BUSINESS OWNERS INVITED TO MONTHLY DROP-IN SESSIONS

Go Forth Stirling is launching regular drop-in sessions to give city centre business owners the chance to meet the team and talk directly about any trading issues they face.

All companies based within Stirling’s Business Improvement District area are invited to monthly meetings at the Made in Stirling hub on King Street.

The first session takes place on Tuesday May 14 from 10am until 3pm and will be led by Go Forth Stirling Manager Mags Fenner.

We want to make sure we are accessible to all city centre business owners and give them a regular opportunity to come and talk to us face to face. This is the chance to ask questions, tell us about any trading issues they need help with and discuss any ideas they may have for improving Stirling’s city centre. It’s also an opportunity for us to keep businesses informed about the work Go Forth Stirling are doing and for people to meet myself and the Go Forth team. ~ Mags Fenner, Manager

The sessions will be held on the second Tuesday of every month – with the next one taking place on June 11 – and all city centre businesses are invited to attend.

In addition to creating a forum for discussion, Ms Fenner plans to introduce themed activities at future sessions such as workshops and talks from business leaders.

Go Forth Stirling is also setting up a regular newsletter – both online and in print form – so business owners are kept informed of activities being undertaken by the BID.

Ms Fenner added: “We’re very conscious of the need to ensure good communication with the businesses we represent as well as with other stakeholders and members of the public.

“We plan to achieve that through our drop-in sessions and newsletters, and I hope business owners will take the chance to come along and chat about how we can work together to drive footfall and bring more people into Stirling.”

Ms Fenner joined Go Forth Stirling, which represents 394 local businesses, as Manager last month.

The team also includes Stirling businessman Tony I’Anson, who is working on specific projects and events, and Communications/ Administration Officer Peta Alexander.

The BID was set up in September 2017 with the key objective of delivering projects and services which improve Stirling’s trading environment to benefit businesses, shoppers and visitors.

For more information visit the website – www.goforthstirling.co.uk

Rachel Blackburn

Based in Stirling, Rachel specialises in working with small and medium-sized companies across Central Scotland to raise their profile through targeted media relations.

She finds the newsworthy stories every business has to tell and delivers them to the right audience in a straightforward and cost-effective manner.

Rachel worked as a newspaper reporter and in various roles, including feature writer, Los Angeles correspondent and Scottish News Editor, for wire service The Press Association before founding Blackburn Communications in 2012.

She works on a one-to-one basis with clients getting to know their business and finding the best outlets to share their news with current and potential customers, staff and stakeholders.

It is very much a personal and flexible service tailored to their needs and budget.

Rachel, a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce, also offers bespoke writing services for firms including help with business awards application forms and copywriting for Blogs.

www.blackburncommunications.co.uk

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Rachel Blackburn

Based in Stirling, Rachel specialises in working with small and medium-sized companies across Central Scotland to raise their profile through targeted media relations. She finds the newsworthy stories every business has to tell and delivers them to the right audience in a straightforward and cost-effective manner. Rachel worked as a newspaper reporter and in various roles, including feature writer, Los Angeles correspondent and Scottish News Editor, for wire service The Press Association before founding Blackburn Communications in 2012. She works on a one-to-one basis with clients getting to know their business and finding the best outlets to share their news with current and potential customers, staff and stakeholders. It is very much a personal and flexible service tailored to their needs and budget. Rachel, a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce, also offers bespoke writing services for firms including help with business awards application forms and copywriting for Blogs.