to just Hayley on her own in the early days; WeeCOOK’s mission hasn’t changed. WeeCOOK continue to strive to offer proper fresh tasty food, presented with care and served with a smile to everyone.

“The pies continue to sell out

each week not only at the restaurant but at every market or festival WeeCOOK attend...”

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Concept Dundee helping save the planet – one tree at a time The Concept Dundee team reaffirmed their commitment towards sustainability with a day planting trees in the Scottish Countryside.

The team joined the Woodland Trust for one of their many Carbon Capture tree-planting days planned for 2019. Carbon Capture is a project that aims to reduce the environmental impact made every day by businesses, whilst also helping them become more sustainable by planting trees in their local areas.

After a quick introduction, the team ventured out into the planting site; a cleared field on the edge of the woods that has been deer fenced ready to grow new native woodland. 500 saplings were planted, complete with supportive cane and vole protection before our team broke for lunch. The final part to the day included guided walks through the beautiful woodland before clearing rhododendron, an invasive species to the area.

The trees planted at Kinclaven Woods, Perth, are part of a bigger project to expand the site with new native woodland whilst maintaining the ancient woodland that so many come to enjoy for now and for years to come.

“carbon capture is a project that aims to reduce the environmental impact made by everyday businesses...”

As Scotland’s only hospice service for children, CHAS is constantly trying to reach as many people as possible. Not only to raise funds so that we can continue to grow our services, but also to raise awareness to those families who might not have found us yet.

Teamwork is therefore also two-fold for us: working as a team across all our different income streams to provide options for different demographics of people to take part in something that suits them; and providing those teamwork opportunities for companies and businesses to work together on something that will truly make a difference to our families.

Workplace fundraising is a fantastic way for companies and businesses to pull together and do something good, and there are lots of ways to do this: volunteer together; hold a bake sale across the teams in the office; take part in a challenge like the Kiltwalk; or join in with Festive Friday, to name just a few.

On 13th December, we’re asking workplaces to don their festive jumpers, socks or hats and bring a donation to help us raise vital funds for children with life-shortening conditions across Scotland. One day at Rachel House costs CHAS over £5,500. Imagine if we could raise that during Festive Friday and pay for Christmas Day?

This will give our families staying at Rachel House a Christmas full of lovely memories, all while their child receives the specialist care that they need. Sign up by emailing: emmamoore@chas.org.uk

“Workplace fundraising is a fantastic way for companies and businesses to pull together and there are lots of ways to do this...”

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Andrew Carnegie Business School helping to create professional and successful employees The Andrew Carnegie Business School, part of Fife College is offering businesses in Dundee and Angus the opportunity to upskill their workforce through bespoke training and recognised project management qualifications.

The School believes that employees are a business’s most valuable asset, so investment in their development is an investment in the future success of your business and this should never be underestimated.

Following a successful open day in Dundee in October, the school is offering courses to all organisations from all sectors and industries for anyone working within a project management environment.

A spokesperson for the School said: “Your people manage and control your business – they are the ones who give you the competitive edge and the efficiency to succeed in a competitive marketplace.

Moreover, by offering your employees the opportunity to undertake either bespoke training or recognised project management qualifications, you are demonstrating your

“your people manage and control your business - they are the ones who give you the competitive edge and the efficiency to succeed...”

commitment to their career development.

People who can meet their own career development goals while working with your organisation will instil their newly found knowledge and understanding to others in your organisation. These qualifications will also assist them in their job role performance and understanding, and will translate into a more productive and efficient work force strengthening your competitive position.

“We are proud to deliver complete Project Management training solutions that will help

create professional and successful project managers who will take your business forward.

To discuss your needs in detail and how we can support you in the development of your team, call 0344 248 0152 or email sales@fife.ac.uk.”

“we are proud to deliver complete Project management training solutions that will help create professional and successful project managers...”

PAMIS bolsters training resources for clients Dundee based charity, Promoting a More Inclusive Society (PAMIS) has been growing and developing their portfolio of training and development to support the skills of the teams working with people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).

Over the past two years the national charity, which is the only organisation to solely work with people with PMLD and their families, has been working with clients such as National Gallery of Scotland, Kelvingrove Museum, HMS Unicorn, Cornerstone, Aberlour Child Care Trust, Capability Scotland, Enable and Edinburgh City Council, all of which work with, or welcome people with PMLD into their venues.

PAMIS has a range of learning and development resources that support inclusion, developing skills and knowledge within those caring and supporting the person with PMLD. These include learning

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to become a multi-sensory storyteller, understanding how to communicate with someone who is non-verbal and has limited means of communications, postural care, bereavement and loss and Emergency First Aid at Work. Additional information about applying first aid to someone with PMLD i.e. CPR on someone with a compromised body shape is also available.

PAMIS’ team of trainers includes external practitioners such as physiotherapists, a speech and language therapist and an occupational therapist.

PAMIS also supports the involvement of family carers as co-educators, a model that has been developed over the past 25 years and ensures accessible, relevant and successful delivery of courses.

“Pamis also supports the involvement of family carers as co-educators...”

If you would like to talk to PAMIS about developing the skills of your team please visit: http://pamis.org.uk/services/training/ or contact Fiona Harper, Business and Development Director, at f.k.harper@dundee.ac.uk.

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119 apartment City Quay development marks another success for Hillcrest’s development team

Hillcrest’s development team has recently brought their latest Dundee development plans to fruition, culminating in Council Leader John Alexander and Councillor Anne Rendall cutting the turf to mark the start of work at the City Quay site.

The 119 apartment, £13m development will consist of 53 flats for social rent and 66 for midmarket rent across two blocks, and will offer a mixture of one and two bedrooms. The ground floor of the block located on Victoria Dock Road will also offer the area’s first retail space.

Following over a year of planning by Hillcrest’s development team, the turf cutting marks the project moving into the construction phase, where the plans will finally come to life.

The team has been working hard on a number of developments across not just Dundee, but Angus, Edinburgh, Perth and Kinross, and Aberdeen City and Shire.

