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Networking Breakfast at The New County Hotel
22-30 County Place
Perth
PH2 8EE
Tuesday 7th of February 2012
7.30am – 8.45am
Join us in The County Hotel, Perth for breakfast rolls, coffee and juice.
Come along to meet fellow Chamber members and members of the local business community and tell them about the services and products your business can offer.
Our friendly and relaxed breakfasts allow plenty opportunity for informal networking and your own 60 second address.
Don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards with you!
Please book by midday on Thurs 2nd of February.
£10 (inc VAT) for member £12.00 (inc VAT) for non-members
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Congratulations to our Star Awards 2011 Winners!
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PERTHSHIRE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2011
The Bathroom Company (Perth)
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Sir Brian Souter
Tay FM Young Business Person of the Year
Michael Boyle Jnr – Boyles Stonemasons
BATHROOM COMPANY FLUSHED WITH SUCCESS
The Perth-based Bathroom Company is flushed with success after being crowned Perthshire’s top business.
The Leonard Street company lifted the Perthshire Chamber of Commerce 2011 Business Of The Year title at a glittering Star Awards ceremony in Crieff on Friday evening.
Managing director Lawrence Haddow and delighted staff from the 18-year-old family business were showered with praise after securing the Marketing Campaign category trophy and going on to claim the overall trophy and title.Around 300 guests heard how The Bathroom Company captured the judges’ vote for its “success, passion and drive”.
The company retails, designs and installs high quality bathrooms to both private and commercial clients and employs 13 installers and a further five staff at their 4,500 sq ft showroom.
Chamber President Stephen Leckie said: “The Bathroom Company is a small independent, local retail company which has achieved not only financial growth but also UK wide national recognition despite the economic downturn which has affected many others in its sector.
“The Bathroom Company won the overall Perthshire Business of the Year title because of the huge impact that embracing marketing for the first time has had on the business operation, profit and culture over the last year,” he explained. “They demonstrated real passion for the business and also for their new found advocacy of marketing with commendable success.”
A delighted Mr Haddow said the award proved that a small Scottish business based in Perth can, when it’s focussed, compete with the best across the UK and win.
“We’ve proven that you don’t have to spend a fortune, but can be creative and still have a major impact on your business,” he said. We had the nerve to invest, at a difficult time, and the sense to make it cost-effective. And in marketing we’ve embraced something new, and sometimes a little bit scary, which has really helped to secure our business.”
Stephen Leckie also presented an “Outstanding Achievement” Award to Stagecoach boss Sir Brian Souter – Perth’s ultimate entrepreneur.
One of the UK’s leading businessmen, Sir Brian is a significant supporter of charitable causes and the country’s leading public transport innovator. He co-founded Stagecoach with his sister, Ann Gloag, in 1980 with just two buses and has developed the company into a leading international transport group in the UK and North America with 35,000 employees and an annual turnover of more than £2billion.
Sir Brian, who was Knighted this year, and the 11 Business Star category winners each secured a bespoke piece of Sarah Peterson glassware which reflected the black and white theme of the evening and the Chamber’s recognisable Star Award profile.
Chamber Chief Executive Vicki Unite reflected on a “fantastic event”.
“It was a fabulous night and it was great to see the business community get together to celebrate this year’s top achievers. We know from experience that there can be a real business benefit for winners – and finalists – and that is the underlying reason for our Star Awards. Winners and finalists have a tool that sets them apart from their competitors and this is extremely valuable – particularly in such testing times.”
This year’s premier business awards event was held at the Crieff Hydro Hotel and was hosted by journalist/broadcaster Maureen Young and Tay FM’s Gary Robinson.
Entertainment was provided by Perth children’s choir Jambouree and live band Big Vern And The Shootahs.Fundraising on the night went to support Jambouree, Home-Start Perth, Logos Centre Crieff and PKAVS.
Support sponsorship for the glamorous event came from Perth and Kinross Council and media sponsors Tay FM and The Famous Grouse Experience.
Trophies were designed, created and donated by Sarah Peterson of Caithness Glass.
Guests enjoyed a sumptuous dinner with wine and once again Highland Spring provided the water for the evening.Sound and light production and expertise for the show were provided by Catalyst EPS.
Johnston Media handled all video work before and during the event.
A charity prize draw won Mr and Mrs J Wheatley return flight s Dundee/London City courtesy of City Jet plus a two night stay thanks to De Vere Devonport House.
Coaches were provided by Squirrel Self Store/Ptarmigan Transport Solutions and Stagecoach.
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Find out how to motivate and inspire your teams, and enjoy healthy returns in staff loyalty, productivity and engagement, with an essential short Coaching training course starting in November.
Organisations sending their staff on this course benefit from improved staff loyalty, productivity and staff feeling empowered to contribute to the growth of the business.
In partnership with Rowan Consultancy based in Kinnoull Street in Perth, Perthshire Chamber of Commerce is offering a special members’ discount of 5% on the Edinburgh Napier University accredited course.
The initial two-day training course is priced at £370.50 plus VAT, or choose the full Certificate in Coaching with two-days’ training, three coaching sessions, a half-day follow up and written assessment towards the five credits at SCQF for just £750.50 plus VAT. Those in receipt of an ILA 200 can save a further £200 off the cost of the full course.
The next Certificate in Coaching course runs on Tuesday 29 November and Tuesday 13 December. The follow-up half day session will take place on Tuesday 8 May 2012.
For further details see http://bit.ly/uCAGow
Places are filling up fast, so to take advantage of this special offer book your place online today by clicking here or call Rowan Consultancy on 01738 562005.
Don’t forget to mention that you are a member of the Perthshire Chamber of Commerce to benefit from your members only exclusive price! |
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