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First minister launches Business Club Scotland]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=3</link><description><![CDATA[First Minister Alex Salmond has launched a new initiative to help Scotland’s businesses capitalise on the massive economic opportunities offered by major events held in Scotland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[London 2012 Contract Opportunity]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=101</link><description><![CDATA[Opportunity to Resurface & Upgrade Car Park]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Minister Announces BCS Ambassadors]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=6</link><description><![CDATA[First Minister Alex Salmond will announce new ambassadors of  BusinessClub Scotland at the Homecoming Day at The Open Golf Championship, Turnberry. Leading figures from business and sport, including high profile achievers such as Jim McColl, Chair of Clyde Blowers, Olympic athlete Lee McConnell, Charles McGhee and John McGlynn, Chair of Airlink Group, will join the First Minister as Ambassadors for the club.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enterprising News]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=19</link><description><![CDATA[The multi-million pound opportunities presented by major events in Scotland cannot be overstated for our economy.

The recently launched BusinessClub Scotland (BCS) is aiming to help unlock that potential for Scottish businesses, and in particular SMEs.

Clubbing together is the way to new business opportunities]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portal Opens the way for Business to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=31</link><description><![CDATA[Councillor Steven Purcell, leader of Glasgow City Council, and John Scott, Chief Executive of Glasgow 2014 Limited launch the Commonwealth Games Business Portal in front of an audience from the Scottish business community.  ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2014 Games website will help businesses]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=36</link><description><![CDATA[Companies seeking to compete for business arising from the 2014 Commonwealth Games can now tap into an online network providing all the necessary information on contract opportunities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games – business]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=41</link><description><![CDATA[Securing a major international event has the capacity to deliver massive economic benefits for the host nation. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Homecoming in 2014]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=43</link><description><![CDATA[Scotland will build on the success of Homecoming 2009 by hosting a second formal celebration in 2014.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow company win 2014 badge contract]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=44</link><description><![CDATA[Glasgow business, Ross Promotional Products, has won a contract to produce 7500 pin badges to commemorate the 2014 Commonwealth Games. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scots firms to rise to the challenge]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=45</link><description><![CDATA[MSP calls for support of Scotland’s businesses ahead of St Andrews Champions Challenge ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[East End company wins £300,000 steel contract for National Indoor Sports Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome through Commonwealth Games Business Portal ]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=46</link><description><![CDATA[Parkhead Welding Company has won the £305,000 contract to deliver the miscellaneous metalwork for the National Indoor Sports Arena (NISA) and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 years until start of Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games ]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=47</link><description><![CDATA[Today (23 July 2010) marks 4 years until the 2014 Commonwealth Games get underway in Glasgow.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local Firms Shape Up for Sporting Victory]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=51</link><description><![CDATA[Western Isles told to take a slice of Scotland's major events programme.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contract Opportunities - London 2012]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=65</link><description><![CDATA[Two new tender opportunities for London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Open, SECC, Glasgow]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=61</link><description><![CDATA[2 pairs of match tickets available! ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Design Tender Opportunity ]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=62</link><description><![CDATA[Design and web development tender opportunities for Snowdrops by Starlight event in Fife.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delhi Book of Wishes launched]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=63</link><description><![CDATA[Post a message of support for Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wear Your Trainers to Work Day ]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=64</link><description><![CDATA[Mark the handover of the Commonwealth Games baton to Scotland on 14th October.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland to benefit from business after Delhi]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=66</link><description><![CDATA[Indian and Scottish business networks build Commonwealth legacy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scots firms to target £1trillion market with new business links]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=67</link><description><![CDATA[Commonwealth agreement will lead to big business in Scotland]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[London 2012 Contract Opportunity]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=68</link><description><![CDATA[BusinessClub members are invited to tender for London 2012 contract opportunities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widespread praise for 'World Class' RACMSA Rally of Scotland ]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=69</link><description><![CDATA[BusinessClub Scotland members network at 'world class' event]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Gymnastics and Scotland announces Glasgow bid for 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=70</link><description><![CDATA[Bid has been submitted for the 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[London 2012 Contract Opportunity]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=72</link><description><![CDATA[Line-marking, racking and rack-labelling for its logistics warehouses]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New London 2012 Contract Opportunity]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=73</link><description><![CDATA[Electrical design, supply & installation of the lighting to the halo masts of the central concourse of the Olympic Park]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[London 2012 Contract Opportunity ]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=75</link><description><![CDATA[Rowing - Racing Boats with Oars]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[London 2012 Contract Opportunity]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=76</link><description><![CDATA[A truly unique retail opportunity, incorporating official retail stores located across central London and travel destinations, venue retail stores within venues and London 2012 retail sponsors]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[London 2012 Contract Opportunity ]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=77</link><description><![CDATA[The appointment will be to produce, distribute and sell official London 2012 Eyewear and glasses accessories into the UK only]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WINNING BUSINESS]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=79</link><description><![CDATA[Glasgow based building firm City Building LLP, have been awarded a major construction contract to carry out the refurbishment works of the Tontine building in Glasgow’s Merchant City]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New greens will bowl us over
]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=81</link><description><![CDATA[Work has begun on a £1.1 million bowling venue which will host major competitions at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.