They are currently overseeing a number of projects coming to life around Dundee. Derby Street, being developed in partnership with Dundee City Council will deliver 163 homes in the Hilltown, while the development at Seagate will deliver 28 homes near the city centre.

The Victoria Dock development will be delivered early 2022 within the city’s wider waterfront regeneration area, only a short distance to the V&A. Council Leader John Alexander, said: “This is an exciting housing development for the city, one of many in the near future. This is a comprehensive investment in accommodation to meet people’s modern needs and aspirations, in a highly sought after area.”

MacIntyre Chocolate Systems sub contract machinery for local project Sub-contract machining of Power Take Off (PTO) drive shafts was recently undertaken by MacIntyre Chocolate Systems for a local company.

MacIntyre were pleased to have their extensive machining capabilities utilised for such an important project. Energy saving is paramount in today’s world – which was a major factor in the redesign by the MacIntyre team of their New Generation Refiner/Conche for chocolates and other fat-based masses. Having the opportunity to diversify capabilities in another sector with the same ethics in mind made the project personally rewarding for the company.

Situated in Arbroath, MacIntyre’s inhouse machining expertise, experience and extensive capabilities is only available at

one other plant in Scotland, resulting in a wide range of products and bespoke projects.

The plant includes a Richards Vertical Turning Lathe used to machine cylinders for their largest 5000Kg Duplex Refiner/Conches but which has the capability of handling diameters of up to 3.5 metres. In addition, their Asquith machining centre, table size of 2 metres x 4 metres, provides a wide scope for many projects.

The plant’s Mazak A16 also offers versatility in turning and drilling a variety of components.

Completing MacIntyre’s manufacturing capabilities is a team of highly skilled coded welders with full fabricating and rolling facilities up to 2 metres wide, 30mm thick, while the final assembly shop gives the team the capability of offering complete turnkey projects through to electrical controls.

TAYSIDE MARKETING AGENCIES JOIN FORCES

Two Perth based full-service marketing agencies Volpa and Fraktul have joined forces, further strengthening Volpa’s position as one of Scotland’s top independent marketing agencies.

The partnership, which sees Volpa’s team boosted by the strategic marketing expertise of Fraktul’s founder and managing director, Stephen Gorton, brings a stronger B2B focus to the award-winning agency.

With more than twenty years’ marketing experience, including senior marketing roles at Kier Construction, Halcrow and Millard Consulting, Stephen is a Chartered Marketer who founded Fraktul in 2009. In 2014, he was responsible for the rebrand of one of Scotland’s largest recyclers, Binn Group, and has provided marketing since which has helped to increase turnover from £10 million to £16 million.

Stephen will take up the senior management role of Account Director at Volpa and will continue to service Fraktul’s extensive client base of more than 100 clients, which he has built up over the last decade.

Stephen’s appointment is the latest in a series of senior appointments for the award-winning agency. Former Head of Marketing at Crieff Hydro, Sarah Brown, has recently joined the agency as a senior account manager, which followed the appointment of Emma Davies as senior account manager, who brings more than 18 years of PR experience in the B2B agency environment and who also previously ran her own PR agency.

Tricia Fox, founder and MD of Volpa, commented: “We’re absolutely delighted to be joining forces with Fraktul and welcoming them into Volpa’s den, further strengthening our credentials as one of Scotland’s leading marketing agencies.”

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Teamwork contributes to global success of Glencadam Distillery Glencadam Distillery was established in 1825 in the heart of the ancient town of Brechin, and is one of the oldest whisky distilleries in Scotland. It has enjoyed a long and interesting history, having been closed during both World Wars and used to barrack soldiers.

To this day you can still see the evidence of this at the distillery.

In 2000 it was mothballed, and lay silent for three years before being bought by Angus Dundee Distillers, who saw the huge potential for this hidden gem of the Eastern Highlands.

Throughout the years, the distillery itself has remained mostly unchanged, and retains all the original character and charm from when it was built in 1825. It has two unique stills, which produce a rare “Eastern Highlands” style of whisky, which is very fruity and slightly spicy.

The distillery is a key part of the community and has many links to local people and businesses, including being one of the main sponsors of Brechin City FC. Most of the Glencadam team have worked at the distillery for many years, honing their skills and developing their whisky experience by working in different parts of the production process, from the still room to maturation and blending.

It is this hard work and experience which has contributed to Glencadam’s success, making it a global brand which has won many awards for the quality and excellence of its unique whisky, all produced by the team in Brechin.

“the distillery is a key part of the community and has many links to local people and businesses...”

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Italian Grill showcases a brand-new chef & front of house team!

With an exceptional food offering, mixing traditional Italian food with Scottish execution, The Italian Grill in City Square is gearing up for the festive rush with a new team on board. The 150-cover bar and grill also has a new menu to offer diners, showcasing dishes such as basil gnocchi with minestrone and pesto, together with mouth-watering steaks, and pizzas cooked in its wood fire oven.

Diners keen to soak up the atmosphere of a busy service can book the two-seater Chef’s Table where they can observe new Head Chef, David Tough, at work with his brigade.

Manager Jonnie Armitage explained the new set up: “The lead up to Christmas is always a very hectic time for us, and this year more than ever we expect Dundonians to be out in force celebrating, along with visitors from other cities coming to see the V&A and other attractions of the City. There is definitely a real buzz. We are very excited to have our new team, led by David, our fantastic new Head Chef, and a native Dundonian. Corey our Bar Manager, responsible for creating our amazing cocktails and inventing some of his own, leads up front

Sleeperz Dundee welcomes two new additions to the senior team

of house, along with myself.

We are ready and waiting to show off our delicious festive fayre, and professional service.”

A tasting menu, and a cocktail masterclass with either snacks or a meal, are also available at The Italian Grill, and make ideal Christmas gift experiences.

Chamber members can enjoy a 10% discount from their total bill, Monday to Thursday, with a free bottle of house red or white wine per three diners. For bookings on Fridays and Saturdays, they can take advantage of the 10% discount off the total bill, or the free bottle of wine per three diners. Bookings are subject to availability and must be booked by 31st December to redeem the offer.

“a tasting menu and a cocktail masterclass...”

