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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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14/10/2022

NYT Climate Forward Sharm El Sheikh

Scottish Chambers partner, the New York Times, is offering an early bird special rate of $80 per day on all tickets for their Climate Forward Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt which runs from November 8-10 during COP27.
11/10/2022

Find Business Support

We are fully aware that rising costs can make it even more difficult to run a successful business and as a key member of the Business Support Partnership, we are working with our colleagues from across Scotland to collectively support businesses of all sizes and sectors through this challenging time.
11/10/2022

Fireworks Display To Make Explosive Return

Inverclyde's annual fireworks display is back next month following a three-year absence.
11/10/2022

Amazon Make Donation To Children’s Cancer Charity

The team at the fulfilment centre at Amazon in Gourock has made a £1,000 donation to the Calum’s Cabin charity.
11/10/2022

Bank Of England Boosts Plan To Calm Market Turmoil

The Bank of England has announced new measures aimed at ensuring an "orderly end" to its emergency bond-buying scheme, which it brought in when some pension funds were at risk of collapse.
11/10/2022

Kwasi Kwarteng Brings Forward Economic Plan To 31 October

The Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, will bring forward his plan for balancing the UK government's finances by almost a month to 31 October, in a bid to reassure markets.
07/10/2022

Date Set For 2023-24 Scottish Budget

The Scottish Government has warned of "ongoing turmoil and uncertainty" as it prepares to unveil its draft budget on 15 December.
07/10/2022

International Business Mission To New Zealand (Virtual)

Join Inverness Chamber of Commerce week commencing 14th November for a chance to make connections in New Zealand.
06/10/2022

Scotland Likely To Enter Recession Later This Year

Scotland’s economy is likely to contract in the second half of 2022, according to researchers at the Fraser of Allander Institute.
05/10/2022

£1.6m Crematorium Works To Begin

Disruption is expected at Greenock Crematorium for several months to allow for a major £1.6 million upgrade project. Work will begin on Friday 7 October 2022 […]
04/10/2022

Nursery Consultation Launched

A consultation about the future leadership of a Greenock nursery has launched.
04/10/2022

Inverclyde Leads The Way With Lifesaving Kits

Inverclyde is leading the way by becoming the first council area in Scotland to team up with a national charity to introduce lifesaving equipment for first responders.
03/10/2022

Kwasi Kwarteng U-turns On Plans To Scrap 45p Tax Rate

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has U-turned on plans to abolish the 45p rate of income tax for higher earners in the UK.
03/10/2022

Warm Welcome For £100k Winter Support Scheme

A warm welcome is being given to a £100,000 Inverclyde Council initiative to help residents tackle the cold this winter amid the cost of living crisis.
29/09/2022

Fun And Games At Cardwell As Giant Veg Go On Show

The team at Cardwell Garden Centre certainly know their onions when it comes to putting on a fun event for all the family.
28/09/2022

McGill’s Total Staff Grows To Over 2,000 With Latest Acquisition

The billionaire Scottish brothers, Sandy and James Easdale, owners of McGill’s Buses, have now completed their acquisition of First Scotland East – and vowed that local management will be empowered to make decisions for local services serving local people.
28/09/2022

MM Search Ends Its Fourth Year In Business With 40% Revenue Increase

MM Search, Scotland’s award-winning and fastest-growing executive search firm, is coming to the end of a highly successful fourth year in business.
28/09/2022

SCC Signs Deal To Promote Trade Between Scotland And Pakistan

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), opening up opportunities for Scottish businesses to access the country’s growing middle class and its affinity for UK expertise, products and brands.
27/09/2022

Meet The Young Apprentices At Home Fix Scotland

Home Fix Scotland (HFS), the Inverclyde repairs and maintenance company, has recruited seven further apprentices.
23/09/2022

SCC Response To Chancellor’s Growth Plan

Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Director & Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce comments on the Chancellor’s Growth Plan. 
22/09/2022

Real Living Wage Rises By Record 10% To £10.90 An Hour

Some 400,000 workers at businesses that have volunteered to pay the Real Living Wage are set to get a record pay boost.