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| SCDI Press Releases |
| Any media enquiries or requests for further information on any SCDI press release, should be directed to Gareth Williams on
07917 103997. |
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| 2013 Press Releases: |
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| 28 May 2013 |
Report Summarises Business Views & Priorities In Scottish Constitutional Debate |
| 17 Apr 2013 |
Global Thought Leaders Gather In Edinburgh for SCDI Forum |
| 16 Apr 2013 |
All Sides Must Address The Economic Questions
In The Constitutional Debate |
| 20 Mar 2013 |
SCDI Response to the Budget |
| 27 Feb 2013 |
SCDI appoints Bill Drummond as Chair |
| 28 Jan 2013 |
SCDI comment on HS2 Phase Two announcement |
| 18 Jan 2013 |
SCDI calls for improvements to North-East travel links |
| 8 Jan 2013 |
SCDI comment on North of Scotland Rail Investment |
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| 2012 Press Releases: |
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| 27 Dec 2012 |
SCDI New Year Message - Future Scotland:Future Growth |
| 10 Dec 2012 |
Business will fly off if air links get worse |
| 14 Nov 2012 |
The Best of the Best in Scottish Business Recognised |
| 23 Oct 2012 |
Go for growth or a generation of young will suffer |
| 17 Oct 2012 |
SCDI comment on Aberdeen Western Periphal Route decision |
| 1 Oct 2012 |
Private sector and cities join forces to create force for growth |
| 20 Sept 2012 |
SCDI comment on the Draft Scottish Budget |
| 30 Aug 2012 |
Firms targeting success converge on Convention |
| 24 Aug 2012 |
Gold medallist welcomed to Glasgow |
| 7 June 2012 |
SCDI comment on Diageo investment |
| 31 May 2012 |
SCDI announces appointment of Scottish Cities Alliance director |
| 23 May 2012 |
SCDI evidence to the Scottish Parliament Finance Committee on Youth Employability |
| 20 May 2012 |
SCDI appoints Lady Susan Rice as President |
| 4 May 2012 |
Scottish oil & gas exports increase by 4.5% in 2010/11 |
| 1 May 2012 |
Glasgow businesses celebrate million pound trade visit success in the USA |
| 18 April 2012 |
SCDI comment on employment figures |
| 4 April 2012 |
SCDI welcomes consent for Viking Wind Farm |
| 23 March 2012 |
SCDI welcomes launch of Nigg Academy |
| 21 March 2012 |
SCDI response to The Budget |
| 14 March 2012 |
SCDI welcomes appointment of John McClelland as permanent Chair of SDS |
| 14 March 2012 |
SCDI congratulates Perth as Scotland's seventh city |
| 8 March 2012 |
SCDI comment on Green Investment Bank |
| 7 March 2012 |
SCDI raises concerns over proposed additional burdens on Scotland's salmon industry |
| 2 March 2012 |
SCDI comment on Union Terrace Gardens referendum result |
| 29 Feb 2012 |
SCDI comment on AWPR legal decision |
| 13 Feb 2012 |
SCDI and Glasgow City Council Trade Visit to Chicago and New York |
| 10 Jan 2012 |
SCDI comment on High Speed Rail announcement |
| 10 Jan 2012 |
SCDI comment on Emirates Airline's investment in Scotland |
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| 2011 Press Releases: |
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| 29 Dec 2011 |
Scotland's cities can further their success in 2012 |
| 16 Dec 2011 |
SCDI welcomes launch of Scotland's Cities shared agenda |
| 14 Dec 2011 |
Business support for Scottish high-speed rail |
| 29 Nov 2011 |
SCDI welcomes increased capital investment but raises concerns about Scotland's air route |
| 22 Sep 2011 |
SCDI comment on the Scottish Spending Review |
| 11 July 2011 |
China's Ambassador to set the seal on historic alliance |
| 29 June 2011 |
SCDI response to the Christie Commission |
| 13 June 2011 |
Scottish Oil and Gas Supply Chain Sales 2009/10 |
| 31 May 2011 |
Businesses Celebrate Million Pound Trade Visit Success |
| 19 May 2011 |
Six Cities unveil shared vision for Scotland |
| 05 May 2011 |
Scotland's local authorities and energy industry to launch green energy revolution |
| 15 April 2011 |
Ed Miliband and Iain Gray meet oil and gas industry at SCDI meeting in Aberdeen