MacRoberts moves forward with plans to increase Dundee presence MacRoberts is increasing its presence in Dundee to take advantage of vibrant opportunities in the city.

The firm intends to do this by doubling employee numbers and increasing office size after six years in Tayside.

“Client demand means we want to have a strong presence on the East coast,” Managing Partner Neil Kennedy told The Herald.

“... they want to be part of dundee’s changing landscape and the future of this amazing city.”

Joel Ghodke from Edinburgh joins as the new Deputy General Manager bringing with him a wealth of experience from a highvolume branded background. Gemma Herd from Pittenweem joins Sleeperz Dundee as the new Front Office Manager from the Hotel Du Vin in St Andrews. Joel and Gemma are both highly enthusiastic and extremely committed to take the hotel further and build on its success.

General Manager, Manny Baber, commented: “I am extremely excited to work with Joel and Gemma who bring with them real passion for the industry and a hunger to develop their careers and more importantly, they want to be part of Dundee’s changing landscape and the future of this amazing city. We have been open for just over a year and have quickly become known for our customer focus and service delivery, Gemma and Joel are perfect for making this even more successful.”

Expansion plans follow a successful financial year, and MacRoberts has enjoyed a 4% increase in revenues to £18.8m and a 12% rise in profits to £5.9m.

This success is reflected in the firm’s recently overhauled remuneration system.

“During the last financial year we more than doubled our bonus to non-partners, paying out 120% of what we paid out in the previous year,” Neil said.

“It’s based on individual achievement, the achievement of teams and there’s an all-firm bonus.”

In addition to getting paid well for the work they undertake, teams can work in a way that suits them, whether at home or in any of the firm’s locations.

This practice is championed by Mr Kennedy who himself is not tied to one particular desk. His strategy of spending time in each of the firm’s offices each week is designed not only to show leadership when it comes to working flexibly but to ensure he is accessible to all.

“In business, people talk about doing simple things well; in a people business if you’re not visible and speaking to people then you’re doing it wrong.”

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Why it’s crucial we embrace the circular economy • The world’s population is expected to peak at 10bn in 2050. Our resources, the earth’s raw materials, are not limitless.

• Moving to a circular economy has the potential to increase productivity and create jobs, whilst reducing carbon emissions and preserving valuable raw materials.

• By keeping products and materials in use in Scotland for longer, we will be more resilient to global resource pressures.

Source: Zero Waste Scotland

What are the targets?

The Scottish Government developed a strategy in 2016 to move the country towards a more circular economy, aligning its economic and environmental objectives. The strategy’s four priority areas are: •

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Food, drink, and the broader bio-economy: the beer, whisky and fish industries could reduce costs by £500-800 million a year by taking a more circular approach Remanufacture: contributes £1.1 billion a year to Scottish GDP and could contribute £1.7 billion a year by 2020 Construction and the built environment: generates around half of all waste produced in Scotland, so has a significant opportunity to increase resource efficiency Energy infrastructure: significant potential to re-use equipment from decommissioned oil, gas and renewables infrastructure (£30-35 billion is expected to be spent on oil and gas decommissioning by 2040)

Source: Ellen Macarthur Foundation

“we hope that more businesses will engage with the support on offer locally and help develop a truly Circular Tayside.”

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3D solutions...

Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce is delighted to welcome Circular Tayside Manager in the Circular Tayside project team. For those of you that haven’t heard of the project yet, pay attention because this is a huge opportunity for business growth in Tayside!

To start off, what is circular economy? To put it simply, circular economy is “an economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources.”

The overall purpose is to use minimal virgin resources and instead reuse, remanufacture, recycle or eliminate what is traditionally thought of as waste. Fantastic examples of circularity include offering a product as a service by renting it out when not in use, using coffee grounds to create mushroom farms, finding alternative uses for old mattresses and many more.

Sounds a bit too “out there”? Well it is happening.

The Scottish Government published in 2016 its strategy “Making Things Last: a circular economy strategy for Scotland” and has launched regional and local policies in order to enable the public and private sector to embed circularity in their operations.

Our local, Tayside, answer to that strategy was the creation of the Circular Tayside project which is delivered through a partnership between Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce, Perthshire Chamber of Commerce and Zero Waste Scotland.

Through the project, local businesses, social enterprises and third sector organisations can access free support from the Scottish Government and Zero Waste Scotland through the Circular Economy Investment Fund and Circular Economy Business Support Service for the next two years in order to become more circular in their operations, through finding innovative ways to manage their waste, create circular products or circular economy business models.

If you are interested in receiving free support, becoming a Circular Tayside Ambassador and helping us spread the message or simply learning more about Circular Economy and what your organisation can do to become more circular, visit www.circulartayside.co.uk or email directly: vasomakri@circulartayside.co.uk

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“...local businesses, social enterprises and third sector organisations can access free support from the scottish government and zero waste scotland...”

Andy Simpson, Managing Director, Angus 3D Solutions

A year has passed since Angus 3D Solutions Ltd was awarded a £175,000 Circular Economy grant from Zero Waste Scotland.

This grant allowed us to bring the latest in metal 3D printer technology to Scotland in the form of ADAM (Atomic Diffusion Additive Manufacturing).

This has allowed both Angus 3D Solutions and our clients the opportunity to use this technology in our circular economy efforts. We have managed to reverse engineer and manufacture obsolete parts for equipment which would otherwise have been scrapped. This allows the equipment to be placed back into service and extends the operational life of these key assets. This is a key focus of a circular economy, keeping resources in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them and recovering and regenerating parts, products and materials at the end of each service life.

Being a Circular Tayside Ambassador allows me to help promote the circular economy concept to local businesses and support them in adopting this as an alternative to a traditional linear economy (make, use, dispose). This in turn can bring savings equivalent to 8% of annual turnover, while also reducing total annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2-4%. By promoting a circular economy through the Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce’s Circular Tayside support programme it brings benefits to local companies and the local economy. It is great to be part of this important journey in the region. Adopting a circular economy can release additional business opportunities, so I would recommend anyone who would like to find out more on how to adopt a circular economy to reach out to the Circular Tayside Ambassadors or the Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce.

