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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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21/02/2023

Opposition To GP Out Of Hours Service Reduction

Councillors in Inverclyde have opposed a reduction in the local GP out-of-hours service and called for a full public consultation over any potential permanent changes.
21/02/2023

Calls To Protect Workers And Their Right To Strike

Workers and their right to strike must be protected in the face of new legislation being proposed by the UK Government, according to councillors in Inverclyde.
21/02/2023

Forth Valley Chamber Trade Mission To NYC & Tartan Week – 12-15 April 2023

Following the success of its previous Trade Mission to Tartan Week in April 2022, Forth Valley Chamber is delighted to be leading a delegation to New York for companies keen to develop business opportunities and expand their International trade activity. 
21/02/2023

Struggling Local Businesses Face Paying Back £37m In Covid Loans

Businesses in Inverclyde struggling to recover from the pandemic now face paying back £37 million of Covid loans.
20/02/2023

Inverclyde Shortlisted For UK Council Of The Year Award

Inverclyde Council has been named as a finalist in the Council of the Year category at the prestigious LGC Awards 2023. The council has been shortlisted […]
18/02/2023

Scottish Chambers Of Commerce – London Business Visit

The annual Scottish Chambers of Commerce London Business Visit is established as Scottish business’s premium political and commercial networking and influencing forum in the Capital. These […]
17/02/2023

Lift Off For £33k Outdoor Gym And Play Park

It is lift-off for a new outdoor gym and extended children’s play park in Port Glasgow thanks to an investment of £33,000 by Inverclyde Council.
16/02/2023

McGill’s Buses Launch Events For New Inverclyde Electric Fleet

ICC Member, McGill's Buses will celebrate the arrival of Inverclyde’s first electric buses with launch events this month.
16/02/2023

Save Money With Website Training With Wicked Spider

Are you frustrated by your website because it isn’t bringing in the sales and enquiries that you think it ought to? Look no further than our […]
16/02/2023

UK Firms Expect To Give 5% Pay Rises This Year Amid Worker Shortages

UK employers expect to give workers pay rises of 5% this year, the highest in at least a decade, according to a survey of more than 2,000 businesses.
15/02/2023

First Minister Announces Resignation

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed she is resigning as Scotland's first minister after more than eight years in the role.
14/02/2023

Deposit Return Scheme ‘Will Go Ahead In August’ Despite Widespread Concerns From Business Community

Scotland's bottle return scheme will go ahead in August despite the concerns of businesses and producers, the circular economy minister has said.
14/02/2023

Bowman Rebecchi Expands Career Ready Internship Programme For Students

Inverclyde property firm, Bowman Rebecchi has announced an expansion to its internship programme for young people aged 16-18 in partnership with Career Ready – a national social mobility charity that supports young people to get into work.
14/02/2023

TPM Joins The Walk To Rwanda

Tweetiepie Media has joined the Walk to Rwanda from Inverclyde in support of a local charity.
14/02/2023

A8 Traffic Disruption Warning Ahead Of Flooding Work

Businesses are being warned of traffic management to allow vital works as part of a £2.5m flood alleviation project on the A8 in Greenock. From Monday […]
13/02/2023

£65k Kilmacolm Park Improvements

Improvements worth £65,000 are due for a park in Kilmacolm following a public consultation.
13/02/2023

Historic Gourock Church Set For New Ownership After Unprecedented Interest

A historic Gourock church is set for new ownership after an offer was accepted for the property by the Scottish Episcopal Church. St Bartholomew’s Church, which […]
13/02/2023

QEI Q1 2023 Now Live For Inverclyde Business Feedback

As the cost of doing business and inflation crises continue to take persist, we’re asking Inverclyde businesses to share with us your perspectives on current trading conditions.
12/02/2023

Scotts Restaurant At New Cruise Terminal To Open In Summer

The successful hospitality firm behind a flagship waterfront restaurant at Greenock's new cruise terminal has received the keys for the premises and bosses hope to open by early summer.
10/02/2023

Hundreds Attend Council Buyer Event

Almost 200 people from the world of business packed out an event in Greenock to find out how to secure work from Inverclyde Council.
10/02/2023

Florence Biennale Sponsorship Request – Garth Ivan

Artist and photographer GarthIvan has been awarded with a place in the Florence Biennale, happening in Florence, Italy in October 2023 – a potential breakthrough in […]