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Glasgow Chamber’s first international trade visit to Manhattan in 2016


Left: Glasgow Chamber’s Circular Economy Mini Summit


Above: Simon Pearson, Scottish Water; Alison McRae, Senior Director, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce; Guy Jefferson, ScottishPower and Steve Dunlop, Scottish Canals at Glasgow Talks… Resilience


The audience listens intently at Think Digital Scotland


Above: Neil Amner, President, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce; Sebastian Buca, President, British Chamber of Commerce for Italy; Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce; John Law, Past President, BCCI, and Richard Muir, Deputy Chief Executive, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, in Milan for the signing of the MOU in 2016


While communication is at the heart of


all thinking for Anne Marie Hughes, the Chamber’s Head of Communications. “I want us to promote all the innovative work that our members do all year round via all our communications channels including Glasgow Business magazine, email bulletins, our website and social media,” she said.


WHAT ARE THE MAIN CHAMBER-RELATED EVENTS THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2017?


Alan Busby is clear about what he is expecting. “I am looking forward to the return of our


CROWD event. Rebranded now as ‘Made in Glasgow’, this event provides an opportunity for members to share their own story of their business, the good times and the bad and what they have learned throughout their career that they would pass on to other businesses. Tis event has always been a highlight for me, as one of the best ways to learn is from people who have been there and been through a similar journey that you can relate to. We have tweaked the already successful formula to make sure we are giving members even more from atending. All I can say is watch this space!” he said. Anne Marie Hughes is also responsible


for the awards night that most members like to remember! “For me, it’s Te Glasgow Business Awards.


Tis is one of our flagship events and is a wonderful celebration of business success in Glasgow. 2017 will mark the 20th anniversary of these Awards, making them even more special!” she said. Richard Muir is also looking ahead to


the flagship events. “I always look forward to our Inspiring


City Awards and Te Glasgow Business Awards as well as the Glasgow Talks series which remain our flagship events. However, I really enjoyed our digital event in the summer at the TIC building and if this year’s event is as good as 2016, I’ll be happy,” he said. It’s a view shared by Alison McRae


who said: “Te ICAs is always such a special evening. It’s great to see so many individuals, businesses and organisations recognised for the incredible work they do for our fantastic city.’’ Alison is also keen to see more


involvement with the Chamber’s ground-breaking green initiative aſter the launch in 2016. “I’m also looking forward to working with our members on the Circular Economy events activity.’’ Chamber events are also a particular


favourite of Leona Seaton: “Te ICAs celebrate everything that is great about Glasgow and the Chamber. Last year’s Glasgow Talks season was brilliant too.


I’m excited to see what the Events team deliver in 2017.” Te awards are obviously popular among


Chamber staff as Susan McKay is also very much looking forward to the 20th anniversary of Te Glasgow Business Awards. And it will be up to Cheryl McCulloch


and Rebecca Rickets to keep the circular wheel turning. “I’m looking forward to our Circular


Economy workshops – enabling organisations to identify sustainable and realistic opportunities to engage in the Circular Economy.” A final word from Elaine Rodger, who


will be welcoming some overseas visitors to Glasgow: “Having delivered a very successful business visit to New York in November, I am looking forward to Glasgow Chamber hosting Manhatan Chamber in the spring and also to taking a delegation of members out to Milan early this year. In March, we will be meeting with a delegation from the British Chamber of Commerce in Slovenia for a series of business to business meetings. In addition to all of this, we are planning lots of interesting Behind Te Scenes International events in partnership with Clydesdale Bank, our international trade partner.” A busy year ahead then for the


Chamber team!


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