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ROCCO 2014 finalists announced

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Renfrewshire Chamber is delighted to announce the shortlist for their annual business awards, the ROCCOs, sponsored in 2014 by the University of the West of Scotland. Commenting on the shortlisting process, Chamber President Tom Johnston said "this year we received 95 entries, the most we have ever received and the standard of entry across the
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Council leader urges firms to back the BID

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Council leader urges firms to back the BID. Renfrewshire Council’s Leader is urging Paisley firms to get behind business-led plans to help revitalise the town centre. Plans are well advanced in the town to set up a Business Improvement District – which would see local firms work together on projects of mutual benefit. A BID
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Nineteen Recruits told ‘you’re hired’ at finale

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Nineteen Recruits told ‘you’re hired’ at finale. Nineteen young people heard the magic words of ‘you’re hired’ at a ceremony to mark the conclusion of a popular council youth employment programme. The group are looking forward to their new careers after taking part in The Recruit – loosely based on TV’s Apprentice – which sees
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Recruits are just the jobs for charity

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Recruits are just the jobs for charity A group of 30 young people from a popular council-run youth employment programme rattled their tins to raise hundreds of pounds for a local charity. The S5/6 youngsters on the Recruit programme – loosely based on TV’s The Apprentice - raised the cash for St Vincent’s Hospice by
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Recruits shine during social media chat

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Recruits shine during social media chat A group of young people on a council-run youth employment programme were given the chance to get social after a masterclass with a Facebook expert. The 30 S5 and 6 pupils on the latest edition of The Recruit were set a series of tasks by Gary Ennis of Hillington-based
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UWS announced as ROCCO 2014 Main Sponsor

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UWS announced as ROCCO 2014 Main Sponsor Renfrewshire Chamber is delighted to announce the University of the West of Scotland as the Main Sponsor for its annual business awards, the ROCCOs. Now in its 11th year the ROCCO Awards is the area's premier black tie business event attracting 500 guests every year. Commenting on the
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Renfrewshire Council Leader unveils promise of wage subsidy for every firm

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Renfrewshire Council Leader unveils promise of wage subsidy for every firm Every small-to-medium-sized Renfrewshire firm will be able to access council financial support to create a job for an unemployed young person. Councillor Mark Macmillan made the promise as part of the second anniversary celebrations of Invest in Renfrewshire – the council’s programme to boost
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GLASGOW AIRPORT UNVEILS NEW LOOK WEBSITE

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GLASGOW AIRPORT UNVEILS NEW LOOK WEBSITE Glasgow Airport has unveiled its new look website which is the latest in a series of improvements the airport has been making as part of its ongoing, multi-million pound investment programme. The fresh design of the user friendly website www.glasgowairport.com is in keeping with the airport’s brand which was
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GLASGOW AIRPORT REPORTS PASSENGER GROWTH FOR MARCH 2014

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GLASGOW AIRPORT REPORTS PASSENGER GROWTH FOR MARCH 2014 Passenger numbers up 4.1% in March Passenger growth at Glasgow Airport has continued with almost 532,000 people travelling through the airport in March 2014, representing an increase of 4.1% compared to the same period last year. Domestic traffic grew by 2.9% benefitting from strong demand for London