Moray Chamber of Commerce events
Moray Chamber of Commerce events:
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY
HOT TOPIC & AFTERNOON TEA AT BAXTERS WITH ANGUS ROBERTSON MP
RESPONDING TO CHANGE
In the US where decisions are taken to close or realign military bases then an agency of the US Department of Defence steps in and assists the local community. The Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) has a long standing and successful record in managing economic transition in defence dependent areas. By contrast, in the UK, the MoD announces a base closure and then provides no assistance. Angus Robertson will discuss this topic and look at ways how the business community can look to manage any transition required when we know the future of both our air bases. 3pm Start – Members £8.00/Friends £10.00
WEDNESDAY 16 FEBRUARY
VISIT BY JIM MATHER MSP, MINISTER FOR ENTERPRISE, ENERGY AND TOURISM
Moray Chamber of Commerce facilitated a meeting in January with Jim Mather MSP giving local businesses the opportunity to discuss issues that affected them. In addition he endorsed the Counting Carbon Award a joint initiative with the Chamber and CIFAL Findhorn. At this session he will assist us in devising a strategy to respond to our concerns and ideas generated at the original meeting. This opportunity of bringing business people and local regulators together again will allow us to consider how to move quickly to create more jobs and economic activity. The session at Horizon Business Centre, Forres will be FREE and registration will begin at 10.30am.
A networking lunch will follow at the Ramnee Hotel at 12.30pm.
Members £25.00/Friends£35.00
WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, SUNNINGHILL HOTEL, ELGIN
FRIDAY 29 APRIL
THE MORAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL WHISKY SUPPER – with special guests -
Celebrating Moray Chamber’s 10th Anniversary and the Royal Wedding, with a marriage of whiskies from Macallan Distillery at the Craigellachie Hotel. Cocktails at 7pm – followed by a fine dining experience over 5 courses and a Fireworks Finale. Members £60.00/Friends £70.00
MORAY TASK FORCE NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Save Lossie Action Group has gained the most amazing amount of local and national coverage with their March and People’s Petition. Members and Friends of Moray Chamber of Commerce have given support to their campaign and they would like to say thank you by offering 10 complimentary tickets to their event on Wednesday 19th January. Let me know if you would like to go, tickets cost £5.00 and the first 10 who respond will go free! Do try and support this event which will seat 250 to see the much loved British classic film The Dam Busters. In addition you will get the opportunity to hear the winning campaign song and video. The venue is the Moray Playhouse and 8pm is the start time. Tickets are also on sale from Lossiemouth Post Office, Grampian Furnishers and Buckley’s Newsagents in Lossiemouth as well as the cinema.
DONATIONS ARE STILL NEEDED!
Martin Thomson, manager of the Moray Playhouse will allow proceeds from ticket sales to go to the Moray Task Force Trust Fund. It is critical that our message is heard louder than ever and if you have any ideas for national coverage or would like to donate financially then please get in touch with me or send a cheque made payable to The Moray Task Force Trust Fund to the address below. Alternatively you can pay by BACS – MORAY TASK FORCE TRUST FUND: BANK OF SCOTLAND, ELGIN: SORT CODE 80-06-66: ACCOUNT NO. 06018969.
FLEXIBLE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Susan Chalmers advises me that Skills Development Scotland still have money in the budget for their Flexible Training Opportunities. Information is available on their website http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/our-services/services-for-employers/encourage-employees-to-develop-new-skills.aspx The programme is open to self employed people / sole traders and social enterprises as well as to private sector SMEs with employees.
To book events contact:
Lesley Ann Parker
Chief Executive Moray Chamber of Commerce
17 Victoria Street Craigellachie
Aberlour-on-Spey,
AB38 9SR
Tel: 01340 881226
Mobile: 07887 846495
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