]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BusinessClub Scotland in Delhi ]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=82</link><description><![CDATA[A look back at Delhi 2010]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Games already boosting economy
]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=84</link><description><![CDATA[Scottish firms have already bagged £150 million-plus contracts relating to the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tangent Graphic wins 2014 Pitch]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=85</link><description><![CDATA[Tangent Graphic has been appointed lead agency for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aggreko wins £37m power contract for London Olympics]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=86</link><description><![CDATA[Aggreko has won a £37m contract to supply power to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[£112m arena will bring big city jobs boost
]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=87</link><description><![CDATA[The huge landmark arena will be used for sports events, concerts and other big shows
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[London 2012 Contract Opportunity ]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=88</link><description><![CDATA[The ODA are seeking to secure the services of a specialist Event Management Agency to propose, specify, coordinate and deliver the ODA Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Awards to be held in June 2011.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[London 2012 Contract Opportunity]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=89</link><description><![CDATA[The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has announced commencement of its tender process to appoint a licensee to produce, distribute and sell London 2012 home fitness products in the UK.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[London 2012 Contract Opportunity]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=90</link><description><![CDATA[The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has announced commencement of its tender process to appoint an supplier from which to hire a range of tools, equipment and consumables to service the requirements of the competition and non-competition venues for a series of Test Events at a variety of venues throughout the UK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland drives ahead as impact of Open Championship is announced]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=94</link><description><![CDATA[2010 study shows a £100m benefit to Scotland]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2012 spectators can buy early rail tickets 
]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=95</link><description><![CDATA[Virgin Trains 15 March 2011 
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work Out For Sport]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=100</link><description><![CDATA[Work Out For Sport is Scotland's workplace volunteer programme]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Junior Ryder Cup to return to Scotland]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=98</link><description><![CDATA[The Junior Ryder Cup, showcasing golf's next generation will return to Scotland in 2014.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[London 2012 Contract Opportunity]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=102</link><description><![CDATA[Health and Safety Consultant Services]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[London 2012 Contract Opportunity]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=104</link><description><![CDATA[Provision of Opening Ceremony Stage Lifts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help for Scottish Businesses Bidding for Work]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=107</link><description><![CDATA[Website will cut red tape for firms applying for public contracts
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[London 2012 Contract Opportunity]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=109</link><description><![CDATA[Provision of assistive hearing systems in a number of Olympic and Paralympic venues.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow for Business Week 2011]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=110</link><description><![CDATA[Monday 7th to Friday 11th November]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[London 2012 Contract Opportunity]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=103</link><description><![CDATA[Volunteer Cast Tops]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Commonwealth Games Federation Come to Glasgow]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=106</link><description><![CDATA[The Commonwealth Games Federation visited Glasgow this month to inspect the Glasgow 2014 Games Progress. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[London 2012 Contract Opportunity]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=108</link><description><![CDATA[Opening Ceremony Stage Scenery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Pipe Band Championships]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=121</link><description><![CDATA[Glasgow won the bid to host the World Pipe Band Championships until 2015!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow Business Portal Launch ]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=122</link><description><![CDATA[Portal will allow businesses to compete for more than £1b worth of public and private sector contracts in the city.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[London 2012 Contract Opportunity]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=123</link><description><![CDATA[Incident Response Teams for London 2012 Required]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow 2014 Contract Opportunity]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=126</link><description><![CDATA[Glasgow 2014 Ticketing Agent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning Business]]></title><link>/news_full.asp?id=127</link><description><![CDATA[Pinnacle secures Olympic telecoms contract]]></description></item></channel></rss>

