The HALO launches marketing campaign for Grade A office building
24th August 2020The HALO Urban Regeneration Company today (Monday 24th August) launches its marketing campaign for the HALO Enterprise and Innovation Centre (HEIC) in Kilmarnock, in partnership with CBRE and Graham + Sibbald.
Read MoreMarie Macklin talks sustainability with Farmer Bryce
21/08/20Marie Macklin CBE, Founder and Executive Chair of the HALO Urban Regeneration Company, is the latest guest on the Farmer Bryce podcast.
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Marie Macklin Spreads the Green Opportunity Message at #MoveTheDate Event
7th August 2020The Green “Opportunity” message and a new world being driven from Scotland was loud and clear at a virtual #MoveTheDate conversation last night (Thursday 6th August).
Read MoreMarie Macklin CBE’s HALO Kilmarnock recognised as global #MoveTheDate environmental exemplar
03/08/20Scottish businesswoman Marie Macklin’s urban regeneration project in Kilmarnock is being singled out by international sustainability organisation Global Footprint Network for its net zero vision.
Read MoreMarie Macklin CBE calls for Scottish towns to be at heart of Covid recovery in The Herald
31/07/20Marie Macklin CBE, Founder & Executive Chair of the HALO Urban Regeneration Company, is featured in The Herald discussing the important role that Scotland's towns can play as the country looks to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreTop Scottish law firm set to “rock” the HALO Kilmarnock
17/06/20Businesses who locate at the Enterprise & Innovation Centre at the £63 million HALO Kilmarnock will be able to collaborate on-site with top Scottish law firm, Anderson Strathern, which has become the first Gold #ROCKME Partner at the ground-breaking development.
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Agenda: Let’s hear our towns singing once again - Marie Macklin in The Herald
05/06/20Dr Marie Macklin CBE, founder and executive chair of The HALO Urban Regeneration Company, exclusively writes the latest Agenda piece for The Herald discussing the impact of Covid-19 and how Scotland's towns and communities can lead the way in recovery and beyond.
Read MoreThe HALO and CSIC to create world class smart homes of the future
The HALO and CSIC announce today a partnership that will bring world class smart and sustinable homes of the future to Kilmarnock.
Read MoreThe HALO announces appointment of Marketing Agents for Enterprise and Innovation Hub
14/05/20The HALO Urban Regeneration Company today (14th May 2020) announces the joint appointment of two Marketing Agents for its Enterprise & Innovation Hub in Kilmarnock as the HALO enters its next phase.
Read MoreFurther funding boost from Marie Macklin’s Lift Up Your Hearts to support Belfast communities
22/04/2020Scottish businesswoman, Marie Macklin CBE, today (Wed 22nd April) announces a further £10,000 of funding to help communities in Belfast impacted by COVID-19.
Read MoreMarie Macklin CBE brings Lift Up Your Hearts campaign to Belfast
As part of her Lift Up Your Hearts campaign in support of vulnerable people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Scottish businesswoman Marie Macklin CBE today (Monday 20th April) announces £10,000 of funding to help communities in Belfast.
Read More20,000 free meals to be delivered to the Lift Up Your Hearts community
7th April 202020,000 free meals will be delivered to the most vulnerable people across Kilmarnock and East Ayrshire as part of the Lift Up Your Hearts community fund created by Scottish businesswoman, Marie Macklin CBE.
Read MoreMarie Macklin celebrates the HALO and Kilmarnock
6th December 2019Marie Macklin CBE visited local community group Celebrate Kilmarnock to share the HALO journey and reveal her inspiration behind the innovative regeneration project set to revitalise the town.
East Ayrshire leaders and councillors hear the HALO vision
28th November 2019Marie Macklin CBE met with elected members of East Ayrshire Council this week to talk about the HALO’s 10-year journey, from its early vision to breaking ground on site in October.
HALO Masterclass at Glasgow Caledonian University
21 November 2019 Read MoreScottish Power Energy Networks: The Race to Net Zero
6 November 2019Marie Macklin CBE of the HALO was at ScottishPower’s HQ in Glasgow today to discuss and debate Scotland’s Race to Net Zero.
Read MoreHola HALO! Iberdrola Digital Summit 2019
29th October 2019The HALO received a warm Spanish welcome today as it took Scotland’s first ever town centre low carbon energy project into the heart of Europe for global giant Iberdrola’s Digital Summit.
