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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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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.
04/06/2023

Mcgill’s Buses Continues Support For Glasgow Children’s Hospital

McGill’s Buses has continued its support for The Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity with an event at Glasgow Science Centre. Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity hosted its first-ever […]
02/06/2023

Opening Date Revealed For Stunning New Greenock Restaurant And Bar

Foodies in Greenock and beyond can rejoice, as the date of Scotts Greenock opening its doors has finally been revealed. The eagerly anticipated new coastal bar […]
01/06/2023

MM Search Welcomes Accomplished Rachael Brooks as Associate Partner

MM Search, Scotland’s award-winning and fastest-growing executive search firm, has appointed Rachael Brooks as Associate Partner. In her new position, Brooks will spearhead the HR and […]
31/05/2023

New UK Trade Deals With Australia And New Zealand

The UK’s trade deals with Australia and New Zealand came into force at midnight, with special shipments of British goods such as signed Beano comics among […]
30/05/2023

Kilmacolm Play Park Extension Complete

An extension to a Kilmacolm play park is complete as part of an £86,000 package of improvements to a local beauty spot.
29/05/2023

Wemyss Bay Station Is Best In UK

Wemyss Bay train station has reached a whole new platform after being crowned the best in the UK.
26/05/2023

Scottish Government Faces £1bn Shortfall In Spending Plans

The Scottish government faces a £1bn shortfall for day-to-day spending next year, according to its finance watchdog. The Scottish Fiscal Commission said the gap between income […]
26/05/2023

Scotland Could Pilot UK-Wide Deposit Return Scheme

UK ministers are preparing to announce their decision on Scotland’s deposit return scheme. Scottish ministers are seeking an exemption from internal market rules to allow the […]
25/05/2023

Pride Of Inverclyde Awards Presented To Local Authority Workers

Hard-working Inverclyde Council and health and social care staff have been honoured for their service to the local area. Trophies and certificates were presented at the […]
25/05/2023

Energy Bills Set To Stay High Despite Price Cap Cut

Energy bills are set to remain high despite a cut in prices from July, experts have warned. A typical household will pay £2,074 a year for […]