News
August 08
Dunning Design launch the new look Glasgow Business Awards 08 websiteNEW
Dunning Design is delighted to have created the new look and feel for the forthcoming Glasgow Business Awards. This year the new branding extends to a dedicated website that highlights the award categories, sponsors, route to entry as well as ongoing information in the run up to the awards ceremony on the 23rd October 2008 at the Crowne Plaza. This year the awards are scheduled to be bigger and better with a number of new categories and an after show party at the Alea Casino. Dunning Design is proud to sponsor the GlasgowBusiness Award for Best Performing Business (25 employees or under) category and would encourage all eligible companies to apply. To view all the categories and how to apply visit: www.glasgowbusinessawards.org
July 2008
Dunning Design retains Investor in People accreditation for another
3 years NEW
Dunning Design is pleased to have retained accreditation for a further three years at our Investor in People assessment on the 29th July 08. Claire Dunning says of the positive assessment: “The IiP standard is one that we utilise as a model to help identify our objectives and core values that actively underpins all our activities. Our retention of the accreditation clearly demonstrates that we place our commitment to developing staff at the heart of our business”.
To find out more about Investor in People visit: www.iipscotland.co.uk
July 2008
Glasgow Works
Dunning Design created the Glasgow Works brand in 2007, an initiative to help get people back into work within the Glasgow area.
We continue to work closely with Glasgow Works on rolling out their programme of activity and further promote their services. There are several projects due for completion to coincide with the new ‘Employment Launch’ initiative in August and September.
June 2008
CeeD Modern Apprenticeship Passport CD Rom InteractiveNEW
Following on from Phase 1 - launch of the programme via a CD Rom. more details available here Dunning Design has been commissioned to create phase 2 of the Modern Apprenticeships CD Rom, which now includes audio and interactive features. The CD Rom has been expanded to include interviews and case studies providing CeeD with a self-explanatory comprehensive overview of the programme.
Download CD Rom here: http://www.ceed-scotland.com/map
May 2008
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland ICM Exhibition NEW
A tight deadline loomed over our heads for the International Conference of Midwives at the SECC but we worked closely with NHS QIS and Scottish Midwives to design and deliver a bespoke stand that could be used as both a network base for Scottish Midwives and as hosts provide them with a flagship stand to promote Scottish Midwifery on an international stage. See it in action
February 2008
Claire Dunning talks to The Evening Times about the role small businesses can play in the future of Glasgow
From The Evening Times:
"Team Glasgow can see deals stay in city" by Jonathan Rennie
The city's small firms need to learn to work together if they are to play a major role in the future of Glasgow.
The Commonwealth Games development, the M74 extension and the forthcoming Business Improvement District bids are going to create a lot of work and employment in the area.
But to make sure they grab their share, small firms will have to see each other as colleagues rather than rivals, says the new head of Scotland's biggest regional chamber of commerce.
Claire Dunning, president of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, believes a "Team Glasgow" approach has to extend to every organisation in the city, not just between the public sector and larger institutions.
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Claire said: "This is an exciting time within Glasgow with a lot of potential work available through public procurement process.
"The games in 2014, the Clyde Waterfront programme, the development of the international and financial services district means there is a lot of work worth a lot of money that will go to tender.
"But to keep that money in Glasgow, small local firms need to think how can we join together, what complementary skills do we have?
"Firms need to work collectively, build consortiums and make their collective strength attractive.
"Different companies can join forces to make sure they tick all the boxes on what a job needs. Their size and flexibility can be their strength.
"What we have to do at the Chamber is help make that happen by helping make the process more transparent and help them bid for these contracts."
Claire, who runs a design firm in the city, is the Chamber's third female president and follows the outgoing Norman Quirk.
She will become the "face" of the Chamber, taking an overview of the organisation rather than the day-to-day detail which will be covered by a new chief executive when current boss Lesley Sawers leaves within the next few weeks.
Claire has arrived at an interesting time for the UK's chambers of commerce.
While those in cities such as Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh have prospered, others are in a state of crisis, with Dundee's collapsing last year.
Claire said: "I don't think I could have found a better time to become the president of the Chamber of Commerce.
"The Glasgow Chamber of Commerce is healthy - financially and in terms of personnel."
Publication date 18/02/08. See: www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/
January 2008
Claire Dunning takes over as President
Claire
Dunning, Dunning Design’s MD has recently taken over the
historic role of President of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce. Glasgow
Chamber was established by Royal Charter in 1783 and is the oldest English
speaking Chamber in the world. As the largest Chamber of Commerce in
Scotland it has a membership of well over 2000 and Claire’s task
will be to ensure that Glasgow businesses have a voice and play an integral
part in Scotland’s economic growth. With opportunities such as
the 2014 Games and the five year economic plan for the city, it’s
an exciting time for Glasgow.
Claire says of her new role “Glasgow Chamber has become a vibrant and forward thinking business organisation, reflecting the dynamism and opportunity amongst the business community in the city. It is essential that we continue to take this approach as Glasgow is moving forward on all fronts, from regeneration and worklessness issues, to investment and economic prosperity and I intend for the Chamber to continue to play a key role in promoting these issues.”
