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Former City Link Building Gets New Lease of Life

After nearly a year of lying empty having seen its former occupants go into administration the former City Link depot in Glenrothes is to be given a new lease of life.

The 31,952sq ft industrial unit at Bankhead Roundabout, which saw hundreds of Fife workers made redundant on Christmas Day last year, has been put on the market by property and storage specialist Fife Group in a move the firm says could reverse the hand of fate and create new jobs in the town.

Wednesday, 14 October 2015

New Conference Centre Launched at Vine Venue

Wednesday 7th October saw the launch of a brand new website, new logo and a new conference room at the Vine Conference Centre in Dunfermline.

Over 45 local business owners attended the official opening of the Pentland Room, which saw Janet Torley from the Federation of Small Business cut the ribbon to open the room, with manager of the Vine Conference Centre, Tim Thomson, also in attendance.

Following the opening the attendees were treated to a talk on 'Making Excellence a National Characteristic of Scotland' from the new CEO of Quality Scotland, Claire Ford.

Tim said

Monday, 12 October 2015

Exhibit at Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2016

Fife Council’s Market Development Programme led by Economic Development team are starting to engage in the recruitment process for participation at Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2016.

The Med-Tech Innovation Exhibition is the only manufacturing exhibition in the UK featuring more than 130 companies covering packaging, medical electronics, medical plastics, design, sterilization, components, manufacturing equipment & services

Med-Tech Innovation EXPO is the ONLY major 100% dedicated event serving the UK £18 Billion medical technology industry

Thursday, 01 October 2015

Fife Business Awards Now Open For Entry

The hugely popular Fife Business Awards are now open for entries and promise to be bigger and better than ever before.

The awards, which are now held annually, are open to businesses of all sizes, in all sectors operating in Fife. The range of award categories - including the Excellence in Tourism award and Outstanding Performing Business - have been designed to be fully accessible to all businesses.

Thursday, 01 October 2015

Buko Business Centre - In Partnership with the Business Community

The Business Centre since its initial conception in 2007 has provided an ideal opportunity for local businesses to expand/contract depending on their space requirements. The flexible approach adopted by the Centre Management and the range of space available, from 7,700 sq. ft. to 67,000 sq. ft. ensures that the vast majority of ongoing requirements can be satisfied.

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

Get Your FREE MOD Supplier Pack

Request your free MOD Supplier Information Pack containing the latest edition of the Selling to the MOD guide and the MOD's Defence Contracts Bulletin Magazine.

Your pack will contain everything you need to know from tendering for contracts with the Ministry of Defence to important contact details for MOD operating centres, prime contractors and trade associations.

Monday, 28 September 2015

Fife Chamber of Commerce Launch New International Trade Courses

Fife Chamber of Commerce is delighted to launch their new International Trade Courses which are part of a British Chambers of Commerce National Training Programme for exporters.

Delegates will have the opportunity to complete a test paper at the end the course which is marked externally and the candidate will receive a BCC accredited certificate. If you choose to complete all 5 courses you will gain a Foundation Award in International Trade.

These courses are mapped to Level 2 NVQ terminology and provide invaluable basic skills for small and large companies alike.

Monday, 28 September 2015

Develop Your Skills for Growth

Having the right skills in your business is essential for success

Skills for Growth aims to help small businesses achieve their objectives with knowledgeable, skilled and motivated employees. We do this by combining free consultancy from Investors in People with free support from your Skills Development Scotland Employer Engagement Adviser.

Being so close to your business can often mean you either don’t have time to create a detailed people plan, or are unsure how to start. That’s where we can help.

What’s involved?

Monday, 28 September 2015

Time Is Running Out to Get Your Broadband Voucher

The Broadband Connection Voucher Scheme is a UK Government programme that provides up to £3,000 in grant funding for small and medium sized enterprises to improve their broadband. The scheme is open to any business or charity in Fife with less than 250 employees and less than £50 million annual turnover.

Monday, 28 September 2015

Fife Firm Invests in Skills of Workforce

Employer Identifies Staff Training as Business Priority

A Fife engineering firm improved the skills of its workforce after using a business consultancy service offered by Skills Development Scotland and Investors in People.
Glenrothes-based Fife Fabrications (FiFab) made use of the Skills for Growth initiative to identify priorities for development. The initiative helped the firm, which employs 128 people, find growth potential through providing training in management and leadership and in using Excel spreadsheets.

Monday, 28 September 2015

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