Business Gateway East Dunbartonshire

15/05/2026

East Dunbartonshire Council are offering local businesses an opportunity to access funding to help with the costs of creating new engineering related apprenticeships. Four grants of up £7500 will be available to help with the costs of training and wages. The funding will be paid over the initial 6 months of the apprenticeship. Please note eligibility and an application assessment process will apply to applications. This programme is funded by the Scottish Government.

To submit an expression of interest please email [email protected] and we will get in touch with you to discuss further.

13/05/2026

This month, we’re trying something different and are taking ED-Net outdoors with some “netwalking” at Twechar Outdoor Pursuits Centre, hosted by Kelly Houston, Club Synergy.

This event takes place on Friday 29th May, 9am – 11am, when you can join us for a gentle walk around the area and enjoy some 1-2-1 discussion with other attendees. Here’s the link to book your place:

Essential information Friday 29 May 2026 09:00 - 11:00 Outdoor Pursuits Centre 15 Canal RowTwechar G65 9DT Walk your way to networking success with ED-Net Come walk and talk with Business Gateway East Dunbartonshire’s ED-Net business netwalking event. Build your network at a relaxed pace in an inf...

12/05/2026

Firstport is running this programme for women and non-binary people who want to explore social entrepreneurship to earn a living, create their ideal workplace and make a positive impact.

For more information, see the link below:

A programme for women and non-binary people who want to explore social entrepreneurship to earn a living, create their ideal workplace and make a positive impact.

05/05/2026

Looking for some practical tips and advice on how to grow your business ?

Join us at this in-person training session next Friday 15th May to learn some ways to achieve your objectives.

Essential information Friday 15 May 2026 09:30 - 11:30 East Dunbartonshire Council Southbank HouseKirkintilloch G66 1XQ Five ways to grow a profitable business Growing a business can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling marketing, sales, cashflow, and team issues all at once. Many bu...

24/04/2026

If you’re looking for some practical help with improving your sales function, join us next Thursday 30th in Kirkintilloch for this in-person event – all welcome:

Essential information Thursday 30 April 2026 09:30 - 12:30 East Dunbartonshire Council Southbank HouseKirkintilloch G66 1XQ Developing a successful sales engine in your business The focus for this event is: What elements do you need in establishing a best practice sales model for sustained sales gro...

14/04/2026

Our ED-Net in April takes place two weeks today, Tuesday 28th April, 9am – 11am, in The Broadcroft Hotel, Kirkintilloch.

As well as plenty of networking opportunities, Janine Marriott will provide a short presentation on “What businesses must next do be found online as AI changes the way your customers search”.

To book your place click on this link:

Essential information Tuesday 28 April 2026 09:00 - 11:00 The Broadcroft Hotel 3 David Donnelly Place, KirkintillochGlasgow G66 1DD ED-Net (East Dunbartonshire Networking Group) ED-Net provides a forum for local business owners to meet up, learn and explore possible opportunities to work together. R...

07/04/2026

See details below for the Wellbeing & Employability Day provided by the Lennox Partnership.

For more information, click this link:
https://www.thelennoxpartnership.org/

02/04/2026

Applications have opened for the Food and Drink Processing Scheme Scotland as part of a £9 million investment package.

This investment offers match-funded capital grants to businesses backing projects to increase productivity, improve efficiency, and invest in new equipment and technology.

If you are interested, please see the link below:

17/03/2026

A reminder for our next Networking event, along with a follow up event with Stephen O'Donnell. Please see the links below to sign up!

Tuesday 31st March, 9am - 11am in The Broadcroft Hotel, Kirkintilloch

Stephen O'Donnell, Action Coach, who will deliver a short presentation on the theme “Tiny tweaks, huge results”
https://www.bgateway.com/events/ed-net-east-dunbartonshire-networking-group-30736

As a follow on from this talk, Stephen will be delivering this event for us on Friday 15th May, “Five ways to grow a profitable business”
https://www.bgateway.com/events/five-ways-to-grow-a-profitable-business-31193

Essential information Friday 15 May 2026 09:30 - 11:30 East Dunbartonshire Council Southbank HouseKirkintilloch G66 1XQ Five ways to grow a profitable business Growing a business can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling marketing, sales, cashflow, and team issues all at once. Many bu...

06/02/2026

Our February ED-Net meet up takes place on Friday 27th February, 9am - 11am in The Burnbrae, Bearsden.

As well as networking opportunities, we are looking forward to hearing from our guest speaker John Keogh, Sales Geek, who will give us a short presentation on changing the way the world perceives sales.

All welcome - come join us and be part of this very special community we're all building together in East Dunbartonshire. To book your place, click on the link:

Essential information Friday 27 February 2026 09:00 - 11:00 The Burnbrae 281 Milngavie RoadBearsden G61 3DQ ED-Net (East Dunbartonshire Networking Group) ED-Net provides a forum for local business owners to meet up, learn and explore possible opportunities to work together. Refreshments will be serv...

05/02/2026

Are you interested in how AI can improve your business? The workshop linked below will give you a headstart in your AI journey.

This workshop focuses on building awareness and leadership capacity around adopting AI in order to gain economic advantages such as developing new products or services, growing market share, attracting investment or increasing sales.

The session will take place online, on Wednesday 4 March 2026: 10:00-11:00

If you are interested, click the link below for further details:

For leaders and senior managers, build awareness and leadership capacity around adopting AI in your business or organisation.