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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07251995 - SD13 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS .... 'iContra FROM: GAYLE BISHOP, Supervisor, District III Costa :Q= County DATE: July 25 , 1995 SUBJECT: Board Consider Follow-up Actions To Issues Raised at the2 I-680 Telecommunications Summit SPECIFIC REOUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)8 BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION The I-680 Telecommunications Summit raised a variety of issues which must be addressed by local government, as well as the private sector and educational institutions, if Contra Costa County is to become economically competitive in the global market of telecommunications. One of those issues is that time is of the essence in creating a competitive edge and climate for attracting and enhancing a world class telecommunications industry. RECOMMENDATION: The Board should consider and direct formulation of appropriate surveys, inventories and planning strategies which reinvent those County processes which will enhance economic competitiveness; considering one or more options, which the County might undertake in concert with the private sector and the educational community. (See attached articles from Western City, June 1995, July edition of the British Midland Airways Voyager Magazine, and California County, January/February, 1995). For instance: 1. Consider an inventory of our physical telecommunications facilities in key departments which pertain to data processing and land use related activities. This inventory would detail upgrades and costs associated with those upgrades necessary to the County government functioning on an equal basis with those industries which it is trying to attract, promote and nurture. Direct the County Administrator to recommend a preferred process - either in-house prepared or consultant formulated. Costs associated with that process should also be provided as part of the County Administrator's report. 2. Acknowledging our pride in our innovative and award-winning building permit process, build on the latent entrepreneurship among our staff by inviting staff and department heads to brainstorm recommendations by which the County can be more responsive in the exchange of information, providing services and promoting economic development. The Board might consider a contest among departments or other incentives to entrepreneurial recommendations. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(SI: ACTION OF BOARD ON July 25, 1995 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER s VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ` AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. cC: Supervisor Bishop ATTESTED ' r q 5/ County Administrator PHIL BWCHELOO,CLERKOFTHEBOARDOF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR M382 (1D/BB) BY ,DEPUTY 3. When the Telecommunications Task Force is formed as part of the Contra Costa Economic Partnership, become an active member; committed to implementing agreed upon strategies. 4. Borrow ideas from other counties which have already forged partnerships and developed innovations in the delivery of services to the public at large in telecommunications, such as a County bulletin board which can be interconnected to other governmental agencies. FISCAL EMPACT: Overhauling technology and governmental processes will undoubtedly cost money. At this time those costs are unknown and need to be developed as part of the information gathering. BACKGROUND: At the I-680 Telecommunications Summit, speakers emphasized the need for a streamlined governmental process, up to date technology and an educated work force - in all sectors. If the County is to become a true partner in the development and nurturing of our telecommunications industry, it must itself be competitive - not lagging behind. The purpose of this request is for our Body to begin the process of evaluation whereby the County can become a true partner in the economic development of Contra Costa. TELE10MMURIERTIOUS PIRRUIR6 by Rich Esposto HERE IS SOMETHING GOING ON OUT THERE. It's called the refers to the"exponential"nature of the digital telecommunications revolution. it is changing the way we do revolution as the"last three days of January." business. Instead of moving masses of atoms around our planet, Recall the old story, Would you rather make $5 a day,or start with a penny and double it much of tomorrow's movement will be by small, coded bursts of every day for a month?" According to energy traveling at the speed of light on paths of glass threads or Negroponte.we are coming upon the last invisibly through the ether. These bursts of energy are the basis three days in January,wherein your take goes for the telecommunications revolution. Rich Esposto is Executive Director of the Planning for the telecommunications revolu- PCS is the new wireless technology bringing Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television tion is both an opportunity and a necessity. voice and data to homes and businesses. Commission. Esposto made a presentation, Telecommunications can be the binder If that's not proof enough, the new based in part on this article, to the League's which beings together for the first time, Congressional leadership wants to put a Board of Directors in April.In addition to the land use, economic growth,transportation telecommunications reform bill before the points raised in this article,he exhorted the and air quality.This revolution can help President by the Fourth of July.Senate Bill board and other city officials to follow and businesses market their products and ser- 642,introduced last month,will open