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The Scottish Council for Development and Industry is an independent membership network which strengthens Scotland's competitiveness by influencing Government policies to encourage sustainable economic prosperity.  
As an entirely independent organisation, SCDI’s membership network seeks to strengthen Scotland’s economic competitiveness and sustainable prosperity by influencing Government policy at all levels (in Scotland, the UK, the European Union or globally).  
 
 
 
Meeting the Challenge
Jim Mather MSP, Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism and Duncan Mackison, Chief Executive Officer, Access LLP at SCDI’s Meeting the Challenge Conference, Tuesday 23 June 2009
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Recruitment: Vacancy

Young Engineers and Science Clubs Scotland

Regional Coordinator – Highlands & Islands

Part-time, Inverness, initial one year contract

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Events
Global Ambitions:  Scotland's International Future
This one day conference will be attended by over 250 business delegates from a range of sectors of the Scottish economy. It will examine Scotland's current position in the global community, share and exchange best practice in international trade and business development and provide practical, experienced based information and support to help Scottish businesses grow their export business.
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Connecting Scotland
First Minister Addresses the SCDI Annual Forum at Fairmont St Andrews - 20 March 2009
 
BCS
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Scotland's Energy Future
Scotland can hit its target of 50 per cent of electricity from renewable sources by 2020 and keep exporting electricity to England and Northern Ireland, according to a major study of the Scottish Government’s renewable energy targets commissioned by SCDI.
Scotland's Energy Future
Trade Visits

India: Delhi and Bangalore/Mumbai                                  12 – 16 October 2009

South Africa: Johannesburg and Cape Town                     16 – 20 November 2009

UAE: Dubai and Abu Dhabi                                             1 – 5 February 2010

China: Shanghai and Hong Kong                                     1 – 5 March 2010

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Press Releases
Businesses Urged to Prepare for Swine Flu - 02/07/09
SCDI Reponse to Manufactured Exports Figures - 01/07/09
Policy Papers
National Grid on ‘Transmission Charging – A New Approach’ - July 2009
The Scottish Government on Scottish Planning Policy - June 2009
Home Office Migration Advisory Committee on Intra-Company Transfers - June 2009
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Speech to the Scottish Food & Drink Federation Members Forum - 03 Mar 2009 - Gareth Williams
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Bank of England
10/06/09: SCDI North East Chairman, Duncan Skinner, welcomes Dr Andrew Sentance of the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee to Aberdeen.
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Influencers' Dinner
29 June 2009
Speaker: Professor Stuart Monro, Chairman, Dynamic Earth and Co-Chair, Scottish Science Advisory Council
Venue: Norwood Hall Hotel, Garthdee Road, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9FX
In partnership with BP
Highlands & Islands
Behind the Scenes visit to SGL Carbon Fibers Ltd, Muir of Ord
Friday 26 June 2009
 

Behind the Scenes Visit to Inverness College & Meet Iain Smith MSP

Wednesday 8th July 2009, 12pm – 2.00pm
Venue: Inverness College
 
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