Business Gateway Falkirk

Scottish Enterprise is looking for industrial property developers to bid for a share of £15million to support the build of new premises or refurbish existing premises.

The work is part of a new £35million Manufacturing Property Challenge Programme to increase innovation and Scotland’s attractiveness to inward investors.

The programme is open for applications until 18 September 2024. Find out more here 👉 https://bit.ly/3zJX2dE

Competition is open for applications! 🏆

is organised by Ceteris (Scotland) Ltd and Business Gateway for Forth Valley businesses with less than two years of trading, or entrepreneurs who have a new idea that they are hoping to develop into a successful business 💼

Find out more and apply here 👉 https://bit.ly/3DL9CYA

Deadline 26th August ⌚️

Business Advisor Ally attended the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS)'s workshop in collaboration with Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce last week 🤝

The event was aimed at outlining how lean manufacturing can help engage people and create sustainable change, and exploring the leadership qualities to support this 💼

Find out more about SMAS and how they could help your business here 👉 https://bit.ly/3xA7jrW

Take a look at future Chamber of Commerce events here
👉 https://bit.ly/3PmFHfT

📷 Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce

The 2025 King's Awards for Enterprise are now open for applications! 🏆

The awards are for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of innovation, international trade, sustainable development, and promoting opportunity through social mobility.

Submit your application here 👉 https://bit.ly/3xmWPMu

A fantastic new website developed by Crunchy Carrots for our colleagues Visit Falkirk! 💻

Falkirk area tourism businesses can visit the website for local business support here 👉 https://bit.ly/3VtRxaf

The ability for businesses to upload their business listing and any events to the website is coming soon! 🥳 In the meantime, please contact Visit Falkirk at [email protected] to add your tourism business to the site 💼

Business Advisor Ally attended Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce's latest 'Let's Network' event at Haven Products in Larbert today 🤝

While operating as an efficient textile manufacturing, packaging, and document services business, Haven Products are first and foremost a social enterprise as their highly skilled workforce is comprised of disabled and disadvantaged adults, offering those who wish to work a place to work 💼

Network with fellow Chamber members to build your network and develop lasting relationships within the Forth Valley business community at the next 'Let's Network' event. More info here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PmFHfT

This free guide from Business Gateway can help you determine which digital channels are best to reach new customers! 💻

Take a look at the guide here 👉 https://bit.ly/3KwSYQd

The VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards recognise organisations that have demonstrated significant business benefits from good environmental practice 🌍🏆

Entry deadline - 31st May 📆

Submit your application here 👉 https://bit.ly/3yvhTkc

Business Advisor Ally attended a successful Staff Recruitment and Retention training session in Falkirk town centre yesterday, which took place in partnership with Falkirk Delivers, Carolyn from Square Peg HR, and Andrew from Andrew Penker Chartered FCIPD 👥🤝💼

Looking for support and advice around staff recruitment and retention? Get in touch here 👉 https://bit.ly/3XQM9Oi

Falkirk Delivers Square Peg HR

Open to everyone, CodeBase Unplugged is a networking event for professionals working in, or interested in, tech startups.

Come along to Unplugged Falkirk to learn more about CodeBase, Techscaler and the support available across Central Scotland 🤝

📆 Tue 28th May
⌚ 12pm - 2pm
📍 Falkirk Stadium

Book your free place here 👉 https://bit.ly/3QXz4Bf

Stirling

Are you a business leader, HR professional, or manager seeking to enhance your recruitment and retention strategies, and to build a more engaged and skilled workforce?

Join Business Gateway and Falkirk Delivers' insightful workshop to master the art of attracting, retaining, and developing a dedicated workforce in your organisation

📆 Wed 22nd May
⌚️ 9am - 11.30am
📍 104 High Street, Falkirk town centre

Book your free space here 👉 https://bit.ly/3KcsQcR

Delivers

Join Business Gateway and Falkirk Council at SDP's Meet the Buyer National 2024! The event will be held on Wed 5th June at Hampden Park, Glasgow 📆

Come along to meet procurement teams, buyers and supply chain partners! Register your free space here 👉 https://bit.ly/4bpspZ2

Falkirk Council

The Business Gateway Falkirk office is closed for the Easter break from today, Friday 29th March, until Tuesday 2nd April 📆🌸

If you have any queries during this time, please contact us here 👉 https://bit.ly/3XQM9Oi and we will get back to you as soon as possible on our return! 💻

Business Advisor Steve paid a visit to Christie's Tapas in Falkirk town centre with Visit Falkirk colleagues Francisco and Jenna 🤝

Christie's Tapas holds the title of 'Scottish Restaurant of the Year' for 2024 after their win at the Scottish Restaurant Awards last week! 🏆

It was great to connect with the business and discuss how they can maximise their offering to encourage visits from locals and tourists alike. The business is thriving and we look forward to continuing to work with them and seeing what they do next 💼

If you would like a Business Advisor or the Visit Falkirk team to pop in for a chat, get in touch here 👉 https://bit.ly/3XQM9Oi

Christies Falkirk

Business Advisors Steve and Ally attended CVS Falkirk's 10th anniversary Funders Fayre last week, where they spoke with local third sector organisations about available funding options 🤝💰

Find out more about what funding Business Gateway Falkirk offer here
👉 https://bit.ly/3PuaWWh

Business Advisors Andrea and Lesley attended last week's Bairns Business Club breakfast to share how Business Gateway can help local businesses with support and funding 🤝💼

The Bairns Business Club offers an opportunity to join a growing networking group of like-minded business people from Falkirk and the surrounding areas, while supporting Falkirk Football Club.