telecom- respond to legislation regarding the information vices to ever-expanding global markets and munications markets to all comers.The next superhighway to ensure that cities maintain local control over local rights of way;retain or can help communities market themselves to time you dial"0",you may hear."Pacific Gas gain authority to recoup costs associated with new businesses. and Electric.How may I help you?" private construction on the superhighway;to You may never have heard of the Internet, For our communities,the revolution means ensure open entry and competition among the"Information Superhighway",or digital many companies digging up city streets, telecommunication providers;to guarantee uni- communications. But groups of telephone, stringing wires on utility poles in backyards versal service;to enable all segments of the high- cable TV and long-distance companies just this and erecting new cellular towers.The PCS way to interconnect;and to ensure regulatory year spent$7.1 billion dollars on something technology alone requires five times the num- parity. For an update on current legislation called Personal Communications Services ber of towers as the current cellular systems. related to telecommunications,see page 6. (PCS).Many brilliant people think that tele- Nicholas Negroponte,Media Lab Director Esposto can be reached on the Internet at 4 communications is important and profitable. for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, respost@ctp.org. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES J�k�� Additional Reading: Available through the League's affiliate, The Institute for Local Self Government, 1400 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95813; telephone(916)658-8238 or(916)658-8248: from$2 million to$4 million to S8 million.That is how exponentially fast net "How To Make Telecommunications Work For works like the Internet the network of networks,are changing the way we Your City"—A Comprehensive Syllabus(1990),$25. all do business. "Telecommunications Issues For Local In 1993,the last full year of available data,the Federal Communications Government'(1990),$12.50 Commission reports that Pacific Telesis deployed nearly 375,000 miles of "A Telecommunications Framework For Cities" fiber.Each single strand of fiber is capable of carrying all of the U.S.voice (1991),$12.50 telephone traffic on Mother's Day,the telephone industrys busiest day of "Telecommunications For Clean Air— the year.A single fiber strand can also carry the equivalent capacity of all Executive Summary" (1992),$12.50 broadcast TV,radio,satellite and microwave transmissions in the United `"Telecommunications For Clean Air— States,times o ne thousand. Telework Facilities Exchange"(1994),$15. Negroponte points out that digital libraries will never tell you that a book is checked out The same document,stored in a computer,can be Previously In Western City. used over and over again,without ever being mangled or lost,by one per- "The Information Superhighway:A Road Map For son or all of us.More importantly,since the beginning of the year,software Local Government",By Jon Dunchack,May,1994. companies have released programs for conducting secure credit card "Institutional Mobility:A Cost-Effective Approach transactions on the Internet To Economic Growth And Environmental As the telecommunications revolution spreads,the new challenge will be Protection",By Wally Siembab And Tom Read, to focus on LANs.WANs and GANs—local,wide and global area net- July,1992. works.Telecommuting programs are in place at IBM and ATT.PMXs — "How To Plan For And Supervise Telecommuters, permanently mobile executives—will replace more and more traditional By Jack Nilles,February,1991. desk-and office-bound CEOs. "Seven Reasons To Care About Too many community general plans assume continued dominance of the Telecommunications",By Kathleen Schuler And automobile and the need to accommodate the millions of"day-trippers" Walter Siembab,July,1990. traveling from the suburbs to downtown offices to sit in a cubical with a "Making Telecommunications Planning Part Of telephone,a fax,and a computer and printer hooked to a network.Most of Every Planning Decision",By Susan Herman And those commuters could just as easily be at home or in a similarly equipped Walter Siembab,July,1990. plain-vanilla office two blocks from home. "The Rise Of The Electronic City Hall", The International City/County Management Association recently By Evelyn Pine,July,1990. reported that only four percent of U.S.cities have telecommunications "Snapshots From Telecommunications'Leading plans or even include telecommunications as an element in their General Edge"By Evelyn Pine,July,1990. Plans.With the proliferation of special purpose government entities in "Check Your Telecommunication IQ:A Short Quiz California,you would expect that we would be doing telecom planning, For City Officials",By Walter Siembab,July,1990. especially multijurisdictional and regional planning.Not so! From Your Local Bookstore: Hour Do We Plan For The Reuolution? Being Digital by Nicholas Negroponte Step One.Face it.Government and business planners need to acknowl- Future Shock and Third Wave by Alvin Toffler edge that the revolution exists and begin talking about it and learning On The Internet: about it Administrators,managers,community planners and Chamber of "The Telecosm",by George Gilder,a series Commerce boards must begin to understand the magnitude of the of articles from ASAP,Forbes Magazine's quarterly_ changes which they will be confronting in the next five years. technology supplement:www.seaaupean.edu:80/ Step Two.Start a Dialogue.Host a conference and invite community -gajl/ggindex.html leaders from all sectors to talk