Business Gateway Falkirk

07/09/2026

📢 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐫𝐤

Whether you live in Falkirk, work here, run a business, visit, or simply spend time in the area, we want to hear from you.

We’re inviting you to share your views on Falkirk Council’s draft Visitor Levy Scheme proposals. 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 about the draft scheme’s objectives and how any money could be spent to support facilities and services for visitors and communities.

👉 Find out more and complete the survey online - 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔

𝑫𝒓𝒐𝒑‑𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.

If you’d like to learn more, ask questions, or give feedback in person, come along - everyone is welcome. Drop in, chat with us, and tell us what matters to you.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 Falkirk Delivers 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲. (𝟰𝗽𝗺 - 𝟳𝗽𝗺) - More information via the link in the comments.

Email any questions: [email protected]

📅 Consultation closes 25 November 2026

07/09/2026

You are invited to drop into Falkirk Council events on Scottish Employability Day - Thursday 10th September 10am-2pm

Come and learn about the employability support available to you at Grangemouth Municipal Chambers, Bo'ness Road FK3 8AH

Find out about local support available to help you get into work or training
Meet with training providers to chat through what’s available
Chat through the extra support that you can access like money advice, or help with confidence and self esteem

Learn about jobs and careers and meet employers at Grangemouth Town Hall, Bo'ness Road FK3 8AN

Meet with lots of local employers
Chat through job and apprenticeship opportunities
Find out more about the application process

Any questions about the day please email [email protected]

04/09/2026

🗣 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐈𝐭!

Click below to read a fantastic article written by our very own Carron Smith, Principal Officer for Business within the Growth and Investment Unit at Falkirk Council, responsible for the delivery of the Business Gateway service and local business support products.

"𝑭𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒓𝒌’𝒔 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆!"

https://www.scotsman.com/business/falkirks-open-for-business-more-than-ever-before-8953088

If Carron and the team here can help with your local business, get in touch via the link in the comments.

​Carron Smith says £178m Growth Deal will drive an economy rooted in advanced manufacturing and clean energy

26/08/2026

Don't miss your chance to find out about contract and supply chain opportunities in the Forth Valley region!
Join us at the FREE event, on 17 September at Forth Valley College,
to engage with SDP, Clackmannanshire Council, Stirling Council, Falkirk Council, and more.
Register Now: https://bit.ly/4ymKmDr

24/08/2026

A wee reminder that applications for The HEAT 26 close on Monday 31st August at 12 noon!

With prizes worth over £15,000, including a Central FM promo radio campaign, a last minute entry could well be worth it!

Details below ⬇️ Good luck ☺️

Can you stand the HEAT of competition? 🌡🌡🌡🌡

Do you have a brilliant business idea? Are you either planning to start your business or in the early stages of taking your idea to market?

The HEAT (Highlighting Entrepreneurship All Together) is a Dragon's Den-style business competition for entrepreneurs and start-ups across the Forth Valley region.

Organised by Ceteris (Scotland) Ltd and Business Gateway (Clackmannanshire), with support from Business Gateway Stirling, this fantastic competition gives aspiring business owners the chance to pitch their ideas, and we're delighted to be involved in supporting it.

The prize pot is worth over £𝟏𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎 which includes a Central FM promotional radio campaign with full commercial production. 🌟

The closing date is noon on the 31st August

For more information and to apply, see the links in the comments 😊

21/08/2026

🚀 Thinking about starting a business?

Scottish Start-Up Month is back this September, with plenty of inspiration, advice and support to help you take the first step.

If you've been waiting for the right moment to turn your idea into action, consider this your sign.

Sign up to our newsletter and be first to hear what's coming 👀 ➡ bgateway.com/our-newsletter

18/08/2026

Another fantastic new business in Falkirk!

Best wishes to the Oak & Honey Falkirk team, a great addition to the town.

A warm welcome to Oak & Honey Falkirk! 🌳🍯

This exciting new town centre restaurant is "inspired by warmth, comfort and connection, creating a space where everyone feels at home."

Congratulations to Erdal and the team on this fantastic new addition to Falkirk. We can’t wait to visit!

13/08/2026

We're so pleased to play our part in the huge impact of Business Gateway!

If we can support your local business in the region, do get in touch.

12/08/2026

Testing Testing, 1, 2, 3 🎙️📻

Here's a wee peek at a project that our Business Advisor Mark has been working on this week with Business Gateway 😊

More info soon.... 👀

11/08/2026

Local businesses interested should click the link in the post below.

🐶🐴 TRADERS WANTED - CANINE & CLYDESDALE! 🐴 🐶

We're heading back to Helix Park this weekend for another fantastic Canine & Clydesdale event!

One day is all a out our four-legged friends of the DOG variety...🐶 ❤️

And the next is all about the HORSES! 🐴🤎

And alongside all the fun, we'll have a brilliant market supporting local small businesses.

BUT - WE STILL HAVE LAST-MINUTE SPACES! 👀

If you're a small business and want to get involved, this is your chance to put your products in front of a fantastic audience enjoying a brilliant weekend out.

📅 Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August, 10am - 4pm
📍 Helix Park
🔗 Apply here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJUCL-iA9YHBFFXf6FgQdZigQcqVqdjBJrhnpLydk1lcEg3Q/viewform

LAST-MINUTE SPACES AVAILABLE - GET IN TOUCH NOW! 🚨