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International support to be stepped up » Review leads to better service for members
group of Glasgow Chamber members has carried out a review of Chamber activity in
supporting international trade and examining ways it can be improved. Glasgow Chamber already has
significant activities supporting its members in the supply chain for international trade through certificates of origin and support for the logistics involved in geting your goods into market. But it has surveyed members,
benchmarked its service with other Chambers and reviewed the work of other agencies such as SDI, UKTI and the British Chambers of Commerce Overseas Business
Network to assess how Glasgow Chamber could add to its service. Te report has been going
through the Board and Council of Directors of Glasgow Chamber and will result in increasing the support Glasgow Chamber can give members to access markets. Glasgow Chamber’s offering
includes help with market selection and identifying the nature of your overseas presence. Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive
of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said: “International trade is a natural area for Glasgow Chamber to focus
on given that the Chamber network is almost worldwide. “Tere have been some
important developments in recent years, notably British Chambers’ expansion of its overseas office network which means that there is an enhanced offer within your Chamber’s network to help you achieve your goals in overseas markets. “Te expansion of this area will
be rolled out over the next few weeks and months. Please do not hesitate to tell us if there are things that you want help with in
accessing overseas markets and growing exports. “We know that we still have a lot
of work to do to grow our exports. We are still heavily dependent on a limited number of markets within the European Union, but we have in the city some fantastic examples of companies – in the whisky industry such as Edrington and Grants; in the engineering industry such as Weir’s, Howden and Tales; and niche players such as Linn, Trespass and Barr + Wray – which have huge experience of operating overseas. “Many of these businesses have
offered to help new players to break into markets they are already in.”
Discounted Skylounge access
Through our Platinum Partner Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce is delighted to be able to offer members discounted access to the international executive lounge at Glasgow Airport for both business and leisure travellers. The Skylounge is located after Security Control at
international departures and entry must be within three hours of departure time. Opening times of the Business and Holiday Wings are: from 1 June-31 October, 5am-7.30pm; and from 1 November-31 May, 5am-6pm daily. The lounges are open to international passengers in possession of a valid boarding card. To book your tickets at the discounted rates, call Glasgow
Chamber of Commerce on 0141 204 2121. Tickets will be posted to you upon booking. Prior to use, members must also confirm expected
arrival time at the Skylounge by telephone once it has been established. Tel: 0141 848 7949.
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