www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com 3 CONTENTS May 2018 President


In times of strife the Chamber is here to help


06 04


Investment


New players see boom in build-to-rent sector


DYW Glasgow


Celebrating Scottish Apprenticeship Week


Christopher Hampson of Scottish Ballet


07 08 10


Intel Award-winning


Looking ahead to the ICAs and GBAs


Development


The work goes on at Glasgow Queen Street


13 12


Chief Executive


Ensuring the deck isn’t stacked against business


Member News


Shining the spotlight on our members


14 16


International


Explore the Chamber’s global trade work


17 Productivity


Sir Charlie Mayfield on improving efficiency


18 Agenda


Glasgow Chamber is leading the agenda


19 Circular Glasgow


A visionary approach to tackle a local challenge


30 06 07 22 20


Global spotlight Team Glasgow


showcased the city Partner News


Update on the work of our key partners


Depute Leader


Exclusive interview with David McDonald


21 22 24


Cover story


Special agreement signed with Berlin


Glasgow Talks


Tourism’s future and life sciences


Cumbernauld


Explore the town with a wealth of businesses


New Members


A warm welcome to all new members


26 30 44 46


The Pitch and Appointments


Editor: Anne Marie Hughes


Production: Roisin McGroarty Design: Ryan Swinney


Advertising: Contact Publicity Chief Writer: Kenny Kemp


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