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| 23 March 2011 |
SCDI responds to the budget |
| 21 March 2011 |
Scotland needs a budget for growth and for young people |
| 10 Jan 2011 |
SCDI announces Low Carbon Energy Review |
| 4 Jan 2011 |
Changes to SCDI Highlands & Islands Committee |
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| 2010 Press Releases: |
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| 23 Dec 2010 |
SCDI New Year Message |
| 23 Nov 2010 |
SCDI Comment on Migrant Cap |
| 17 Nov 2010 |
SCDI Comment on Scottish Budget |
| 20 Oct 2010 |
SCDI Response to the Comprehensive
Spending Review |
| 19 Oct 2010 |
SCDI comment on the Strategic Defence
Review announcement |
| 8 Oct 2010 |
Civic and business leaders announce Scotland's first National Convention for Business |
| 23 Sep 2010 |
SCDI celebrates 50 years of pioneering international trade visits |
| 22 Sep 2010 |
SCDI comment on Ofgem transmission charges review |
| 21 Sep 2010 |
Oil & Gas UK warns against jeopardising investment by limiting migration |
| 22 Jul 2010 |
SCDI Welcomes Business Role for Foreign Office |
| 16 Jun 10 |
SCDI Launches Blueprint for Scotland |
| 12 Apr 10 |
Scottish Oil and Gas Sales Topped £15bn in 2008/09 |
| 24 Mar 10 |
SCDI Response to the Budget |
| 23 Mar 10 |
SCDI calls for "Scottish Trade Centres" overseas |
| 11 Mar 10 |
SCDI’s 2010 Forum and Economic Summit Re:wiring Scotland |
| 06 Jan 10 |
Welcome for Beauly-Denny Decision |
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| 2009 Press Releases: |
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| 29 Dec 09 |
New Year's Message from SCDI Chief Executive |
| 21 Dec 09 |
Green Light for Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Will Unlock North East's Economic Future |
| 10 Dec 09 |
SCDI Appoints New President and Chair |
| 09 Dec 09 |
SCDI Response to Pre-Budget Report |
| 07 Nov 09 |
"Team Scotland" Must Be Bolder in Global Ambitions |
| 07 Nov 09 |
BP honoured at Scotland’s international awards |
| 07 Nov 09 |
International Award for University of Edinburgh |
| 22 Oct 09 |
Bank of England Senior Team Tour Glasgow's East End |
| 19 Oct 09 |
Treasury Listening on Oil & Gas But Must Act |
| 09 Oct 09 |
SCDI Response to OFGEM Energy Report |
| 08 Oct 09 |
Scottish Government Minister Leads SCDI Trade Visit to India |
| 07 Oct 09 |
SCDI Comment on SSE Announcement |
| 19 Sep 09 |
SCDI Welcomes Lena Wilson Appointment at Scottish Enterprise |
| 18 Sep 09 |
Business of the Year Award for Marine Harvest |
| 15 Sep 09 |
Award Winning Salmon Exporter Eyes New Markets |
| 09 Sep 09 |
SCDI Backs High Speed Rail Link Campaign |
| 27 Aug 09 |
SCDI Response to High Speed Rail Link |
| 21 Aug 09 |
Call for U-Turn on A82 Closure |
| 20 Aug 09 |
Tesco Personal Finance Announcement Welcomed |
| 18 Aug 09 |
Digital Britain Delays Will Put Businesses at a Long term Disadvantage |
| 13 Aug 09 |
Partnership Tackles Unemployment in Highlands |
| 13 Aug 09 |
SCDI Response to CCS Bid Announcement |
| 03 Aug 09 |
Call for Scottish Government to Support New International Air Links for Highlands & Islands |
| 30 Jul 09 |
Salmon industry brings £290m to Highlands and Islands economies |
| 27 Jul 09 |
Nominations Open For 10th Highlands & Islands Business Awards |
| 22 Jul 09 |
SCDI Response to GDP Figures |
| 14 Jul 09 |
Janette Harkess Appointed as SCDI Policy Director |
| 02 Jul 09 |
Businesses Told to Prepare for Swine Flu |
| 01 Jul 09 |
SCDI Repsonse to Manufactured Exports Figures |
| 30 Jun 09 |
SCDI Response to Scotland's Energy Future |
| 30 Jun 09 |
SCDI Comments on UK Offshore Oil & Gas Report |
| 15 Jun 09 |
SCDI Response to Commission on Scottish Devloution |
| 26 May 09 |
SCDI Launches 2009-10 Trade Mission Programme |
| 20 May 09 |
Green Energy Can Deliver Green Shoots of Recovery |
| 01 May 09 |
SCDI Response to Scottish Governement Carbon Capture and Storage Announcement |
| 30 Apr 09 |
The Very Real 'Green' Shoots of Recovery |
| 26 Apr 09 |
Budget Unlocks £3.4 Billion Boost to Scottish Energy Sector |
| 22 Apr 09 |
