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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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05/04/2023

£250k Funding Award Towards New Community Hub

A horticultural charity that provides skills and training opportunities for people with additional support needs has secured almost £¼ million from Inverclyde Council towards building a new community hub.
05/04/2023

Over 300 Trees Planted Across Inverclyde

A massive tree planting exercise is underway across Inverclyde with over 300 added to local greenspaces.
31/03/2023

Tunnels Vision Thanks To £30k Makeover

Three busy walkways in Greenock Town Centre have been given a facelift to make them more welcoming for residents and visitors. Inverclyde Council has completed work […]
31/03/2023

CPTPP: UK Accepted Into Trade Bloc In Biggest Trade Deal Since Brexit

The UK has been accepted into an Indo-Pacific trade bloc in what the UK government says is its biggest trade deal since Brexit.
29/03/2023

New Cabinet Unveiled

First Minister Humza Yousaf has unveiled his Cabinet team with five members aged under 40 and, for the first time ever, a majority of women. Shona […]
28/03/2023

New Trees Planted At Kilmacolm Park In Honour Of Queen

Trees planted at a Kilmacolm beauty spot have been dedicated to the late Queen Elizabeth as part of a major environmental project. Around 25 trees at […]
28/03/2023

Trade Mission To Barbados

Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to support an exciting trade mission to Barbados led by Renfrewshire Business Network & Invest Barbados.
28/03/2023

Humza Yousaf Confirmed As Scotland’s New First Minister

Humza Yousaf has been confirmed as Scotland's new first minister after a vote in the Scottish Parliament.
27/03/2023

ICC Welcomes New First Minister

Responding to the announcement that Humza Yousaf MSP has successfully become the new SNP leader and First Minister, Mark Spragg, President of Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce, […]
27/03/2023

Humza Yousaf Succeeds Nicola Sturgeon As SNP Leader

Humza Yousaf is to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scotland's first minister after a vote of party members.
24/03/2023

Support Package Of Up To £14m Announced For The Marine Sector

Seafood businesses and marine organisations in Scotland’s coastal communities are set to benefit from a new year of funding through Marine Fund Scotland. A total of […]
24/03/2023

Response To SCC Open Letter By Humza Yousaf MSP

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce issued an open letter to the three SNP leadership candidates earlier this week, outlining the Chamber Network’s priorities for the next First Minister and their government.
24/03/2023

New Fund To Help Grow Local Supply Chains

Small-scale producers are set to have access to a range of new support designed to create more localised supply chains and cut food miles.
24/03/2023

Cash Call For Crumbling Colleges

More funding, more flexibility, and clearer priorities need to be given to Scotland’s college sector according to a report issued by Holyrood’s Education, Children and Young People Committee.
23/03/2023

Bank Of England Raises UK Interest Rates By Quarter-Point To 4.25%

The head of the Bank of England has said he is “much more hopeful” for the UK economy, as interest rates were raised to their highest […]
23/03/2023

Trade Mission To South Africa By Inverness Chamber of Commerce

Since its independence in 1994, South Africa has become the most developed economy in Africa. This market acts as a gateway to the rest of Africa […]
22/03/2023

Next FM Must Back Scotland’s Businesses Says Scottish Chambers of Commerce Network

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce Network has called on the next SNP Leader and First Minister to Back Scotland’s Businesses by committing to economic growth as their number one priority.
21/03/2023

Report Highlights Inverclyde Council’s Improved Performance

Inverclyde Council is among the best-performing local authorities in Scotland, according to a new national report. The eleventh annual Local Government Benchmarking Framework (LGBF) overview report […]
21/03/2023

Gourock Highland Games 2023 Chieftain Announced

A business leader from Inverclyde has been named as the chieftain for this year’s Gourock Highland Games.
20/03/2023

Help Develop Inverclyde’s Future Workforce

DYW West, hosted by West College Scotland, is the Scottish Government-funded regional group in place bringing industry and education closer together to help develop the young workforce across Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire & West Dunbartonshire.
17/03/2023

Overdue CalMac Ferries Hit By Further Delays

The two CalMac ferries that are being built at the Ferguson shipyard on the Clyde have been hit by a further delay. One of the boats […]