Business community hails arts sector boss Jane Spiers
A leading light in the region’s cultural and creative arts sector was honoured with a lifetime achievement award at last night’s Northern Star Business Awards (NSBAs).
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce
James Bream: Falling back in love will take more than a minor facelift when it comes to Union Street
There is one thing most Aberdonians will all agree on. We all agree that Union Street is frankly a bit sad.
James Bream: Jings, crivvens, help ma boab – our senior politicians really must learn some humility
When I was first invited to write these columns, I was told that while I was free to choose any topic I wanted, there were two that under all circumstances I would be wise to steer clear of.
James Bream: Teaching old dogs new tricks is not just possible, it’s vital to our economy
Learning as we get older used to be a big buzz in Government. It was called ‘Lifelong Learning’ but that phrase seems to have disappeared in the last decade which is not a good thing.
City centre traffic in Aberdeen has halved in the three months since bypass opened
Traffic through the centre of Aberdeen has halved since the opening of the city bypass three months ago.
An April fool and his money are soon parted: why ‘crazy consumerism’ is no joke
April Fools‘ Day is joyous, it is the start of spring and plays right into my occasionally childlike mind.
Pressure on ministers to do more to help north-east firms hammered by business rates
Business leaders have renewed calls for the Scottish Government to do more to prevent companies in the north-east being hammered by business rates.
Contractor pay changes could retain North Sea skills, say AGCC
Incoming changes to contractor rules could help retain skilled workers in the North Sea, the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) has said.
This is not about cute kittens- but maybe we would save the planet sooner if it were…
We're doomed. Yes, doomed I tell you, all because no one told us that climate change harms cute little fluffy kittens.
Sam Cosgrove for the Ballon D’Or – why local heroes are the key to making 2019 a great success
Between 24th December and today, the Chinese have landed on the dark side of the moon, Alfie Moon vanished, the US stock market had its worst Christmas eve and also its largest ever rise in one day, Snoop Dog offered to rehome a stray dog from Stoke and Dons player Sam Cosgrove became a cult hero.
The post-oil future is bright – so long as we find a bright spark to light the way
In my day job I’m recruiting for oil and gas instrument and electrical engineers - but here is a job spec that is something really quite different.
North-east population drops as thousands leave area
The population of the north-east fell last year after more than 20,000 people moved away and far fewer arrived to make the region their home.
Honours: Chamber of Commerce stalwart receives BEM for service to Aberdeen business community
A woman who worked at Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce for 50 years has received a BEM for her service.
Confidence returns for future of UKCS
The value of exploration and production activity across the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) continues to rise with firms also now equally optimistic about the North Sea and international markets for the first time since 2013.
Opening of Aberdeen’s £745million bypass delayed until late autumn
Transport chiefs have officially pushed back the completion date for Aberdeen’s long-awaited bypass – revealing the road is not now due to be open until late autumn.
Plans for 299 flats and more at Rubislaw Quarry unveiled
New images of a £68million project to build hundreds of flats and a public promenade at Rubislaw Quarry have been unveiled.
Food and drink helping repair downturn damage
New figures out today show how north-east food and drink firms are helping to repair some of the economic carnage caused by the recent downturn in the oil and gas industry.
Business leaders back Dons stadium plans as key to economic revival
Business leaders have backed Aberdeen FC’s vision for a new stadium as being crucial to the north-east’s economic recovery.
Just weeks left for firms to appeal against business rates rises
Time is running out for north-east firms to challenge controversial business rates bills and claim help - with business leaders and politicians warning: “use it or lose it”.
An evening with Sir Howard Bernstein
The man who changed the face of Manchester, securing an extraordinary series of breakthroughs which transformed the city into the northern powerhouse it is today, will be sharing his insights during an exclusive visit to Aberdeen in August.
Chamber throws weight behind City of Culture bid
A heavyweight business body has backed a bid for Aberdeen to become the UK city of culture.
How spiralling business rate bills are really impacting the north-east
More than a third of north-east businesses say they will have to cut staff numbers as spiralling business rate bills begin to bite, the first major survey of the impact shows.
North business chiefs call for stability and clarity
Business leaders in the north and north-east have appealed for stability and called for clarity from political leaders to boost the economy in the wake of the general election.
Aberdeen firms to share in £3million business rate relief package
A £3million help scheme for Aberdeen firms, hit by huge business rate rises, is finally going ahead after a U-turn by councillors.
Aberdeen chamber members deliver their election ‘manifesto’
Firms across the north-east have deliver a business wish list for tomorrow’s council elections.
“Hyperfast” broadband for Aberdeen new town
The north-east's newest town will be the first community in Scotland with access to "hyperfast" broadband, its developer has announced.
Business rates cap a “less generous than promised” bureaucratic nightmare, say bosses
An angry hotelier has accused ministers of "sharp practice" over claims a business rates help package is less generous than promised.
Business group backs Dons stadium move as consultation deadline looms
Business groups have heralded the potential economic impact of the Dons' Kingsford plans as the deadline marking the end of public consultation looms.
North-east kept in the dark over long awaited Aberdeen bypass completion
Transport chiefs have been accused of keeping the north-east in the dark over the completion date of the long awaited Aberdeen bypass.
Ruth Davidson wants action on “punitive” business rates
Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson has called for “meaningful action" from the SNP government to help north-east firms hit by massive increases in business rates.
Everything you need to know about business rates
Among the many taxes that businesses pay are business rates - also known as non-domestic rates - which are an annual tax based on the value of the business, commercial and public sector property that they occupy.
Russell Borthwick: What next for Buy North East?
It all started back in the summer of last year. Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) organised its first Ultimate Business Show - an expo which brought together over 70 of the highest profile and most innovative companies in the region and around 1,000 delegates with the objective of sharing ways of working differently, more smartly and providing solutions to the challenges around more effective and efficient procurement.