Building Banter, Building Economic Opportunities
20 Sep 2011 10:48:30
One of Scotland’s top economists will be in Kilmarnock next week to address local businesses about the economic challenges and opportunities facing the construction sector in Ayrshire.
Donald MacRae OBE is the Chief Economist at Lloyds Banking Group Scotland, and will be speaking at the latest meeting of the Building Banter group, a networking forum for businesses in the construction sector.
Richard Neilson, the founder of Building Banter, and Director of Quantum Solutions Limited said: “We are delighted to welcome a speaker of the quality of Donald MacRae to Kilmarnock. Since its launch in August, the Building Banter meetings have proved a popular forum for construction businesses to network and hear from key developers and influencers. I am sure that Mr MacRae’s in-depth knowledge of the Scottish economy will be of particular interest.”
Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of East Ayrshire Council and Chair of Make it Kilmarnock said: “Building Banter is a unique business initiative which is cleverly designed to support the local construction sector. It is all about building relationships, creating new ones and learning from specialist key speakers. I am absolutely delighted that someone of Donald MacRae’s calibre is taking the time to speak to the group, this is a great opportunity for us all to learn from one of Scotland’s leading minds.”
The event will be held at Merchants Restaurant in Kilmarnock on Friday 30 September 2011, starting at 8.00am. More information on Building Banter and how to register for the event can be found on the Building Banter website: www.buildingbanter.co.uk
Further information
Building Banter is a networking forum for the construction sector, is all about building relationships, creating new ones, being kept aware of developments in the pipeline and learning from specialist key speakers on the day. The initiative is supported by Quantum Solutions, The Klin Group, Think Different Events and Make it Kilmarnock.
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