Companies on the Park invest in Renfrewshire

Companies based at Hillington Park have shown their commitment to a council initiative aimed at reducing unemployment and helping the local Renfrewshire economy to grow.

The Invest in Renfrewshire team took to the streets of Hillington Park recently to spread word about the programme.

The team’s business development advisors spent two days visiting firms from around the Park, aiming to recruit new firms to the programme who may not have been aware of what is on offer.

More than 20 firms signed up to the scheme as a result of the week, bringing the total number of Hillington Park sign-ups to above 80.

Businesses that expressed an interest were invited to an event in the Innovation Centre where more information was available on the programme’s packages of financial support.

Invest in Renfrewshire offers grants and loans which can help firms pursue growth projects, take on new staff, purchase new equipment and move or upgrade premises.

Therese McKendrick, Economic Development Officer, Renfrewshire council, said: “We covered a lot of ground over the few days but it was worth it. It was great to get out and about and meet so many new companies and show them the benefits Invest in Renfrewshire could bring.

“We are still picking up new leads now as a result of the contact we had, so hopefully we will be able to bring even more companies on board.”

Jamie Cumming, Commerical Director, MEPC, Hillington Park added: “We have been a supporter of the Invest in Renfrewshire scheme since it was launched and we are pleased that so many companies on the Park are continuing to back the programme. Hillington Park contributes over £340m of economic wealth to the economies of Renfrewshire and Greater Glasgow, and we are committed to Renfrewshire and the local economy. Invest in Renfrewshire is a fantastic way to encourage growth while supporting businesses and young people in the area.”

Businesses that would like to learn more can get information at www.investinrenfrewshire.com