together and with the community about the revolution and where to fit in.Business people need to understand that In The Funny Papers: their customer base can easily be a global one.Too often,we wait until "Dilbert"by Scott Adams.Email:SCOTTADAMS something is wrong,then we hold community meetings to talk about the ®AOL.COM "crime problem"or the"traffic problem."Why wait until your community Coming Soon To A Mail Box Near You: has been passed by and community leaders are faced with a"telecommu- A new newsletter,titled`"Telecommunications For -- -nications'crisis and playing catch-up?There is nothing wrong,yet:just an Local Governments"sponsored by the League of opportunity to keep up. Step Three.Assess your assets.This means identifying the people California Cities and published by the Institute for and existing resources which can be channeled together.There will be Local Self Government with funding from GTE leaders,consultants,network administrators,librarians,teachers,small, California.Published three times a year,each issue medium and large businesses,and just plain folk who understand,want to will focus on a specific topic—the Internet being the learn and will get involved.Add them to the discussion with those already subject of the fust issue due out this month—plus a talking and learning. glossary,legislative updates,training opportunities Step Four.Create a vision.'Misused to be called goal-setting,but and other information to help readers better serve in today's dictionary the correct terminology is creating a vision. their constituents.To place your name on the mailing Articulate how business.social,health,and educational goals of the com- list,contact Clark Goecker at(916)658-8238 or munity can come together under the mantle of telecommunication. Hsg@statenetcom. Step Five. Do it. Continued 5 WESTERN CITY,JUNE 1995 Telecommunications Planning,Continued Telecommunication Legislation 1995 Federal Activities S.652 was expected to be considered on the California Scene The Congress is in the midst of crafting the Senate Floor beginning the week of June 5th. Although all eyes in the techno world have most significant telecommunications deregula- HR 1555(Bliley,RVA) was passed out of the been focused on the shores of the Potomac, tion legislation considered in decades.literally House Energy and Commerce Committee after Sacramento has had its share of techno-excite- billions of dollars are at stake in one of the most hours of debate.The bill has several disadvan- ment this year. exciting legislative poker games east of the tages for cities as currently drafted.The League Cities have flirted with reform of the current Mississippi. Long distance companies,baby and others successfully modified the most diffi- law established in 1850,which grants telephone bells,cyber-fiber jockeys,cable gurus and,yes, cult section of HR 1555 by essentially following and telegraph companies a statewide franchise. cities are all vying to stay ahead of the informa- the language contained in the Senate measure. At some point,the Legislature will have to face tion steamroller.Although legislation is a long However,HR 1555 limits local governments in the unlevel playing field which,if allowed to way from reaching the President's desk,local several ways: stand,may give the telecos access to public governments have been very successful duking •Establishes an FCC commission to review rights-of-way free of charge. it out with the big boys.Here is a quick synopsis local cellular tower siting policies. SB 623 (Peace - D)Theft of Cable.SB of the main bills and their current status: • Exempts Video Diaitone platforms from 623 will significantly increase the penalties for S. 652 (Pressler, RSD) was successfully local right-of-way fees. aiding,manufacturing or distributing devices amended by local governments to include lan- • Limits local revenues to"cable services" used for the theft of cable services,imposing jail guage which affirmatively recognizes the ability while current law covers all cable operator time and mega-thousand dollar fines.Penalties of cities to receive compensation for the use of revenues. are also imposed for individual theft of cable. public rightsof--way.S.652 also clarifies the need •Potentially removes all cable rate regulation Cities are potential losers of franchise fee rev- for cities to manage the use/access to the local unless five percent of cable customers complain enue when cable is stolen. rights-of-way.However,with every federal bill of of the rate hike within 90 days of the increase. SB 610(Leonard-R)Preemption Local this stature,there are always aspects in the total House floor action may begin as early as Late Fee Regulation.SB 610 would preempt package which are detrimental to local control. mid-June with a reasonable attempt to be the ability of cities to determine the validation of S.652 does currently contain a section which made to pass the measure before the 4th of cable late policies.The FCC has clarified cities allows the Federal Communication Commission July recess. have the authority under customer service reg- (FCC)to preempt local discretion under certain Cities have along way to go with both these ulation to evaluate cable company policies.SB circumstances.Cities continue to work to seek bills,and significant work lies ahead for local 610 will be held in the Senate Energy and modifications to make S.652 a stronger mea- governments to retain a role on the information Public Utilities Committee until next January sure for local governments. superhighway. s T E P Allocate 30 percent to "Tele- 3�,, A non-profit Service :: The Elements of A community". Telecommuting is League of Calif '�°fCalioored�'the Telecommunications Plan coming of