Representing the interests of local businesses

The Grantown Business Association (GBA) is a membership organisation creativing a vibrant network of local businesses. We bring businesses together to strengthen our local economy, host networking and community events, promote our town as a destination, and ensure our members stay connected and well-represented.

Together, we support a stronger, more successful Grantown-on-Spey.

JOIN THE GRANTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

For a yearly fee of only £30, you can be part of a supportive network dedicated to business in Grantown and the surrounding area. Membership gives you:

• Free or reduced-price entry to GBA events
• Regular newsletter updates to keep you informed
• Exclusive member-only offers
• Social media mentions via @discovergrantown
• The opportunity to make new connections, access opportunities and raise your profile.

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Aims

• Act as an advocate for the business community with representation at appropriate events / meetings.
• Promote the local area for the benefit of businesses.
• Identify priorities for business members, form a plan and act on it.
• Keep businesses up to date via newsletters and social media.
• Create opportunities to help member businesses collaborate with each other.
• Manage the business directory and visitor facing content on www.grantownline.com.
• Hold meetings of business representatives if/when appropriate.
• Develop effective partnerships with other community groups and organisations for the benefit of businesses.
• Set up and maintain a membership scheme for the GBA to include business members from the PH26 3 postcode area and ‘associate members’ from other areas if they fall outwith any other Business Association’s remit.
• Gather, represent and feedback the views of the business community to the Grantown Initiative board.

What We’ve Achieved

• Held various events to give businesses the opportunity to network and make connections.
• Promoted Grantown as a destination by:
  • publishing engaging social media content via @discovergrantown.
  • advertising in the Landmark Press ‘Welcome To’ bedroom folder which is seen by every visitor staying in the Cairngorms National Park.
  • updating the business directory and visitor facing content on www.grantownline.com
• Kept businesses informed of latest news via newsletters and the ‘Grantown Business’ Facebook page.
• Created opportunities for businesses to collaborate with each other.
• Held community events to benefit businesses, like Grantown Open Studios and Grantown Does Christmas.
• Set up member only offers for discounts with partners.
• Represented members at meetings with the Cairngorms National Park Authority, the Cairngorms Business Partnership, Highland Council and business support organisations.
• Responded to consultations on the Cairngorms National Park Authority’s Economic Action Plan, Highland Council’s Proposed Parking Charges and the Scottish Government’s Short Term Let Regulations.
• Re-opened the Burnfield Toilets with the Grantown Initiative, which was one of the top priorities for business when we undertook a survey in 2019.

Contact Details

Email:  gba@grantownonline.com

Committee Members

Karen Martin – Chair
Rebecca Mackellar – Finance Manager
Annie Masters – Project Officer
Declan Gallacher
Jodie Sandiford
Joanna Wilson

The GBA is a sub-group of the Grantown Initiative, the town’s community development organisation.