It began with our Platinum Anniversary Dinner in March at Trump Turnberry, hit the fairways at Dundonald Links and continues throughout the year with several prestigious and fun events to celebrate 70 years of Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce.
A fun programme was designed to offer less formal opportunities to network, entertain clients and celebrate Ayrshire’s largest business network turning 70.
Chief Executive Val Russell said: “What a fitting way to start a year of Platinum Anniversary celebrations with a fantastic evening in equally stunning surroundings.
“While paying tribute to Ayrshire businesses from the past we are keen to keep moving forward to ensure our region’s economy flourishes for the next 70 years and we will be doing that over the next 12 months.
Lorna Gibson, Vice President of Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce and chair of the Platinum Events committee, said: “Being in business for this length of time is something to shout about we feel and this is why we created a calendar of events commemorate that.
“The Platinum Dinner, sponsored by First Independent Finance, in March at Trump Turnberry was a massive success and the Platinum Golf Challenge was an excellent day at Dundonald Links in May.
“We’re now looking forward to the Platinum 5-a-side cup in June and seeing all the teams entered trying to secure a place in the Grand Final at Rugby Park in July.
“With no football this summer it’s perfect for all football fans to get their football fix before the season starts up again.”
The Platinum Events working group is made of Chamber staff and Board of Directors. Ayrshire Chamber Events Co-ordinator Yvonne Munro, said: “It has been a great start to our Platinum series of events and we’re looking forward to seeing as many of our membership throughout the year at these events, as well as our usual calendar of events to benefit your business.
“We’ll be hosting a series of events including fun sporting competitions including football and golf and to social evenings like a Platinum Race Night and the Great Ayrshire Bake Off competition.”
Lorna added: “We’re excited with what we have planned for the remainder of the year and into 2018 including a very special Audience with event with Sir Tom Hunter at Dumfries House in November.
The Platinum Series of events has been made possible by the support of local businesses who have kindly agreed to sponsors and support events – First Independent Finance, Billy Bowie Tankers, The PGA European Tour, SimpsInns, QTS Group, Crucial Drinks, Seamill Hydro and Ayrshire College.
Full details on the Platinum events calendar will be revealed throughout the year on our website at ayrshire-chamber.org/events
