{"id":737337,"date":"2026-08-14T03:16:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T03:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/737337\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T03:16:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T03:16:12","slug":"small-business-in-shotts-hailed-by-mp-for-sterling-community-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/737337\/","title":{"rendered":"Small business in Shotts hailed by MP for sterling community work"},"content":{"rendered":"

Piuthar, a fantastic local business run by a group of local women, has been chosen for the 2026 MP HERoes award, which celebrates inspiring women entrepreneurs and the businesses they have built.<\/p>\n

Kenneth Stevenson MP nominated Piuthar in recognition of the women behind the business and the positive contribution they make to the Shotts community.(Image: WSH)<\/p>\n

A small business in Shotts has been recognised for its contribution to the local community after being selected as an MP HERo by Kenneth Stevenson MP.<\/p>\n

Piuthar, a fantastic local business run by a group of local women, has been chosen for the 2026 MP HERoes award, which celebrates inspiring women entrepreneurs and the businesses they have built.<\/p>\n

Kenneth Stevenson MP nominated Piuthar in recognition of the women behind the business and the positive contribution they make to the Shotts community.<\/p>\n

The team behind Piuthar will now be invited to an MP HERoes event at the Houses of Parliament on, where they will receive a certificate recognising their achievement and have the opportunity to meet other women entrepreneurs from across the UK.<\/p>\n

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Mr Stevenson said: \u201cI was delighted to nominate the brilliant women behind Piuthar for this year\u2019s MP HERoes award. They are a fantastic example of the entrepreneurial spirit we have here in Airdrie and Shotts, and their hard work and dedication deserve to be recognised.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is always important to celebrate the brilliant small businesses we have locally, and I\u2019m delighted that Piuthar will receive this national recognition. I hope the team can join us in Parliament in November to celebrate their achievement.\u201d<\/p>\n

The MP HERoes programme, run in partnership with Savvitas, celebrates women entrepreneurs and provides opportunities to connect, share experiences and raise the profile of women-led businesses across the UK.<\/p>\n

The Piuthar team will also be featured on the MP HERoes website as part of the 2026 cohort.<\/p>\n

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