Read More#SPTalentHackathon
28 October 2019The HALO was the theme of Scottish Power’s Future Energy Systems Talent Hackathon which took place in Glasgow on Saturday.
The HALO shortlisted at UK Energy Innovation awards
27 September 2019The HALO Kilmarnock was a finalist at last night’s UK Energy Innovation Awards 2019.
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The HALO appoints Morrison Construction as Phase 1 contractor
16th September 2019The HALO Urban Regeneration Company, today (Monday 16th September) announces Morrison Construction as its main contractor for Phase 1 of the HALO development in Kilmarnock – its Enterprise and Innovation Hub.
Read MoreHALO shortlisted for prestigious award
11 September 2019The HALO Urban Regeneration Company is proud to be shortlisted for the fourth Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Awards 2019.
Read MoreThe HALO appoints Commercial Director and In-house Legal Counsel
30th August 2019The HALO Urban Regeneration Company, developer of the innovative, multipurpose project planned for the site of the former Johnnie Walker bottling plant in Kilmarnock, today announces the appointment of Fraser Morrison as its Commercial Director and In-house Legal Counsel.
Read MoreHALO’s Green Credentials Recognised at Awards Ceremony
25 July 2019The HALO Kilmarnock was officially handed a £415,000 award from the Green Economy Fund at a ceremony held at Edinburgh’s Dynamic Earth on Wednesday 24th July.
Read MoreSP ENERGY NETWORKS POWERS UP KILMARNOCK’S GREEN ECONOMY WITH FUNDING BOOST FOR THE HALO KILMARNOCK
01 July 2019 Read MoreMarie Macklin speaks at the launch of Barclays Thriving Local Economies
18 June 2019Marie Macklin CBE, Founder and Executive Chair of The HALO, spoke recently at the launch of Barclay’s Thriving Local Economies initiative in her hometown of Kilmarnock.
Read MoreHistory, Aspiration, Inspiration and Heart
11 June 2019History, Aspiration, Inspiration and Heart
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Barclays launches Scotland’s first Thriving Local Economies in Kilmarnock
11 June 2019Barclays launches Scotland’s first Thriving Local Economies in Kilmarnock
Read MoreHALO TARTAN IS BORN
4 April 2019The HALO’s very own tartan has been through a weaving mill for the very first time.
Read MoreMarie Macklin CBE: 10 things that changed my life
25 March 2019Marie Macklin CBE featured yesterday in the Sunday National’s Seven Days supplement where she talked about her top 10 influences in life.
Read MoreTHE HALO PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY PHARMACY SCOTLAND
25 March 2019The HALO Scotland and Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) today (25 March 2019) announce a partnership to develop the latest innovations in digital health and pharmacy.
Read MoreGrowth deal confirmed as Ayrshire celebrates investment boost
08 March 2019A multi-million pound investment package that will change the face of Ayrshire was rubber-stamped today (Friday 8 March) by the three Ayrshire Councils and the UK and Scottish Governments.
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International Women’s Day
4 March 2019International Women's Day (IWD) on Friday 8 March is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
Read MoreA STEP CLOSER TO HALO TARTAN
6 February 2019An Ayrshire College student’s specially commissioned HALO tartan is a step closer to production since going through the final design process.
UK Government announces £100 million for Ayrshire Growth Deal
31 January 2019The UK Government will invest £100 million in the Ayrshire Growth Deal, the Scottish Secretary David Mundell has announced today as he visited HALO Kilmarnock and Ayrshire College.
Read MoreThe HALO Scotland joins forces with Barclays
30 January 2019The HALO Scotland, today announces it will be partnering with Barclays at its Kilmarnock urban regeneration site, which will seek to develop entrepreneurship and the employability skills of young people and adults across Scotland.
Read MoreAll aboard the Santa Bus
21 December 2018Marie Macklin CBE joined the Centrestage team and hopped on their Santa Bus to see first-hand how they are spreading some Christmas cheer to the young people of Ayrshire.
