We sit down with Stirling Council’s economic development lead to explore how sector diversity, new assets, and smarter procurement can drive inclusive growth. From film studios to fair work, we map how value stays local and how founders can plug into real support.

• remit to help firms start and grow across sectors
• funding leveraged for capital projects and property
• inward investment focused on value add, not displacement
• Stirling’s growth, demographics, and quality of life
• manufacturing and construction as under-sung strengths
• transport strengths to cities and rural access gaps
• partner ecosystem coordination across STEP, Chamber, CodeBase, university, college, BID
• community wealth building pillars and local procurement multipliers
• film studio potential, supply chains, and hospitality uplift
• City Park events infrastructure to boost footfall and brand
• 12‑month priorities on culture, startups, and aligned support

Check the council website for updates. For business support, contact Business Gateway Stirling or your local BID, CodeBase, the Chamber, or the university—whoever you reach first will route you to us.

We're kicking off the festive season in style on the Stirling Business Podcast!
This week, Neil chats with Dr. Tom Christie, founder of Extremis Publishing, for a special Christmas-themed episode you won’t want to miss…

🎬 “A Seriously Groovy Movie Christmas” 🎬
We dive into:
⭐ Why Christmas movies have become such a huge part of modern cinema
⭐ How festive films shape culture, nostalgia, and tradition
⭐ The upcoming charity event celebrating all things Christmas film
⭐ And yes… whether Die Hard really counts as a Christmas movie! 😉

This conversation is full of fun, memories, fascinating insight — and festive spirit.
So grab a hot chocolate (or something stronger 🍷), get cosy, and tune in!

Neil Munday from The Stirling Business Podcast talks to Alan Thomas Carmichael who Served with the Argylls/5 SCOTS for 32 Years and so therefore understand the importance of our unique family association bonds #Once an Argyll always an Argyll.
#The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum is located in the iconic #Stirling Castle.The museum has been redeveloped with 5 Star Visit Scotland status.Bringing the Regimental history to life through an amazing visitor experience, education, heritage programs.The museum is the hub and platform for a business that will ensure that the Regimental history lives on for future generations.#Museum Guardians and Donars are the backbone to this amazing history education and entertainment space.#Entertainment and meeting spaces provide a very unique client experience.

Neil Munday from Studio King Street and the Host of The Stirling Business Podcast speaks to Stuart Jones, Managing Director, First Rail Open Access.

The Stirling Business Podcast is produced by Johnston Media at Studio King Street in Stirling.

In this Charity Podcast, Paul Murray from King Street Aparthotel speaks with the charities they support to learn more about their work and the impact they make.

The Stirling Business Podcast is produced by Johnston Media at Studio King Street in Stirling.

Neil Munday & Danielle McRorie Smith from Go Forth Business Improvement District.