6 . Glasgow Business August 2015
World links
Enterprise in Asia in spotlight at two big meetings
A high-powered delegation from the China Enterprises Association in Britain visited Glasgow recently. The delegation, which
was investigating investment opportunities in Scotland, was invited by Scottish Development International to meet key business figures in the city.
The delegation met Richard
Muir, Deputy Chief Executive of Glasgow Chamber, along with members of the President’s Club at the House for an Art Lover. They also attended a conference hosted by the Clydesdale Bank. There were a series of discussions in the city focusing on Glasgow’s economy and its position as Scotland’s economic powerhouse. In May, Chamber members
attended an Indonesia Investment Promotion Forum focusing on investment in the Southeast Asian country. The Indonesia Investment
Co-ordinating Board (BKPM) and the Indonesian Embassy in London organised the event in collaboration with Scottish Development International. Himawan Hariyoga, Deputy
Chairman for Investment Promotion of BKPM, was the keynote speaker. The event provided an insight into recent updates on Indonesia’s investment policy and business environment. The event highlighted opportunities in Indonesia on various energy sectors, including oil and gas, power generation, geothermal, hydropower and micro hydro, solar photovoltaic, biomass, onshore wind and biofuel.
Stuart Patrick, new Chair, Glasgow City of Science with Sir Kenneth Calman
Appointment
New chair to boost links with business
» Chamber Chief Executive named Glasgow City of Science Chair G
lasgow Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Stuart Patrick has been
appointed as the new chair of Glasgow City of Science. Having served previously as a
member of the organisation’s board, he takes over the role of
Commercial property City centre is focus for investment
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce is to work with Glasgow City Council to boost investment in the city by developing and promoting its commercial property offering. Two areas for action
were identified in the area of commercial property to help improve and promote the city centre. A Commercial Property
Review by Glasgow Chamber highlighted the city centre as a focus for investment and building. One aim is to keep
Glasgow city centre as a top 10 investment location. Central to this will be establishing and promoting city districts to encourage commercial, retail and leisure property development. Work will
be done on repurposing vacant units and gap sites, on providing consistent and attractive public realm and using financing mechanisms for development, including Business Improvement Districts and Tax Increment Financing. The second focus
will be on work and job creation with the aim
of Glasgow being the biggest job generator in Scotland. Glasgow Chamber will work with partners to attract more jobs with a focus on high value roles and key sectors. It will also encourage SMEs and entrepreneurship and promote available skills in the area to inward investors.
chair from Sir Kenneth Calman. Sir Kenneth, who has guided
Glasgow City of Science in the five years following its inception in 2010, will remain involved as Honorary President. Stuart’s appointment as the
organisation’s Chair will further enhance links between both the
city’s business and science sectors. His appointment is aimed at further enhancing the organisation’s engagement with entrepreneurs and innovators, with a focus on Scotish-based SMEs who want to learn how to accelerate business growth through innovation.
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