age.The ever-increasing ' rnia Cities and California State r, A telecommunications plan needs asset alloca- problems of traffic,air quality,parking and,of Association of Counties. tion,much like a personal investment portfolio course,related stress on human beings can includes stocks,bonds,mutual funds and begin to be mitigated.The evidence is becom- 'i i ! annuities to balance capital growth,security ing more pronounced every day.Telecom- TALENTED and income.Each component is important, muters get more done,are healthier,make or but depending on goals,age and net worth, save themselves and their employers money PROFESSIONALS the percentage invested in each piece varies. and spend more time with their families. AVAILABLE FOR While interested in long-term success,a S T E P Allocate 45 percent to"Business community new to the telecommunications and Community Marketing". TEMPORARY revolution needs short-term results to build 4. Calvin Coolidge said, in 1925, "The VACANCIES & upon. I recommend allocating resources to business of America is business."The bigger four components. companies are taking care of themselves,but ". SHORT-TERM S T E P Allocate 15 percent to "Email the medium-size businesses need to be edu- 1 Education".This component is part cated and seeded with hardware,humanware 1• and successful new operating models.Local '0 ASSIGNMENTS of the popular reinventing government Pe g and reengineering business strategies.It is an Chambers of Commerce,trade organizations efficiency and productivity enhancer for and economic development leaders need to Fill your agency's everyone within organizations and across show dentists,florists,travel agents,hardware Y" 7 '� stores,beau shops and so on how they short-term employment organizations. t5' Pcan needs by calling PSS 5 T E P Allocate 10 percent to teachers, increase their markets,improve cash flow and at 916)658-8200, profits on the Information Superhighway. You � ppiaccess and neighborhood groups. �ll be tapping students, libraries, and public ng into Establish a community presence on the years of public ,,1 Internet which offers more than Where to These folks are very excited about the agency experience. telecommunications revolution and are Shop,What to Do,and What to See.Use it to already active.Their enthusiasm will trans sell local products and services in new,global fer to others.True interactive distance learn- markets. This component has the least ing,especially computer-based learning at Information Superhighway presence today, home via the highway prime pump but is the most important to long-term success! ` g y will rime the um of innovation. 6 ill ?s : LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES n"111 Tr: P7 vx- bw M 1� 10 Imp-- ,ma Tom, 4 ce� '--j 1,41 =77- El RN 1� t� _ N f 3 `2 `•yS � ' s Renfrewshire is Scotland's business gateway. And, at Renfrewshire Enterprise, we are committed to opening the doors of opportunity to new and established businesses in the county as well as those investing from further afield. This complements our development of the broad range of skills training required in fields as diverse as medical technology and welding. Renfrewshire Enferprise., Gateway fo Success. We can act as catalysts in building prosperity. From 75,000 square feet of quality industrial and commercial space in Inverclyde's new Enterprise Zone to fast-developing Glasgow Airport — Scotland's air gateway. We achieve all these by maintaining an open-minded and welcoming approach to ANOM RENFREYS'SHIRE new ideas —an attitude which goes a long way to ensuring their success. AN W To test our belief in the power of this principle, call us for an appointment 27 Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1UL. on 0141 848 0101. Then walk through our gateway to your future success. Tel: 0141 848 0101 Fax: 0141 848 6930 M�RENFREWSHIRE ENTERPRISE fll RENFREWSHIRE • imorlicin The blue chip multi-nationals � t have ound a major new e location from �- which they are exporting to they world. Bill Simpson examines the remarkable story of Renfrewshire, in Scotland, now the role modelor economic John Ashworth,Chairman of Renfrewshire Enterprise and Vice Chairman of Seagram Group, produc- regeneration, ers of Chivas Regal.He is a key player in the team which has brought together state and private sector initiatives to revitalise central Scotland. IBM, National Semiconductor, demise of shipbuilding, steel Sitting to the west of Compaq Computers,Ciba Geigy, production and other so-called Glasgow, which is Scotland's Rolls Royce,Chivas Brothers. A smoke-stack industries. largest city, Renfrewshire positive plethora of blue chip But today there is an impor- sweeps along the Clyde estuary. companies who have grasped the tant new dimension to It blends the spectacular scenery, nettle and established world Renfrewshire. Suddenly, almost history and heritage for which manufacturing centres in overnight it has established itself Scotland is world famous with Renfrewshire,Scotland. as the lead player in Silicon new buildings.modern industries It is an area now recognised in Glen,an area in central Scotland and breath-taking inward invest- Europe as the role model for which now plays host to the ment locations. urban and economic regenera- greatest concentration of elec- There is a definite huzz in the tion. As with many .territories tronics companies in the world, air. A hustle and bustle. A cont'i- across the western world, with the exception of Silicon Bence driven by the realisation Renfrewshire has witnessed the Vallev in California. that in Renfrewshire their ANM RENFREWSHIRE iv ENTERPRISE together a rich tapestry of sup- port packages designed to strengthen the links between academia. and industry; to