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University of Dundee apprenticeships “challenging the myths” and boosting local community

all academic backgrounds. They could be current employees who have significant experience and who want to develop their future career options.”

The University first teamed up with Skills Development Scotland in 2017, but this is its largest number of Graduate Apprenticeships to date.

Jill Martin, a 2nd year Graduate Apprenticeship Student said: “I have found this year invaluable.

Exposure to Financial Management, Networking,

The hunt is on for employers across Dundee and Angus to take part in the University’s biggest graduate apprenticeship programme to date.

While most people associate apprenticeships with teens straight out of school, one local programme is proving that’s not always the case.

In its biggest Graduate Apprenticeship programme to date, the University of Dundee is offering places to people of all ages and academic backgrounds for the academic year 2020-21.

The scheme is being run in partnership with Skills Development Scotland (SDS), which is funding the initiative. And with courses starting this September, the University is on the hunt for employers to collaborate.

Judith Halliday, Graduate Apprenticeships Programme Director at the University of Dundee says: “We’re looking for employers across the Dundee and Angus region to make this programme available to relevant members of their workforce.”

The University will work with employers to provide qualifications in subjects covering business, IT and engineering. Courses include Business Management; Engineering, Design and Manufacturing; Civil Engineering; IT: Management for Business; and IT: Software Development.

“Participants can combine their tuition at the University with an employer relevant to that sector of study. It’s a perfect balance and one that we believe is an important boost to the community,” says Judith, adding: “It’s a programme that challenges the myths about apprenticeships. Most people think of apprenticeships for teens straight out of school.

In fact they are open to people of all ages and

HCI, Programming, and tools for Systems Analysis and Design have all been invaluable. Time out to study frameworks that underpin your role, and theory to assist with tasks allocated in your day to day work, underpins existing knowledge which gives you the confidence to question best practice and take the learning back into the workplace.

Exposure to areas of IT that are outwith the scope of your role give a more holistic view of IT and an appreciation of ‘the bigger picture’. This gives you the ability to talk to colleagues with a greater understanding and consideration of their viewpoint.”

Universities and colleges across the country are widening their choice of Graduate Apprenticeships and Skills Development Scotland will continue to develop subjects that focus on a range of sectors where there is a need for highly skilled jobs.

If you are interested in finding out more about our 2020 intake, employers and prospective students can contact Kirsty Peters or the Graduate Apprenticeships team, at the University of Dundee, on 01382 384807 or ga@dundee.ac.uk.

Maximise potential by combining 4 days per week work-based learning and 1 day per week of high quality education. #MakeItCount8020

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Kate Forbes, Minister for Public Finance and Digital Economy, opens the University of Dundee’s Employer’s Technology Forum which is coordinated by Graduate Apprenticeships.

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members’ news

celebrations...

V&A Dundee celebrates its first birthday V&A Dundee welcomed over 830,000 visitors in its first year, 330,000 more than the pre-opening estimate of 500,000 visitors.

In the last 12 months the museum was visited by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for its official opening, made the front cover of TIME Magazine as one of the world’s Greatest Places of 2019, won numerous awards, hosted filming of BBC Antiques Roadshow and even featured in an IRN-BRU Snowman advert.

V&A Dundee’s opening last year marked over ten years of planning and preparation, including the design of Kengo Kuma’s remarkable new building, major conservation projects including Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Oak Room, and a wide range of new commissions and learning projects.

Philip Long, Director of V&A Dundee, said: “The last 12 months have been remarkable, and I can hardly believe all that’s been achieved in that time. As well as welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors and putting on world-class exhibitions

championing Scottish and international design, the museum has really become part of the city, and for that I’d like to thank everyone for their support.

“As well as welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors and putting on world-class exhibitions championing Scottish and international design, the museum has really become part of the city...”

“We’re very proud of the contribution we have already made to Dundee and Scotland, and the opportunities we are generating for our nation’s creative talent, such as our current exhibition of work by the brilliant young fashion designer Nicholas Daley.

We look forward to welcoming many more visitors to our upcoming major exhibitions Hello, Robot and Mary Quant.”

The museum is estimated to have had an economic impact of £23 million across Scotland in its first year, supporting 604 full-time equivalent jobs.

INTONA REACH 25 years Property Care Company, Intona Limited, reached a milestone this month. Established in October 1994 the company has now been trading for 25 years.

Intona, based in Tayside, has an impressive portfolio of satisfied customers throughout the country and as far as The Somme in Northern France.

Intona was originally formed as a Timber Preservation Company dealing with woodworm, dry and wet rot and damp-proofing, then introducing loft insulation and small building contracts in the early years of the new millennium. This section of the company is overseen by Allan Blyth, an experienced Senior Surveyor with many years in the industry. Allan is also a qualified fire & flood restoration surveyor which allows Intona to work closely with insurance companies on both commercial and domestic claims.

In 2005 the company started the Asbestos Surveying and Removal Division. This section of the company is overseen by Ross Duguid who spent many years with a national company before joining Intona. Ross has four qualified Asbestos Surveyors to call on along with fully trained removal Technicians.

Intona carry out asbestos removal and asbestos project management.

Intona are UKAS accredited to ISO 17020 for asbestos surveying.

This is the International Standard for asbestos surveying and Intona are the only company in the North East with this accreditation.

“...an impressive portfolio of satisfied customers throughout the country and as far as The Somme in northern france.”

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TAYSIDE SOLICITORS RAISE OVER £7K FOR CHARITY CASH FOR KIDS Tayside based solicitors and estate agents Miller Hendry have raised over £7,000 for Radio Tay’s charity Cash for Kids, following a company challenge to complete the Dundee Kiltwalk in August.

Nine staff from Miller Hendry’s Dundee and Perth offices were presented with a silver disc in recognition of their efforts at their Dundee office this week.

The team completed The Mighty Stride version of the Kiltwalk, which saw them walk 25 miles from St Andrew’s Old Course to Monifieth, at the event on 18 August. Perth based solicitor Michael Johnston also completed the Big Stroll, covering 11 miles.

