| Companies and organisations in Tayside were today urged to seek their services, supplies and sub-contracting requirements from their home region instead of looking further afield, writes Ian Findlay, industrial reporter.
The call was made by Dundee & Tayside Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Mervyn Rolfe at the launch of a business fair organised by the chamber at the city’s Apex Hotel.
The fair — the key event of an ambitious Tayside Business Fortnight initiative by the chamber — attracted nearly 50 companies and organisations who took stands to display their products and services.
Mr Rolfe urged local companies to “try Tayside first” to see if their requirements can be met locally. He said by working together they would be able to benefit themselves and Tayside.
The day-long business fair was divided into three areas — a main hall, a health area and an e-business suite, with each showcasing much of the best the Tayside area has to offer. Those attending also had the opportunity to tour the hotel and health spa complex, have a free blood pressure check and reflexology therapy.
The chamber’s communications manager Pamela Brankin said those with stands at the fair ranged from Dundee College to a self-employed sculptress.
The message to local companies and organisations to try Tayside first was one the chamber was keen to stress continuously.
“It is something that is at the forefront of the chamber’s agenda,” she added.
Ms Brankin said the fair was being well received. “By lunchtime we’d have well over 200 visitors,” she said.
The Tayside Business Fortnight was launched at the beginning of last week and when it concludes at the end of this week more than 30 events aimed at stimulating business excellence in Tayside will have been staged at venues throughout the area.
It is hoped the business fortnight could become an annual event. |