improve the skills base and career prospects of the young and the not-so-young; and to assist established and new'com- panies. It has also marketed 11 key inward investment sites with enterprise zone status. These enable investors to access grant incentives and can also provide huge tax advantages.. Now, in chasing the future, Renfrewshire is reaching for the sky with an ambitious plan to Mimtec,sub-contract assemblers for IBM.Now established on an enterprise zone overlooking the create jobs the back of Clyde Estuary in Renfrewshire. major neeww d developmm ents around its international airport. approach to generating business Renfrewshire is now responsible ing Renfrewshire's local authori- Renfrewshire - and all Scot- recovery really has worked. for one-third of ALL Scotland's ties - Inverclyde, Renfrew and land-looks set to reap the bene- It is an approach brought manufactured -exports. It pro Eastwood - and Scotland's fits of huge investment in the together by the right mix of state duces 40%of the nation's manu- largest regional authority, project from the European Union and private sector funding and by factured exports to Europe and Strathclyde. following confirmation that a determined partnership of local accounts for 33% of Scotland's The pivotal role in maximis- Glasgow has been named in a and national , government. trading with the Far East and ing the impact of this alliance has European super league of air- Political bias has given way to a Australasia. been played by Renfrewshire ports. coalition theme of "let's make Behind the scenes in this Enterprise,one of 13 local enter- The news provides a massive this work".And work it has.It is remarkable story of recovery has prise companies created by the boost to Renfrewshire Enterprise here,at Erskine in Renfrewshire, been the British Government, in government in lowland Scotland. which is masterminding the£400 where Compaq Computers the form of Scottish Office,and a In just four years Renfrew- million bid to develop 1,500 recruited and trained over 1,000 determined partnership involv- shire Enterprise has woven acres of land to the north of the . staff in just- two years and established a major production centre. Today,their Erskine products are shipped throughout Europe and the Middle East. " It is here too that National Semiconductor has its largest manufacturing plant worldwide. More than 2,000 people are employed at Greenock produc- ing the most advanced silicon r<, chips in the industry. .1 Again,their products are dis- tributed globally from Renfrew- shire. i r I With superb road and rail links chasing through this engine room of Scotland, and with Glasgow International Airport only one mile from Ren- frewshire's largest town,Paisley, it is little wonder that so many industrial giants have found this to be the perfect location. And knowing this, it is less part of the sophisticated transport network which has put Renfrewshire at the forefront of Scotland's surprising to learn that export efforts. AiiiiiiiiiiiiiiIRENFREWSHIRE ENTERPRISE Mff V ux ,a. •.r.± � twra Msyµ��p lR • W_ t q. A 4 t,. 's Mike Sandys, Director of the Glasgow Airport Initiative. "The scale of the opportunity is , , unique...unparalleled in the recent history of Scotland." airport. of special Community interest." to present,"said Tony Cassidy. This aims to create 16,000 He commented: "Glasgow He added: "The Airport jobs across central Scotland over has now been named in that Initiative we are taking forward the next 10 years and to establish European super league. This now has a development mas- a new international business dis- means that along with others terplan in place and wide- trict, the first of its kind in such as London, Paris, spread support.Funding from Scotland. Amsterdam, Barcelona and Europe will be aimed at Mike Sandys, Director of the Milan,Glasgow is recognised as ensuring transport infrastructure Tony Cassidy, Airport Initiative says that the being of strategic economic sig- and business growth pro- Chief executive of Renfrewshire plan will involve the creation of nificance. Funds will be made grammes which maximise the Enterprise,which has enjoyed a vast woodland setting covering available to support infrastruc- economic impact of hub airports. remarkable success in bringing an area larger than inner-city ture work and developments "Being grouped with the elite a new quality of life to the Glasgow. around the airport." of international airports is a great "engine room"of Scotland. "The scale of the opportunity Glasgow Airport now joins fillip for our initiative. In our is unique," he said. "It is unpar- London and Manchester in the case European money will in principle by Strathclyde alleled in the recent history of UK in being recognised, for the almost certainly go towards Regional Council. Scotland. The forest park will first time,as a key engine of eco- assisting with improvements to For Renfrewshire, the airport provide an envelope within .nomic growth. It is seen as hav- access routes, particularly the initiative clearly provides anoth- which commercial, airport relat- ing a European-wide role in link- upgrading of road and rail links er opportunity to step from the ed,tourism and leisure develop- ing companies and will be in line to make the airport even more periphery of Europe and to ments will take place." to receive assistance and encour- attractive to passengers and strengthen further its reputation Tony Cassidy, Chief Exec- agement in its growth. freight companies". as the gateway to the world. utive of Renfrewshire Enterprise "We will be asked to submit All of that also spells good And for the local enterprise confirmed that talks took place at projects for funding.This will be