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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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12/11/2023

Inverclyde Falls Silent In Honour Of The Fallen

Inverclyde fell silent in solemn reflection and respect today as the community came together to honour The Fallen. Parades took place across the district amid tranquil […]
11/11/2023

Easdale Investment Group And The Hunter Foundation Combine For Major Donation To Ardgowan Hospice

Two of Scotland’s leading philanthropists have combined to give Ardgowan Hospice a welcome £20,000 cash injection.  The Easdale Investment Group and The Hunter Foundation each pledged […]
09/11/2023

Historic Fountain Lit Red For Remembrance

A historic fountain in the heart of Greenock is lighting up red as part of Inverclyde’s Remembrance commemorations. The famous Lyle Fountain in Cathcart Square, which […]
09/11/2023

Improvements To Popular Visitor Centre Are A Hit

A £188,000 project to improve the Greenock Cut Visitor Centre is virtually complete. Inverclyde Council earmarked £540k for a package of improvements at Lunderston Bay and […]
08/11/2023

First Minister Set To Represent Scotland At COP28 In Dubai

First Minister Humza Yousaf intends to participate in COP28, the international climate change conference, in Dubai at the end of the month. Mr Yousaf said the […]
07/11/2023

HMRC: VAT Registration Goes Paperless

In order to improve customer service and provide a quicker turnaround on Value Added Tax (VAT) registrations, from 13 November 2023, anyone applying to register for […]
06/11/2023

Remembrance Sunday 2023

Services to remember those who gave their lives in conflict will take place across Inverclyde on Remembrance Sunday this weekend. Traditional commemorations will take place in […]
06/11/2023

Scotland’s Leading Business Network Calls For Business Rates To Be Frozen At Scottish Budget

Ahead of the Scottish Budget on 19th December 2023, the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, Scotland’s leading business membership organisation, has called for the Scottish Government to […]
03/11/2023

Council Spends £25m With Local Businesses

Businesses in Inverclyde have benefited from council spending of almost £25 million in the last year. Inverclyde Council spent £24.5m on goods, services and works directly […]
03/11/2023

Inverclyde and Renfrewshire Chambers Combine To Host Roundtable For International Trade Week 2023

The UK Government will next week be hosting a programme of events, webinars and workshops promoting the opportunities that global trade presents to UK businesses. International […]
01/11/2023

Approval Given For New £15m Greenock Housing Development By Easdale Investment Group

A plot of land that once formed part of the former Tate & Lyle sugar refinery in Greenock has been approved for a new private housing […]
01/11/2023

SCC Annual Business Address

Scottish Chambers of Commerce’s Annual Business Address is one of the highlights of the Scottish business calendar. The 2022 Business Address brought together over 550 industry […]
01/11/2023

Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy Programme

Inverclyde Council has re-opened its 2023/24 Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy Programme. As part of the ‘Inverclyde Works’ initiative, the Council is offering an Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy Programme […]
30/10/2023

Staff Ready To Plough Through Winter Weather

Council grounds staff are getting ready to plough through the cold winter to keep Inverclyde safe and moving. The department prepares for winter all year round […]
30/10/2023

Women In Business Inverclyde Has A Positive Start

A new group to support women in business has got off to a great start. Inverclyde Women In Business has been set up by the council […]
27/10/2023

Funding For Regional Food And Drink Projects

Local food and drink projects are being encouraged to apply for funding from the Scottish Government’s Regional Food Fund. The latest round of funding of up […]
27/10/2023

Job Opportunity – Inverclyde Women’s Aid

Inverclyde Women’s Aid is on the search for an Interim Manager. The role is a key member of the IWA Management structure, supporting the Director to […]
26/10/2023

Scottish Chambers Lands Heathrow As Headline Partner For Annual Business Address 2023

Scottish Chambers of Commerce has announced Heathrow Airport as the Headline Partner of the Annual Business Address taking place on 30th November 2023. Bringing together 500 […]
26/10/2023

SCC Supporting Scottish Delegation At COP28

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce is proud to be a partner of Scotland’s delegation of leading Net Zero businesses visiting COP28 to showcase the country’s ambition […]
25/10/2023

ICC’s Festival Of Trees Returns

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce is pleased to confirm its successful Festival of Trees Event will return this Christmas. Inverclyde’s leading business group is running its second […]
24/10/2023

Workers On Voluntary Real Living Wage To Receive 10% Pay Rise

Hundreds of thousands of UK workers will see a 10% pay rise because their employer is signed up to the voluntary Real Living Wage scheme. The […]