Motion · S5M-17562 · 5 Jun 2019
Jamie McGowan, Small-Medium Business Director of the Year
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Essence of Harris founder Jamie McGowan on being named Small-Medium Business Director of the Year at the recent Institute of Directors Scotland Director of the Year Awards; recognises that, in just a few years, the firm has been established as one of the leading brands of luxury scented candles, with each of its products hand-poured on the Isle of Harris by a dedicated team of locals using natural soy wax; notes that the company have recently moved into new and larger premises showcasing their candles, home fragrances, lotions and other gifts; commends Jamie for the entrepreneurship that he has shown and for the positive effect that the company has had on the Harris economy, and wishes him and everyone at Essence of Harris continued success.
Supporters (14)
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 5 Jun 2019
- Jenny Gilruth Scottish National Party 5 Jun 2019
- Bill Kidd 5 Jun 2019
- Richard Lyle 5 Jun 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Jun 2019
- Gail Ross 5 Jun 2019
- Sandra White 5 Jun 2019
- Donald Cameron 6 Jun 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 6 Jun 2019
- Stewart Stevenson 6 Jun 2019
- Gil Paterson 10 Jun 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 11 Jun 2019
- Ruth Maguire 18 Jun 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 19 Jun 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.