First Minister Nicola Sturgeon completed a packed programme of engagements in the German capital of Berlin yesterday, focused on promoting and increasing Scotland’s economic, cultural and political links with Germany. The First Minister visited the Mayor of Berlin, Michael Muller, to discuss joint working and future cooperation around the co-hosted European Championships, being held in Glasgow… Read more »
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon addressed the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service annual conference this morning. She announced that Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE), is to build a subsea manufacturing centre of excellence in Montrose, which will create 100 new jobs and support the global oil and gas industry. Backed by a £4.9 million grant from… Read more »
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon addressed the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) last night as their annual reception was held at the Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh. The FSB offer a membership service for smaller companies, providing business and financial expertise and representation. Pleasure to speak at @FSB_Scotland reception this evening and pay tribute to retiring… Read more »
During Mental Health Awareness Week, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon met a group of students at Dumfries & Galloway College in Dumfries, to discuss how to deal with stress and taking steps to promote mental wellbeing. The students also shared about their involvement in the Healthy Body Healthy Mind Project partnership initiative between NUS Scotland and… Read more »
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon hosted a Chinese Government delegation at Bute House in Edinburgh today, headed by Party Secretary of Beijing, Mr CAI Qi. The meeting was an opportunity to build on Scottish-Chinese relations and follows the First Minister’s visit to China last month, when she undertook engagements in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Nicola… Read more »
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced new support today to help drive entrepreneurial networks so that budding entrepreneurs can use them to share ideas, experience and seek support, investment and expertise. A total of £650,000 funding will be provided through Entrepreneurial Scotland – an organisation that aims to inspire and develop Scotland’s people to build the most… Read more »
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gave an address to the Scottish Council of Development and Industry today, at their annual forum in Edinburgh. In her speech to #SCDIForum2018, FM @NicolaSturgeon set out that her economic focus was on support for #inclusivegrowth, innovation & internationalisation; helping companies with R&D; and meeting Scotland's infrastructure needs – both physical… Read more »
On her first day in Shanghai, the First Minister delivered the second keynote speech of her visit to China, telling a business audience at an Economist event that we can only sustain support for a dynamic and open economy if we do more to build a fair and inclusive society. FM @NicolaSturgeon promoted inclusive economic… Read more »