A further 40% is added to all funds raised by the Hunter Foundation, the organisation behind the Kiltwalk.

This assisted Miller Hendry to raise a grand total of £7,027.30 for the charity.

Radio Tay’s Cash for Kids support children aged 0-18 who are disabled, disadvantaged or suffering from abuse or neglect in Tayside and North East Fife.

Caroline Fraser, Partner at Miller Hendry, commented: “I’m immensely proud of our team for completing a very difficult challenge and raising a large sum for such a worthy cause.

For me, the event was also a family affair, with my children completing the six-mile Wee Wander to enable them to make their own contribution.”

“i’m immensely proud of our team for completing a very difficult challenge...”

Arbikie wins Best Brand Experience Arbikie wins Best Brand Experience at The Scottish Gin Awards for its Edinburgh Fringe venue, The A Club.

Scotland’s leading field-to-bottle distiller, Arbikie was awarded ‘Best Brand Experience’ at the third annual Scottish Gin Awards for its Edinburgh Fringe Festival venue, The A Club. They were merited by the judging panel for capturing a global audience and taking their rural distillery to an international level.

The A Club is one of the most luxurious venues at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival found in the stunning location at The Merchant’s Hall on Hanover Street.

Working in partnership with Mackenzies Catering, Arbikie achieved yet another successful year at The A Club this past August, resulting in another sold out month for a fourth year running.

Arbikie is one of the world’s few single-estate distilleries and are pioneers behind a sustainable and provenancefocused ethos. All ingredients for Arbikie spirits are planted, sown, grown and harvested in the surrounding 200 acres that make up the estate; with farming experience within the Stirling Family drawing back to the 17th century.

Arbikie’s brand story and field-to-bottle ethos was augmented through various experiences at The A Club. This includes an Arbikie cocktail menu and pairing dinners, interactive Masterclasses and exclusive tastings with world-renowned whisky experts Charles Maclean and Blair Bowman. Not to mention The A Club’s presence in an international audience of 4 million people.

Marketing Manager, Rachel Thomson commented: “Essentially, this year was our fourth month of running an international venue, so to be awarded with Best

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Brand Experience is just an amazing achievement. It’s so nice to see that the team’s hard work has been recognised, both at Arbikie and Mackenzies. It’s so well deserved by everyone.”

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CCTV Accreditation ensures future growth

festive cheer at the wellgate shopping centre When was the last time you took a look inside The Wellgate Shopping Centre?

With many exciting new additions, now is the time to revisit.

Dundee’s biggest festive market is coming to the Wellgate Shopping Centre. With something for everyone, this is the season to treat your family and friends to a Christmas surprise, your opportunity to commission something for that special person, and maybe treat yourself with a gift in the process.

Securitay Limited, who started trading in 1985, are delighted to announce that their Control Centre in Broughty Ferry has been awarded a Public Space CCTV license by the Security Industry Authority.

The challenges to achieve this coveted accolade entailed bringing the existing Control Centre up to BS7958 standards. This included the purchase of equipment and the enhanced training and licensing of the existing Control Centre staff. To achieve this, Securitay decided to put in place a Control Centre Manager they promoted internally, and Martin Dunsmuir was appointed in early 2019. Martin’s previous experience in Control Rooms was invaluable in ensuring the upgrade and training of staff met the exacting standards.

Martin is confident that his team operating the innovative control centre systems will attract new business, not just for CCTV, but for monitoring of outreach field operatives and lone workers. Also, this increase will allow him to recruit additional team members.

Deputy MD Richard Jennings said: “We are delighted that the investment in the control centre facilities proved successful.

Our industry is moving from physical on-site security guards to supplementary technical solutions. We are confident that this accreditation and new systems will enable us to further develop our diversity into the remote monitoring sector, guarantee future employment and grow our existing 130 strong workforce.”

“Martin’s previous experience in control rooms was invaluable in ensuring the upgrade and training of staff met the exacting standards.”

With a comprehensive lighting refurbishment having recently been completed by the Wellgate team, the centre is up for the ‘Green Apple Environment Award 2019’. The award is for achieving a 60% reduction in energy output that has been achieved by replacing the old lighting system with a new LED system.

The recently rerouted bus loop, which now stops at the Victoria Road entrance, has facilitated a general increase in footfall and with strong operators including; TJ Hughes, Home Bargains, Exercise 4 Less and B&M, an environment where new businesses would be ideally placed to flourish.

Patrons of the Wellgate can now enjoy a more considered flow throughout the centre with the introduction of a new escalator and stair system allowing for better access to all your favourite shopping destinations.

To conclude a busy few months for the team at the Wellgate, the new website has been launched, allowing for an interactive experience and highlighting all that is Wellgate Shopping Centre.

The Dundee Design Project, a concept for local artists and designers to showcase their work, have recently taken occupation of a unit on the 3rd floor of the centre. With several variations seen across the globe, this is an exciting and welcome addition to the Wellgate Centre.

The Wellgate Centre – BE PART OF IT. Should you wish to be represented within the Wellgate Shopping Centre, please get in touch with the team.

AWARD WIN SHOWS TRUE POTENTIAL True Potential have won the ‘Best Use Of Technology’ award at the Schroders UK Platform Awards 2019, celebrating achievement in platforms and technology.

Richard Taylor, Head of Platform, and Jamie Heaton, Lead Developer, were thrilled to collect the award, having been recognised by the judges as bucking the trend in completing a major platform migration project in house, successfully, and on time.

Judges also examined the impact on the business, on customers, market uniqueness, delivery on time and budget, plus delivery on the basics such as security, reliability and regulatory compliance.

The competition for this award was fierce and involved an in-depth application process to demonstrate True Potential’s technology and platform prowess. To have triumphed is a testament to the company’s commitment to technology and innovation.

Daniel Harrison, True Potential Chief Executive, said: “We’re delighted with this win and I think it provides a really positive ‘job well done’ statement for the team at the end of the migration.

We’re not resting on our laurels though and our next wave of planned platform changes will further revolutionise our platform.”

