Aberdeen Harbour is a world class port annually handling around 5 million tonnes of cargo, valued at approximately £1.5 billion, for a wide range of industries.
With versatile facilities, competitive charges and diversity of traffic, it serves Scotland's third city and an extensive hinterland. Centre of activity for the offshore oil and gas industry's marine support operations in North-west Europe, it is also:
* Principal commercial port in Northern Scotland
* An international port for general cargo, roll-on/roll-off and container traffic
* Principal mainland port for freight, passenger, vehicle and livestock services to Orkney and Shetland
* A major centre for forest product imports and finished paper exports
* A gateway for agricultural products and supplies
* An important fishing port, serving a local processing industry
* A marshalling point for exports of oilfield equipment
Aberdeenshire Council works hard to create and sustain the best quality of life for the 230,000 people in Aberdeenshire through the development of happy, healthy and confident people, safe, friendly and lively communities, an enterprising and adaptable economy and a diverse culture.
The Council aims to provide excellent services for all by involving, responding and enabling, finding new and more efficient ways of doing things, providing elected leadership for its area, working with its partners in the North East and beyond and always looking to the future.
We are delighted that Aberdeen Harbour are also sponsoring the Achievement in Internatoinal Business Award at this year's event. Please see above for further details.
Robert Gordon University is delighted, once again, to make an award for the best Placement host, where nominees will be selected on the basis of students' nominations.
Professor Ferdinand von Prondzynski, Principal said "This is an excellent opportunity for our students to become more involved in the business community in the North East and allows the University to acknowledge our gratitude to the hundreds of local companies who provide excellent placements for our students and who have done so over many years.
Bon Accord Payroll Services are delighted to be sponsoring the Northern Star Business Awards, Customer Service Award.
Sponsorship of this award is appropriate as Bon Accord Payroll Services pride themselves on the levels of service that they provide to their customers.
A Division of Bon Accord Employment Services Limited, Bon Accord Payroll Services provide payroll management services to the Bon Accord portfolio of employment services.
Our clients are in agreement that they know their payroll is being managed professionally by AAT qualified staff in a timely manner, leaving them to concentrate on their core business.
No matter what the size or location of your business you will still receive the highest level of service through your dedicated payroll manager. Whilst Bon Accord believe in utilising technology where ever possible to provide an efficient service this is not at the expense of the customer relationship which Bon Accord believe is vital.
Bon Accord provide payroll services from the most simple to the more complex, from the small business to the multi national operator.
Aberdeen City Council provides the vital infrastructure for the residents and business of Scotland's third city. The council is locally governed by elected councillors who represent the city's 200,000 residents across 43 wards.
Services include roads building and maintenance, waste collection and recycling facilities, parks and gardens and vital social care services, primary and secondary education, art galleries, museums and over 23,000 homes. The City Council also plays a pivotal role in the future of the city and presents a year round events programme to encourage tourism along with an ambitious economic development to maximise future inward investment.
BG Group is a world leader in natural gas. Active in more than 25 countries on five continents, BG Group has a broad portfolio of exploration and production, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and transmission and distribution business interests. We combine a deep understanding of gas markets with a proven track record in finding and commercialising reserves.
As one of the largest producers in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), we are committed to an active HPHT exploration and hub development in the North Sea, which will enhance field life and performance and drive development of new opportunities to maximise production from the mature UKCS region. We are investing across the gas chain to secure the UK’s energy future.
BP is one of the world's leading international oil and gas companies, providing its customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services and petrochemicals products for everyday items
HGF Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys, together with sister firm HGF Law, is the fastest growing IP firm, and one of the top five IP firms, in the UK. It provides a fully integrated IP service including litigation and IP due diligence. Named ‘Scottish IP Firm of the Year 2011’ by Managing IP magazine, HGF is committed to high quality technical expertise and exceptional service in Scotland, with particular expertise in the oil and gas, energy and renewables industries. It also advises in the chemistry, electronics, life sciences, nanotechnology and pharmaceuticals fields.
AVC’s purpose built Business Centre is the perfect venue for conferences, events, meetings, training, networking and seminars in the North East of Scotland.
The technically advanced conference and training facility combines the best use of natural light and space with the latest in technology, including High Definition Video Conferencing, AMX Room Control Systems and SMART Boards, with a range of uniquely designed conference rooms finished to the highest of standards.
Our dedicated and professional team will make sure that your visit to the centre is a stress free and stream lined experience. Situated only ten minutes from the city centre, the facility also offers a licensed café bar and ample on-site parking.
