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SCDI is Scotland's leading economic development organisation. Our aim is to influence and inspire government and key stakeholders to create sustainable economic prosperity for Scotland - an ambition as relevant today as it was when SCDI was established in 1931. |
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SCDI's influential membership includes global players, SMEs, colleges & universities, government agencies, local authorities, trade unions, charities and the third sector. This unique gathering of knowledge, experience and talent provides a dynamic and creative force for change.
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| Future Scotland: Future Growth |
Amidst the current debate about Scotland's future constitutional options, SCDI has undertaken an enquiry into some of the key issues across the Macroeconomic and Fiscal, Europe and International, and Energy spheres, and analysed the Discussions and Priorities of our members.
Through this work, we hope to inform and provide insights to our members and stakeholders, by the identification and analysis of the issues and evidence to be considered. As an independent organisation with a broad membership, SCDI takes no political view on these issues for the Scottish electorate. However, the organisation's role has always been to examine and consider impartially the industrial, commercial and economic challenges and opportunties facing Scotland.
For further information on SCDI's Future Scotland work, please click here. |
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Delivered for Scotland's SME business Community, this year's National Business Convention 2013 takes place on Thursday 29 August at RBS HQ, Edinburgh.
Jointly hosted by the FSB and SCDI, this 3rd annual conference continues to grow and is delivered ‘About Business - For Business’, focusing on providing practical, informative and relevant advice to help your business meet the challenges and embrace the opportunities of working both within Scotland and internationally.
We anticipate over 250 business people from SME's across a wide range of industry sectors will take part, so there’s also a significant Networking opportunity for you to engage in throughout the day.
LEARN FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF ORGANISATIONS:
A variety of organisations will address the key Convention themes of Business Growth; Financial Access & Future Planning; Technology & Innovation; People & Workforce Up-Skilling; Entrepreneurial Spirit & Inspiration, including:
John Swinney MSP - Cabinet Secretary for Finance & Sustainable Growth, Scottish Government; Ken Barclay - Head of Corporate Banking Division Scotland, RBS; ACCA Scotland; First ScotRail; Prof Sara Carter OBE, Head of Dept, University of Strathclyde Business School, Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship; Skills Development Scotland; Marjorie Calder, Director, The Big Partnership; Tony Hadden, Partner - Employment Law, Brodies LLP; Queens Award for Enterprise-winners Vegware Ltd; Stuart Macdonald, Managing Director, Seric Systems Ltd; Entrepreneurial Spark; and Prince's Trust - Scotland entrepreneurial businesses; with more speakers to be announced shortly...
Included within the key Convention programme are interactive Workshops, with all delegates attending 1 Workshop session focused on skills which businesses need to succeed, including: How To Form A Stand-Out Business Case; Pitching Skills To Win Business; and Media Savvy - Your Business In The Spotlight.
Peppered throughout the day's programme is a new addition of '10 Minute Takeaways' - short, concise, to-the-point info and advice bulletins - delivered to make you aware of shortly forthcoming issues which could impact on you and your business.
This is an event not to be missed! Updates will appear online as the Convention 2013 programme evolves in the coming weeks.
REGISTER NOW to secure your National Business Convention 2013 place(s) for Thursday 29 August.
Delegate tickets (including networking breakfast, lunch & refreshments), are £70+VAT. Please Register your places at: events@scdi.org.uk or T: 0141 222 9736 |
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| ENTRIES NOW OPEN - SCDI Highlands & Islands
Annual Dinner & Business Excellence Awards |
| Friday 13 September 2013 - Inverness |
The SCDI Annual Dinner & Business Excellence Awards is the highlight of the Highland business calendar. It is always a sell-out, with 350 guests drawn from the Highland business and economic community across Scotland. More specifically, SCDI's Highlands & Islands Annual Dinner & Business Excellence Awards celebrates excellence and is the premier event for showcasing the achievements of the region's businesses.
TO ENTER your organisation: click on the appropriate Award Category below, complete and return the form. Closing date is Thursday 1 August 2013. |
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| - Benromach Award for Excellence in International Business |
| - The Crown Estate One to Watch Award for Excellence in a Marine Business |
| - Global Energy Award for Excellence in People Development |
| - Highlands & Islands Enterprise Award for Excellence in Research & Innovation |
| - ScotRail Business Direct Award for Excellence in Research & Innovation |
| - SCDI Highlands & Islands Chairman's Award for Outstanding Business Achievement |
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| BOOK YOUR PLACES to attend the Awards: |
Table of 10 guests: £1,150+VAT
Individual Ticket: £120+VAT |
| To book: please contact lesley.rhind@scdi.org.uk |
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| FUTURE SCOTLAND: FUTURE GROWTH |
| Inspiration & Creation For A Nation |
| 18 & 19 April,
RBS HQ, Edinburgh |
SCDI's Forum is the most prestigious policy and networking event in the Scottish business and economic calendar.
Forum 2013 - Future Scotland: Future Growth brought together over 300 senior influencers from all sectors as the foremost creative force for engaging leaders in Scotland to shape economic policy.
The Forum had a clear agenda - to stimulate economic growth for Scotland. The 2013 conference engaged a range of experts and global thought leaders in analysing and considering the levers that Scotland can use to develop growth and agree the steps required to deliver this.
This Forum focused on: The New Norm - The Global Framework & Levers for Growth; Future Scotland: Future Growth - Europe, Fiscal and Energy; Ideas & Insights - People, Skills and Big Data; Beyond Limits - Future Trends.
Our delegates heard from speakers including:
The Rt Hon Alex Salmond MSP - First Minister of Scotland
The Rt Hon Michael Moore MP - Secretary of State for Scotland
Roland Aurich - Chief Executive for UK & North West Europe Cluster, Siemens
Martin Bean - Vice Chancellor, The Open University
Prof Ian Goldin - Former VP World Bank & advisor to President Nelson Mandela, currently Director of Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford
Harry Kim - Senior Director, WW Health & Life Sciences, Head of Strategy & Solutions Portfolio, H-P
The Rt Hon Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale
David Miller - Urban Green Jobs Advocate & Former Mayor of Toronto
Alison Nimmo CBE - Chief Executive, The Crown Estate
Amish Patel - Big Data Leader for Public Sector in Europe, IBM
Chris Sullivan - Chief Executive, UK Corporate, RBS
Prof John Van Reenen - Co-Chair of LSE Growth Commission & Director of the LSE Centre for Economic Performance
Forum 2013 details are at: www.scdiforum.co.uk
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| Click the icon above to read the latest edition of our e-newsletter which keeps members up-to-date with recent policy work, upcoming events, international trade visits, the work of our Young Engineers & Science Clubs and members’ news.
If you would like to be included in a future issue, please contact claire.miller@scdi.org.uk |
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