8 . Glasgow Business December 2016
ALL THINGS INTERNATIONAL
Make it in Manhattan T
Glasgow businesses raise their profile in inaugural trade visit to New York INTERNATIONAL TRADE PARTNER
staunch Scotish connections. One of Glasgow’s selling
he inaugural ‘Make it in Manhatan’ trade visit – organised by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
– has raised the profile of several entrepreneurial Glasgow companies in New York. Nine delegates from eight organisations have taken up the unique opportunity, travelling from Glasgow on 16 November for two days of meetings and networking, culminating in a formal invitation to celebrate St Andrew, Scotland’s patron saint, in the Big Apple. Te Glasgow Chamber of
Commerce delegation, led by Deputy Chief Executive Richard Muir and Head of International Trade Development Elaine Rodger, included Laura Birrell of LMB Enterprises Ltd, Kieran Coyle of Te Premiership Experience, Roy Gardner of City of Glasgow College, Murray Henderson and Jim Webster of HAUS Collective, Erik McCall of EDA Professional Services, Charles Randak of Randak Design, Jamie Smith of Enterprise Screen Productions (Scotland) Ltd and Amy McCusker of WeeBox. With the aim of making
international connections and securing business, the Glasgow businesses were able to meet specially selected Manhatan Chamber members in one-to-one sessions organised in advanced by Manhatan Chamber. Each Glasgow business was connected with a number of Manhatan Chamber members who had expressed an interest in meeting the Glasgow Chamber members.
points has been its worldwide architectural expertise with a company such as HAUS, set up three years ago, practicing architecture and urban design. HAUS is keen to set up a New York studio and used the visit to meet real estate consultants and potential architectural clients. Meanwhile, Charles Randak was able to showcase the Toshie Mackintosh, his bespoke collection of fabrics and wallpapers, including new- generation tartans, inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and launched this year; while Laura Birrell was able to introduce her Sticky Heelz anti-slip heel product. She said: “Manhatan is
Richard Muir said: “When
we set up the Memorandum of Understanding with Manhatan Chamber, we were clear that it had to bring business benefits to both organisations on both sides of the Atlantic. Tis inaugural trip has been a fantastic starting point for us. We’ve received such a wonderful welcome from Jessica Walker and her team in New York. “We took a small, specially-
selected group to begin with to ensure each person gets the time they need. Tis has been about opening the door in New York for a number of exciting Glasgow businesses. "We are convinced that a flow
of work will stem from the new relationships being forged on this trip. Tis is all about building sustainable and long-lasting international relationships.” One of the highlights
for the Glasgow visitors was their atendance at the 260th St Andrew’s Society Dinner in the University Club in New York. Te tartan-and-black-tie event was an opportunity to meet with New Yorkers with
synonymous with shoe shopping and has a reputation for females who like to present a polished and tailored look.” Sticky Heelz has been designed as an accessory for the style-conscious high-heel wearer, and Laura is aiming to make it available in up-market Manhatan department stores. Te Chamber will be
reciprocating when a selected group of Manhatan business people come to Glasgow to meet suitable Scotish businesses in the new year.
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