Business Publications

Business Connections Magazine

Winter 2009 / 2010 issue looks at forward thinking firms Conjunct, Robbie Fluid Engineering and Fibre Photonics, all of which are looking to grow in 2010 with the help of Business Gateway West Lothian. It also includes the West Lothian Chamber Business Excellence Awards, and 20 years of the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust in West Lothian. (Size = 1.35MB)

 


Back issues of Business Connections magazine can be found below. Click on the covers to download the magazines.

Business Email Update

At the end of each month West Lothian Council's Economic Development service produces an e-mail newsletter, "West Lothian Business Connections Online", summarising all the latest business news and developments in West Lothian as well as the coming month's business events and training workshops.

July - August 2010 Ezine
June - July 2010 Ezine
May - June 2010 Ezine
April - May 2010 Ezine
March - April 2010 Ezine
February - March 2010 Ezine
January - February 2010 Ezine 
December 2009 - January 2010 Ezine
November - December 2009 Ezine
October - November 2009 Ezine
September - October 2009 Ezine
August - September 2009 Ezine
July - August 2009 Ezine
June - July 2009 Ezine
May - June 2009 Ezine
April - May 2009 Ezine
March 2009 - April 2009 Ezine
February 2009 - March 2009 Ezine
January 2009 - February 2009  Ezine

To receive your copy of Business Connections Online send your name, company name, e-mail address and postcode to enterprise@westlothian.gov.uk.

Economic Strategy

The West Lothian Economic Partnership launced their Economic Strategy 2010 - 2020 in August 2010. Regular reviews are published each year. For previous strategies and reviews go to the Economic Strategy page. 

Business website resources

Business Directories
Links to Scottish Local Authority online business directories

Planning Applications
Links to lists of planning applications by Scottish Local Authority

Public Sector Contracts
Links to procurement and contract information for Scottish Local Authorities and other Public Sector organisations.

Industrial Estate Maps

Bathgate
Map and index of Whitehill Industrial Estate
Map and index of Whiteside and Inchcross Industrial Estates

Broxburn
Map and index of East Mains Industrial Estate

Linlithgow
Map and index of Mill Road Industrial Estate

Livingston
Map and index of Deans Industrial Estate
Map and index of Houstoun Industrial Estate
Map and index of Alba and Kirkton Campuses
Map and index of Oakbank Park

Whitburn
Map and index of Burnhouse Industrial Estate

Business Connections Magazine - back issues

Business Connections Magazine Autumn 2009
West Lothian's Business Magazine. This issue looks at the Alba Innovation Challenge 2009, looks at companies who are expanding in West Lothian despite the Economic Downturn and has tips on winning business from the public sector. (Size = 0.96MB)

Business Connections Magazine Spring 2009

West Lothian's Business Magazine. This issue looks at West Lothian's growing Whisky Industry and developments in the Life Sciences sector. The efforts underway to boost the traditional towns of West lothian are also examined. (Size = 1.24MB)

Business Connections Magazine Spring 2008
West Lothian's Business Magazine. This issue looks at the new Scottish Economic Strategy, examines the strength of West Lothian as a corporate headquarter location and the success of West Lothian Women in Business over the last ten years. (Size = 1.18MB)

Business Connections Magazine Autumn 2007
West Lothian's Business Magazine. This issue looks at innovation in West Lothian, has a profile on the Oil Support sector and looks at how excellence in customer service can boost your business. (Size = 1.09MB)

Business Connections Magazine Summer 2007
West Lothian's Business Magazine. This issue looks at the Edinburgh - Glasgow collaboration project, has a profile on the Electronics sector and looks at recent investment in the area. (Size = 2.88MB)

 

 

 

Business Connections Magazine Spring 2007
West Lothian's Business Magazine. This issue has a profile on the Biotech sector as well as information on the Revised Economic Strategy, Core Development Areas and the Airdrie - Bathgate Rail link. (Size = 1.31MB)

Business Connections Magazine Winter 2006
West Lothian's Business Magazine. This issue has a profile on the Food and Drink sector as well as details of the Business Ambassadors initiative and the Business4Growth Programme. (Size = 1.49MB)

Business Connections Magazine Spring 2006
Another packed issue of Business Connections, with reports on the annual Business Excellence Awards and an interview with Land Securities’ Development Manager, Dominic O’Rourke – the man currently playing a key role in the future shape of Livingston’s town centre. (Size = 863KB)

Business Connections Magazine Autumn 2005
Read the latest about West Lothian businesses and the West Lothian economy with special features on the retail sector and West Lothian's business environmental initiatives. (Size = 1.14MB)

Business Connections Magazine Spring 2005
Celebrating excellence amongst West Lothian companies, Business Connections showcases the Business Excellence Award winners and West Lothian's young entrepreneurs. (Size = 3.76MB)