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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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25/05/2023

Tourist Tax: Holidays In Scotland Could Soon Cost Extra

Tourists could soon be charged extra for holidaying in Scotland. Legislation to give local authorities the power to apply a visitor levy, or “tourist tax” has […]
24/05/2023

SCC Host International Roundtable With Scottish Labour

Scottish Chambers International Trade Director, Seona Shand, facilitated a roundtable discussion this morning with the Leader of Scottish Labour, Anas Sarwar MSP, and Daniel Johnson MSP, […]
24/05/2023

Free Summer Playschemes

Summer playschemes will be provided for free to young people in Inverclyde thanks to a £50,000 council support package to help families with the cost of living crisis.
24/05/2023

UK Government Opens Third Round Of Community Ownership Fund

The government has opened the third round of its £150m Community Ownership Fund, designed to help communities rescue and take control of local assets, such as sports clubs, […]
23/05/2023

Quarterly Economic Indicator Q2 2023 – Inverclyde Chamber

You may be aware that the Scottish Chambers of Commerce runs a Quarterly Economic Indicator survey once every quarter of a year.  We are delighted to let you know […]
22/05/2023

Economy, People & Skills Webinar – Glasgow & The West

The Scottish Chambers Network and Skills Development Scotland are collaborating to deliver 5 regional Economy, People & Skills Webinars for members throughout June 2023. Hosted by […]
22/05/2023

Steps To Net Zero For Business

Renfrewshire Council along with City Region partners is holding a half-day event focused on sustainability for business.
22/05/2023

SCC Reflects On Successful London Visit

The team at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce wants to pass on their thanks to the delegates, UK Government, international panelists, Santander, British Chambers of Commerce […]
21/05/2023

Easdale Brothers Rise Up In The Scottish Rich List

A host of Scots or people based in Scotland have been named in the 2023 Sunday Times rich list, with the likes of Harry Potter author […]
20/05/2023

Scottish Deposit Return Scheme Could Be Axed This Month

Scotland’s deposit return scheme could be axed later this month if UK ministers do not give the go-ahead, the circular economy minister has said. Lorna Slater […]
19/05/2023

Blue Business On The Clyde Event

Join Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce and Inverclyde Council at our first Blue Business on the Clyde event.
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.