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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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08/12/2022

RMT Union Rejects Offer To Stop Christmas Walkouts

Talks aimed at averting train strikes before Christmas are expected to continue on Monday after the RMT union rejected an initial offer by the group representing train companies.
07/12/2022

Public Sector Grants Applicants To Pay Living Wage From July 2023

The Scottish Government has announced that organisations applying for public sector grants will need to pay at least the real living wage and provide channels for staff to have a say in the workplace from July 2023.
07/12/2022

International Trade Mission To Warsaw

Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce is holding its first outbound in-person trade mission to Warsaw on 21st-23rd March 23.
06/12/2022

Satellite Facility To Create Aerospace Jobs In Ayrshire

A new facility for building satellites is expected to create up to 575 aerospace jobs in Ayrshire.
06/12/2022

One Of The Highlands’ Most Respected Business Leaders To Step Down

Stewart Nicol, Chief Executive of Inverness Chamber of Commerce, has announced that he will leave the role he has held for almost 15 years at next May’s Highland Business Dinner.
05/12/2022

Leader Backs Campaign To Save Council Services

The leader of Inverclyde Council has thrown his weight behind a national drive to save vital services as pleas for more money for local government intensifies.
02/12/2022

Chamber Branching Out To Help Provide Festive Business Boost

Inverclyde Chamber is giving local businesses a 'tree-mendous' chance to showcase their creative talents as part of a festive celebration.
02/12/2022

Rural Champions Wanted For New Action Group

People passionate about rural communities in Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, and Inverclyde are being sought for an action group.
25/11/2022

Inverclyde Council Leader Crowned Best In Scotland

The leader of Inverclyde Council has been crowned the best in Scotland at a prestigious national awards ceremony.
25/11/2022

MM Search Launches Recruitment App

MM Search, Scotland’s fastest-growing executive search firm, has launched an innovative new app that is set to revolutionise the way recruiters and candidates communicate.
21/11/2022

Festive Fun For All At Cardwell’s Big Christmas Weekend

Santa Claus may be coming to town, but he’ll be visiting Cardwell Garden Centre first!
18/11/2022

£360k Cost Of Living Support Package Agreed

A support package worth more than £360,000 to help some of Inverclyde’s most vulnerable residents with the cost of living crisis this winter has been approved.
18/11/2022

Council Agrees Early Living Wage Rise

Councillors have unanimously agreed on a wage rise for some of the lowest-paid council workers in Inverclyde ahead of schedule.
17/11/2022

SCC President Urges ‘Economic Coalition’ Between Business & Political Leaders To Rebuild Scotland’s Economy

In his first Scottish Business Address to the Scottish business community, Stephen Leckie, President of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said that growth, competitiveness, and a […]
17/11/2022

Inverclyde Chamber’s Festival of Trees

Inverclyde Businesses are being asked to donate a decorated tree this Christmas for charity.
16/11/2022

Inverclyde Business Community Comes Together For ICON Awards 2022

Inverclyde Chamber’s annual business awards returned on Friday at The Chartroom at Kip Marina in Inverkip, recognising business excellence in Inverclyde.
14/11/2022

£17.6m Innovation Support Programme Set To Fuel Green Heat Economy

Scottish Enterprise is launching a new Green Heat Innovation Support Programme worth up to £17.6 million for companies across Scotland covering industries from manufacturing to technology innovators […]
11/11/2022

Remembrance Day Memorial In Gourock

This Sunday, 13th November is Remembrance Sunday when the nation takes a minute to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and […]
11/11/2022

Council Joins National Innovation Network

Inverclyde Council has joined a UK-wide network of like-minded local authorities, organisations, and individuals aimed at innovating and improving public service delivery.
11/11/2022

Further Expansion For Greenock Pet And Animal Supplies Business As It Increases Workforce

A thriving local pet and animal supplies business is celebrating after expanding into new premises and welcoming new apprenticeships at Bogston Industrial Estate in Greenock.
08/11/2022

Remembrance Sunday 2022

Services will take place in towns and villages across Inverclyde on Remembrance Sunday this weekend. There will be traditional commemorations taking place in Greenock, Port Glasgow, […]