Bid to boost business across Tay City region

INITIATIVE: Month-long programme of events aims to help companies and individuals gain competitive edge

A series of events and workshops are scheduled to take place across Tayside in February as part of the Tay Cities Business Month.

The programme is aimed at individuals and organisations looking to start up or grow a business, learn new skills, build networks, find inspiration or gain a competitive edge.

Topics covered include e-commerce, book-keeping, the circular economy, leadership and procurement.

In addition, there will be dedicated events for key sectors such as tourism, food and drink and engineering.

Each week will focus on a different theme and the event taking place will be tailored to that theme.

Alison Henderson, depute chairwoman of the Tay Cities Enterprise Forum, said: “In 2019, we hosted a Tay Cities Business Week, which was a great success.

“As such, we decided to increase the offering this year and offer a wider range of events across the month.

“We’ve got a very strong regional partnership which has helped us pull together many opportunities – the events will inspire, motivate and help businesses to grow, achieving their goals in 2020.

“I’d urge everyone to have a look at the programme and come along for what will be an engaging, informative and exciting month for businesses across the Tayside region and beyond.”

More information and details on how to sign up are available on the Tay Cities Business Month website.

Ms Henderson added: “Because of geographical spread, there will be good opportunities to make new business connections across Angus, Dundee, Fife, and Perth and Kinross.

“The events programme includes something for everyone.”

“The events will inspire, motivate and help businesses to grow. ALISON HENDERSON

Picture: Fraser Band. Back row from left: Lauren Miller of Business Gateway; Alison Henderson, Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce; Brian McNicoll, Centre for Entrepreneurship, Dundee University; Gill Simpson, Scottish Enterprise. Front row from left: Perth and Kinross councillor Angus Forbes; Angus councillor Tommy Stewart; Dundee councillor John Alexander; and Fife councillor Altany Craik.