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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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 […]