Issue - meetings

A report updating on the delivery of the Business Gateway service.

A report was provided updating the group on the delivery of the service.

Business Gateway is offering two forthcoming training workshops in October aimed at supporting the local retail/tourism businesses.  These are ‘Build your own business website’ and ‘An introduction to social media’.

Mary Kennedy informed the group that this would be her last KIWG meeting as she was relocating to Glasgow and would be working from the Helensburgh office.

The Chair thanked Mary for her attendance at KIWG meetings and wished her well for the future.

A report updating on the delivery of the Business Gateway service.

A report was provided updating the group on the delivery of the service.

Mary reported on more enquiries over the past few weeks.  The Chair advised on the close working relationship between Business Gateway and Mary Dott to raise the identity level of Business Gateway.  He questioned if the AVA office was the most suitable venue to hold meetings given the involvement of businesses.  Possible alternatives were suggested such as the community centre or careers office.  Mary Kennedy agreed that she would relay these comments back to the Business Gateway management team.

A report updating on the delivery of the Business Gateway service.

A report was provided updating the group on the delivery of the service. 

Mary Kennedy detailed news of a proposed networking event which would be held by Business Gateway in conjunction with the Federation of Small Businesess.  The venue would be Campbeltown, a date had not been scheduled, as yet.

Audrey Baird enquired whether the courses organised by Business Gateway were open to the Third Sector.  Mary assured the group that the courses were open to everyone.

A report by Kate Fraser updating on the delivery of the Business Gateway service.

Mary Kennedy provided a report for the meeting.