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DUNDEE & ANGUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS PROUD TO
ACKNOWLEDGE
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GET LinkedIN TO YOUR
CHAMBER
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If you were not aware already YOUR
Chamber is running another Golf Tournament on the following date:
Date: 27th
April 2010
Location:
Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort
Time: 12:00
noon for lunch
Cost: Team
of four - £160 plus VAT for members: £180 plus VAT for non-members: -
Individuals are £45 + VAT. All prices include lunch &
evening meal.
For further
details and booking form, please CLICK HERE
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GOOD NEWS STORIES
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 Fiona Morton awarded IPF Life
Membership -she is the Managing Partner of property firm Ryden (chamber
member) and has been awarded life membership, an honour bestowed upon
only a small number of senior professionals across the UK for the
major role they have played over the years, and for endeavours
and significant contribution in enhancing the forum's
reputation. Chamber contratulations goes to Fiona.
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The pupils of High
School of Dundee whom are members of the Rotaract
& Interact Club celebrate 25 years this year - many Charity fund
raising events have taken place during this period & our
congratulations goes out to all those young people that have been
involved.
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SEIZING THE RENEWABLES
OPPORTUNITY
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Renewable energy has the potential to transform the
Dundee and Angus economy over the next decade. Developments could see
the region leading the country in research, administration and
manufacturing in this sector
. The Dundee Partnership Forum is bringing key players
together at the Apex Hotel, City Quay, on Wednesday 17 March
2010 (9am to 1pm) to explore how to work together to
capitalise on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. There will be
speakers from Scottish Enterprise, Port of Dundee and Dundee City
Council, and plenty of time for discussion. If you are
interested in attending, please contact Anne Ray on 01382 434198 or
at
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A DAY AT THE RACES
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 Date: Wednesday 21st April 2010
Location: Perth Race Couse
Perth Race Course is celebrating its first 'meeting'
of the year in style, with a gathering of businesses from chambers of
commerce from across Scotland. DACC members who attend will
enjoy the event from a dedicated 'chamber' area at the very heart of
the course. Lunch, networking, with members of the DACC team on
hand to help facilitate introductions, racing tips and competitions: who says business can't be
fun! Bookings should be made directly with
Amanda at Perth Race Course on 01738 551597 or email to Amanda@perth-races.co.uk
But, if you are booking, please let us know at DACC:
if there is sufficient demand for places we will see if we can
organise a coach to take everyone through together.
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POSITIVE MANUFACTURING TRENDS
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Latest figures from Scottish Engineering show some
positive developments in the Scottish manufacturing/engineering
sector, with order intakes stabilising, output volumes showing
marginal improvement, training commitments moving into positive
territory and employment numbers remaining steady.
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COMING SOON: THE DACC
MEMBERSHIP ENTITLEMENT CARD
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The latest service from YOUR Chamber:
click the link to learn more. Frequently Asked
Questions
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DACC 'DROP IN' DUNDEE
26TH MARCH
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Want to find out more about Chamber membership
benefits? Got an issue you want to raise? Or perhaps a question you
think we might be able to help with? Why not drop in to this informal
session at the Chamber office any time between 9.00am and 12.00 noon
on Friday 26th March. The surgery is an opportunity for you to
meet and chat informally with Alan, Dave, Zoe, Karolina or
Shirley about any aspect of Chamber membership. So if
you're passing, please do call in for a cup of tea or coffee,
biscuits and a friendly smile!
IF YOU ARE NOT A CHAMBER MEMBER, YOU ARE STILL VERY
WELCOME TO COME DOWN ON THE 26TH TO MEET THE TEAM.
