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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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14/06/2022

Scottish Unemployment Remains At Record Low

Unemployment in Scotland is still at a record low, according to the latest figures.
14/06/2022

LinkedIn Learning Offer

This opportunity has been set up to help people upskill for their current job or reskill for a new role. It is funded by the Scottish […]
14/06/2022

Trade Mission To Nova Scotia – October 2022

Our colleagues at the Lochaber Chamber of Commerce are leading an in-person trade mission to Canada in October 2022 to support Scottish companies looking to explore the opportunities available when trading internationally.  This mission will focus on Nova Scotia and we are pleased to invite applications from Scottish businesses.
13/06/2022

Council Workers To Vote On Strike To Shut Scotland’s Schools

Council workers across Scotland are being balloted for a strike over pay that could shut schools and nurseries after the summer break.
13/06/2022

New Members Appointed To Scottish Government Trade Board Advisory Group

Eight new members have been appointed to an advisory group, with the aim of growing Scotland’s exports and delivering on the objectives of ‘A Trading Nation’ (ATN), the new group will meet for the first time today.
10/06/2022

Nominations Open For The 2022 Scotland Loves Local Awards

Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) is once again hosting the event after last year’s inaugural awards recognised the amazing work taking place to transform communities across the country.
10/06/2022

ScotRail Agrees 5% Pay Deal With Train Drivers’ Union

A deal has been struck that could end the pay dispute between ScotRail and its train drivers.
08/06/2022

Major Employers Taking Part In Inverclyde Jobs Fair

Inverclyde Community Development Trust is hosting a recruitment fair in Greenock next week.
08/06/2022

Glasgow, Scotland’s Economic Powerhouse, To Bid For Green Freeport

A multi-billion pound bid for an ambitious air, sea and rail economic zone on the River Clyde, backed by a unique public private partnership, is being finalised.
07/06/2022

Deal Struck For Successful Scottish Business

Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker has been acquired by the JMG Group, subject to FCA approval. 
06/06/2022

Community Ownership Fund – Round 2 Launched

The prospectus for the second round of the UK Government’s Community Ownership Fund has been published.
03/06/2022

Job Opportunity With Tweetiepie Media

ICC Member, Tweetiepie Media is looking for an Administrative Coordinator to join its growing team.
03/06/2022

Over 40 Apprenticeships Available

Applications are now being accepted for over 40 posts through Inverclyde Council’s successful apprenticeship programme.
03/06/2022

Dales Marine Opens Its 2022 Apprenticeship Programme Intake

Dales Marine Services Ltd (Dales Marine), a leading ship repair and maintenance company based in Scotland, opens its 2022 apprenticeship programme intake, with this year’s intake of apprentices starting at Dales Marine in August 2022. 
03/06/2022

New Gourock Development Homes Go On The Market

The first plots for a prominent Gourock development site have been released by Bowman Rebecchi Estate Agents.
01/06/2022

New Rules Ban Many Single-Use Plastics In Scotland

New rules have come into force banning businesses in Scotland from providing single-use plastic items such as cutlery, plates and stirrers.
01/06/2022

Funding To Hire Apprentices

Businesses are being offered financial support to help bolster their workforce by taking on an apprentice. Inverclyde Council has launched a scheme providing eligible private and […]
01/06/2022

Inverclyde To Light Up For The Queen

Inverclyde will join with communities across the country and the Commonwealth in lighting a beacon to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM The Queen.
01/06/2022

Scotland Outstrips Europe And UK On Inward Investment

Scotland outpaced both Europe and the UK as a whole last year as a destination for foreign investors, according to a new report.
01/06/2022

Scottish Government Sets Out Spending Plans

Finance secretary Kate Forbes has said Scotland’s public sector will need to reform in the face of an “unprecedented cost of living crisis”.
31/05/2022

Scottish Government Launch Consultation On Circular Economy

The Scottish Government seek support for new measures that will help cut waste and preserve precious resources.