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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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19/05/2023

Thousands Attend First Scottish Games Of The Season

Huge crowds descended on Inverclyde to enjoy an afternoon of piping, dancing, and heavy events at the first Scottish games of the season. Around 10,000 people […]
18/05/2023

Annual General Meeting Of Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce

On behalf of the board of Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce, I am delighted to invite you to attend the Annual General Meeting of Inverclyde Chamber of […]
17/05/2023

SCC Comment On First Meeting Of New Deal For Business Group

Commenting on the first meeting of the New Deal for Business Group which took place in Edinburgh today (17th May), Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive […]
17/05/2023

School Reopens After £3.5m Extension

Pupils in Gourock celebrated the official opening of their new-look school following a £3.5 million extension.
16/05/2023

Ardgowan Hospice Asks Supporters To Nominate Charity For Cash

Ardgowan Hospice is urging locals to help them win a four-figure sum to support their vital work.  Supporters of the charity and ICC members are being […]
13/05/2023

Ravenscraig Stadium Makes Its Mark

Inverclyde’s iconic Ravenscraig Stadium has made its mark on the UK stage after being officially recognised as a top athletics venue. The Greenock sports facility has […]
10/05/2023

Universal Free School Meals Served Up

Inverclyde is leading the way by becoming one of the first council areas in Scotland to serve up free school meals for all primary pupils.
09/05/2023

Scotland’s Frontline Role in Securing New International Trade Opportunities

The Scottish Government had a progress review of ‘A Trading Nation’ just last year; this is the document that sets out the delivery of the Scottish Government’s export growth strategy, the priority countries we want to focus on and the priority sectors that offer the biggest opportunity.
05/05/2023

The Big Help Out

With the Coronation of King Charles III fast approaching, Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce wanted to share ways in which your business could get involved with the […]
04/05/2023

Mcgill’s Buses Appoints New Managing Director

Greenock-based McGill’s Buses, owned by Sandy and James Easdale, has appointed a new group managing director following a significant expansion of its bus operations.
04/05/2023

Opinion: Tough Choices Must Be Made To Help Bus Operators

Almost four out of five public transport journeys in Scotland are on a bus. In 2021/22, there were 234 million passenger trips on buses. Why, therefore, have bus users been an afterthought for politicians and governments for decades?
02/05/2023

Blairs Welcomes New Machinery To Factory

Blairs Windows & Doors is proud to welcome the newest addition to its factory in Inverclyde - a specifically designer profiling and tenon machine and 5 Axis CNC machine.
28/04/2023

Businesses In Scotland Access Untapped Global Markets

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce is playing a frontline role to secure new international trade opportunities for businesses in Scotland. The rapidly changing landscape of domestic […]
28/04/2023

Three-sy Peasy At Education Awards

A nursery, a head teacher and a member of staff from the council’s community learning and development service have scored a hat-trick for Inverclyde at this year’s Scottish Education Awards.
18/04/2023

SCC Responds To First Minister’s Policy Priorities

Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, responds to the First Minister’s speech in the Scottish Parliament which outlined the Scottish Government’s policy priorities for the next three years.
17/04/2023

#BeCourteous Campaign Launched

A new campaign launches today (Monday 17 April 2023) encouraging people to be courteous to others when walking, cycling, running, or dog walking. 
11/04/2023

Chamber Chat – Inverclyde Community Fund

At last week’s Chamber Chat event, we were delighted to welcome Helen McCormick from Inverclyde Community Fund. As a Trustee of the Charity, Helen spoke passionately […]
11/04/2023

Marine Tourism Plays A Key Role In Boosting Scotland’s Economy

A new report supported by Inverclyde Council has highlighted the importance of marine tourism to the Scottish economy.
06/04/2023

SCC Survey – Most Scottish Firms Report No Improvement In Finances During First Quarter

The latest findings from a leading Scottish business survey by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC), confirm that the beginning of 2023 provided a welcome respite […]
06/04/2023

Off The Beaten Track With New Coastal Route

A new coastal path through the heart of Inverclyde is providing an attractive route for people travelling on foot and on wheels. Work recently finished on […]
05/04/2023

Eight Out Of Ten Firms Pay Men More Than Women

Men still earn more than women, according to data gathered by the BBC.