One of Aberdeen’s most prominent businessmen emphasised the importance of face-to-face networking as a popular annual showcase made its successful return on Thursday, June 30.

Sir Jim Milne CBE, Chairman and Managing Director of Balmoral Group, was speaking as he officially opened Granite Expo at the city’s Ardoe House Hotel & Spa. The one-day event was held for the tenth time in person, returning to its traditional in-person format for the first time since the CV19 pandemic.

A range of businesses and delegates came together for the much-anticipated giant day of showcasing business, networking and knowledge sharing which was once again hosted by Granite PR.

As well as providing a forum for companies of all shapes and sizes who are based in or have links to the North-east, Granite Expo has an enviable reputation for providing a showcase for new and up-and-coming SMEs. This year was no exception, with brand-new companies sitting alongside event veterans in providing a snapshot of the North-east’s rich and diverse economic landscape.

Commenting on the event, Sir Jim Milne CBE said: “Events like Granite Expo play an important role in showcasing North East businesses of all shapes and sizes, and the wealth of entrepreneurship we have right on our doorstep.

“As we move forward from the pandemic and businesses work hard to recover, it is important to come together and learn about each other and from each other – and, although technology is great, nothing quite beats the personal experience of face-to-face interaction.”

Granite PR MD and Event Creator Brett Jackson said: “The connectivity which technology enabled both during the pandemic and since has been a lifeline for many businesses, but there remains a crucial role for in-person interaction and the success of this event underlines that.

“We now look forward to taking the Expo series back to Dundee on November 16th and returning to Ardoe House Hotel & Spa for our Winter Granite Expo on November 30th.”

To find out more, visit www.granitepr.co.uk

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