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22 Oct

Aberdeenshire Council supports campaign urging people to buy local in a bid to help economic recovery

The Scotland Loves Local initiative has been launched by the Scotland’s Towns Partnership, with support of the Scottish Government.

Press and Journal

19 Oct

Trump International to build another golf course in north-east after permission is granted

Full planning permission has formally been granted for a second golf course at US President Donald Trump’s resort in Aberdeenshire.

Press and Journal

19 Oct

Local Business Support Fund increased for Aberdeen businesses

The Local Business Support Grant on offer to Aberdeen businesses forced to close by the local lockdown has been increased and businesses yet to apply are being urged to do so before the deadline of 5pm on Monday, October 19, 2020.

AGCC

19 Oct

Sarah Leask puts art and soul into home-run business in Aberdeen

Sarah Leask has always aspired to a career in the art industry. Aberdonian Sarah was an avid fan of painting, drawing and crafting from an early age.

Society

19 Oct

Local entertainment company launch crowdfunder

Inverurie-based film, theatre and entertainment company Right Here Productions aims to raise funds to launch a brand new product.

Society

15 Oct

MHA Henderson Loggie to host start-up business webinar

Accountancy firm MHA Henderson Loggie are to host a webinar on ‘How to start your own business’ on Thursday October 29 from 12.30pm – 2pm.

AGCC

15 Oct

MP Michael Gove to speak at Friday's ChamberCustoms EU exit CountdownToChange webinar

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove will will give an opening address and answer questions on the EU exit changes coming from January 1, 2021 in the latest CountdownToChange webinar.

AGCC

15 Oct

Crowdfunder launched by Aberdeen entrepreneur to help secure business premises in city centre

A crowdfunder has been launched by a north-east brand in order to help secure its own premises.

Society

15 Oct

Free online business support community launches in Aberdeen

Aimed at anyone who runs a business or thinks about setting up a new business venture, The Beautyco Club was created share knowledge and provide motivation, guidance and comfort to those on their business journey.

Society

15 Oct

Still Tours Scotland offer bespoke luxury tours of distilleries

Set in the picturesque town of Ellon, Still Tours Scotland offers bespoke luxury tours of distilleries and a range of whisky tasting events.

Society

13 Oct

Four local creatives to host pop-up store in John Lewis

Hackley, Paper Houses Design, Camban Studio and Helen Ruth Scarves will participate in The Great British Pop-Up, which provides an opportunity for growing and emerging brands to showcase their products to a wider market.

Society

9 Oct

Aberdeen Science Centre partners with Grub to open new cafe

Aberdeen Science Centre has appointed local catering firm Grub Fresh Food to run the new café in the revamped centre, which is due to open this autumn.

AGCC

6 Oct

The Grill: Iconic Aberdeen pub celebrates its milestone 150th birthday

The owners of The Grill are asking people to share their memories and stories of The Grill to help it celebrate its 150th anniversary.

Press and Journal

6 Oct

Staff and customers ‘buzzing’ as Aberdeen cinema records busiest Saturday since reopening

Despite having tight restrictions on customer numbers, the independent Belmont Filmhouse recorded its best day in months over the weekend.

Press and Journal

6 Oct

210 Bistro introduces 'Work from 210' concept

Fed up with working from home? An Aberdeen bistro may have the perfect solution. 210 Bistro, located on Market Street, is set to trial its “Work From 210” concept.

Society

2 Oct

Established north-east electronic artists launch Aberdeen dj academy

Founded by two of the region’s established electronic artists, James Campbell and Ronnie Pacitti, Aberdeen DJ Academy has officially opened its doors.

Society

29 Sep

Plans lodged to open dessert parlour in Aberdeen city centre

Breakneck Comedy moved to new premises at Castlegate earlier this month, leaving the 3,400sq ft unit at 22-24 King Street empty. Plans have now been submitted to ACC, requesting permission to turn the venue into a restaurant.

