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The Scottish Chambers of Commerce has promoted Charandeep Singh to the new role of Deputy Chief Executive as the business group focuses on growing the reach of the Scottish Chamber Network nationally and internationally.

Career Ready has successful partnered with Fife Council since 2014, the fourth local authority area in Scotland to be supported by Diageo as the lead employer partner. Their partnership has enabled over 200 young people from across Fife to develop the skills, confidence and experience needed to kickstart rewarding futures. 

Guests were welcomed to a drinks and canapés reception with entertainment by Saxophonist Konrad Wisniewski this was followed by an opening address from Fife Chamber President Peter Southcott. Our sponsor for the night was Blackadders with Donna Reynolds delivering a personal take on what the Awards mean to her as a very proud Fifer.

Ross Oliphant, partner of EQ Accountants LLP in their Glenrothes office, discusses how this has been achieved and what EQ have done to ensure this continues. Ross begins by saying, “We have accomplished this by not only dealing with the compliance side but excelling in complementary services which really add value. EQ’s reputation has always been for delivering insightful high-level tax advice that clients can count on, regardless of the subject matter.

Project Beacon is lighting the way to a circular world of complete plastics recycling thanks to new technologies and an innovative integrative approach.

The list draws on billions of actions taken by LinkedIn members to identify the top companies “where UK professionals want to work now”, taking into account four main pillars: interest in the company, engagement with the company’s employees, job demand and employee retention.

Campion Homes, together with Caledonia Housing Association, have been shortlisted in the Homes for Scotland Awards 2019 for the redevelopment of the former Caledonian Road School in Perth.

Families in Fife, who are struggling to come to terms with the loss of a loved one, are to be offered free bereavement support as part of a new scheme by funeral directors and qualified counsellors.

Cumbernauld-based CMS Window Systems has since opened an 8,500 sq ft composite door plant in Kirkcaldy, increased its production capacity in Cumbernauld and now employs almost 300 people.

Fife Council Supported Employment Service has launched their ‘just ASK LISTEN TALK’ (j:ALT) toolkit. The toolkit offers straightforward no cost solutions to help employers make a positive difference to their business in managing mental health in the workplace.