The UK Platform Awards were held in London. This year marked the thirteenth year for these prestigious awards.

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news...

Fresh team at Business Angus renew commitment to the region The Business Angus team at Angus Council is passionate about delivering on its Council Plan priority of making Angus a “go to” place to do business by encouraging economic growth and helping businesses to be sustainable, grow and create jobs.

Merlyn Dunn – Economic Development Manager

Over the past 18 months, the team has welcomed new staff members and a new Director but remain committed to supporting the Angus economy. Key industry sectors include engineering and manufacturing, food and drink, tourism and golf, and energy. The team also have a land and property portfolio across the county, and support people into employment, all of which supports current work on the Tay Cities Deal.

Mark McGee – Team Leader (Investment and Growth)

Meet the team:

Millie Clarke – Team Leader (Skills and Sectors)

Vivien Smith – Director of Strategic Policy, Transformation and Public Sector Reform

Millie leads the skills team who assist people into employment through qualifications and training opportunities, and the sectors team who support industry to improve their capability and capacity through networking, business support and advice.

New Director Vivien is the Council’s lead officer for Angus for the Tay Cities Deal and sits on the Management Group. She oversees the development of projects that benefit Angus, in particular the £26.5m Angus Fund as part of the Mercury Programme.

Merlyn is the strategic lead for the Investment and Growth, and Skills and Sectors team. The Angus LEADER Programme staff are also part of Merlyn’s team.

Mark leads the team responsible for our property units across Angus (currently 90% full) and land portfolio in Forfar, Montrose and Brechin. Mark also manages the digital communication team who work with industry though Business Angus, Visit Angus and Carnoustie Country.

Mark Davidson – Manager – Tay Cities Deal (Angus)

Alison Smith – Service Leader, Strategic Policy and Economy

Mark leads on the Tay Cities Deal for Angus Council and represents Angus interests at a regional level.

Alison continues as strategic lead for economic development but also now leads on strategic community planning, communications and organisational development.

For the latest news, events and support, follow Business Angus on twitter, LinkedIn, and visit the website.

From left to right: Mark Davidson, Mark McGee, Merlyn Dunn, Alison Smith, Vivien Smith.

Front: Millie Clarke.

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our platinum & Enterprise partners...

Baker Hughes introduces Subsea Connect: The Future of Subsea Projects Subsea Connect is Baker Hughes’ new approach to connect the entire subsea development process and reduce life-of-field development costs by 30%.

Through Subsea Connect, Baker Hughes connects the entire subsea development process from the concept phase and supports our customers in optimizing the initial CAPEX spend and the entire life-of-field. As a result, we can improve up to 80% of project development costs.

Subsea Connect is an outcome-based approach, consisting of four pillars: Independent Assessment and Project Delivery Process (Project Connect): At concept stage, Baker Hughes starts to work directly with customers to develop targeted project outcomes, and flexible project assessment. This independent planning and risk management, which integrates subsurface, seabed, surface and EPCI capabilities, will radically optimise project execution. It allows us to help customers push the technical limits on process, project schedules and delivery certainty.

Reservoir to Topsides Technology Solutions: A cornerstone of Subsea Connect is the Aptara™ family of modular products.

These modular products allow BHGE to work with customers to meet the needs of any given project.

The Aptara™ family of modular products are value-engineered, standardised, configurable

components and well designs. The products include the new Aptara™ Lightweight Compact Tree and Aptara™ Compact Block Manifold.

The benefit of this tailored approach is that customers will benefit from the shorter lead times and lower costs.

Dynamic Partnerships and Commercial Models: Baker Hughes’ partnership model leverages relationships with the most efficient established partners, such as iO, Gaffney Cline & Associates and McDermott. This allows us to further meet customers’ needs and improve project economics. From assessment and project design to SPS-SURF, these partnerships reduce complexity and accelerate speed-tomarket across the sub-surface, wells and subsea.

Digital Enablement: Baker Hughes is layering critical technologies with next-generation digital solutions to drive greater uptime and enhance productivity. Baker Hughes EngageSubsea asset lifecycle management solution is one example. EngageSubsea optimizes the planning, execution and connectivity of subsea projects. This digital solution has live ‘on the job’ offshore activity planning, inventory optimisation with remote visibility of equipment and tools, digital access to documentation for enhanced execution, and remote management of asset maintenance.

“baker hughes is layering critical technologies with next-generation digital solutions to drive greater up time and enhance productivity.”

Contact the Chamber if you would like to become a Platinum Partner

Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce is proud to work with all of our Partners and we very much appreciate their support.

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Balhousie Care Group and ASC commit to plugging a gap in specialist healthcare ASC, the specialist healthcare arm of Balhousie Care Group, is on a recruitment drive as it strengthens its services.

After recruiting some top names in the healthcare sector, ASC is now focusing on hiring a range of staff, from care and support staff to nurses.

The move is part of a commitment to plug a gap in services UK-wide for people with learning disability, mental health and Huntington’s Disease.

Leanne is one of four new senior management hires who have joined ASC, the only residential facility of its kind in Scotland, from NHS Tayside.

A three-time graduate of the University of Dundee and holder of a Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, she previously developed specialist services for adults with complex mental health needs for NHS Tayside.

Leanne is the only care home manager to be taking part in the Scottish Improvement Leader (ScIL) programme which develops individuals who are in key roles to be able to design, develop and lead improvement initiatives across Scotland’s public services.

Robert Bain has been appointed Operations Manager for ASC, which provides specialist care in dedicated units based in Balbeggie, Perthshire.

With 28 years’ experience mostly in the NHS, Robert is a national expert in complex care. A graduate of Glasgow College of Nursing and visiting lecturer at both the University of Leeds and the University of Greenwich, he was formerly Head of Nursing in Learning Disabilities for NHS Tayside.

Robert said: “It’s an exciting new chapter for us at ASC. Our aim is to continue to be a leader in the field and be a go-to in the specialist care sector. We’re looking forward to expanding our talent pool even more, including a recruitment day we hope to have soon in Dundee.”

