www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com 3 CONTENTS March 2018 President


We are always focused on our members


07 04


Partner News


Update on the work of our key partners


Meet Rick de Blaby of Get Living


Chief Executive


Bringing Chamber views to the fore


08 10 11


Intel 04 07 Agenda


Glasgow Chamber is leading the agenda


SEC development


Building a case for a £150 million investment


14 12


Member News


Shining the spotlight on our members


International


Explore the Chamber’s global trade work


18 20


Glasgow Talks


Historic bond drives new venture forward


22 ICAs


Inspiring City Awards: Winner Spotlight


24 Cover story


Bold plans for Sauchiehall Street


26 Circular Glasgow


Recruitment drive to help businesses


26 27


27 DYW Glasgow


Shining the spotlight on Craig Martin


The Glasgow Business Awards Winner Spotlight


Productivity


Collaboration and teamwork are key


28 29 30


GBAs Lanarkshire


An industrial revolution is leading the way


Be prepared for data protection changes


Office Space


A constant demand for Grade A stock


Recruitment


Employers may need to recalibrate benefits


32 36 40 46


GDPR


The Pitch and Appointments


Editor: Anne Marie Hughes


Production: Roisin McGroarty


Design: Raymond Francis and Ryan Swinney


Advertising: Contact Publicity Chief Writer: Kenny Kemp


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