Read MoreMarie Macklin presents at the Scottish Power Renewables annual conference
20 December 2018Marie Macklin CBE was a guest speaker at the recent ScottishPower Renewables annual conference in Glasgow presenting to over 470 employees
Read MoreMarie Macklin tours the Scottish Power Renewables Whitelee Wind Far
19 December 2018Marie Macklin CBE was today (19 December) given a tour of Scottish Power’s Whitelee Wind Farm which will deliver 100% renewable energy to The HALO urban regeneration initiative in Kilmarnock.
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It is time to shine for East Ayrshire's Young People
6 December 2018The HALO Urban Regeneration Company is proud to support the young people of East Ayrshire and would like to congratulate all of the winners at last night’s East Ayrshire Year of Young People awards.
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Marie Macklin honoured with prestigious Belfast Ambassador Medal
30 November 2018Marie Macklin CBE will receive one of the first ever Belfast Ambassador Medals when she is celebrated at a major event today (Friday 30 November).
Read MoreNot So Pretty Vacant
26 November 2018The Vacant and Derelict Land Taskforce started the process of finding 100 sites with the best potential for development at its meeting today (Monday 26 November).
Read MoreExclusive Marie Macklin interview in Property Week
22 November 2018Marie Macklin CBE, Founder and Executive Chair of The HALO Urban Regeneration Company, has given an exclusive interview to journalist Samuel Horti in the latest edition of Property Week.
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The HALO to secure construction partner
15 October 2018The HALO Urban Regeneration Company, an imaginative, innovative and inspirational regeneration initiative, is looking to secure a construction partner for Phase One of the development in Kilmarnock.
Read MoreA football first for Marie Macklin
28 September 2018Marie Macklin CBE has launched Partick Thistle FC’s first ever Business Club at the Energy Check Stadium at Firhill.
Read MoreMajor appointment for the HALO
26 SeptemberThe HALO Urban Regeneration Company today announces a major appointment to its Board.
Read MoreTop 100 Cool List – The Herald on Sunday
24 September 2018Marie Macklin CBE is Founder and Executive Chair of The HALO Urban Regeneration Company. Marie is a prominent figure in the Scottish business community and throughout the UK who pushes the boundaries in both the public and private sectors to achieve incredible results.In July, Marie accepted an Honorary Degree at Glasgow Caledonian University’s Graduation and Awards ceremony, making her a Doctor of Business Administration.
Read MoreBubbles & Brunch with Marie Macklin CBE
14 September 2018Marie Macklin CBE today gave an inspirational speech to some of the country’s top business leaders over Bubbles & Brunch at Hutcheson’s City Grill in Glasgow.
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HALO statement on SFA Hampden Park announcement
11 September 2018Scottish FA agree to remain at Hampden Park
Read MoreThe HALO Scotland announces partnership with CGI that’s out of this world
14 August 2018CGI, a leading global IT services provider, and the HALO Scotland today (Tuesday 14 August, 2018) announces an innovative partnership that will create further employment opportunities at the Kilmarnock urban regeneration initiative.
Read MoreMarie Macklin visits Scottish Power
8 August 2018Marie Macklin CBE today visited Scottish Power’s HQ in Glasgow to explore ways the HALO Scotland can support Scottish Power’s digital and cyber skills.
Read MoreOnce in a lifetime opportunity for East Ayrshire students
18 July 2018Marie Macklin CBE invited students from four East Ayrshire secondary schools to attend last night’s charity dinner featuring former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Read MoreGCU to bring world class education to the HALO
10 July 2018The HALO Scotland has today announced a partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) to work in collaboration with the HALO brand globally.
Read MoreA Dream Comes True for Dr Marie Macklin
4 July 2018It was a special moment for Marie Macklin CBE today as she was presented with a prestigious honour by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) at this summer’s graduations.
Marie Macklin honoured by Glasgow Caledonian University
29 June 2018Marie Macklin C.B.E. is to receive an honorary degree from Glasgow Caledonian University next week.
Read More“Let The People Sing Again
15 June 2018Ladies & Gentlemen. Thank you for your kindness and warm welcome. To be standing here tonight in the historic Greyfriars Kirk for me is a dream come true.To think that in 1638 the National Covenant was signed in front of the pulpit here after many years of unrest, is both humbling and a great honour.
Read MoreHALO Scotland partners with Onecom to connect Kilmarnock development to the world
30 May 2018The HALO Scotland Kilmarnock urban regeneration project has teamed up with Onecom, the UK’s leading independent provider of business-to-business telecommunications, in a partnership that will ensure the HALO development is among the most connected in the country when it opens its doors in 2020.
