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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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08/03/2023

Letter To Scottish Government Calls For Delay To DRS

Hundreds of businesses have joined forces calling on the Scottish government to “delay, review and rethink” its Deposit Return Scheme.   In just 48 hours a […]
08/03/2023

International Women’s Day Focuses On Innovation And Technology For Gender Equality

From the initial days of computer science to the present age of virtual reality and artificial intelligence, women have made countless contributions to the digital world […]
06/03/2023

Record Apprentices Celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023

A record number of modern apprentices have joined the ranks of Inverclyde Council in the past year and some have been sharing their stories to encourage others to pursue an apprenticeship.
06/03/2023

Bowman Rebecchi Recognised At Annual Industry Awards

The annual CoStar Awards have recognised Inverclyde property firm Bowman Rebecchi as the fifth most-active single-branch agency for industrial property in Scotland.
03/03/2023

New £20m Investment Into McGill’s Buses Electric Fleet

McGill’s Buses, the UK’s largest independent bus operator, is to introduce a further 41 new electric buses to its fleet in a £20 million investment.
03/03/2023

MM Search Unveils MacLeod As Associate Partner

MM Search, Scotland’s award-winning and fastest-growing executive search firm, has appointed Lindsay MacLeod as Associate Partner. This new position will see MacLeod lead the business’s procurement […]
03/03/2023

Local Architect Announces Retirement After Stellar 40 Year Career

Chartered Gourock architectural practice, Richard Robb Architects has announced its closure after the retirement of its principal, Richard Robb following a glittering 40-year career. A member […]
02/03/2023

Morton Legend Allan McGraw Honoured

Tributes have been paid to Greenock Morton legend and former councillor Allan McGraw at a special meeting of Inverclyde Council today, Thursday 2 March 2023.
02/03/2023

Council Budget And Council Tax Approved

Inverclyde Council has approved its budget for the next year.
02/03/2023

Tribute Paid To Greenock Tugboat Victims

Inverclydes' civic figurehead has sent his condolences to the families of two men who died following a tugboat accident off the waters of Greenock.
02/03/2023

Scottish Apprenticeships Week Begins Next Week

Next week marks #ScotAppWeek23 from 6-10 March! There are free events and still time to register. On Monday, 6 March at 11:00, the Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory […]
02/03/2023

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister John Swinney To Stand Down

Deputy First Minister John Swinney has announced he is leaving the Scottish government after almost 16 years.
02/03/2023

Sustainable Future for Aviation Should Be Key In Scottish Government’s Policies for Travel Recovery

Policies that support sustainable growth in aviation should be at the heart of the Scottish Government’s plan for supporting the recovery of the Scottish travel industry […]
02/03/2023

Administration And Office Coordinator Role With Tweetiepie Media

Tweetiepie Media (TPM) in Greenock is looking for an Administrative and Office Coordinator to join its growing team. TPM is keen to hear from individuals who […]
02/03/2023

Bidding Opens For Silent Auction For Ardgowan Hospice

Bidding is now open for the silent auction at the Ardgowan Hospice ball. The gala takes place this Saturday 4th March and is sold out. You […]
02/03/2023

BBC Scotland Political TV Show Filming In Greenock

Debate Night is BBC Scotland’s political discussion show and is looking for the people of Greenock to have their say. The show is travelling across the country […]
01/03/2023

Liz Cameron: Yes (First) Minister, It Is Time For A ‘Reset’

Dr. Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive of SCC, has written in today’s Press Journal about the importance of a relationship reset between the business community and […]
01/03/2023

SCC Comment On Scottish Government Update On Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme

Dr. Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, comments on the Deposit Return Scheme update delivered by Minister Lorna Slater MSP in the Scottish Parliament today,
01/03/2023

Football Leadership Pilot Leads The Way

A pilot programme using football to pass on key life and leadership skills has netted success for a group of Inverclyde school pupils.
01/03/2023

IBM Greenock 450 House Regeneration Project Gets Approval

Sandy and James Easdale have heralded the decision to increase the number of houses planned at the £250 million redevelopment of IBM Greenock as transformational for […]
27/02/2023

Small Firms Could Have Bottle Return Scheme Grace Period

Small businesses may not have to comply with Scotland's bottle return scheme straight away, according to the circular economy minister.