OpenGraph Image for Scot-Tech strengthens North-east commitment with AGCC membership and Ellon CCTV project

Scot-Tech strengthens North-east commitment with AGCC membership and Ellon CCTV project

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scot-tech-strengthens-north-east-commitment-with-agcc-membership-and-ellon-cctv-project

Scot-Tech Fire and Security has joined Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC), enhancing its connection with the North-east of Scotland’s business community.

OpenGraph Image for Aramex UK highlights rising Ramadan customer service pressures in increasingly competitive retail landscape

Aramex UK highlights rising Ramadan customer service pressures in increasingly competitive retail landscape

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aramex-uk-highlights-rising-ramadan-customer-service-pressures-in-increasingly-competitive-retail-landscape

As retailers look ahead to Ramadan 2026, the focus is shifting towards meeting heightened customer expectations in an increasingly competitive global marketplace, where speed, reliability and service quality are now key differentiators.

OpenGraph Image for Scottish darts star lands startup investment from Maki & Ramen founder

Scottish darts star lands startup investment from Maki & Ramen founder

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-darts-star-lands-startup-investment-from-maki-ramen-founder

A fast-growing Aberdeen-based events company founded by Scottish darts legend Alan Soutar and 30 Under 30 alumni Johnny Brooks has secured investment from one of Scotland’s best-known hospitality entrepreneurs just months after launching.

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Aberdeen charity ‘We Too!’ helps create the most accessible SPECTRA festival to date

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-charity-we-too-helps-create-the-most-accessible-spectra-festival-to-date

Aberdeen charity We Too! has helped deliver the most accessible SPECTRA Festival of Light to date, enabling many more residents and visitors to experience one of the city’s leading cultural events in ways that worked for them.

OpenGraph Image for North-east’s young artists invited to create their own ‘masterpieces’ for the acclaimed Nuart Aberdeen street art festival

North-east’s young artists invited to create their own ‘masterpieces’ for the acclaimed Nuart Aberdeen street art festival

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/north-easts-young-artists-invited-to-create-their-own-masterpieces-for-the-acclaimed-nuart-aberdeen-street-art-festival

School pupils from Aberdeen and across the north-east will be part of this year’s Nuart Aberdeen in a bid to fire their imaginations – and maybe find the next generation of world-class street artists.

OpenGraph Image for Penspen delivers record year with $500m in contract awards in 2025

Penspen delivers record year with $500m in contract awards in 2025

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/penspen-delivers-record-year-with-500m-in-contract-awards-in-2025

Penspen has announced a record year, securing $500million in new contract awards in 2025, up 120% on 2024.

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20 years of STEM in the pipeline: Connecting education to industry

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/20-years-of-stem-in-the-pipeline-connecting-education-to-industry

In 2026, we are celebrating 20 years of STEM in the Pipeline - one of TechFest’s most ambitious and impactful programmes.

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GS Hydro’s apprentice award during national apprenticeship week

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/gs-hydros-apprentice-award-during-national-apprenticeship-week

GS Hydro’s Owen Parsons from it’s Ossett facility has been honoured with the title of Engineering & Automotive Apprentice of the Year at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group’s Apprenticeship Awards held during National Apprenticeship Week.

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Three-sy doesn’t do it for small parcel exporters to EU

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/three-sy-doesnt-do-it-for-small-parcel-exporters-to-eu

Businesses in Scotland that export small parcels to the EU with a value below €150 per item face a €3 duty for each one from July.

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Meet the Member: Lucy McNicoll, ExecSpace Limited

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/meet-the-member-lucy-mcnicoll-execspace-limited

Meet the exciting people behind our member businesses.

Monday, February 16, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/monday-february-16-2026-todays-business-headlines

Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.

OpenGraph Image for Business will slash hiring in response to workers' rights reform, survey says

Business will slash hiring in response to workers' rights reform, survey says

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/business-will-slash-hiring-in-response-to-workers-rights-reform-survey-says

Over a third of employers are cutting back on hiring in response to the government's reforms on workers' rights, research has found.