news for£250 million of motor- company and its powerful part- the European summit in Corfu 18 a competitive situation but I'm way extensions around Glasgow ners, it is clear that once again months ago to establish"airports confident we have a superb case which have now been approved they are reaching for the sky. R 4 t { C, Centlir,illll:,,I,,I,0,,,:,1 -� SQ FT FTVIL UOv SQ SLE AVAI�A ANA► pcturingSpace �pnuf ... ._ ch Light Hi-Te tuAringace /Office SpM876 ible Manu2 Fleccess Junction : Motorway pirecfi t rant Assistance , 1 nvestmen Frontage M ;Hent otorway Prom Loading v ouUe Rear Acce ..ss 2 � ". D o ft Car Space per 35 w 2 Floor Loadi'�'g 2 5 K��m Expansion Lane, For further informohon contact entral entrap Regan al Council Park e Heart a4 Scotland hnc GK8 20 Developing -1l Centro)Regionol council.VieJorth, St" 3 Plonning, 1�SOC)a Development& C,1780"Aa;555.Fc,x Property Services, . Telephone RENFREWSHIRE N ENTERPRISE VII RENFREWSHIRE • BRIAN DEVLIN Logistics Director, Compaq Computers ovinip Devlin uses the airport at least twice or three times a month, mostly to visit Amsterdam or other European cities. He likes Airport the access to motorways and to Glasgow AI r ort the company plant at Erskine but above all feels Glasgow is now }} one of the best laid out airports in has been g e 11 I n the country if not the world. _ "There are no lengthy walks not just bigger but . (or drives) from the terminal to boarding aircraft. And the con- better. I Ienty of -:��w===3 nections are good - catching a p ,�; 6.40am flight for Amsterdam from Glasgow means being in space and shops Europe for meetings by 9.30am," he comments. make it the ideal a And the airport services also come in handy. Devlin shops at starting point for the bookstore for publications on sailing in Scotland to be offered as gifts,along with short- Renfrewshire s There are excellent shopping facilities at Glasgow Airport. bread and "tartan" items for travelling bUSIneSS example from the Best of Scotland Shop. nations like Hong Kong where community. we have a manufacturing cen- tre," says Moodie. But with the JOHN SHARP remainder of sales largely in MD of Kooltech, manufacturers Europe there are also tris to be of refrigeration and cooling P P g made to the Continent-Cologne equipment in Germany and Lyon in France for distribution centres."We also "I fly most weeks to London and ' fly to Vancouver in Canada for`" the East Midlands and four or " sourcing trips,Lisbon and Zurich five times a year to the US and ALI MOODIE for distribution businesses." - on occasion Brazil and China," Marketing Director, Vongo, He says the majority of trips says Sharp who appreciates the suppliers of rucksacks, are routed through London or convenience of the airport from sleeping bags and other Birmingham but there are now his home nearby. outdoor equipment direct services which can be The shops also come in use- helpful. ful. Compaq Computers at Erskine, Though the UK is Vango's "Cologne there is a direct "If I'm going abroad I do use Scotland.Now exporting biggest market,"We probably fly flight a week for example. And duty free for whisky and people product around the world from out of Glasgow three times a Glasgow has quite a few to the abroad look to us to bring short- Renfrewshire. week,sometimes more,to desti- east coast of the US." bread and cake. And I use 40 � } �l� „dami' � \�� \ lf3� ® MEW RENFREWSHIRE VIII Aff l ff Oddbins for it conscience job if example in the extended range of ilk I've been away longer than shops. "One use is to get a last dim expected - its a super wee shop. minute something for customers 'I tend not to use the other - a present-ties,maybe alcohol. shops ether than IfFul stuck sud- some sort of Scottish things.And Left and above: Passengers can travel in comfort and safety at denly and turn up at the airport I use the coffee shops if I go to Glasgow Airport. and haven't got XYZ. Shops pick up somebody from the air- that could help are Shirt port.' not at all hassled. And its cost- cd the flight information systcmt Collection. the Sock Shop. Tie saving as well being able to and the sante at Fleathrow anal Rack and Boots. come back for the night catching engineers are Ilving up and dock n BOB SAUNDERS a latish flight." all the ume." Head of Leisure Resources, He used the direct to Boston He himself travels eyev t%to Renfrew District Council service last year and the Paris or three weeks, ;encrally t() route as well as llvino to London but just back from a Saunders is in charge of muse- Schiphol regularly for buSlneSs direct flight to Chicaq_,o %pith um.s,lihraries indoor and outdoor in Holland. American Airlines. "Thc States lelsutC unci events. based in we gene ally fly out of u Paisley "I navel all the time."he Glas<o\v." he says Other desti says I�uitlN because we have the nations Include A,Iilan where the foremost collection of paisley company has an office. textiles in the woild." Trips mayThe new iMI e of shops func- involve settin( up exhibitions of �' f °� tion as a convenient shopp)nL the towns most famous product mall for Cameron. "I pop tilt() . JEAN-LU( S(HWITZGUEBEL The convenience of the Boots for batteries for my ,havci N1D Ciba Figments, division of Glas�aow Airport building is a or hair 1Tet use the CD shop and the Ciba Geigy group of major factor. I can (let up not a the newsagents. And rvc use the wniCn the pareN cot'�pany is reat deal earlier and be ata banking faciities." Thonr,u Sw:iss I0ann nnecting in London proba- (HRIS CAMERON Cook provides foreign excham,_,e bly more easily than setting to MD of Cameron and the automatic teller mach- "Tvvo thirds of my trips from certain local spots by travelling Communications, specialists in ines sterling cash. Glas�aow