Member News
Renfrewshire Council Leader Derek Mackay joined Chocolatz owner and SWIB member Gillian Richardson for the official opening of the new Chocolatz store on Causeyside Street and praised the shop’s continuing support of Fairtrade. Councillor Mackay, who is also Chair of Paisley Vision Board, said: “It is fantastic news for Paisley that Chocolatz is opening a new, bigger shop in the town. It is particularly encouraging in the current economic climate.".
Gillian opened the original Chocolatz store in High Street, Paisley in October 2006 - the new store is now open at 96 Causeyside Street, Paisley. "Alongside our extensive fairtrade chocolate selection, we have a fantastic range of other delicious chocolates and confectionery. We look forward to welcoming our customers, old and new, to our new larger store."
1 November 2009
SWIB member Gillian Dick was featured recently in Business 7. Having launched her online directory ‘Find Me Glasgow’ in only June of this year, Gillian has made a significant impact in her market place which is making her competitors sit up and pay attention!
5 November 2009
SWIB member Ruth Webber of Webber Marketing has received the Scottish Volunteer of the Year Award from Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust. This award recognises the expertise, mentoring advice and inspiration that Ruth has offered as an aftercare advisor for the PSYBT, helping young people achieve their full potential. Once a PSYBT business is up and running, an aftercare adviser is appointed, all of whom are experts in their fields. They work as volunteers for the Trust, with the sole aim of helping young entrepreneurs sustain their business and offer them crucial advice during the first two years in business. Having won the regional award in September 2009, Ruth went on to win the coveted title of ‘Volunteer of the Year’ at the national award finals in November 2009. She received a personal letter from Prince Charles, thanking her for 'going that extra mile'.
19 November 2009