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HIGH NOON 4: TARTAN DAY
BUSINESS DEBATE
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 Date: Thursday 8th April 2010
Time: 11am Registration & networking. 12pm Lunch
and speakers and debate
Location: Carnoustie Golf Hotel, Angus
Cost: £20+VAT Member: £30+VAT Non Member
Tables
of ten: £180+VAT (Member) £270 + VAT
 Three excellent speakers, including the Chief
Executive of one of Scotland's most successful private
companies, a great venue and fantastic networking opportunities make
the latest Chamber 'High Noon' speaker lunch a must for any
diary. So make sure that you are there by CLICKING HERE for the booking form. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS
STILL AVAILABLE: BUT YOU'LL HAVE TO BE QUICK!
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WAKE UP TO WESTMINSTER
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There are still places available at our Wake up to
Westminster General Election Hustings on Friday 12 March.
This is your chance to quiz local parliamentary constituency
candidates from each of the four main political parties: Jim McGovern
(Labour); Alberto Costa (Conservative); John Barnett (liberal
Democrat); and Stewart Hosie (SNP).
To get elected, they need YOUR votes and the votes of
your employees and staff. Should they get your vote? This
is YOUR
chance to find out by quizing them on what policies they plan to help
your business.
7.45am to 9.30am, DACC office, City Quay Dundee.
Tickets cost £10+VAT (which inclides the cost of
breakfast). CLICK HERE to book your place and MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD.
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FORFAR IS OUR NEXT ANGUS REMOTE
OFFICE
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Our second Angus
Remote Office is
set for Tuesday 6th April @ the EQ Chartered
Accountants office in Forfar (64 West Hight Street). Dave
Nicholson will be there from 1:00pm to 4:00pm to chat with any
current or prospective members about the Chamber and its
activities/plans. Very informal - people should feel free to
drop in for coffee, tea & biscuits. Dave can be contacted on
07833 241888 or email: davidnicholson@dundeeandanguschamber.co.uk
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SUPPORTING DUNDEE BACK TO WORK
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Date: 15 March 2010 Time:10am to 1pm
Location:Dundee College, Kingsway Campus, Old Glamis
Road
Join the Job Summit at Dundee College, and have
your say on how effective the UK Government's measures to help keep
people in employment have been, and what more can be done to
help Dundee move from recession to recovery. Ann McKechin,
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Scotland, will be the
keynote speaker.
To book a place, contact Susan Hart on 01382 373034 or
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THE BIG BUSINESS BREAKFAST
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 Location: Dundee College.
Who? Any business
that wants to find out how Dundee College can help it, that
wants to network with other businesses or wants to find out more
about Knowledge Transfer. The event that starts at 7.45am and
finishes at 9.30am, which leaves you plenty of time to get back to
the office and take advantage of everything you have learned at the
session and all the new contacts you have made.
To book, contact
Shona Robertson at Dundee College on
IF YOU ARE GOING FOR THE BIG BREAKFAST, YOU WILL
BE OUT OF THE OFFICE ANYWAY, SO WHY NOT MAKE A SHORT DETOUR TO CITY
QUAY FOR THE CHAMBER DUNDEE 'DROP IN'.
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CHAMBER LOBBYING LUNCH
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Water and sewerage
bills rising? Speak directly to Alan Sutherland of the Water
Industry Commission: HE DECIDES WHAT YOU PAY.
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NEW START SCOTLAND EXHIBITION
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Chamber member, Vision Sound & Light, are the
audiovisual partner to New Start Scotland 2010 for the second
year providing all the audiovisual equipment. The
exhibition is on 19th/20th March @ SECC, Glasgow. CLICK HERE for further information
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 Have
you undertaken an unforgettable challenge and raised much needed funds for Charity - how much
was raised? If so, what was the activity that you did?
Was it a Team effort or individual achievement? Why not shout
it from the roof tops? DACC can help. Community Good News
Stories are
always welcomed - if you have a story to tell about YOUR business
helping in the community, then please forward the information to me at davidnicholson@dundeeandanguschamber.co.uk
If you have pictures then please send these in with
the story & allow us to share your achiements with your
fellow members.
Sincerely,
Dave Nicholson
Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce, Unit 11 City Quay, Camperdown
Street, Dundee, DD1 3JA
Tel 01382 228545
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