An Edinburgh business adviser has been chosen to receive a Business Gateway Impact Award for the second year running.
The Impact Awards, which took place at Business Gateway’s recent all-staff conference in Edinburgh, celebrated the exemplary service, commitment and impact made by Business Gateway’s local staff in supporting business owners across the country.
Lee Briggs was selected from a competitive pool of nominees submitted by business owners who have directly benefited from the guidance, expertise and commitment of Business Gateway’s dedicated advisers.
Business owners praised Lee for his “reliable, tailored and encouraging advice”, particularly in helping diverse and neurodivergent founders to refine ideas, access grants and build sustainable businesses with confidence.
Councillor Gail Macgregor, COSLA Spokesperson for the Environment & Economy and Chair of the Business Gateway board, said: “The Impact Awards were designed to shine a light on those who empower the local business community in Scotland, helping individuals and organisations navigate challenges, reach new milestones and achieve lasting success.
“I’d like to offer my congratulations to Lee on receiving an Impact Award. Lee and the rest of the Business Gateway network go above and beyond every day to help businesses thrive, and these awards are a testament to their dedication and the tangible difference they make. We’re delighted to have been able to recognise and celebrate their achievements.”
With around 350 staff located around the country, Business Gateway’s teams are the backbone of Scotland’s business support system.
Available free of charge to anyone looking to turn their idea into reality or grow their business, Business Gateway offers online and in-person support on everything from building the foundations of a strategy to setting up an e-commerce website, to help with marketing and budgeting
In 2025-46, Business Gateway supported over 50,000 customers, managed over 30,000 enquiries and celebrated the launch of over 7,200 new businesses.
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