He added: “We’ll be providing services that aren’t out there at the moment and filling huge gaps in service provision in Scotland. For example, it is widely reported that people in Scotland are having to resort to using a facility hundreds of miles away from their family, travelling south of the border for treatment.”

Back row L to R: Dr Fabian Haut, Russell Low. Front row: Robert Bain, Leanne Williamson.

Dr Fabian Haut joins ASC as an Advisor. Recently retired from the NHS, where he was a consultant for 20 years, Fabian is a medical practitioner for the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland and is a medical member of the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland.

The new Deputy Manager at ASC is Russell Low. A graduate of the University of Dundee and Abertay University, Russell is a registered mental health nurse with experience in learning disabilities. He has worked for Sense Scotland and NHS Tayside.

ASC is the only residential facility of its kind in Scotland providing a secure, private home for people with behavioural needs in a community orientated, non-clinical environment.

“ASC is the only residential facility of its kind in Scotland providing a secure, private home for people...”

If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career in specialist care, contact careers@balhousiecare.co.uk mentioning ASC, or call 01738 254254 and ask for our recruitment team.

For more on the recruitment fair visit www.balhousiecare.co.uk

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creating breakthroughs in sustainable mobility and low carbon energy with world class skills, science and space

MSiP

Michelin-Scotland Innovation Parc

One year since Michelin announced the end of tyre production at its Dundee site, the ambition to turn the factory into a world class innovation Parc is now becoming clear.

Michelin-Scotland Innovation Parc, a joint venture between Michelin, Dundee City Council and Scottish Enterprise, will create 850 sustainable jobs on the site in Advanced Manufacturing, Skills and Innovation with a focus on sustainable mobility and low carbon energy.

MSIP is a 32 hectare Parc which will be divided into three areas, Advanced Manufacturing in the current production halls, an Innovation campus with a large scale Skills Academy, labs and workshops as well as space for new developments.

The Parc will be powered by sustainable and green energy supplies. The Tyre Factory was to be the first carbon neutral tyre plant in the world following a near £90m investment, so the modern infrastructure and buildings are in good condition.

The Skills Academy will offer technical skills as well as digital, VR, AI and META skills focussed on the needs of the tenant companies and the wider region.

The innovation HUB, labs and workshops will deliver development and prototyping resources and space supported by the

best Universities with real interest from a number of Universities.

Our Tenants will also benefit from a mix of grants, loans and incentives as well as competitive rates.

Current interest is significant with over 30 companies already interested. Six Priority Projects at the detailed planning phase include companies in Electric Vehicle and battery manufacture, Hydrogen production and other low carbon solutions.

With the Scottish Government declaring a Climate Emergency, the MSIP features in the recently published Programme for Government as one of Scotland’s key projects.

In parallel, the Michelin team’s priority remains, working hard to make sure ‘everyone finds a solution’ with employability and training support, as well as appropriate financial support. This work is going well and over 350 people have already found a new opportunity.

From the devastating news of last November, by working together Michelin,

Team Scotland and the workforce have delivered something powerful and exciting not only for Dundee but the whole of Scotland.

“...the Michelin team’s priority remains, working hard to make sure ‘everyone finds a solution’ with employability and training support, as well as appropriate financial support.”

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key

events...

As 2019 draws to a close we’ve taken a second to reflect on what has been an excellent year of events across the region. Over the next few pages our regular feature ‘Pick of the Pics’ highlights just some of the events we’ve held since the last issue.

Finishing the year having organised just under 100 events with over 2,500 attendees, the Chamber team will enjoy some well-deserved time off over the festive period. The highlight of the last six months has to be announcing Glen Clova Hotel as winners of our inaugural Chamber Business Champion Award at the Angus High Noon Lunch.

We’re always delighted with the support from Chamber members, taking our events to member premises and having so many attendees regularly come along to our events are a key part of the success of the programme. We look forward to seeing many more members making the most our lively and engaging events calendar throughout 2020.

If you’d like to get involved with the events calendar please contact Sarah Young, Events & Marketing Manager: sarahyoung@dundeeandanguschamber.co.uk.

We’re always keen to engage more members in the Connect 4 Series and take our events out to the membership using venues across the region.

Some key events to highlight in 2020 are:

January - March • Connect 4 Training • A New Year a New You • DACC123 Lunches • High Noon Lunch • Tay Cities Business Month • Connected Conversations - Cyber Security • Leading Ladies April - June • DACC123 Lunches • Connect 4 Training • Connected Conversations - Food Innovation • Leading Ladies • Chamber Champion Dinner

MEMBERS AdvertISING Rates: Back Page: Inside Front/Back: Full Page: Half Page: Quarter Page:

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£750 £650 £575 £350 £250

Advertorial rates:

POA

sponsorship...

Looking to raise your brand awareness and benefit from the excellent attendance rates, professional event management and exposure that the Chamber events programme brings? Why not speak to a member of the team about sponsorship of a forthcoming event?

July - September • DACC123 Lunches • Summer Social • Connect 4 Training • High Noon Lunch • Leading Ladies October - December • DACC123 Lunches • Connect 4 Training • Leading Ladies • Christmas Social

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As always there will be many more events to come, please keep an eye on the website for the full listing of all our events.

Send an email to Sarah Young, Events and Marketing Manager sarahyoung@dundeeandanguschamber.co.uk to find out more.

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pick of the pics...

Here’s our round-up of Chamber events.

Can you spot yourself?

DACC Summer Social, 25 July The annual DACC Summer Social was this year hosted by Al Maktoum College of Higher Education. After hearing from College Secretary and Acting Head of College, Dr Abi Abubaker, about the vision of the college and their plans for the coming years, attendees were invited to join the various workshops covering topics such as Back to the Future: Skills for the 21st Century Manager, What is Islamic Finance and how is it relevant to you? and Arabic language and culture for Business.

Chamber Golf Day, 30 August Forfar Golf Club played host to the annual Chamber Golf Day. The weather didn’t put off the hardy golfers and with their waterproofs in full use they headed out on to the course for a shotgun start. Members enjoyed the half-way refreshments courtesy of St Andrews Brewing Co. and before long they were back in the clubhouse for a well-earned buffet lunch. Taking the prizes home this year were Graham Huband (Longest Drive), Paul Taylor (Nearest the Pin), 4G Scotland (Runners-up) and Handelsbanken (Winning Team).