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A conversation on “Inclusive Entrepreneurship” at Diversity Conference
24 May 2018Marie Macklin CBE enjoyed a conversation on “Inclusive Entrepreneurship” with Rachel McTavish at this week’s Diversity Conference held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow.
Read MoreBoard Appointments at The HALO
23 May 2018The HALO Group, the urban regeneration company behind the innovative, multipurpose development planned for the site of the former Johnnie Walker bottling plant in Kilmarnock, has made two major appointments.
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And the HALO tartan winners are...
22 May 2018Marie Macklin CBE has announced three winners of the HALO Scotland Kilmarnock’s Urban Tartan Design Brief in conjunction with Ayrshire College.
Read MoreStudents receive business advice from Marie Macklin
15 May 2018Marie Macklin CBE, an ex-Kilmarnock Academy pupil, was on hand to help students at her old school with their pitch for the Sir Tom Hunter Challenge.
Read MoreMarie Macklin talks HALO to Business Insider
10 May 2018Marie Macklin CBE is on the front cover of this month's issue of Business Insider where she talks to Ken Symon about her dream of making the HALO a global success.
Read MoreMarie in London to discuss Belfast
9 May 2018Marie Macklin CBE was in London this week to meet the Right Honourable Nigel Dodds MP, Deputy Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and Member of Parliament for North Belfast.
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ScottishPower and The HALO Scotland Partner to Light up Groundbreaking Urban Regeneration Project
19 April 2018ScottishPower and The HALO Scotland today announced a groundbreaking partnership that will see the energy giant established as the headline partner of the Kilmarnock urban regeneration initiative.
Read MoreMarie Macklin Welcomes Diageo Announcement
16 April 2018Diageo has announced a £150 million investment over three years to transform its Scotch whisky visitor experience. Marie Macklin CBE has welcomed its proposals for a scholarship and mentoring programme in Kilmarnock.
Read MoreMarie Macklin Features On Panel At Barclays ‘Live Growth’ Event
13 April 2018Marie Macklin CBE, Founder and Director of the HALO Scotland, the Kilmarnock urban regeneration project, joined a panel of business leaders at Barclays’ first Live Growth event of the year to discuss competition in business.
Read MoreScottish Leaders Unite to Create Powerful Women Mentoring Scheme
23 March 2018ScottishPower’s CEO Keith Anderson, Marie Macklin, Founder and Director of the HALO Kilmarnock, and CBI Scotland will work with some of Scotland’s most senior business leaders to deliver a new mentoring programme, which aims to help increase the number of women in senior executive roles.
Read MoreMarie Macklin Talks Halo Kilmarnock At CIPFA Conference
22 March 2018At this year’s Chartered Institute for Public Finance and Accounting (CIPFA) Scotland Conference in Glasgow, Marie Macklin CBE told delegates how the private and public sector can work together to create projects like The HALO Kilmarnock.
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Practical Learning Experience for the Workforce of the Future
19 March 2018Students from Ayrshire College have been given an insight into the role of The HALO Kilmarnock in helping to develop a skilled workforce for the digital age.
Read MoreInstitute of Directors Women's Conference 2018
09 March 2018Every week seems to get busier and busier for the HALO team.
Read MoreMarie Macklin to Share Her Experience in Northern Powerhouse
08 March 2018Marie Macklin CBE has been appointed to the Commercial Advisory Group of the Sunderland-based Northern Housing Consortium (NHC).
Read MoreSupport for Kilmarnock-based cancer charity
05 March 2018HALO Belfast visit January 2018
02 February 2018Yet another exciting week for the HALO team! Marie and the HALO Belfast team met with business leaders and politicians to discuss opportunities, the economy, jobs and innovation.
Read MoreThe HALO Kilmarnock Receives Planning Permission in Principle
26 Jan 2018The HALO, Kilmarnock’s £65 million urban regeneration on the site of the former Johnnie Walker bottling plant, reached a significant milestone today (26th January, 2018) when it received the green light from East Ayrshire Council.
Read MoreMarie Macklin winner of GCUs Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award
05 Jan 2018Marie Macklin winner of GCU's Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award
Read MoreUK Government Minister for Scotland Visits The HALO Kilmarnock
04 Dec 2017Lord Duncan, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Scotland Office, visited the site of The HALO Kilmarnock today (Monday, 4th December) to witness work getting under way on the £65 million urban regeneration project.
