Given this country already imports 38% of its energy (at a greater environmental cost), your presumption against new North Sea exploration has been met with compete disbelief in the North-east of Scotland. Reverse this damaging, job-destroying position before it is too late.
Our new Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan have been published, setting out ambitious plans for a clean energy system by increasing our renewable energy sector and delivering a Just Transition. For more info👇
On this day in 1988, unimaginable tragedy unfolded in the North Sea.
35 years on, Piper Alpha remains the world's worst offshore oil and gas disaster.
Today, we remember the 167 men lost. They will never be forgotten - and nor should the lessons learned from that tragic day.
Our first award this evening is the Inspiring Futures award, sponsored by Gray & Adams.
And the winner is..... Aberdeen FC Community Trust✨
Congratulations to the team at
@AFCCT
!
#NSBA2023
#timetoshine
𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬🤩🥂
As the Council’s preferred bidder for the unique tram-style unit, SugarBird in the Gardens is set to open in November 2023!
Kingsford is one of the projects key to the future of our economy. Our hope is that the plans are progressed at pace and the benefits of this investment begin to be felt by the community.
Is the Aberdeen City Region an amazing city to live, work, study, visit and invest? Abzolutely.
A new booklet launches today across the North-east highlighting some of the projects and activities that are coming to fruition in 2019 and 2020.
Read more:
Our Union Street volunteers out in force today for the first community clean-up 👏
It’s amazing to see people - and the Scottish Government - rallying behind efforts to breathe fresh life into our high street.
People power at its best 🤝
@HumzaYousaf
@C4Ciaran
@jonlis1
You missed a bit. 662% increase in money going to the Treasury from the North Sea. Clearly there is sufficient incremental tax revenues to fund support to consumers and businesses...and that’s before the windfall tax kicks in.
This evening, as the clock approaches 10pm, our thoughts are with the families, friends and colleagues of the 167 men who died in the Piper Alpha disaster.
The tragic loss of life will never be forgotten.
Lots of excitement and enthusiasm from the Tourism group with a raft of initiatives heading our way including a new events guide launching early 2019, new foodie trails as well as new walking and cycling routes to inspire locals and visitors alike
#Vanguard2018
The UK consumes about 61million tonnes of oil annually, so if you 'Just Stop Oil' you 'Just Import More'."
𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝.
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: 👇
#TUBS2018
is officially open! It’s free to attend, you can still come and meet our exhibitors and attend the seminars even if you’ve not booked. Head to the registration desk and our team will issue you a pass!
𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: Hundreds of civil servants will soon be relocating to Aberdeen following a sustained campaign by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce.
@Fergoodness
@ryan_crighton
After an incredible £333m investment committed by
@AberdeenCC
, today marked the official opening of P&J Live, Aberdeen's new events complex. The investment makes it the largest ever single investment in a new build facility of its kind in the UK. A city with energy?
#Abzolutely
Group six suggest we make Union Street a venue space with pop up food stalls and outdoor seating areas to make the people of our region fall back in love with Union Street. We need to make the granite mile sparkle again. Think this could work?
#VanguardConference
#InspiringChange
An amazing new resource has just launched for people, businesses and organisations of all shapes, sizes and sectors in the Aberdeen city region - .
Please go and have a look – then tell others to do the same.
#AbzolutelyProud
We asked attendees where they would invest £100,000 and the top three projects were: creating an iconic sculpture & gaining UNESCO Heritage Status, the regeneration of Union Street and creating a world class events programme for our region
#VanguardConference
#InspiringChange
‼️Some BIG news coming out today‼️
One of the world's most innovative cars could be built in the North East of Scotland if the region secures green freeport status, creating over 800 jobs.
Read more:
@riversimple
@Invest_Aberdeen
@scotgov
@UKGovScotland
We want you to be part of reinventing the future of North-east Scotland. The Vanguard Legacy volunteers have brought fresh thinking on how we can progress eight key challenges in our region. Join the discussion, book your place at the Vanguard Conference:
𝐍𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞
A workplace parking levy will not be introduced in the North-east after a successful campaign by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce.
Yesterday, we welcomed Sir Keir Starmer to Aberdeen for a private roundtable focused on the energy sector.
The Labour leader was honouring a commitment he gave to Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce earlier this year.
Read more: ⬇️
We've got lots of exciting things planned for this year, including a refresh of our Business Bulletin, new training courses, overseas trade missions and a new calendar of networking events. Keep an eye on our online channels to find out what's happening!
🎙️ 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄: First minister seeks Labour talks to restore North Sea confidence
Speaking to 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒌, a new podcast from AGCC which launches tomorrow,
@HumzaYousaf
said he wants to “work together” with Labour to attract new energy investment to Scotland.
Excellent to host
@beisgovuk
Secretary of State
@andrealeadsom
and
@DavidDuguidMP
this week to discuss business preparations for Brexit and the ambitions of North-east firms for the future. Thanks to Chamber member
@kpmguk
for hosting!
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Print is engaging, tactile and imaginative. To find out more about how Compass can help your business stand out, excite your clients and provide a unique window for growth, contact. Compass Print today.