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Leading Ladies with Keira Proctor, 5 September The third in our Leading Ladies series for 2019 heard from Keira Proctor, MD at A. Proctor Group Ltd. Keira spoke very openly about how, at the tender age of just 29 she took over the reins of a long established family business, with an annual turnover of 20 million and over 100 staff. Guiding attendees through some of the challenges she faced to be taken seriously by an already established Board of Directors she told us more about how asserting her own leadership style took time, patience and hard work.

Mental Health Awareness Event, 11 September Attendees joined us at the DACC Office, 37 City Quay, as we unlocked the doors to mental health. The event, sponsored by Health and Work Support, heard from Karma Jiga, CEO at the Nilupul Foundation, who guided us through some mindfulness techniques along with talking more about the research being done around mental health. We also heard from Liam McKelvie, founder of ZeroLimbits.

Liam was just 2 years old when he was struck down with meningitis and lost all 4 of his limbs. Taking us on a journey, Liam spoke honestly about his battles and how he’s worked hard to overcome the challenges he’s faced.

The team from Health & Work Support were also on hand to speak to attendees about the support they can provide to both the business and employees. You can find out more about their services online www.healthandworksupport.scot

Dunhill Business Breakfast, 26 September Our annual Business Breakfast, hosted in partnership with the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, saw over 50 local businessmen and women come together for a morning of inspiration and a chance to support some of the golfers and celebrities hoping to walk away with the tournament trophy.

DACC members were welcomed with an array of breakfast bites in the Hogan Suite at The Carnoustie Golf Hotel before hearing from Dale Simpson, General Manager at Malmaison Dundee.

Dale spoke of the vast creative projects he’s championed throughout his career.

From a rugby stadium being set-up in an under-utilised restaurant to an urban roof top spa with views overlooking Table Mountain, each and every one challenged the perception of the business and created a reason for people to visit.

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Angus High Noon Lunch, 17 September Our annual Angus High Noon Lunch was once again hosted at Carnoustie Golf Hotel. Over 140 local businessmen and women were joined by Steve Dunlop, CEO at Scottish Enterprise who spoke about the work of Scottish Enterprise and his priorities for the organisation. Scottish Enterprise are committed to growing the Scottish economy for the benefit of all, helping create more quality jobs and a brighter future for every region.

Six shortlisted entries were chosen from over 20 applications who saw themselves up in front of a panel of judges back in August. The six finalists were The Circle, Prettyfly Workshop, Glen Clova Hotel, The Malting House Design Studio, Rossie Young People’s Trust and Sleeperz Dundee.

The event also saw the winner of the inaugural Chamber Business Champion Award announced. The award, which had a prize fund worth £7,500 with the STV Growth Fund, had invited Chamber Members to demonstrate that they are a Champion of Dundee and Angus. Businesses across the region were given the opportunity to tell their story, from supporting the local economy to promoting the region, working with local third sector organisations, connecting with local businesses to trade with and everything in between!!

Our thanks go to the table sponsors on the day; MacRoberts LLP, Johnston Carmichael, Rossie Young People’s Trust, Sleeperz Dundee, Hillcrest Homes, ATL Turbine Services, Glen Clova Hotel.

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We were delighted to announce Glen Clova Hotel as our Chamber Business Champions 2019.

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As People Development Advisor with the leading care home group, Jamie Stewart offers his insights and advice on how employers should approach mental health and support their people in the workplace.

What can employers do to support their employees with mental health issues? “...having a designated on-site person that is available to have supportive conversations and signpost their colleagues towards appropriate help can have a lot of advantages.”

Balhousie Care Group recently launched a Mental Health & Wellbeing Charter. As People Development Advisor with the leading care home group, Jamie Stewart offers his insights and advice on how employers should approach mental health and support their people in the workplace.

The effects of an employee struggling with a mental health problem can be difficult to appreciate. Their productivity can suffer, absence can be high, and they may not feel comfortable talking about it to their manager or colleagues in fear of being treated differently.

Add into the mix that people in the care industry, the sector I work in, are hired to provide essential care and support to vulnerable adults.

This is what we, at Balhousie Care Group, reflected on recently during Mental Health Awareness week and why we decided to take action.

The first thing an employer should do is recognise mental health the same way as we view physical health. Recognising this does not just happen overnight, it takes a significant amount of effort to raise awareness. Employers must create learning opportunities for their employees to make them aware of mental health issues and mental illnesses, to remove the stigmas that can be attached.

At Balhousie Care Group we have increased our learning and development interventions in this area so that staff all have a baseline awareness of mental health and can go on to attain a recognised certificate if they desire.

Line managers also need additional training to guide them in having supportive conversations. We have included workshops in this area as part of our ongoing Management Development programme.

Jamie Stewart

This can lead to an employee opening up about issues which in turn leads to their manager putting in place practical interventions that can result in the employee performing better and attending more regularly. Once that benchmark has been reached, an employer needs to look at how it can create a workplace culture that provides support to its employees as par for the course. A good way to do this is by providing an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). This is an external counselling service available to employees that can help employees during times of difficulty.

Moreover, having a designated on-site person that is available to have supportive conversations and signpost their colleagues towards appropriate help can have a lot of advantages. This can be in the form of accredited Mental Health First Aiders or internally trained Wellbeing Champions. We have started to invest in Mental Health First Aiders, and we are about to launch our in-house Wellbeing Champions programme so that we can make sure all our care homes have trained individuals to provide peer to peer support.

Beyond the above approaches, it is also worth considering what resources are available in the wider community. Help is available from organisations such as Mind, The Samaritan’s and a multitude of other places. This can help develop things like Wellbeing Action Plans, a tool that helps employees identify their triggers and develop practical steps to address them. Mental Health is high on the political agenda so there is no need to reinvent the wheel when there is so much guidance and help available.

Every issue we ask a member for their views on a hot topic in the business world. Want to share your views with us?

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