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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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19/01/2023

Rising Costs, Declining Confidence And Prospects Of Recession Weigh Down Hopes Of Business Growth

The latest findings from a leading Scottish business survey by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) show Scottish businesses and the economy faltering under increasing cost […]
19/01/2023

Councillors Unite In Funding Plea To First Minister

A group of cross-party and independent Inverclyde councillors have joined forces to press the case for more funding from the Scottish Government to help prevent jobs losses and severe cuts to services. 
19/01/2023

Accountancy Firm Announces Relocation To Modern Gourock Town Centre Offices

Murray & Henderson, the successful Chartered Accountancy firm has announced its relocation into new office premises at the heart of Gourock town centre.
18/01/2023

Inverclyde Third Sector Organisations Awarded Money to Support Mental Health

CVS Inverclyde has awarded local charities and community organisations funding as part of the second year of the Scottish Government’s Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund.
17/01/2023

Funding Immediately Available For Small And Preparatory Projects In Rural Areas

Greater Renfrewshire and Inverclyde (GRI) Local Action Group, which covers the rural areas of Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, and Inverclyde, has funds available for small projects and for preparatory work potentially leading to larger projects, to be spent between now and the end of the first week of April 2023.
17/01/2023

Contract Opportunities With Inverclyde Council

In conjunction with The Supplier Development Programme, Inverclyde Council is running an in-person “Meet the Buyer” event on Wednesday 8th February from 10:00 – 14:00 in The Beacon Arts Centre. 
17/01/2023

Member News: Job Opportunity With Succession Wealth (Gourock)

Gourock-based financial firm and ICC Members, Succession Wealth is advertising for a Wealth Management Administrator.
16/01/2023

Leisure Savings Consultation

Savings proposals worth more than £700,000 across the leisure services in Inverclyde have gone out to public consultation.
16/01/2023

Ellis Watson Appointed Chief Business Advisor To First Minister

The Scottish Government has appointed Ellis Watson as a chief business advisor to the First Minister, after creating the new role as part of its strategy […]
16/01/2023

International Business Mission To India – Green Hydrogen Roundtable By Scottish Chambers of Commerce

Venue: University of Aberdeen Centre for Energy Transition Sectors: Green Hydrogen / Renewable Energy Cost: FREE If you are a company in Scotland in the Green Hydrogen or […]
13/01/2023

Mcgill’s Buses Makes Offer To Amazon Employees Guaranteeing Interviews

McGill’s Buses has made an offer to all Amazon staff at risk of redundancy to guarantee them an interview for a range of vacancies it has available across Scotland.
13/01/2023

Former Monteith’s Bar in Gourock Reopens Under A New Operator And New Name

An iconic Gourock bar has reopened with a new name after being taken over by local businessman, Craig Hunter. The former Monteith’s Bar, located on Shore […]
13/01/2023

New Environment And Regeneration Director Appointed

A new environment and regeneration director at Inverclyde Council has been appointed. Stuart Jamieson will head up the directorate of the council this month following interviews […]
13/01/2023

Cromarty Firth And Forth To Host First Green Freeports

Sites at Cromarty Firth and the Forth have been selected to host Scotland’s first green freeports, beating a Clyde Green Freeport bid which would have included […]
12/01/2023

Shape The Future Of Community Councils

People are being encouraged to take part in a consultation to help shape the future of community councils in Inverclyde.
11/01/2023

Greater Control For Taxpayers Using Repayment Agents

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is changing the way taxpayers who use a repayment agent can receive overpaid tax to protect them and raise standards among […]
11/01/2023

Inverclyde Chamber Responds To Potential Amazon Closure

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has responded to the news that Amazon intends to close its Gourock distribution centre, with the loss of approximately 300 jobs in a bitter blow for the Inverclyde economy.
10/01/2023

Inverclyde Council Response To Amazon Gourock Closure

Councillor Stephen McCabe, leader of Inverclyde Council, comments on the announcement by Amazon of its intentions to close its Gourock distribution centre with the loss of approximately 300 jobs.
10/01/2023

Amazon To Close Gourock Distribution Centre With 300 Job Losses

Amazon has confirmed plans to close its distribution centre in Gourock, putting about 300 jobs at risk. The online retail giant has launched a consultation with […]
09/01/2023

UK Household Income Likely To Fall By £2,000 A Year, Says Thinktank

British households are only halfway through a two-year cost of living crisis, with average incomes likely to fall by more than £2,000, a leading think tank […]
09/01/2023

Energy Bill Support For Firms Set To Be Cut From March

A new scheme to support firms with their energy bills will be announced in the House of Commons on Monday.