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Fife Chamber Fife Business Awards Winners 2019

Fife Business Award Winners 2019

A huge congratulations to all the winners of the Fife Business Awards 2019!

A fabulous night was had by all who attended last Friday night's event which attracted an extremely high quality of entries.

The 2019 award winners are as follows:

Tuesday, 26 March 2019

Fife Accountant Awarded Highest Level of Tax Qualification in UK

A Fife tax advisor has been awarded the highest level of tax qualification in the UK.

Liz Goldie, Tax Manager in the Cupar office of EQ Chartered Accountants, has passed the prestigious Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) exams, qualifying as a Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA).

Tuesday, 26 March 2019

Fife vintage firm helping real-life Dumbos get new home to celebrate 10th movie role

Fife vintage specialist Scaramanga is helping real-life Dumbos get a new home to celebrate Disney movie Dumbo, released today, becoming the 10th film it’s seen its products used in.

Two years ago the Cupar firm received two orders from props buyers for the live-action remake of the Disney classic about a flying baby circus elephant – one for six late-Victorian travel trunks, the second for 15 large brass and iron antique padlocks and a set of school ropes.

Now they’re set to appear in the new Tim Burton live action remake of the family favourit

Monday, 25 March 2019

A Feast of Fife at Major Hospitality Event

Six businesses from across Fife will represent the region at one of the country’s biggest food, drink and hospitality trade events this month with support from Food from Fife and Fife Council’s Trade Development programme.

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

Innovation Surgeries at The Enterprise Hub

Interface, which connects organisations to world-class academics to help stimulate research and development, drive business growth and help reach new markets, has launched fortnightly workshops at the Enterprise Hub Fife’s Glenrothes premises.

This free, impartial and confidential advice is easily accessible. It can help businesses to access expertise to start-up, grow or develop their businesses and have access to a wealth of research and support.

Tuesday, 12 March 2019

Exhibition Support Pays Dividends for Fife Companies

A delegation of seven businesses have recently returned from Packaging Innovations 2018, having attended a learning journey through Fife Council Economic Development’s Trade Development Programme.

The main aim was to determine interest in the coordination of a Fife group stand at a later date. The event was positive. The Fife businesses (ESC Packaging, FoodMek, Janettas, Pitreavie Group, Plastech, SM Bayne and Smith Anderson) met, gained knowledge and networked with key contacts in the packaging industry.

Tuesday, 12 March 2019

Proclad Group Appoints New Managing Director for UK Operations

Proclad has appointed Alessandro Rottach as Managing Director for its UK and European operations, as it looks to strengthen its position in the market and embark upon a new strategic growth plan. Alessandro brings extensive experience in the global engineering sector having been Managing Director of United Cast Bar Group, Europe’s leading foundries and suppliers of cast iron bars with eight owned distribution warehouses from Spain to Sweden and also part of Proclad Group.

Tuesday, 12 March 2019

Keela Supply Clothing to Blockbuster Movie

Eagle-eyed viewers watching the recent blockbuster, Calibre, will have noticed that the main character, Jack Lowden, was decked out in Keela clothing. And, it wasn't just in front of the screen that Keela's country jackets, fleeces and waterproof trousers were worn - the production team also donned the award-winning outdoor wear.

This is just one of the Glenrothes-based business' successes. Its technical clothing makes regular appearances on BBC's Casualty, whilst it has also won a new contract with Scottish Natural Heritage.

Tuesday, 12 March 2019

FIFE COUNCIL LAUNCHES NEW BUSINESS CHARTER

A new business charter that aims to promote local jobs, apprenticeships and payment of the living wage has been launched.

The charter, which also sets out how Fife Council will support the region’s businesses, outlines the part businesses can play in making sure the benefits of Fife’s economic growth are shared by all.

Companies in Fife are being encouraged to adopt the Fife Business Charter which aims to promote the creation of employment and training opportunities for local residents, including those with disabilities.

Tuesday, 05 March 2019

Learn how to plan a successful business exit at St Andrews event

People doing business in North-East Fife can learn about developing a well-planned exit strategy for their business at St Andrews Business Club’s breakfast event on April 3.

In the fourth event of the club’s season, to be held at the Old Course Hotel from 7.30 am, strategy consultant Ewan Menzies will teach attendees many ways to create and find the right strategy for their business using the Concord action-based system for business planning.

The session will be made up of four interactive learning experiences to deliver a successful exit or tak

Monday, 04 March 2019

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