Read MoreAyrshire College partners with neighbouring HALO
02 Nov 2017The HALO, Kilmarnock, and its neighbour, Ayrshire College, are partnering to encourage leading-edge, practical learning in enterprise and innovation, cyber resilience and digital security to support the creation of a future workforce of digitally skilled young people from Ayrshire.
Read MoreMarie Macklin recognised as Business Woman of The Year
27 October 2017Marie Macklin C.B.E., owner and Executive Chair of Macklin Enterprise Partnerships, has been announced as the Business Women Scotland (BWS) and Women’s Enterprise Scotland’s (WES) Business Woman of the Year.
Read MoreMarie returns to Belfast
20th SeptemberAfter a successful visit last month, Marie Macklin CBE was excited to return to Belfast for an extended stay to progress discussions with education, community leaders, politicians, business people and investors about bringing the HALO urban regeneration concept to Belfast city.
Read More£5.3 million for Ayrshire
30 August 2017The Scottish Government is to invest £5.3 million to turn a former Kilmarnock bottling plant into a low carbon development, which will include hundreds of affordable homes.
Read MoreTaking HALO to Belfast
11 August 2017This week Marie Macklin CBE visited Belfast to meet political, education and community leaders, business people and investors with the aim of taking the HALO urban regeneration concept into the heart of the city.
Read MoreResponse to UK Government backing for The HALO
09 Aug 2017Marie Macklin C.B.E who leads The HALO initiative said:
“The financial backing of the UK Government is wonderful news for Ayrshire, and for Kilmarnock in particular. The people of Kilmarnock deserve this. We already have the backing and tremendous encouragement of East Ayrshire Council and Diageo PLC. This major funding from the UK Government is a significant step in enabling us to deliver this development for the town.
Read MoreUK Government invests £3.5M in Ayrshire
8th August 2017The UK Government is to invest £3.5 million in an ambitious regeneration programme in Kilmarnock, Scottish Secretary David Mundell announced today [Tuesday 8 August]. The HALO project in the former Diageo bottling plant will strengthen Ayrshire’s economic prospects, create nearly a thousand new jobs and benefit local businesses and residents.
Read MoreThe HALO Kilmarnock to have key role in creating unique area of digital skills
20th June 2017The HALO, Kilmarnock, is to take an ambitious front line role in creating a future workforce of digitally skilled young people ready to support the impressive regeneration of the town.
Read MoreThe HALO signs MoU with UWS for Enterprise & Innovation Hub
05 May 2017The HALO Kilmarnock Limited (The HALO), and The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at creating a ground breaking Enterprise and Innovation Hub as part of the regeneration of the former Diageo bottling plant site in Kilmarnock.
Read MoreThe HALO Kilmarnock Reaches Major Milestone
12 April 2017A Planning Application Notice, now lodged with East Ayrshire Council, is an important step in preparing a masterplan for the £65 million development HALO development on the site of the former Diageo bottling plant in Kilmarnock.
Read MoreMarie Macklin named IoD Scotland’s Non-Executive Director of the Year
24 March 2017Marie Macklin named IoD Scotland’s Non-Executive Director of the Year for her work with Edinburgh-based online scheduling software developer, Appointedd.
Read MoreMarie Macklin announced as IoD finalist
20 February 2017Marie Macklin C.B.E has today been announced as a finalist in the category for Non-Executive Director of the Year at the Institute of Directors Scotland Awards 2016.
Read MoreMarie Macklin C.B.E joins Strathblair Associates as Strategic Advisor
16 February 2017Marie Macklin C.B.E. has announced that she is to act as Strategic Advisor to Strathblair Associates, which offers specialist boardroom-level expertise to business owners, helping them to define then realise their personal and business ambitions.
Read MoreGlasgow City Region (GCR) City Deal Launch
14th February 2017This week Marie Macklin C.B.E. attended the meeting of the Glasgow Economic Leadership Board (ELB) chaired by leading entrepreneur, Lord Willie Haughey OBE, to provide independent leadership and direction for economic development activity in Glasgow.