Chancellor Right to Invest for the Future |
| 09 Apr 09 |
SCDI Response to MPC Announcement |
| 19 Mar 09 |
MPs to be Warned of Growing North Sea Jobs Threat |
| 17 Mar 09 |
Scotland's Manufactured Exports Drop for First Time in Three Years |
| 09 Mar 09 |
Secretary of State to Lead SCDI Trade Mission to China |
| 02 Mar 09 |
Scottish Oil and Gas Industry Posts 10 Per Cent Increase in Sales |
| 05 Feb 09 |
Bank of England Must Look At All The Options |
| 03 Feb 09 |
First Minister Launches BusinessClub Scotland |
| 28 Jan 09 |
Scottish Economy Shrinks Faster Than UK |
| 23 Jan 09 |
SCDI Response to GDP Figures |
| 21 Jan 09 |
SCDI Chairman Welcomes Scottish Enterprise Appointment |
| 19 Jan 09 |
SCDI Reacts to Banking Announcement |
| 15 Jan 09 |
SCDI Says Heathrow Third Runway Vital to Scotland's Economy |
| 08 Jan 09 |
SCDI Welcomes Interest Rate Cut |
| 07 Jan 09 |
Interest Rate Cut an Essential Part of 'Recession Battle Plan' - SCDI |
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| 2008 Press Releases: |
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| 28 Dec 08 |
New Year Message from SCDI |
| 17 Dec 08 |
SCDI Response to Competition Commission Inquiry into BAA Airports |
| 10 Dec 08 |
SCDI Comments On Scottish Government Transport Announcements for North East |
| 10 Dec 08 |
SCDI Response to Strategic Transport Projects Review |
| 09 Dec 08 |
Major Independent Study Says Scotland Can Beat 2020 Renewables Targets |
| 04 Dec 08 |
SCDI Response to Interest Rates Cut |
| 04 Dec 08 |
HIE Economic Support Plan Welcomed |
| 24 Nov 08 |
SCDI Welcomes Pre-Budget Support |
| 11 Nov 08 |
SCDI Welcomes Sir Ian Wood's Vision for Aberdeen City Centre |
| 11 Nov 08 |
MPs Told Heathrow Expansion Vital to Scotland's Economy |
| 06 Nov 08 |
SCDI Welcomes Decisive Cut in Interest Rates |
| 05 Nov 08 |
SCDI Urges Further Cut in Interest Rates |
| 03 Nov 08 |
SCDI Welcome Trump Decision |
| 30 Oct 08 |
Chevron Vice Chairman to Address SCDI Annual Lecture |
| 17 Oct 08 |
£76M Economic Boost Thanks to SCDI Trade Mission Programme |
| 07 Oct 08 |
SCDI Urges MPC to Act Now |
| 06 Oct 08 |
SCDI Response to Renewable Energy Framework |
| 22 Sep 08 |
First Minister to Hear Views on HBOS Merger |
| 19 Sep 08 |
Now is the Time to Invest in the Success of the North East, says SCDI |
| 04 Sep 08 |
Industry Body Calls On Scottish Exporters to Speak Up |
| 20 Aug 08 |
SCDI Comment on Competition Commission Report |
| 03 Aug 08 |
SCDI Commissions Independent Study On Scotland's Energy Future |
| 23 July 08 |
SCDI Response to GDP Figures |
| 18 July 08 |
SCDI Adds To Chorus of Concerns Over Local Income Tax |
| 03 July 08 |
"Bureaucratic" New Immigration System May Fail To Meet North Sea Skills Needs |
| 05 June 08 |
SCDI Response to June MPC Announcement |
| 28 May 08 |
SCDI Welcomes Start of M74 Construction |
| 23 May 08 |
Inverness Meeting to Discuss Businesses' Public Contracts Concerns |
| 19 May 08 |
Scottish Businesses Head for Turkey |
| 08 May 08 |
Interest Rate Freeze the Right Decision - SCDI |
| 01 May 08 |
SCDI Urges Commission to Work with Scottish Government to Improve Ferry Services |
| 29 Apr 08 |
Scottish Government Food Policy Missing Key Ingredients - SCDI |
| 23 Apr 08 |
SCDI Responds to GDP Figures |
| 22 Apr 08 |
Competition Commission Yet to Demonstrate Case for New Airport Operator - SCDI |
| 21 Apr 08 |
SCDI Hits out at Lewis Windfarm Refusal |
| 16 Apr 08 |
SCDI Calls for More Joined Up Planning Framework |
| 10 Apr 08 |
"Rates Cut Will Maintain Positive Sentiment" - SCDI |
| 09 Apr 08 |
SCDI Calls For Interest Rate Reduction to Maintain Scottish Investment and Confidence |
| 14 Mar 08 |
SCDI: Education Supply Must Match Needs of the Economy - Success in Priority Industries Depends on Right Balance of Skills |
| 12 Mar 08 |
SCDI Reaction to 2008 Budget |
| 14 Feb 08 |
SCDI Welcomes Green Light for M74 |
| 07 Feb 08 |
SCDI Welcomes Interest Rate Cut |
| 05 Feb 08 |
Scottish Oil & Gas Industry Sales Hit Record High |
| 23 Jan 08 |
SCDI reaction to GDP Figures |
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