Thriving Economy South Ayrshire

10/06/2026

🏆 Recognise your achievements at the 2026 Ayrshire Business Awards

Don't miss the chance to recognise your business successes at this year's Ayrshire Business Awards!

There are 16 amazing award categories to choose from, including 'Ayrshire's Growth Business', 'Resilience', 'Workplace Health & Wellbeing' and more.

Learn more and apply:
🔗 https://bit.ly/ABA2026Apply

Don't miss your chance to submit your application for the 2026 Ayrshire Business Awards!

Principal Sponsor - Business Gateway Ayrshire

24/04/2026

📢 Discover your local Chamber of Commerce this May

Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce is holding an informal information session on Friday 1st May, between 12pm and 1.30pm.

If you are not yet a member of Ayrshire Chamber, this a great way to see how the Chamber works, meet the team, and find out why Chamber membership is a great addition to your business.

🌍 Ayrshire Chamber’s office, within Prestwick Airport

To book your free space, please reach out to Ayrshire Chamber's friendly team via [email protected] or call 01292 678666

We encourage any local business that is looking to grow, and build their business network, to attend.

18/02/2026

Event Notice:
📅 25th February 2026
🕐 9.30am-12.30pm
📍 Digital Processing Manufacturing Centre, Booth Welsh building, 3 Riverside Way, Irvine KA11 5DJ

If you are mindful of energy and resource costs currently, as many SME's are right now, and looking to gain insight into real world use cases, then this event might be something to consider attending.
The session will showcase affordable digital solutions that help manufacturers cut energy use, reduce waste and streamline operations - including live demonstrations and practical tips you can apply straight away, expert advice on technology and implementation, and a chance to speak to potential funders.

If this sounds like it aligns to some of your current priorities, the link below will allow you to view the agenda and register to attend if of interest.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/power-up-your-profit-low-cost-digital-energy-resource-solutions-for-smes-tickets-1980452024317

Session will run from 9:30am-12:30pm and will be followed by an optional networking lunch and tour of the DPMC facility.

Hopefully see you in person on the 25th at the event

Discover low-cost digital tools that help manufacturing organisations cut energy use, optimise resources and boost profits.

12/02/2026

📢 FIRST SESSION COMING UP SOON!

The Ayrshire Rural & Islands Ambition (ARIA) Fund supports small businesses and community organisations to deliver tangible economic and community benefit within rural Ayrshire.

We're running two online information sessions on the Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition (ARIA) Fund - come along and find out if the ARIA fund is right for your business!

📆 19th February | 10am-11am
📆 5th March | 5.30pm - 6.30pm

Book 19th Feb 🔗 https://ayrshire-chamber.org/event/webinar-ayrshire-rural-and-islands-ambition-aria-fund/

Book 5th Mar 🔗 https://ayrshire-chamber.org/event/webinar-ayrshire-rural-and-islands-ambition-aria-fund-2/

04/02/2026

📢 LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!

We are holding a FREE, informal Chamber info session on Thursday 5th February, between 9.30am and 11am.

If you are not yet a member of Ayrshire Chamber, this a great way to see how the Chamber works, meet the team, and find out why Chamber membership is a great addition to your business.

🌍 Ayrshire Chamber’s office, within Prestwick Airport

To book your free space, please reach out to Ayrshire Chamber's friendly team via [email protected] or call 01292 678666

We encourage any local business that is looking to grow, and build their business network, to attend.

30/01/2026

📣 Do you have a tourism, hospitality or retail business in South Ayrshire? If so, make sure you take advantage of your free listing on the Destination South Ayrshire website and app. It's the ideal way to help boost your business profile with customers for free!

Sign up today at 👉 https://destinationsouthayrshire.co.uk/free-listing-of-your-tourism-business

19/01/2026

13/01/2026

*** Calling all businesses who operate in, or support, Aerospace or Advanced Manufacturing in Ayrshire ***
Please take a few minutes to share your views to support this regional bid for £20 million investment in the area.
Survey closes tomorrow, Wednesday 14th January 2026. Take part using the link below👇

Ayrshire Chamber is inviting local businesses to share their insights to help secure £20 million of investment for the region.

Through the UKRI-led Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF), Ayrshire Chamber, in partnership with the three local councils, will be applying for funding to support Ayrshire's Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing cluster.

To help support and strengthen our application, we need to gather evidence from local businesses demonstrating the need and demand for this investment.

Complete the survey 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eFVdt5hA

Your input is vital to ensure this investment addresses real regional challenges and supports Ayrshire’s growth ambitions.

If you operate in, or support, Aerospace or Advanced Manufacturing in Ayrshire, please take a few minutes to share your views to support the regional bid.

Survey closes on Wednesday 14th January 2026


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13/01/2026

Are you a member of Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce? If not, discover what your local chamber can do for your business at an informal information session on Thursday 5th February, between 9.30am and 11.00am, at the Chamber office within Prestwick Airport (no parking charge for attendees).

This is a great way to see how the Chamber works, meet the team, and find out why Chamber membership is a great addition to your business. Any local business that is looking to grow and build their business network is encouraged to attend.

To book your free space, contact the Ayrshire Chamber's friendly team via [email protected] or call 01292 678666.

📢 Your network starts with Ayrshire Chamber!

12/01/2026

*** FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - THE AYRSHIRE SKILLS INVESTMENT FUND (ASIF) RE-OPENED ***

Are you looking to upskill employees? ASIF offers up to £1,800 per person for employees from priority groups to help develop new skills and qualifications, supporting innovation and inclusive economic growth across Ayrshire.

This is a great opportunity for Ayrshire-based employers to build workforce skillsets and can change lives. Applications are welcomed from all employers looking to develop staff in the following priority skills categories:
- Aerospace & Engineering
- Digital
- Visitor Economy (includes food & drink, hospitality & tourism)
- Clean Growth

Don't miss out! Appy now at https://www.ayrshiregrowthdeal.co.uk/skillsfund/
Closing date for this round of funding is 23rd January 2026.

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