Litter pick made clear difference to community
A GROUP of local business owners teamed up with the Neilston and Uplawmoor Litter Pickers recently.
An incredible 17 bags of litter were collected. Well done to all who took part. This litter pick was supported by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
In other news, the sixth cohort of our Women Returners programme is nearing its end. Having covered topics ranging from self-awareness to personal impact, we have had very positive feedback from all attendees.
If you or someone you know would be interested in taking part in the future, send an email to info@eastrenchamber.org.uk or, for more information, visit www. eastrenchamber.org.uk/wrw.
Our next Business Breakfast is at at The Greenlaw Works, in Newton Mearns, on Thursday, April 25.
This is a great opportunity to mingle with other local businesses over a tea or coffee, with the event open to both members and non-members. We’ll be there from 8am until 10am.
Katie Bell, of HR Dept South Glasgow, is holding a workshop – HR Essentials for SME Businesses – at The Avenue Shopping Centre, in Newton Mearns, on Wednesday, May 8. Visit the events page of our website for more information.
We’re also thrilled to announce that our Business Awards will take place on Thursday, June 20, at the Dalmeny Park House Hotel, in Barrhead.
Many thanks to our principal sponsor East Renfrewshire Council and other sponsors, who include J.M. Murdoch and Taylor Wimpey. Please contact Linzi Harvey by emailing awards@entourageuk.com if you’d like to be a sponsor.
If you’d like to nominate yourself for an award, you can contact the same email address or call the awards helpline on 0776 288 5341. Businesses have until 5pm on Friday, May 3, to submit their application forms.
Young Enterprise Scotland have an opportunity for new and budding entrepreneurs within East Renfrewshire. A nine-week challenge will support 10 individuals through the process of starting a business. If you’re aged 16 to 69, you may be eligible to apply. For more information, send an email to Tyler. Walsh@yes.org.uk.
On May 8, East Renfrewshire Developing the Young Workforce will host a networking breakfast at Barrhead High, where representatives from local secondaries and Isobel Mair School will discuss how companies can support their young workforce.
To register your interest, email jillian.davis@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk.