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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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20/09/2023

Travel For Free In Inverclyde This Friday On Mcgill’s Buses

As part of World Car Free Day celebrations and the car-free options available across the region, McGill’s Buses and Inverclyde Council have partnered up to bring […]
20/09/2023

Inverclyde Business Community Celebrates Local Success At ICON Awards 2023

Inverclyde Chamber’s annual business awards returned on Friday at Greenock Town Hall as it recognised local business success over the past 12 months. An enthusiastic crowd […]
19/09/2023

It’s Time To Register For Self Assessment

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding anyone who is new to Self Assessment for the 2022 to 2023 tax year that they have just two […]
11/09/2023

MM Search Celebrates Five Years Of Success

MM Search, Scotland’s award-winning and fastest-growing executive search firm, is coming to the end of a highly successful fifth year in business. The headhunter has enjoyed […]
08/09/2023

UK Rejoins EU Science Research Scheme Horizon

The UK is to rejoin the EU’s flagship scientific research scheme, Horizon, the UK government has announced. UK-based scientists and institutions will be able to apply […]
08/09/2023

Programme For Government – Summary Document

On Tuesday 5th September 2023, First Minister Humza Yousaf announced his first Programme for Government for 2023-24, which he described as anti-poverty and pro-growth. One of […]
07/09/2023

Glasgow Night-Time Economy Leaders Back Mcgill’s Late Night Bus Services

Glasgow’s night-time economy champions said a big thank you to McGill’s Buses bosses as the new late buses are heralded as a huge boost for Glasgow’s […]
07/09/2023

Heritage Lottery Fund Event At Beacon Arts Centre

Ronnie Cowan MP and Stuart McMillan MSP, are hosting an event at the Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 15th September from 1:30pm. The event will see […]
07/09/2023

Inverclyde Council Funded Training Courses

Inverclyde Council is offering to fund employer training/awareness-raising events, making them free for local employers to take part. The courses are: 1. Rethinking Recruitment Training aimed […]
05/09/2023

FM Outlines 2023-2024 Programme For Government

First Minister Humza Yousaf has confirmed new measures to improve childcare in Scotland. The SNP leader also said he would raise funding for the Scottish Child […]
05/09/2023

Scottish Chambers of Commerce Annual Business Address

Scottish Chambers of Commerce’s Annual Business Address is the Scottish business community flagship event and one of the highlights of the Scottish business calendar. The 2022 […]
04/09/2023

FM Says Programme For Government Will Prioritise Economy And Help Reduce Poverty

Plans to reduce poverty, deliver economic growth, tackle climate change, and provide high-quality public services will be central to First Minister Humza Yousaf’s first Programme for […]
04/09/2023

Roundtable With Houses Of Parliament Restoration And Renewal Programme

Scottish Chambers of Commerce would like to invite you to this private roundtable event held in partnership with the Chambers of Commerce Network regarding the largest […]
04/09/2023

Bowman Rebecchi Announces Expansion As It Reopens Former Gourock Hotel

A former hotel in Gourock is set to welcome lodgers for the first time in several years. Property firm Bowman Rebecchi is to launch a new ‘budget rental’ service at […]
04/09/2023

International Business Mission To California By Lochaber Chamber Of Commerce

Lochaber Chamber of Commerce will be running a trade mission to Orange County, California in February 2024 – dates TBC shortly. Orange County’s marketplace, combined with […]
01/09/2023

Wilko: First Job Losses Confirmed As Deal To Buy Whole Firm Fails

Hundreds of staff at Wilko will lose their jobs at the collapsed chain over the coming days with more redundancies to follow, administrators have said. The […]
31/08/2023

Gourock Rotary Club Whisky Tasting Night

Gourock Rotary is hosting a Whisky tasting event at Gourock Golf Club featuring six whiskies from Ardgowan Distillery, Kingsbarns, Glengoyne, and a special malt from the […]
31/08/2023

Scottish Government Fund To Help Inspire Entrepreneurs

The Ecosystem Fund is now open to proposals from ecosystem partners and intermediary organisations. We welcome proposals for funding to help deliver innovative and inclusive entrepreneurship […]
30/08/2023

Funding Plea For £70 Million Inverclyde Regeneration Wishlist Sent To Government

An ambitious £70million plan to revitalise and regenerate key areas of Inverclyde has been put to a senior government figure in a bid to attract vital […]
30/08/2023

Scottish Firms Feel That Scottish Government Is Out Of Touch With The Business Community

Just 9% of Scottish firms agree that the Scottish Government understands the business environment in Scotland, compared to 64% of businesses that disagree according to the […]
29/08/2023

Funding Available From Greater Renfrewshire And Inverclyde Local Action Group

Two new funding schemes have been launched by Greater Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Local Action Group. Greater Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Local Action Group (GRI LAG) is responsible […]