The Transform Business Festival, held in Angus, was a tremendous success, bringing together local business owners, start-ups, and support partners to inspire and share knowledge. The festival, now in its third year, was organised by Elevator and Business Gateway Tayside in collaboration with Angus, Dundee, and Perth & Kinross Councils.
Cally Russell, CEO of This is Unfolded, captured the audience's attention with his entrepreneurial journey. He emphasized the importance of giving a brand personality to connect with people, focusing on core values, and maintaining authenticity.
Cally Russell, CEO This is Unfolded
Attendees were also inspired by Angus business leaders Campbell Archibald of Angus Alchemy and Lynn Sayer of Montrose Ports Authority, who shared their individual business experiences and insights.
Rachel Ross, CEO Designate Elevator, Campbell Archibald, Co owner Angus Alchemy, Lynn Sayer, CCO Montrose Port Authority, Alison Smith, Former Director of Angus Council
The free event offered a diverse array of workshops on topics such as social media strategies, business finance management, and Agrotourism opportunities. Attendees also benefited from fireside chats and the Ecosystem Village, where they could receive valuable advice from various support organizations.
This year's Transform Business Festival was alive with energy, featuring a vibrant mix of attendees from different industries and backgrounds. Attendees noted the inspiring atmosphere as passionate individuals came together to share ideas, network, and learn from one another. The networking events were particularly popular, with a queue forming for the first session, and the second session even running over time due to popular demand.
“I was amazed to see how busy it was and also the quality of both the presenters and attendees. Good fun, learned a lot and a perfect venue. Will definitely be attending next year, and encouraging others to to so.” - Transform Attendee
Networking Session with Caroline Wylie
Rachel Ross, CEO Designate for Elevator, commented: "At Elevator, we're all about sparking innovation, offering the right resources, and building a supportive ecosystem where businesses in Angus and across Scotland can truly thrive. The Transform Business Festival is a celebration of our local community and entrepreneurial spirit.
We're thrilled to be part of this event, sharing ideas, making connections, and helping to transform local businesses."
The sold-out event demonstrated the high demand for such business gatherings in Angus. The Transform Business Festival will return to Tayside next year, with more information to be shared closer to the event.
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