Business Services Network Sector Survey 2012

Business Services Network Sector Survey 2012

As part of our tailored services, the Chamber is pleased to publish a series of surveys to provide sector specific research on businesses in North-east Scotland.  The Business Services Network Sector questionnaire will be launched in Spring 2012.  For more information, contact Peter Atorough, KTP Associate.

Northern Star Business Awards

Northern Star Business Awards

The Overall Global Business of the Year Award went to qedi which has achieved remarkable success in the oil & gas industry, trebling its workforce over the last three years and achieving a 35% annual growth rate over the past six years.  The Overall Medium Business of the Year was AMC Engineering. The Findon-based company has seen turnover increase from £1.4million to £14 million since 2004 and staff numbers rising from 12 to 80.

Ellon-based LFH Engineering Ltd picked up the Overall Small Business of the Year Award. Launched in March 2010 following a management buyout, the company has enjoyed a remarkable first 18 months in business.

Also proving that you don’t have to be a big company to become a Northern Star, the newly introduced Best Campaign Award was won by Limetree (formerly Fruition), a small marketing consultancy which has around a third of its clients based in the Third Sector. Its winning campaign helped environmental charity Aberdeen Forward raise its profile and increase its annual turnover by more than 130% in one year.

Nominations for the Northern Star Business Awards will open in March 2012.  Visit www.northernstarawards.co.uk for more information or contact Seona Shand, Head of Membership, on 01224 343929.

AXA Healthcare Employee Assistance Programme

AXA Healthcare Employee Assistance Programme

FREE access to the AXA Healthcare Employee Assistance Programme Hotline, helping you to lift the load on legal concerns, financial worries or pressure at work.

Free Business Mentoring

FREE Business Mentoring

Whether you are a relatively new business, or have ambitious plans to grow your business, working with a mentor can kick-start or re-invigorate, giving you immediate access to impartial advice, relevant experience, and a great network of contacts.

Chamber Merchant Services

Chamber Merchant Services

As an AGCC member you can take advantage of discounted card processing rates and added-value services - negotiated exclusively through First Data Merchant Solutions.  And however you take cards - face to face, by phone, email or via the internet - there's a range of options to meet your needs.  For further information or to apply please call 0800 652 5808.

Policy & Lobbying

Policy & Lobbying

The Chamber's acts as the voice of business for its 1,200+ members, lobbying on issues which impact on them.  Policy is developed in conjunction with our Policy Council, an elected group of 27 members representing all sizes and sectors of our membership.  The Chamber is also supported in its policy formulation process by our Virtual Policy Groups. The groups comprise members of the Chamber's Board and Council and representatives of the wider Chamber membership. Members who would like to be involved with these should contact the Policy team.

The Policy and Communications unit is also responsible for providing a communication service on behalf of the Chamber including the Business Bulletin magazine and all media related activity.  The unit also looks after the Chamber's Public Affairs activities, and liases with politicians and senior officials at all levels.

Additional Benefits and Services

Additional Benefits and Services

Please get in touch with Seona Shand, Head of Membership, if you feel there are any additional benefits and services the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce could offer your sector.