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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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30/06/2023

Husband-And-Wife Team Reopen Iconic Gourock Bar

One of Gourock’s most popular and iconic public houses has reopened under new landlords ahead of the summer season. The Old Wherry Tavern, located on Shore […]
30/06/2023

Inverclyde Chamber Welcomes Youngest Female President

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has welcomed its newest president, Lizzy Todd at its Annual General Meeting. Past President, Mark Spragg has stepped down following his […]
29/06/2023

Bowman Rebecchi Welcomes Two New Summer Interns For 2023

One of Inverclyde’s leading property businesses, Bowman Rebecchi has welcomed two new interns as part of its partnership with Career Ready – a national social mobility […]
28/06/2023

Port Glasgow Shipbuilders Sculpture Launch

Two of Inverclyde’s newest residents were given a warm welcome at the official launch of the striking Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow sculpture. Ex-shipyard workers were among […]
28/06/2023

Huge Crowds Enjoy Fun In The Sun At The Comet Festival

Huge crowds of people turned out for some fun in the sun at the 2023 Comet Festival in Port Glasgow. The annual event took place at […]
28/06/2023

High Five As Inverclyde Schools Earn Food Award For Fifth Consecutive Year

Inverclyde Council’s catering team have achieved the Food for Life Served Here Bronze award for the fifth year in a row. The council, which first received […]
26/06/2023

20MPH Zones Coming Into Force

Drivers are being advised that new 20mph speed limit zones are coming into effect in four Inverclyde towns and villages this week. From Monday 26 June […]
23/06/2023

McGill’s Buses Receives High Commendation At Scottish Transport Awards

McGill’s Bus Group, the UK’s largest independent transport group, is pleased to announce that it has been highly commended at the Scottish Transport Awards.  The company, owned by leading […]
23/06/2023

Training Sessions With Enable Works

Enable Works supports people with disabilities and health conditions into employment and is hosting several events for ICC Members to attend. The business ensures organisations feel […]
23/06/2023

Work Starts On £1.7m Community Hub

A horticultural charity based in Port Glasgow has broken ground on the start of a £1.7 million community hub development. Work has started on a new […]
23/06/2023

MM Search Continues To Promote Internally For Key Management Role

MM Search has promoted Andrew Jardine to Client Engagement Manager, making this the fifth internal promotion within the company in the past two years. This comes […]
20/06/2023

Call-Out To Ex-Shipbuilders For Statue Launch

Former shipbuilders are being invited to the official launch of the huge Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow sculpture this weekend. Ex-shipyard workers are being encouraged along to […]
19/06/2023

Inverclyde Shed Launches Edible Trail Across Gourock

A tasty new initiative that provides a food source for people, encourages a healthy lifestyle and promotes Gourock as a place to live, work and play […]
17/06/2023

Comet Festival Promises Fun And Games

Fun for all the family is on the cards at the annual Comet Festival in Port Glasgow next weekend. The event returns to the town’s Coronation […]
16/06/2023

New Flixbus Service Will Link Dunfermline And London

New services from FlixBus will provide links from West Fife to London and other English cities. This new overnight service will connect Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth, Dunfermline, and […]
15/06/2023

Donation To Women’s Aid Thanks To Firm’s Anniversary

A Greenock marketing company’s 10th birthday celebrations have raised hundreds of pounds for Inverclyde Women’s Aid.
14/06/2023

First Scottish Lend And Mend Hub Launched

A first-of-its-kind community facility helping people to repair and reuse clothes, textiles, and other goods has launched in Inverclyde. The Lend and Mend Hub has opened […]
14/06/2023

Road Works On A8 For Five Months As Flood Work Continues

Scottish Water is about to start work on the next phase of its £2.5 million project to tackle flooding on the A8 trunk road through Greenock.
09/06/2023

Mum And Health Staff In Breastfeeding Appeal

A new mum and health care staff are encouraging more Inverclyde mums to take up breastfeeding. The appeal comes during Scottish Breastfeeding Week 2023 (5-11 June), […]
05/06/2023

Inverclyde Council To Take On 20 New Apprentices

Young people in Inverclyde are being given a helping hand into the world of work thanks to 20 new apprenticeships being created by the council.
05/06/2023

Morton Has Some Dig In Midfield As Cardwell Garden Centre Sponsors Club

Scoring a goal with a daisy cutter took on a whole new meaning for Morton after the football club signed up a popular garden centre as a new sponsor.