Issue 3 (01 June 2007)

Extra start-up workshops

LED up the path to success

The innovative products, which boast high efficiency and low maintenance attributes, have boosted business for the company with a string of prestigious contracts to illuminate landmarks such as Glamis Castle and the Caird Hall in Dundee.

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Welcome to another issue of Fife Business Matters.

Cheers for £40m investment

Diageo’s Cameronbridge Distillery is set to receive an investment of £40m in its infrastructure as the company boosts production of its popular gin, vodka and whisky brands.

Secure future for processing facilities

Lang Toun's big comeback

Space: the final frontier

How the West was won...

Going it alone

Many of us have daydreamed about being our own boss but taking those ideas and putting them into action is a big step but it can be the best move you’ll ever make.

Spare the carrot...spoil the rod

New crossing pushes forth

Contracts hasten expansion

The contract is to manufacture and install 21 miles of ductwork for the new Victoria and Stobhill hospitals in Glasgow.

The Budget low-down

Making waves in the capital

Chamber sets priorities

Last month, Fife Chamber launched its Manifesto for Business, which aims to get across the views of Fife businesses to decision-makers.

Energetic effort at exhibition

The stand, taken under the banner of Invest in Fife, promotes the range of facilities and capabilities available to support the energy sector, particularly focusing on renewables.

FILM star shortlisted for award

Extant shows its value

Awards seek top trainers

Run in association with the Sunday Telegraph, the Awards reward organisations that provide outstanding learning opportunities for 14 to 25-year-olds and this year will also reward individuals for their practical learning achievements.

tycom expands operations

tycom, which has its headquarters in Aberdeen, has launched a new campaign to target businesses in Fife and offer them help to make sure their IT infrastructure is as efficient as it can be, while making use of the latest technology.

BIG gets bigger

Scotland’s leading media relations and communications company, which has its Marketing Communications, Publications and Design teams in Kirkcaldy, has just been named as the largest agency outside London.

Business breakfasts

Monthly informal business breakfast meetings are held in Dunfermline and Glenrothes starting at 9am and held in café style venues.

Hatching start-up plans

Once preparation work is complete, work will begin on the first unit on the site of the old Kirkcaldy Enterprise Centre, Mitchelston Industrial Estate.

More funding for FILM

The ESF funding was due to finish at the end of May. By securing further funding the programme will now run until December 2007.

Carbon experts offer advice

The session is aimed at those who want to prepare their businesses as the economy gears up to a low carbon future.

Funding to help growth

The SCF was set up by Scottish Enterprise to increase the risk capital available for investment opportunities in small but ambitious Scottish companies. Part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, the SCF is a £45m equity fund

New-look SEF board

He takes over the post from Fred Bowden who retired towards the end of last year.

Scheme aids career prospects

Growing local talent

Boost for financial sector

Productivity focus sharpens

In its first year, the Scottish Manufacturing Service (SMAS) has carried out a total of 119 one-day Manufacturing Reviews with Scottish manufacturing companies, making significant progress in achieving its aims.

Design divas on the catwalk

Fife Women in Business (FWB) hosted another successful ‘Divine Designs’ fashion show recently in aid of Dunfermline Women’s Aid and Breast Cancer Research.

FEN launches electronic aid

There’s Ability in Disability, a new resource from Fife Employability Network (FEN), signposts businesses to a number of organisations and services offering advice, information and support on disability and disability issues.

Special delivery of note...

Boost for Fife economy

The economic development agency has succeeded in securing a significant budget for the coming year which will see more than £22.8m invested in the local economy over the coming financial year.