Press and Journal

25 Sep

ScotRail offers free journeys for North East jobseekers

North East residents who are out of work will be able to take advantage of free travel under a new initiative. ScotRail has announced it is offering free journeys to jobseekers attending interviews to help people back into work.

Evening Express

25 Sep

Recruitment drive for volunteer to help north-east lifeboat crew

A North-east lifeboat crew is looking for a volunteer press officer. The RNLI team at Stonehaven has launched a recruitment drive for the post.

Evening Express

25 Sep

Innovative virtual work experience launched for UK architectural, planning and construction students

Halliday Fraser Munro has set up a Virtual Studio for students who would otherwise miss out on 2020 placements and internships.

AGCC

25 Sep

Acumen Employee Benefits holds free event to help businesses thrive in fast-changing sector

How can businesses keep pace with the accelerated evolution of employee benefits while looking after their people and keeping costs down? AEB's event hopes to answer this and more.

AGCC

25 Sep

Whisky Hammer to host open weekend

Whisky Hammer, a popular family-run whisky auction service which aims to bring an exciting array of whiskies to drinks-lovers all over the world, will run the event at its premises near Ellon from 10am to 5pm this Saturday and Sunday.

Society

21 Sep

Redundancy proved to be creative spark for Aberdeen artist

An Aberdeen man made redundant from the oil industry has turned his passion for painting into a new career.

Evening Express

21 Sep

RGU named Scottish University Of The Year by national further education guide

Higher education experts have named Robert Gordon University the best of its kind in Scotland.

Press and Journal

21 Sep

Aberdeen’s first ‘box market’ made out of 30 shipping containers set to launch next summer

STAXX Aberdeen will bring a new, innovative concept to the city centre, with an opening date of late summer next year.

Society

14 Sep

Launch of an innovative online directory of Scotland’s rural businesses

Join an online directory connecting businesses in every sector and corner of Scotland’s vibrant rural business community.

Rural Enterprise Directory Scotland

14 Sep

NEN Power Week: Dianne Gardiner decided to launch Outsource Business Development to support SMEs

“I launched Outsource Business Development in August 2020 following, providing flexible, cost effective sales support to small and medium-sized enterprises.

Press and Journal

14 Sep

NEN Power Week: Organisers celebrate success of week devoted to boosting popularity of local traders

The North East Now Power Week has been hailed as a great success as the campaign drew to a close.

Press and Journal

14 Sep

NEN Power Week: Aberdeen swap shop makes clothes shopping guilt-free for all

“For those that aren’t aware of the way my business works, you take in items you no longer wear and swap them for something you will wear – it’s as simple as that..."

Press and Journal

11 Sep

NEN Power Week: Sonya Angus: The Unique Boutique.

“I’ve always worked hard in life and was so lucky to achieve my dream of having my own shop... But lockdown snatched that from me, and I realised I had possibly taken it all for granted a bit..."

Evening Express

11 Sep

NEN PW: Outsource Business Development

"I launched Outsource Business Development in August following interest and inquiries from my business contacts and provide flexible, cost effective sales support..."

Evening Express

11 Sep

NEN Power Week: Goldstar Cleaning Services

"The Covid-19 crisis is undoubtedly the biggest challenge faced by Goldstar in our 40-year history. As the pandemic struck, Rachel and I had to make critical decisions..."

Evening Express

11 Sep

New furniture restoration business comes alive during lockdown

With a great deal of time on their hands during lockdown, husband and wife Lukasz and Wioleta Smolec decided to launch their own furniture restoration business.

Society

8 Sep

Boozy Events to release a colouring book inspired by the city’s hospitality businesses

The colouring book features images of iconic Aberdeen venues, with all proceeds going to Hospitality Action, a charity that provides support services to help hospitality workers get back on their feet again after a setback.

Society

8 Sep

NEN Power Week: The Juicing Co. in Stonehaven

Based in Stonehaven, the firm stands as the first and only cold-pressed juice company in the north-east, producing a line-up of fresh juices, nut mylks and tonic shots.