arc to Eurupe, the rest the local roads.' -1-11c i0 minute videos systems, supplviro -'I find it is much more con\e- inter-continental - USA, and check- in contributes to that. around 75% of UK cabie sro- nient so much snore spacious: Asia. normally gain« through He particularly appreciates tions, and video products spe he comments. "Compared with London. says Schwitzguebcl- the numhe of fliLlhts--The reg()- c'alising in footboll other airports we fly in and out He notes that the look of the Iarity is a major factor. I can say of,the whole airport works well. airport has been vastly improved to my wiie I'll see you this "The company uses the aithort a Everything is there and it's no "Services too." he says. for evening and come home feeling lot." says Cameron- "We install- hassle." �e r s, r . k Productivon stream at ER § KINE R When it comes to property, you look at the land and its services, and at how it relates to your market and workforce. You weigh up the financial and practical incentives. And then there's the less straightforward matter of how you feel about the place and its people. In all these ways, Erskine Riverfront is special. a THE PEOPLE A QUALITY LIFESTYLE Highly motivated people, shaped Enjoy an attractive environment by a fine educational system and for work and play with access to a tradition of hard work and peak first class facilities for sport and performance. leisure as well as a choice of desirable residential communities. THE SKILLS That's what we have to bring Relevant skills for modern you to Erskine—and to keep industry, with ready access to you working productively for customised training for many years to come. It's a specific employers. Research "package that's already backup through Paisley University convinced major players like and several other major Compaq Computers, who institutions nearby. chose Erskine for their European headquarters after A STRATEGIC LOCATION searching all over Europe. Just down the river there's Uncongested but with direct IBM, National Semiconductor M"RENFREWSHIRE access to the national motorway and many others.They know eta f rew ENTERPRISE system. Only five minutes from what it takes to bring DISTRICT.COUNCIL / MENEEMOMMEMMOMW Glasgow International Airport for productivity on stream—and daily flights to major cities in that's what you can expect Outwith the UK, ring Locate in Scotland Europe and America. Freight links from Erskine and Renfrew on your country code to the United Kingdom to worldwide markets by air, District. +44 141 248 2700 road, rail or sea. If you're already here, phone Renfrew District Council direct on A FULL RANGE OF FINANCIAL 0141 840 4040, INCENTIVES or Renfrewshire Enterprise Backed by the expertise and on 0141 848 0101. commitment of Renfrew District Council and Renfrewshire Enterprise. w ICTURE THIS. . . world leaders IBM United Kingdom Ltd and National ' rSemiconductor have a long established base in Inverclyde and have now been joined by The Royal Bank of Scotland for their prestigious multi-million pound Mortgage Centre linking over 700 branches across Britain. What attracts these major = operators-and the one person ' business-to Inverclyde? j Is it the stunning scenery, uality businesses attract quality the unsurpassable inshore e business. But is your nomw potential { salltttg • s`' for profit being shackled by the q t additional overheads and time consuming --;: administration associated with achieving i TIED UP and maintaining ISO9000/BS5750. 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Please send me more details on: [:]Gleddoch House Hotel ❑Little's Chauffeur Drive 1: A11111111111111RENPREWSHIRE AN A ENTERPRISE XI RENFREWSHIRE 0 relaxin As close as 10 with a full sized gym,two swim- fhb ` z ming pools, jacuzzi, sauna, minutes' drive steam room, plunge pool, r sunbeds, squash courts and health and beauty salon. from Glasgow Outdoors there's a nine-hole golf course,tennis,clay pigeon shoot- airport are some ing - and the Gin Sling launch, t available for champagne cruises of Scotland's fi or even wedding ceremonies. Cameron House, Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire G83 loveliest places to 8QZ tel: 01389 755565 fax: m eet a n d sta . 389 759522. Double rooms from £150. There are meetings There are historic facilities for 28 seminar style, 240 lecture style. . Cameron House-a place where the stars stay. country housesGLEDDOCH HOUSE i CAMERON HOUSE When the depression hit Glasgow in the Just 15 minutes from the airport and 35 1920s one Glasgow ship builder,loathe elegant as when minutes from their concert venues, to lay off his workers,employed them to Cameron House is where the stars stay- build a wedding present for his fiance. built, imposing from Pavarotti to Wet Wet Wet and U2, Lithgow shipyards still carry the name of plus the likes of Cher and Clint Eastwood. — the man who sited Gleddoch House with homes of local The place has been hosting views across the Clyde,and had it built famous names since it was using the fine oaks that would otherwise industrialistsand founded as a thirteenth century have gone into the liners assembled on stone keep. In later incarnations the river. it has welcomed at various stages Gleddoch House remained in the sports and leisure Dr Johnson, author of the first family until 1973 when it was English dictionary, the Empress sold along with 360 acres of centres featuring Eugenie of France and Winston Lomond. land. The original 10 bedrooms kinds Churchill. For those who want activity were extended to 39 but the ear- s I I ki n ds of Refurbishment by the current there are plenty of options in the lier ones kept their period fea- owners uncovered all kinds of leisure club,due to be expanded tures.The