GLASGOW BUSINESS AUGUST 2014
CEO/CONTACTS
Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive
chiefexecutive@glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
Negotiations on the horizon
In a few short weeks, we will all know the result of one of the most important votes in Scotland’s modern history. I must admit I am enjoying the fantastic buzz around the city with the Commonwealth Games legacy alongside the anticipation over the Scottish referendum. Here at Glasgow Chamber of Commerce,
representing the interests of our members in Glasgow, we are making our small contribution to helping everyone get a better understanding of the economic questions surrounding the referendum vote. We have members who will vote ‘No’ to an independent Scotland while others will vote ‘Yes’. This is entirely right, because it is a personal vote. We face the unknown, which is never
the best platform for growing business, but I feel our members have shown the proper level of scepticism and caution about both sides of the argument. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of our constitutional committee who
have set the direction for our discussion. Members of Glasgow Chamber have also contributed to the Scottish Chamber survey in May, working in partnership with economist Prof David Bell of Stirling University (see pages 28 and 29). I was delighted that we have been able to give our members the opportunity to explore the issues with the two campaigns. Both meetings were well attended and questions were raised and answered without rancour. More recently, members have been kind enough to respond to my blogs where I have been wearing
my Glasgow-tinted spectacles. As our President says in his
introduction, many questions raised by our members will not be answered, indeed, cannot be answered. Realistically,
we have to acknowledge that hypothetical issues being considered will never be sorted until negotiations begin. And let us be clear: negotiations will go on if there is a ‘No’ vote as well as a ‘Yes’ vote. This has been promised by all of our political parties.
At times, the debate has been characterised
by Cassandra on one side telling us the skies will fall and on the other by Dr Pangloss telling us about a rosy view of a better future. Hopefully, our involvement helped clear away some of the myths but a long list of questions remain unanswered. Whatever the outcome, we want to see the
debate about wealth creation moved up several gears. The Glasgow economy has enjoyed significant investment because of the Commonwealth Games. However, so much more needs to be done in
investing in our transport infrastructure to allow businesses to flourish. Our housing still needs to meet the aspirations of modern living and we must do much more to ensure Glasgow has the right skills and levels of education to support our digital economy. Here, Glasgow’s universities, colleges and places
of learning play a fundamental role in shaping our future. All of this feeds into the dynamo for Glasgow: our businesses, which provide the products and services that we can export around the globe. The health of our nation depends on a strong and sustainable Glasgow – that has to be our focus once the referendum dust settles.
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HEAD OF EVENTS Alan Busby ~ 0141 204 8323
alan.busby@glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
CHIEF EXECUTIVE Stuart Patrick~ 0141 204 8317
stuart.patrick@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE Richard Muir ~ 0141 204 8326
richard.muir@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
PROJECTS DIRECTOR Alison McRae ~ 0141 204 8339
alison.mcrae@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
HEAD OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Elaine Rodger ~ 0141 204 8332
elaine.rodger@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER Cathie McKay ~ 0141 204 8317
cathie.mckay@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
FINANCE MANAGER Audrey Hamilton ~ 0141 204 8334
audrey.hamilton@glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS Anne Marie Hughes ~ 0141 204 8325
annemarie.hughes@glasgowchamberof
commerce.com
HEAD OF PARTNERSHIP & MEMBERSHIP OPERATIONS Susan McKay ~ 0141 204 8347
susan.mckay@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION Catherine Bryson ~ 0141 204 8390
cathy.bryson@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
PROJECTS AND EMPLOYABILITY MANAGER Leona Seaton ~ 0141 204 8338
leona.seaton@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
PROJECTS EXECUTIVE Selina Hales ~ 0141 204 8358
selina.hales@glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS EXECUTIVE Shona MacPherson ~ 0141 204 8364
shona.macpherson@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
PROJECTS ASSISTANT Blair Stevenson ~ 0141 204 8339
blair.stevenson@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
EVENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE Colum Fraser ~ 0141 204 8319
colum.fraser@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT Danielle Grant ~ 0141 204 8349
danielle.grant@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
FINANCE ASSISTANT Liz Mason ~ 0141 204 8329
liz.mason@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
CERTIFICATION EXECUTIVE Yasmin Akram ~ 0141 204 8330
yasmin.akram@glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
CERTIFICATION EXECUTIVE Lorraine Galbraith ~ 0141 204 8365
lorraine.galbraith@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
CERTIFICATION EXECUTIVE Katie Anderson ~ 0141 204 8381
katie.anderson@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
RECEPTIONISTS Dawn Chalmers (Mon-Wed) and Sandra Barrie (Thu-Fri) ~ 0141 204 2121
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