#printisnotdead
💻
What's happening?! It's only bloomin' Northern Star Business Awards 2021 day!! Watch this space from 11am onwards to see which local businesses are our shining stars this year 🤩🍾
#timetoshine
#NSBA2021
The Customer First Award, sponsored by Colin Lawson Transport goes to a company that has puts the interest of its customers at the heart of everything it does.
And the winner is...... Aberdeen Performing Arts✨
Congratulations team
@APAWhatsOn
!
#NSBA2023
#timetoshine
A huge welcome to our host for this year, Edith Bowman! ✨
We are super excited to have Edith in the Granite City to help us celebrate the amazing accomplishments of businesses here in the North-east!
@edibow
#NSBA2023
#timetoshine
Up next we have the Making the Difference award, sponsored by
@BalmoralOEnews
.
And the winner is....
@CFINEAberdeen
!✨
Congratulations to the team who are well and truly making a difference with the work that they do for our communities!
#NSBA2023
#timetoshine
Next up we have the Student Placement award sponsored by
@RobertGordonUni
.
And the winner is...... Prospect 13!✨
Congratulations to Sarah Kelly and the whole team at Prospect 13. Very well deserved!
#NSBA2023
#timetoshine
The finalists have been announced for the 2019 Northern Star Business Awards, the Chamber’s annual accolades for successful businesses in the region.
Visit to find out who the 2019 finalists are.
#NSBA2019
#timetoshine
The finalists for the Northern Star Business Awards 2022 have been announced 🎉🎉🎉
Massive congratulations to all the finalists!
Visit to find out who has been shortlisted.
#NSBA2022
#timetoshine
Inspiring, enabling and connecting local people is the suggestion from our first group of Vanguard volunteers on how we can make Aberdeen a ‘cool’ place for residents, students and visitors, what do you think?
#VanguardConference
#InspiringChange
A huge welcome back to our host Edith Bowman✨
We’re delighted to have Edith with us for the second year to help us celebrate the amazing accomplishments of the businesses here in the North-east!
@edibow
#NSBA2024
#timetoshine
The 30th Oil and Gas Survey launches today, in partnership with
@kpmguk
and
@Strath_FAI
, revealing that confidence levels in the sector continue to rise with 90% optimistic about Aberdeen’s long-term future as a global energy hub. Read the full report at
Following the official launch of the 29th Oil & Gas Survey in partnership with
@Strath_FAI
and
@kpmguk
this morning, we can reveal that recruitment is on the rise as oil & gas optimism continues to grow. Read the full report here:
Our second Vanguard group think events like the Scottish Open and Radio 1's Big Weekend, and more events like Great Aberdeen Run and Taste of Grampian can drive in-bound tourism and make this an even better place to live. Do you agree?
#VanguardConference
#InspiringChange
It's been a Northern Star unlike any other but a HUGE congratulations to all our amazing winners and thanks to our sponsors, without whom this would not have been possible. Visit later to view the picture gallery and winners videos
#NSBA2021
#timetoshine
After a year like no other, it’s time to celebrate North-east success. A record 130+ entries, 48 finalists - and now we're minutes away from announcing the 12
#NSBA2021
winners with
@NucoreGroup
! Help spread some cheer across the region⭐️👏
#timetoshine
Yesterday, Russell the Chamber elf (Rusself) was out and about with our membership network manager
@AGCC_Teresa
and was caught admiring the Nuart on Holburn Street...
#MusicHallElf
@APAWhatsOn
And finally – last but not least - the Northern Star Business Award 2022 for Business of the year (sponsored by Kaefer) goes to… Gray & Adams Ltd!
A huge congratulations to the Gray & Adams team on their double win tonight! ✨
#NSBA2022
#timetoshine
And that’s
#TUBS2018
done! Thank you to all our sponsors, exhibitors, attendees and seminar speakers for making the third TUBS a great success once again!
“The best ideas always come from brainstorming with colleagues.” We hear from Isla Stewart, account manager at
@MearnsGill
as she takes us through a recent digital campaign they created.
#TUBS2021
Our final Vanguard group suggest a UNESCO World Heritage status would get our region on the map as a serious European destination. They propose an iconic gateway arch sculpture will bring visitors to the area. What are your thoughts?
#VanguardConference
#InspiringChange
How do you keep your brand ‘on brand’?
Storytelling, the words (tone of voice), visual impact, value, buy in, deliver it.
Thanks for sharing
@fortytwo_studio
#discoverHOW2
Great to welcome Home Secretary Sajid Javid and Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell and some of our local MPs for discussion with industry on the future immigration system for the UK.
Great to have Mexican Ambassador to the UK, Julián Ventura Valero, at our roundtable breakfast at the Chamber this morning, engaging with businesses in the region to discuss the progress and development of the oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico and emerging opportunities.
BBC television and radio star
@edibow
has been announced as the host for the North-east’s top business awards💫
The award-winning broadcaster will be heading to the Granite City to present the
#NSBA23
, organised by AGCC and title sponsors
@BrodiesLLP
🔗