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Record ‘FEAT’ for Enterprise Trust

September 19, 2003April 3, 2013 Editor

THE centre helping small businesses across Falkirk district has notched up a record year. In its annual report Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust says it helped more than 280 businesses to start-up during 2002/2003 - creating nearly 500 new jobs. The figure - the highest in FEAT's 20-year history - was revealed at the organisation's annual… Continue reading Record ‘FEAT’ for Enterprise Trust

awards, public relations, public sector

HBOS banks PR awards

June 13, 2003April 3, 2013 Editor

FINANCIAL services giant HBOS has banked a clutch of awards for its in-house public relations team. The Edinburgh-based institution took four top honours in the Scottish PR Awards tonight (Friday, June 13). The event was organised by the Institute of Public Relations (IPR) in conjunction with the media magazine, The Drum. HBOS – formed through… Continue reading HBOS banks PR awards

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Murder case police team honoured

June 13, 2003April 3, 2013 Editor

A POLICE force's handling of the media during the trial of convicted murderer Nat Fraser has earned them a top award. Grampian Police picked up the honour at the Scottish PR Awards in Glasgow tonight (Friday). The event was organised by the Institute of Public Relations (IPR) in conjunction with the media magazine, The Drum.… Continue reading Murder case police team honoured

business support, IT, public sector, small business, Technology

Broadband boost for businesses as FEAT celebrates 20th birthday

May 23, 2003April 3, 2013 Editor

The organisation helping small businesses across Falkirk district celebrated its 20th birthday today with a feast of chips . . . silicon chips, to be exact. Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust in Grangemouth has helped nearly 2,500 start-up firms since it was launched two decades ago. It now hopes to help even more businesses with its… Continue reading Broadband boost for businesses as FEAT celebrates 20th birthday

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Russell takes top job at FEAT

November 5, 2002April 3, 2013 Editor

THE centre helping small businesses across Falkirk district has a new boss. Russell Parker has taken over as the director of Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust (FEAT). He replaces Sandy Riddell, who retired in September. Mr Parker (45) said he was “delighted” to take on the position. He was previously assistant director of the Enterprise Trust,… Continue reading Russell takes top job at FEAT

charities, community, construction, housing, public sector

Minister opens £1.3 million housing development

April 22, 2002April 3, 2013 Editor

A £1.3 million housing project was officially opened today (April 22) by Scottish Social Justice Minister Iain Gray. The new development - spread over two sites - provides much-needed flats for rent in the centre of Dunfermline. The project, in the town's Bruce Street, was carried out by Canmore Housing Association. Working with local contractors,… Continue reading Minister opens £1.3 million housing development

business support, charities, community, housing, public sector, small business

Jobs boost as £1.6 million business centre opens

December 17, 2001April 3, 2013 Editor

Latest stage in £60 million revamp of Craigmillar THE latest stage in the £60 million revamp of the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh was unveiled today (Monday, 17 December, 2001). Former Scottish Health Minister Susan Deacon, the area’s local MSP, officially opened Hays Community Business Centre. The £1.6 million complex, off the city’s Niddrie Mains Road,… Continue reading Jobs boost as £1.6 million business centre opens

business support, public sector, small business, training

Put your best ‘FEAT’ forward – and start your own business

March 3, 2001April 3, 2013 Editor

BUDDING entrepreneurs are being encouraged to put their best "FEAT" forward . . . and attend a very special event. The Small Business Gateway Start Your Own Business Show takes place in Grangemouth this Friday, March 9. It is being hosted by Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust (FEAT) in its premises in Newhouse Business Park, with… Continue reading Put your best ‘FEAT’ forward – and start your own business

business support, IT, public sector, small business

£90,000 computer base to help small businesses

February 16, 2001April 3, 2013 Editor

The centre helping small businesses in Falkirk district has unveiled its latest attraction: a new, hi-tech computer base.The £90,000 e-business suite has been created at the premises of Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust (FEAT) in Newhouse Business Park, Grangemouth.The facility - packed with the latest PCs and audio visual equipment - will be used for training… Continue reading £90,000 computer base to help small businesses

community, construction, housing, public sector

Chancellor opens £1.2 million housing project in Fife

November 17, 2000April 3, 2013 Editor

CHANCELLOR Gordon Brown has today (Friday, November 17, 2000) officially opened a £1.2 million housing development in his Dunfermline East constituency. Mr Brown unveiled a plaque at the Sneddon Court complex in Kelty, which provides 25 homes for rent. The project was built by Canmore Housing Association, using nearly £700,000 worth of grant aid from… Continue reading Chancellor opens £1.2 million housing project in Fife