DUNDEE & ANGUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS PROUD TO ACKNOWLEDGE PLATINUM PARTNER

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In This Issue

Featured Article

March Master Classes

GET LinkedIN

SQA Suite

GOOD NEWS STORY

SEIZING THE RENEWABLES OPPORTUNITY...

A DAY AT THE RACES

POSITIVE MANUFACTURING TRENDS

:...THE DACC MEMBERSHIP ENTITLEMENT CARD

DACC 'DROP IN'...

HIGH NOON 4...

WAKE UP TO WESTMINSTER

JOBS SUMMIT...

THE BIG BUSINESS BREAKFAST

CHAMBER LOBBYING LUNCH

NEW START SCOTLAND EXHIBITION

 

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DUNDEE & ANGUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS PROUD TO ACKNOWLEDGE

Kingennie Country Resort 

 

March Master Classes 

 

12.03.10 Wake up to Westminster General Election Debate

 

 

17/18.03.10 Managing People 

    

 

22.03.10 Chamber Lobbying Lunch - Water Industry Commision  

 

 

 

08.04.2010  High Noon 4:Tartan Day Business Debate  

 

21.04.10 Scottish Chambers Networking Day @ Perth Racecourse 

 

27.04.10 Chamber Golf Tournament

 

 

 29.04.2010 Member 2 Member @ West Park 

 

OTHER DATES  

01.03.2010 to 14.03.2010 Dundee Women's Festival 

 

 

18.03.10 Free Carbon Coaching, Perth 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24.03.10 High Speed 2 The Next Steps 

 

 

 

03.04.2010 Men Only Dinner with Cash for Kids Charity

 

  

 

 

GET LinkedIN TO YOUR CHAMBER

Peer Support

 

 

 

SQA Suite @ the Chamber office.

 

Kingennie Country Resort 

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 

Kingennie Country ResortFiona 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.  

Watch this space for further Good News Stories next time. Please contact me to let me know success stories & I will pass on the Good News. davidnicholson@dundeeandanguschamber.co.uk

 

 

SEIZING THE RENEWABLES OPPORTUNITY

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

 

 

A DAY AT THE RACES

Perth RacecourseDate: Wednesday 21st April 2010

Location: Perth Race Couse

Time: 12:00 noon

Cost: £30+VAT

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.

 

 

POSITIVE MANUFACTURING TRENDS

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. 

 

 

 

COMING SOON: THE DACC MEMBERSHIP ENTITLEMENT CARD

The latest service from YOUR Chamber: click the link to learn more. Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

DACC 'DROP IN' DUNDEE  26TH MARCH

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.  

 

 

 

HIGH NOON 4: TARTAN DAY BUSINESS DEBATE

HSBCDate: 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  

           (Non Member)

Kingennie Country ResortThree 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!   

 

 

WAKE UP TO WESTMINSTER

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. 

 

 

FORFAR IS OUR NEXT ANGUS REMOTE OFFICE

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

 

 

SUPPORTING DUNDEE BACK TO WORK

Date: 15 March 2010 Time:10am to 1pm

Location:Dundee College, Kingsway Campus, Old Glamis Road

Cost: FREE

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

 

 

THE BIG BUSINESS BREAKFAST

Dundee CollegeLocation: Dundee College.

Date: 26th March 2010.

Cost: FREE

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'. 

 

 

  CHAMBER LOBBYING LUNCH

Water and sewerage bills rising?  Speak directly to Alan Sutherland of the Water Industry Commission: HE DECIDES WHAT YOU PAY.

DACC office at 12pm on Monday 22 March 2010: contact alanmitchell@dundeeandanguschamber.co.uk to book.

 

 

NEW START SCOTLAND EXHIBITION

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

 

CommunityHave 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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