Read MoreAyrshire Business Showcase at Westminster
8th February 2017Marie Macklin C.B.E who is leading an innovative initiative to regenerate the former Diageo bottling plant in Kilmarnock, is actively promoting and seeking support from the UK Government for the £340 Million Ayrshire Growth Deal.
Read MoreLaunch of Invest In East Ayrshire
30th November 2016Yesterday, Marie Macklin C.B.E., Chair of Klin Group, attended the launch of Invest in East Ayrshire. The launch was a great success and was attended by local businessmen and women who are driving Ayrshire's & Scotland's economy.
Read MoreThe Big Interview: Female Business Leader of the Year Marie Macklin features in SoS
27th November 2016Following her success at the Scottish Business Awards and being awarded Female Business Leader of the Year, Chair, Marie Macklin CBE was interviewed by Kristy Dorsey for the Big Interview in Scotland on Sunday.
Read MoreMarie Macklin named as Female Business Leader of the Year
18th November, 2016Business and social entrepreneur, Marie Macklin C.B.E., has been named as BQ Female Business Leader of the Year for 2016 in the Scottish Business Awards.
Read MoreA Very Special Visit to the Scottish Parliament
31st October 2016Earlier this week, Marie Macklin, Executive Chair of Macklin Enterprise Partnerships, was the guest of Derek Mackay MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution, at a very special reception at the Scottish Parliament.
Read MoreEnterprising Women Under the Spotlight
28th October 2016Marie Macklin, was one of three judges for this year’s Business Women Scotland Awards which were presented on Thursday 27th October at a glittering ceremony at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow.
Read MoreA New Gold Dream - From Kilmarnock to Belfast (via Glasgow)
21st October 2016Klin’s Chair, Marie Macklin, was recently the guest of Belfast International Homecoming Business and Investment Conference 2016 in Belfast. While in the city she met with the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Brian Kingston, and Northern Ireland’s Finance Minister, Máirtín Ó Muilleoir, and presented the awards for Northern Ireland’s Top 50 companies.
Read MoreGrowth Panel Commission Appointment
19th September 2016Marie said, ‘I am looking forward to joining Growth Panel Commission and I reiterate the First Ministers statement.
Read MoreHoward Kennedy LLP - Investment, Infrastructure
6th September 2016Marie was pleased to be a guest of Howard Kennedy LLP in London. The meeting arranged by Jason Lewis Head of Transaction Finance was attended by distinguished investors, developers and entrepreneurs.
Read MoreLondon Stock Exchange (LSE) – Scottish Chambers of Commerce
7th September 2016London was calling when Marie joined a fantastic group of business people from Scotland and MP’s including Rt Hon Angus Roberson MP to attend the formal opening of LSE.
Read MoreHIT Scotland (Hospitality Industry Trust)
19th September 2016Paris fashion was calling this weekend when Marie got her ultimate dream to put on ‘The Ears‘ and join the fantastic team at HIT Scotland for their annual charity fund raising European Challenge 2016 via Paris, Reims and Disney Land Paris.
Read More#TeamAppointedd welcomes Marie Macklin CBE on the Board
Originally posted on blog.appointedd.com; 27th June, 2016Marie Macklin CBE, CEO of The Klin Group and Macklin Enterprise Partnerships, has joined Appointedd as a Non-Executive Director.
Read MoreNews Appointedd Investment
12th May 2016MEP are pleased to announce investment funding for Scottish online booking specialists ‘Appointedd’ for market leading software.
Read MoreGrowth Deal can put Ayrshire at the forefront of the fourth Industrial Revolution
18th February 2016The Klin Group Chair, Marie Macklin C.B.E. was guest business speaker at the Ayrshire Growth Deal at North Ayrshire Council HQ.
Read MoreEntrepreneurial Scotland - London meets Scotland
15th December 2015Scotland can create the most Entreprenurial Society in the world was the message from London last night. The event attended by RT Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP First Minister of Scotland and organised by Entrepreneurial Scotland brought together a collection of business leaders and future leaders from the Saltire Foundation.
Read MoreLondon Calling
14th December 2015Marie was honoured to join RT Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP First Minister of Scotland who opened the London Stock Exchange today.
Read MoreKilmarnock Academy Pupils Driving an Enterprising Economy
Read MoreBusiness Women Scotland Magazine
14th September 2015Today Monday 14th September 2015 Marie judged in the inaugural ‘BWS Magazine Business Awards ’with fellow judge Professor Lesley Sawers.
