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HITS THE FAN Mark Shayler
Alec Farmer, Trakke; Andrew Nicolson, Whisky Blender and Richard Clifford, MAKLab
“Events like this show that the Chamber is not simply supporting the larger organisations, but it is relevant to smaller emerging businesses that have grasped the opportunities of digital technology”
Marketing Executive, amiExecutive, an executive let and corporate relocation company based in Glasgow, said: “For me, today was fantastic. In terms of the content, it was superb. It was up-to-date and current. Te event was spot-on and very well-run and the venue was also fantastic.” Leon Tompson, Government and
Parliamentary Affairs Manager, VisitScotland, said: “It was absolutely superb and really inspiring. Loads of valuable information and case studies demonstrating just how people get from the idea to delivery while making a real difference. It is not just about seting up a business and making money, but actually doing something they believe in and are really passionate about. Tere’s a great message in there about how we do things in Scotland. As Charlie said in his presentation, it’s all about the people. Tat came out in all the presentations at the event. It’s about geting the people of Scotland behind campaigns and
activities and selling Scotland, whether it’s holidays or manufacturing.” Raymond McStay, MadeBrave®, a digital
creative agency, said: “I thought it was a fantastic day. Te information on data – both big data and small data – was first-rate. From my point of view, it’s about how retailers can use this information to sell and market their products. It’s about coming to these events and finding out what is out there. Richard of MakLab, Andrew of Whisky Blender and Alex of Trakke were really inspirational. Tey have an idea, go off and deliver it. And it is not something they trained to do – or learned at school or university. Tey had a vision, a purpose and simply wanted to give it a go.” Nick Price, Chief Executive Officer, Bright
Purple Resourcing, a recruitment firm, agreed: “Finally we have some people who are making manufacturing sound exciting. If we are trying to encourage people to work in manufacturing we need a workforce – and we need people to
fall in love with making things again. How do you do that? With passion. Te event speakers are making this sexy – we need to get this message across to kids leaving school.” Darran Gardner, Business Development
Executive, Te Data Lab, was also impressed with the aſternoon sessions: “Te use of digital technologies and platforms by small, almost traditional, manufacturing businesses is impressive. It shows a powerful blend of two worlds; the physical and digital. Tis mix can be much more powerful than simply having a website or doing e-commerce. It’s really making it part of your company DNA. Events like this show that the Chamber is not simply supporting the larger organisations, but it is relevant to smaller emerging businesses that have grasped the opportunities of digital technology. Tis innovation at a smaller level clearly demonstrates people doing things differently and that barriers are surmountable,” he added.
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