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Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce News

News and press releases from Inverclyde Chamber, our members and our partner organisations at Scottish and British Chambers of Commerce.

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07/02/2024

Protect yourself from Fraud (Including from your Employees)

07/02/2024

RIG Arts founder wants to set up her own creative practice

07/02/2024

Have your say on Council Tax and £3m savings proposals

18/01/2024

Scottish Economy Stuck in Shadow of Low Growth

15/01/2024

Inverclyde Independent Retailers Growth Programme: Empowering Local Retailers

11/01/2024

£3.2m West Blackhall Street Revamp Begins

19/12/2023

Bright Spark Colin Wins Scottish Social Care Services Award

Bringing together facts and figures to make life easier for social care staff has resulted in a national award for one council employee. Colin Paterson, a […]
19/12/2023

MM Search Unveils Strategic Expansion Plans For 2024

MM Search, Scotland’s fastest-growing, award-winning Executive Search firm, is delighted to announce its exciting plans to expand its team with the addition of an experienced Operations […]
15/12/2023

Councillors Acknowledge Greenock Morton’s 150th Anniversary

The milestone anniversary of one of Scotland’s oldest senior football clubs has been recognised by councillors. Morton Football Club was officially formed on October 4 1874 […]
14/12/2023

Council Acknowledges Rugby Club’s Historic Milestone

The achievements of Greenock Wanderers have been acknowledged by councillors to commemorate the rugby club’s 150th anniversary. Greenock Wanderers Rugby Football Club was founded in 1873 […]
14/12/2023

Council Achieves Workplace Equality Award

Inverclyde Council has been recognised for its commitment to preventing violence against women and advancing gender equality at work. For the last 16 months, the council […]
13/12/2023

Scottish Budget Must Reverse Cycle of Low Growth

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce have urged the government to use next week’s Holyrood budget to incentivise businesses, investment, and job creation to break the cycle […]
13/12/2023

Longest Serving Team Member Retires After 35 Years With Inverclyde Women’s Aid

Inverclyde Women’s Aid (IWA) takes a momentous trip down memory lane as they bid farewell to an indispensable member of their team, Carol McLaughlin. With a […]
12/12/2023

RNLI 200th Anniversary Acknowledged By Inverclyde Council

The proud history of the RNLI has been acknowledged by Inverclyde Council ahead of the life-saving organisation’s 200th anniversary. The Royal National Lifeboat Association (RNLI) will […]
12/12/2023

Inspirational Artwork Unveiled At Homeless Centre

Eye-catching artwork has been installed at the Inverclyde Centre as part of a project inspired by local residents. Famous Scottish artist Tragic O’Hara worked directly with […]
11/12/2023

Scottish Budget – Inverclyde Chamber Priorities

Ahead of the Scottish Budget, Chambers of Commerce across Scotland have shared their priorities for the upcoming budget on December 19th. This is informed by feedback […]
11/12/2023

Have Your Say On Council Budget Priorities

Residents are being encouraged to have their say on local spending priorities as the council looks at ways to plug an estimated £5.4 million gap over […]
08/12/2023

Councillors Condemn War In Gaza

The war in Gaza has been condemned by members of Inverclyde Council who have also spoken out against religious persecution. Councillors agreed a motion put forward […]
08/12/2023

Council Voices Support For Gaza Victims

Councillors have voiced their support for victims of the war in Gaza and calls for an immediate ceasefire. A motion put forward by Councillor Sandra Reynolds […]
07/12/2023

Major Peatland Restoration Project Receives Funding

A three-year project to restore an area of peatland larger than 780 football pitches in Inverclyde has been given funding by Peatland ACTION. The Duchal Moor […]
05/12/2023

Make A Difference To Your Community

People across Inverclyde are being encouraged to help make a difference in where they live by getting involved in their local community council. The call comes […]