Read MoreBusinesswoman launches backing for Scottish entrepreneurs
8th September 2015Scottish business and social entrepreneur, Marie Macklin CBE, has launched three investment funds to back aspiring businessmen and women.
Read MoreNews Mallzee Investment
22nd July 2015MEP pleased to announce 2nd round of investment funding for Mallzee Fashion App.
Read MoreInvestiture At The Palace of Holyrood House
1st July 2015Marie was honoured to receive on 1 st July 2015 from HRH Majesty The Queen 'The Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire - To be Commander - CBE
Read MoreDragon Take 3
15th June 2015This week saw Marie take part as a judge for the 4th year at The Sir Tom Hunter Enterprise Challenge at East Ayrshire Schools.
Read MoreBack To School
15th June 2015This week saw Marie head back to her former school Kilmarnock Academy where she met pupils, staff and Head Teacher Bryan Paterson.
Read MoreDragon for a Day
28th May 2015Marie was pleased to be asked to judge at the first Sir Tom Hunter Enterprise in Schools Challenge at South Ayrshire Council schools last week.
Read MoreWomen Mean Business At Gusto Edinburgh
28th April 2015Marie was honoured to be asked to be a panel member at Gusto Edinburgh first ‘Women Mean Business’ event.
Read MoreScotland’s Moonshot
Marie shoots for the moon at Entrepreneurial Scotland’s Leaders’ Summit.
Read MoreWoman of Inspiration Honours 2015
Marie is delighted to be recognized this week by The Association of Scottish Business Women for services to others in the business world in Scotland.
Read MoreMacklin meets Trump
28th March 2015Marie had the pleasure in meeting Mr Donald Trump of The Trump Organization, at the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry Annual Awards Dinner.
Read MoreStart Up Grind Scotland
18th March 2015This week Marie meet some amazing Entrepreneurs during a visit to The Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship at Strathclyde University Glasgow Scotland.
Read MoreAyrshire Association of Business Women Conference
17th March 2015Marie attended the 1st Ayrshire Association of Business Women ‘Grow Your Business Conference’ at the Gailes Hotel Irvine North Ayrshire.
Read MoreBauer Media Week
12th March 2015This week Marie was pleased to be invited to present a Motivational speech to the staff of The Bauer Media Group at Radio Clyde HQ.
Read MoreMarie Macklin Recognised By Association of Scottish Businesswomen
Marie Macklin said "It Is an absolute honour to be recognised by The Association of Scottish Businesswomen in their annual ‘Women of Inspiration Awards"
Read MoreEast Ayrshire Council Enterprise Education Initiative
This week saw Marie judge some fantastic pitches, designs from 7 secondary schools in East Ayrshire. The brief was to design a for the NEW Ayrshire College a ‘curriculum resource area’ for the students, with a breakout /study area at the centre of the design.
Read MoreNew Year Honour for Marie Macklin
30th December 2014Marie Macklin, Chief Executive of The Klin Group has been awarded a CBE in the New Year’s Honours List for her ‘Services to Economic Regeneration and Entrepreneurship in Scotland’
Read MoreMr Sunny Slays Dragons in Sir Tom’s Challenge
27th June 2014This week, The Klin Group’s Marie Macklin was pleased to be called a ‘Dragon.’ This is the third year running Marie faced up to the ‘Dragon Slayers’ of East Ayrshire schools whilst judging at the Sir Tom Hunter 2014 Challenge. Marie Macklin said: “It was an absolute privilege to judge at Sir Tom Hunter’s annual event.
Read MoreWomen's Business & Enterprise Conference 2014
20th April 2014Marie Macklin was speaker at the fantastic event organised by Association of Scottish Business Women at The Royal Bank of Scotland HQ Edinburgh and chaired by TV & radio’s Kay Adam.
Read MoreEnterprising Women
14th February 2014The Association of Ayrshire Business Women has provided sponsorship to eight new female entrepreneurs.
Read MoreMacklin Sponsors Women Entrepreneurs
14th January 2014The Ayrshire Association of Business Women (AABW) today announces further extension of the ‘Women in Enterprise’ initiative, launched in August 2013, by providing sponsorship for eight new female entrepreneurs.
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