Once again, XIC are delighted to be a category sponsor and provide all the printed material for the 2011 Northern Star Business Awards. The company has always recognised the importance of the awards and the esteem in which they are held and see them as an ideal showcase to demonstrate our talents and abilities to the local business community. As an award-winning printer and marketing services provider, the company helps small and medium sized businesses promote their products and services primarily via multi-channel marketing campaigns.
Northsound Radio is a commercial radio station serving Aberdeen and the North-east of Scotland. It also runs a listener’s charity, Cash for Kids, which raises money to support local children in need.
Northsound 1 plays contemporary music from the 1980s to today, alongside news, sport and travel bulletins. Northsound 2 follows a ‘classic gold’ style, playing music from the 1960s to 1980s alongside talk, news and sports coverage.
With 30 years under its belt, Northsound has established strong ties with the local community and businesses, which provides the backbone for the station’s programming and Northsound will continue to work with listeners, local companies and clients to maintain its position as the North-east’s number one radio station (official RAJAR figures, published February 2011).
The Northern Star Business Awards event marks the achievements of individuals and companies in the local community and as an SME business competing in the global oilfield industry, ROMAR INTERNATIONAL is delighted to support the Chamber’s ongoing initiatives to encourage and recognise local talent and we wish all of the Finalists every future success.
KCA DEUTAG is one of the world's largest international land drilling contractors, with some 63 rigs worldwide, and one of the largest platform drilling contractors in the North Sea. The Company also operates a fleet of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (three wholly owned jack-ups and seven part-owned self erect tender barges). KCA DEUTAG employs approximately 8,000 people and operates in over 20 countries worldwide.
Discover a service style that's unusually warm, caring and friendly. Less than a mile from the hustle and bustle of Union Street, 3 miles from the AECC, 7 miles from the Airport and with complimentary onsite parking Doubletree Aberdeen is ideally located whatever your reason to visit the city.
Doubletree offers three different room choices; Classic, Premier or the 5 star luxury and exclusive Platinum Club the choice is yours.
All 8 event rooms have natural day light and can accommodate up to 150 people suiting all your business and social requirements.
Footdee’s restaurant and the Atrium bar is open to non residents for lunch, dinner and coffee’s throughout the day.
Residents of the hotel and members of Breakers Leisure Club can enjoy a leisurely swim or an energetic workout. With the recently launched new products at the Spa the treatment list is endless for polishing and pampering, non members welcome.
The Press and Journal is a long-standing success story in the Scottish media industry. The newspaper, which can trace its history back to 1748, prints six editions daily and boasts a readership of 287,000 adults every week. The P&J is the only regional newspaper dedicated to daily business coverage of events in the north and north-east and prides itself in bringing a mix of local, national and international news to its readers.
Discover a service style that's unusually warm, caring and friendly. Less than a mile from the hustle and bustle of Union Street, 3 miles from the AECC, 7 miles from the Airport and with complimentary onsite parking Doubletree Aberdeen is ideally located whatever your reason to visit the city.
Doubletree offers three different room choices; Classic, Premier or the 5 star luxury and exclusive Platinum Club the choice is yours.
All 8 event rooms have natural day light and can accommodate up to 150 people suiting all your business and social requirements.
Footdee’s restaurant and the Atrium bar is open to non residents for lunch, dinner and coffee’s throughout the day.
Residents of the hotel and members of Breakers Leisure Club can enjoy a leisurely swim or an energetic workout. With the recently launched new products at the Spa the treatment list is endless for polishing and pampering, non members welcome.
Aberdeen Harbour is a world class port annually handling around 5 million tonnes of cargo, valued at approximately £1.5 billion, for a wide range of industries.
AVC’s purpose built Business Centre is the perfect venue for conferences, events, meetings, training, networking and seminars in the North East of Scotland.
Northsound Radio is a commercial radio station serving Aberdeen and the North-east of Scotland. It also runs a listener’s charity, Cash for Kids, which raises money to support local children in need.
The Northern Star Business Awards event marks the achievements of individuals and companies in the local community and as an SME business competing in the global oilfield industry, ROMAR INTERNATIONAL is delighted to support the Chamber’s ongoing initiatives to encourage and recognise local talent and we wish all of the Finalists every future success.
KCA DEUTAG is one of the world's largest international land drilling contractors, with some 63 rigs worldwide, and one of the largest platform drilling contractors in the North Sea. The Company also operates a fleet of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (three wholly owned jack-ups and seven part-owned self erect tender barges). KCA DEUTAG employs approximately 8,000 people and operates in over 20 countries worldwide.
