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Welcome to edition 24!
This edition of TALK is a special one — marking not just another milestone for STEP, but a celebration of ten remarkable years of growth, collaboration and innovation across Stirling’s business community.
We begin by looking back at a decade of Stirling Business Month, which has become the heartbeat of our business calendar; bringing people together to learn, connect and share ideas. What began as a handful of workshops in 2015 has grown into a region-wide programme that continues to showcase the best of Stirling’s enterprise and ambition.
Laura Melville then takes us through the transformation of STEP’s property arm and the wider commercial property landscape in Stirling, reflecting on how our spaces have evolved to meet modern business needs and what the next decade of workspace might look like.
We also celebrate ten years of STEP HR. Our HR service started as a small, demand-led service with just 11 clients and is now a trusted national provider supporting more than 80 businesses across the UK. Vicky and her team have shown what’s possible when you stay true to your purpose — making HR accessible, human and practical.
And finally, our Marketing feature (page 22) explores how communication has transformed over the same decade — from print and posters to algorithms, AI and authentic storytelling. It’s a reminder that while technology keeps evolving, relationships, creativity and community remain at the heart of great marketing.
Together, these stories reflect what STEP stands for: supporting people, growing opportunity and strengthening Stirling’s business community through every challenge and change.
Here’s to the next ten years — and to continuing to work side by side with the businesses, partners and people who make this region thrive.
Best wishes,
David Miller, CEO, STEP
