Heathrow Airport is instantly recognisable as a gateway from the UK to the rest of the world. Heathrow is the world’s second busiest airport in terms of passenger numbers and provides a vital business link for Scottish business and Chamber members to access markets across the planet. Heathrow is one of the most important economic assets for Scottish businesses, and was recently given permission to begin its expansion, providing a unique opportunity for Scottish firms to access over £11 billion of investment.

For more information on Heathrow, visit their website: www.heathrow.com

SSE Energy Solutions is a leading energy company dedicated to accelerating the UK’s journey towards net zero. They provide gas and electricity for businesses big and small, currently supplying around 500,000 metering points.

Their advanced infrastructure and digital services are designed to meet the unique needs of businesses and stakeholders across Scotland, delivering tailored solutions that maximize both immediate and long-term benefits.

https://www.sseenergysolutions.co.uk/ 

CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting service firms in the world with 400 offices across the globe employing 77,000 consultants and other professionals.

With over 500 professionals working across Scotland, our business model is designed to ensure that we are close to our clients and communities and we contribute to the continuous improvement of the economic, social and environmental well-being of the communities in which we live and work.

We use our experience as skilled IT professionals to support the next generation of employees, equipping them with the STEM skills and experience necessary to benefit the community of the future.

Find out more at: cgi.com/uk/Scotland

ScotRail is a Scottish train operating company that is publicly owned by Scottish Rail Holdings (SRH) on behalf of the Scottish Government, which aims to deliver a safe, reliable, and green railway.

It’s network of services support jobs, drives regional growth, and makes Scotland’s society and economy greener, contributing more than £4billion to the economy each year. ScotRail provides nearly 100 million passenger journeys each year, with over 2,000 intercity, regional and suburban rail services a day, covering 364 stations, and just under 800 trains serving Scotland’s railway. we are relentlessly

Employing more than 5,500 people, and supporting around 6,000 jobs indirectly, ScotRail is a large employer with a proud history.

Discover more: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/​

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is Scotland’s national skills agency.

SDS is committed to building a skilled workforce for the future which champions fair work practices and a diverse workforce.
Working with its partners, SDS strives to ensure employers have the right skills at the right time in high-performing, fair and equal workplaces, and that every individual has the skills and confidence to get a job and progress in the workplace, achieving their full potential.

The agency’s support for employers includes administering the funding for apprenticeship training in Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government. The apprenticeships family of Foundation, Modern and Graduate Level Apprenticeships plays a key role in setting people up for success in their careers. Apprenticeships are designed to tackle potential skills gaps and support new or existing employees to develop. SDS works closely with Scotland’s industries to make sure apprenticeships meet their needs. To find out more about apprenticeships visit: www.apprenticeships.scot

To find out more about SDS support for employers, visit: www.ourskillsforce.co.uk

VisitScotland is Scotland’s national tourism and events organisation. Its core purpose is to drive the visitor economy, growing its value in Scotland. It leverages tourism and events as a force for good for all of Scotland’s people and places and builds Scotland’s international profile as a leading place to visit, live, work, study and do business. 

VisitScotland focuses on three key areas to ensure it’s reaching the right audiences, offering the right support to businesses and prioritising the markets with the greatest potential for growth. These are: Market Development, Place Development and Business & Experience Development.

Tourism is a key growth sector and a foundation of Scotland’s economy; visitor spend generates £11.4bn for the economy annually with £6.1bn generated by events. Across Scotland, there are 239,000 jobs and 16,325 businesses in tourism.

Scottish Enterprise is Scotland’s main economic development agency. Working in partnership with industry, academia and the public sector, SE aims to help make Scotland a place where business can thrive and key industries can be competitive. Its focus is to help businesses grow, encourage greater innovation and create the right conditions for companies to access property, markets and finance to increase productivity and increase Scotland’s ability to compete internationally.

www.scottish-enterprise.com

The University in Strathclyde  gained university status in 1964 as part of a wave of expansion for elite higher education institutions in Scotland. Originally founded in 1796, alumni include pioneers such as James Young and John Logie Baird.

Situated right in the centre of Glasgow, it has grown to become Scotland’s third largest university in terms of student population and has developed an impressive reputation as a leading centre for the study in areas such as business and business.

Find out more here https://www.strath.ac.uk/business/

MarketSpan is an award-winning, full-service digital agency. The company was established in 2000 and has 19 years’ experience and expertise in the digital field. Their ongoing clients include the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, APS, Redpath Bruce, Four Square, Dominion Cinema, Apex Metrology and a large number of small and medium-sized businesses located throughout the UK. MarketSpan’s key strength is to provide bespoke online business solutions efficiently and cost-effectively.

For more information on MarketSpan visit their website: www.marketspan.co.uk