Find out more and keep an eye out for the next Breakfast Club details here 👉 https://bit.ly/3HYzYsh

Bairns Business Club Falkirk Football Club

In need of digital support? 💻

Business Gateway Falkirk offer funding towards digital projects and free advice appointments with digital specialists.

Get in touch to find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/3XQM9Oi

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STEP, in partnership with Forth Valley Food and Drink, are delighted to invite you to their annual food and drink event!

📆 Wed 27th March
⌚ 9.30am - 12.30pm
📍 John Player Building, Stirling Enterprise Park, Stirling

This event is tailored for trade professionals including buyers, resellers, stockists, and wholesalers. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with local suppliers, hear from speakers, and sample products.

Find out more and book your free space here 👉 https://bit.ly/4cfBhRC

Principal Business Support Officer Carron recently joined Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce at their inaugural charity dinner for Strathcarron Hospice, for which over £25k was raised.

The Chamber of Commerce have a diverse events programme, open to members and non-members. Keep up to date with their upcoming events here
👉 https://bit.ly/3PmFHfT

Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce

There's less than one week to go before this year’s 10th anniversary Falkirk Funders Fayre event!

Business Advisors Ally and Steve will be in attendance at the event to chat about the funding opportunities on offer from Business Gateway Falkirk! 🤝💰

The event is designed for third sector organisations and social enterprises to meet with funders to learn about available grant funding schemes.

📆 Tue 19th March
⌚️ 10am - 2pm
📍 Bowhouse Community Centre, Grangemouth

Find out more and book your free space here 👉 https://bit.ly/3TeVRJf

Scotland’s largest Meet the Buyer event will be hosted by the Supplier Development Programme at Hampden Park on the 5th of June 📆

Come along to meet with procurement teams, buyers and supply chains to learn about upcoming projects and tender opportunities locally, nationally within Scotland and across the UK 🤝

Find out more here 👉 https://bit.ly/42Rkq3l

The application deadline for Scottish EDGE round 23 is the 6th of March! 📆

Scottish EDGE is Scotland's biggest business funding competition, offering grants and loans from £10,000 to £100,000 to help grow your startup, social enterprise or charity.

Find out more and apply here 👉 https://bit.ly/49o7GUp

Business Advisor Lesley visited the new Blackness Bay Distillery with Visit Falkirk recently to discuss the business' progress. With plans to offer tours and more, the distillery will be a valuable addition to the area! Keep an eye out for opening information soon 🤩

Join FSB's Forth Valley In-Person Networking event - meet fellow members, business contacts and FSB staff 💼

📆 Thursday 7th March
⌚ 10.30am - 11.30am
📍 Christie's Scottish Tapas, Falkirk

Free to attend for members and non-members!

Find out more about the event here 👉 https://bit.ly/3uJiIEw

Federation of Small Businesses - FSB

Business opportunity at The Helix 💼

There is an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced operator to offer family-friendly water-based activities at The Helix's lagoon from 29th March 2024.

Find out more and apply here 👉 https://bit.ly/3UMDGwQ

Proposals must be submitted by 12pm on 26th February! 📆

The flagship event of Scottish Tourism Month 2024, The Signature Conference is being delivered in Aberdeen on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th March 📆

This conference is for anyone working in or connected to Scotland’s tourism industry. No matter the type of business you run: small or large, independent or corporate, public or private, this year’s Signature Conference is a must-attend event 💼

Book your ticket here 👉 https://bit.ly/49fKyqY

Business Gateway Falkirk Advisors Andrea and Lesley attended yesterday's Bairns Breakfast Club at Falkirk Stadium! 💼

The Bairns Business Club offers an opportunity to join a growing networking group of like-minded business people from Falkirk and the surrounding areas, while supporting Falkirk Football Club.

Find out more and keep an eye out for the next Breakfast Club details here 👉 https://bit.ly/3HYzYsh

Falkirk Football Club

Last week, Business Gateway Falkirk Advisor Steve visited Premier Lodge Hotel with colleagues Francisco and Jenna 💼🤝

It was great to meet and discuss how business is going for the hotel!

If you think you would benefit from a chat with one of our Business Advisors or want to know what support we have to offer, contact us here 👉 https://bit.ly/3XQM9Oi

Premier Lodge