bathroom to the mas- activity. Even bed unexpected features - the tunnel built by the original owners for escape purposes,and a Georgian and breakfasts fireplace halfway up a wall - marooned after floor levels were can offer some altered in the last century follow- ing a fire. It has now been h thin special. Kate installed to he house's � Bell reports. tra- ditional style also means that in every bedroom there is a compli- mentary decanter of sherry and homemade shortbread. Luxury suites also boast the traditional owners' views south over Loch Fine views across the Clyde from Gleddoch House. Mr REIVFREWSHIRE XII ENTERPRISE ter bedroom for example is still traditional fry or vegetarian the site of theyamily safe. option. Fires are lit downstairs every Myfarrclan is beginning to morning when it's cool while in draw businesswomen who find it summer there are the gardens t a more comfortable than an anony- which Lady Lithgow established. " mous hotel,but it is most popular Or there is the Gleddoch Golf with people using the nearby air- and Country Club next to the port at the beginning or end of a hotel where guests are entitled to Scottish tour.They may soon be a 50%discount on green fees. able to take these with the own On the estate itself there is ers who are planning to introduce clay pigeon shooting, archery, their own guided trips. falconry and off-road driving and Myfarrclan Guest House, 146 the Gleddoch Equestrian Centre Corsebar Road, Paisley, caters for riders of all levels. Renfrewshire PA2 9NA tel/fax: Gleddoch House, Langbank, The fine lines of Mansion Ho architecture are a special feature of 0141 848 8285 £50 per room. Montgreenan Mansion House. Renfrewshire PAM 6YE tel: Dinner available some evenings. 01475 540711 fax: 01475 557733 fax: 01294 850397. 540201. Double rooms from Double rooms from £92. There SPOTTISWOODE £140. There are meetings facili- are meeting rooms for 60 semi- Opened just three years ago in a ties for 60 seminar style,120 lec- nar style,100 lecture. "''` Victorian house 100 yards from the Firth ture. , ~ of dyde,Spottiswoode offers more than LOCHGREEN HOUSE the average b&b.There's a wee dram on MONTGREENAN MANSION Lochgreen House was built in 1905 by a arrival,tea available in the Victorian HOUSE Glasgow stockbroker-banker-lawyer walled garden,and for those who want to Montgreenan has had a chequered histo- George Morton,conveniently close to the enjoy the sunset view over the Firth from ry.It was created by a local abbot who Glasgow and Southern Railway so that he the beach,there is a complimentary glass took it upon himself to hand over part of could commute easily to his entrepre- of wine or mug of cocoa. his Abbey's lands to an illegitimate son. neurial affairs in the city. Breakfast is however the main Subsequent generations proved little Bought by the current owners in event with local free range eggs, more law-abiding:at least one owner was the `80s, the building's seven Myfarrclan-popular for the prize-winning Ayrshire bacon murdered in a local feud.But eventually bedrooms have been expanded nearby airport. and cheeses, oak-smoked fish, the property passed into the hands of a by refurbishing the gatehouse as MYFARRCLAN GUEST HOUSE additive-free sausage, tradition- man who had made his fortune in tobac- a self-contained unit. Further Just 10 minutes from Glasgow airport,in ally milled oats and a whole co in St Vincent.Ignoring the site of the suites are due to open shortly in a quiet residential area,is Myfarrclan,a range of homemade yoghurts, original castle,today little more than a the old stable block.The 16 acres family-run guesthouse with just.three preserves, muffins, breads and mound,he introduced the current air of of gardens continue the mood rooms which opens out at the back into a main courses changing daily refinement in the form of a Georgian and though the hotel sees famous leafy garden with apple frees. with Drambuie French Toast, mansion. faces, it is discreet as a turn of The owners' son, a chef, has Scottish Kedgeree,and more. A family home until 1980, the the century butler about not designed a series of dishes_for Spottiswoode, Sandy Road, house was untouched by the revealing their names. dinners which can be booked in Seamill, West Kilbride, Ayrshire Victorians and retains its clean What brings them is the repu- advance, while breakfast can KA23 9NN tel: 01294 823131 Georgian lines, particularly in tation of the food. Owner Bill encompass everything from a fax 01294 823179. From 148 . the public rooms. Fifty acres of Costley was the first tray left in the fridge for those per room. Dinner available if parklands and gardens have also International Food Olympics leaving for a lam flight, to the booked. been preserved. gold medal winner from The menu, which specialises Scotland and it's clear his stan- in local ingredients, changes dards are high. Ingredients used from day to day. Options might are both traditionally Scottish ; include West Coast mussels in a and of the highest quality. Fish Drambuie and cucumber cream, will be the morning's catch whilevisim baked salmon in oatmeal and different suppliers are used for alig cracked black pepper,or haunch different cuts of meat-to ensure of venison with redcurrant and the best. i orange sauce. The drink to Lochgreen House, South- accompany comes from the woods, Troon, Ayrshire KA10 1' largest wine cellar in Ayrshire. 7EN tel: 01292 313343 fax: Montgreenan Mansion 01292 318661. Double rooms House, Montgreenan Estate, from £148 'including dinner. Torranyard nr Kilwinning, There are meetings facilities for Spottiswoode is only 30 minutes from Glasgow Airport yet guests Ayrshire KA13 7QZ tel: 01294 18 seminar style,40 lecture. can still enjoy the sea view.