This month’s guest speaker is Gaynor McAtear from Accord Hospice. Come along and learn what it’s like to fundraise for a charity, the highs and lows, and to run an organisation which is similar to any business. The focus is always on people and their families, and providing care and dignity when it’s needed most.

Hospices provide essential services, and rely on the generosity of donations to support people in a variety of ways. Look forward to finding out more about their great work, while networking with new and familiar faces!

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This month’s spotlght business is on Glasgow Garden Maintenance (GGM), with Jordan Grant. Jordan started the business by cutting grass for his neighbours, to now owning an award-winning company as Best Landscape service of the year in 2024.

The journey has been full of highs and lows, like any business, which Jordan will discuss and give his perspective on. Look forward to an intersting presentation, while networkng with a friendly group of business people, and grow your own connections!

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It’s always great to start the new busines year with a business leader who can give a great insight into the what’s happening locally and beyond. This year is no different in that our guest speaker is Provost of Renfrewshire, Lorraine Cameron.

The Hive at UWS is a great venue for networking and business meetings, so let’s start 2025 with some good business banter too.

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The RBN Christmas lunch is the only paid for event of the year, and the cost is £25 for 3 courses – an absolute bargain as we’re in the amazing venue that is Mar Hall. Contact the organiser, Jo Smith, to make your payment in November and secure your place.

Our charity collection will be given to ‘Clothed in Love’ Paisley on the day.

Mar Hall is undergoing extensive refurbishment, which will enhance the great facilities they already have, and there’s an option to see the accessible aras after the lunch.

Christmas attire is not mandatory, but will add to the festivities on the day!

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The Ugly Duck has gained a reputation as a great place to socialise, have meetings in, and enjoy good food.

Meeting in a variety of venues, allows the business community to find out more about a particular business, the challenges they face, and how to cope with them. It also allows the business to promote what they do, and highlight particular areas they want to promote.

Network in a friendly environment, and grow your business connections too!

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The Ugly Duck, 38 High Street Paisley PA1 2DQ

This month’s meeting in the Hive at UWS will highlight the changes this great business hub provides for the local business community and beyond.

We’ll hear more about what the Hive now offers, as well as the opportunity to see the space and rooms which are available – free of charge!

There will be the usual networking before and after the event and a chance to meet connections, as well as make new ones!

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This month we’re having a jointly hosted meeting with Ezoo and Forward Asset Finance, at the Edison Hub to discuss electric vehicles, bust some myths, and look at financing your next car. Questions surrounding electric cars include – are they too expensive, what is the range really like, charing points, and costs.

There will be a Q&A session to answer these questions and any you may have too, including financing an electric vehicle. These events attract a variety of businesses, to come along and enjoy another great networking event!

For parking at Jewson’s car park, 100 yards on the left from Edison Hub

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This month’s event will showcase one of the jewels in Renfrewshire’s crown – Mar Hall. It’s a fantastic venue for business meetings, conferences, weddings, and leisure. Surrounded in a peaceful setting with spectacular views over the River Clyde and the Old Kilpatrick hills. We will learn more about the venue, the recent changes, and it’s plans for the future. Come and meet other businesses, grow your network, and make great connections.

Their website highlights more details about Mar Hall, so check it out here www.marhall.com

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This month’s meeting is being held at Finding Your Feet, an amazing charity based in Paisley, where we’ll get an update on what’s been happening since the team set off for Machu Pichu! We’ll also hear from Board member Greg Girard about his role and how he mangages his own business alongside this voluntary work.

As always, there will be a chance to network with other businesses and make great business connections.

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This month’s meeting has a great guest speaker in Greg Girard the MD of CX Services Ltd. The company aims to create a Customer eXperience for clients, to provide an extension of their business to their customers.

Greg has been working in direct marketing for over 25 years and has helped businesses in many sectors deliver an outstanding service. He recently joined the Board of the charity ‘Finding Your Feet, where his skills and expertise are fully welcomed and appreciated.

Greg’s presentation this month is on ‘Speed Networking’ so if you haven’t experienced this, you’re in for a treat!

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