CELEBRATING NEWS INSPIRING ECONOMICS Tickets now available for The very latest from Countdown to this Banks keen to win in the 20th annual GBAs Glasgow Chamber year’s ICAs ceremony battle for SME business page 07 page 10 page 19 page 26 SEPTEMBER 2017 THE MAGAZINE OF GLASGOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FUTURE VISION Glasgow University unveils masterplan for ambitious £1 billion investment for students, the community and businesses FREE TO CHAMBER MEMBERS / £4.99 FOR NON MEMBERS www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com 3 CONTENTS September 2017 04 24 President’s Column Glasgow University We are always focused Ambitious plans for on our members learning and research 07 26 GBAs Future of banking Countdown to Banks keen to secure the GBAs 2017 SME business 08 28 Intel New administration Meet Suzanne Interview with Council Burns from STV 17 Leader Susan Aitken 10 10 32 Agenda Premier city Glasgow Chamber is Glasgow’s growing leading the agenda reputation for events 12 39 City Roundup Appointments All the latest news People on the move in from the city the business community 08 13 40 Member News 18 Retail focus Shining the spotlight Glasgow’s growing on our members shopping opportunities 17 44 Glasgow Talks New Members Inspiring discussion with A warm welcome to Dr Bridget McConnell all new members 18 46 Partner News The Pitch Update on the work Two inspiring businesses of our key partners Editor: Anne Marie Hughes Production: Roisin McGroarty 19 20 21 22 Design: Mick Reilly Winner spotlight Advertising: ICAs Sporting countdown Office space Contact Publicity Celebrate our city’s Looking back at one of The 2018 European The benefit of Chief Writer: Kenny Kemp inspirational people last year’s GBA winners Championships building refurbs 4 www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com PRESIDENT We must evolve to remain relevant, and you can help Neil Amner, President
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