Society

8 Sep

NEN Power Week: Graham Dargie Photography and Cove Woodland Photos

Graham Dargie, from Cove Bay, is one of many business owners who was forced to think fast and adapt his successful photography business – Graham Dargie Photography – when lockdown measures were introduced.

Society

3 Sep

Power Week as announced as North East Now campaign ramps up

A new drive to harness the power of social media to help North East businesses through the coronavirus crisis has been announced.

Press and Journal

3 Sep

How you can take part in Power Week!

The P&J take you through the steps to ensure you're involved in Power Week and how it can boost your company and our region.

Press and Journal

1 Sep

Four North East businesses named as finalists in awards

The four Aberdeenshire-based finalists are Fasque Forestry, Dunecht Estates volunteers – Help for the Vulnerable Scheme, Finzean Estate Partnership and North East Food Hub.

Evening Express

1 Sep

Aberdeen Drilling Consultants helps hundreds benefit from new qualification during CV-19 pandemic

ADC has been helping hundreds of oil workers across the world learn how to maintain drilling operations since the CV-19 pandemic struck.

AGCC

25 Aug

RGU launches online support for businesses

RGU has launched two new online initiatives, ‘RGU Knowledge Bites for Business’ and a suite of upskilling online short courses, to support businesses as they deal with CV-19 economic challenges.

AGCC

25 Aug

New venture helping others achieve goals

Gillian Buckley has set up Direction Coaching, her own development coaching business, to help those struggling in the region and is using her own struggles to support others.

Press and Journal

25 Aug

Innovative start-up company nominated for national award

Legasea, based in Echt, has been shortlisted from an extensive list of nominations and is in the running for Disruptor of the Year in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEAs).

Evening Express

25 Aug

All the businesses that took part in Aberdeen Journals’ social media ‘power hour’

Businesses across the region took part in the power hour soon after the NEN launch.

Evening Express

25 Aug

Accountancy service thrives during Covid-19 pandemic

TaxAssist, a local and trusted accountancy service, has “thrived” in lockdown after being forced to diversify its operations.

Evening Express

25 Aug

North-East Now launches to provide ‘one-stop-shop’ for everything needed to support local

The newly launched North-East Now website is perfect for those aiming to support local businesses operating through the Covid-19 pandemic.

Evening Express

25 Aug

NEN ‘power hour’ campaign trends on Twitter as businesses show #northeastisopen

The North East Now social media ‘power hour’ received an incredible response from local businesses.

Evening Express

25 Aug

HR consultancy service launched to support businesses

An HR consultancy service, Moonstir - Thinking Heads, has been launched to support North East businesses.

Evening Express

25 Aug

Budding photographer develops new approach during pandemic

North-east photographer Evie Brown was only months into her career capturing precious moments at weddings and parties when the pandemic turned her world upside down.

Press and Journal

25 Aug

abz.life in the spotlight

Online hub strives to connect locals with Aberdeen’s lifestyle businesses

Evening Express

25 Aug

New drone business launched

MCM Drone Services, offering drone photography and videography, has been launched by Mark Massie.

Society

25 Aug

AGCC say Aberdeen is safe and ‘open for business’ after local lockdown

Aberdeen must make clear it is safe and open for business once more, according to Russell Borthwich, Chamber chief exec.

Evening Express

25 Aug

CV-19 pandemic helps UK’s fastest growing tool distributor firm become ‘stronger company’

Ellon firm, Toolden, has thrived amid chaos by increasing their product range.

Evening Express

24 Aug

Opening of Rooted was a dream come true for plant specialist

The houseplant store, on Rosemount Place in Aberdeen, opened in March this year.

Society

25 Aug

Jen Martin ensures North East househoulds evoke fresh aromas with one-woman business

Admit it, we all aspire for our homes to be an oasis of serenity and evoke fresh aromas.

Society

24 Aug

North-East Firm Flowland Shows That Small Products Can Make A Big Impact

Flowland is a small business with a workforce of two – Carolyn and Gary – and is situated at Deemouth Business Centre in Aberdeen.

Society