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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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18/03/2022

Omicron Business Support Fund – Tourism Recovery

The application form will be available from Wednesday 23 March, with guidance available now.
18/03/2022

Shipyard Apprenticeship Recruitment Underway

Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow is recruiting 15 new apprentices.
18/03/2022

Generous Businesses Back Inverclyde’s Summer Assault Course Spectacular

This summer’s Inverclyde Warrior 5K assault course event has attracted sponsorship from local businesses.
16/03/2022

A Helping Hand With Fuel Costs

Inverclyde based housing association, River Clyde Homes, is working in partnership with HEAT (part of The Wise Group) to provide support to their customers who may be at risk of, or in, fuel poverty.
16/03/2022

Inverclyde Gin Entrepreneur Targets International Growth

A Gourock-based gin brand, inspired by the heritage and craftsmanship of historical Clydeside shipbuilding, is gearing up for overseas trade following a successful launch.
15/03/2022

Mask Rules Will Stay In Force Until April

Scotland's rules on face coverings in shops and on public transport will remain in place until April due to a rise in cases of Covid-19.
15/03/2022

Member News: Garden Centre Urges Customers To Dig Deep For Ukrainian Crisis Appeal

Bosses at Cardwell Garden Centre have invited a well-known fiddle group to perform in a bid to raise money for the British Red Cross Ukrainian Crisis Appeal.
15/03/2022

West College Scotland Launches West Care Academy

West College Scotland is delighted to have received funding from the UK Government through the Community Renewal Fund, to establish ‘West Care Academy’, where it will offer a suite of training opportunities throughout West Dunbartonshire and Inverclyde.
15/03/2022

World Forum For FDI 2022

The World Forum for FDI is the longest-running and premier global event focusing on cross border investment and corporate expansion.
15/03/2022

‘Homes For Ukraine’ Scheme Launches

A UK Government website for a new scheme to allow Britons to house Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion has gone live.
12/03/2022

Free Online Training Courses For Inverclyde Employers

Free online training is available from Enable Works for Inverclyde Businesses. Contact Elaine Hamilton for more details.
12/03/2022

Destruction Of Unsold Goods Could Be Banned In Scotland

The destruction of unsold, durable goods could be banned in Scotland as part of plans to reduce waste, the Scottish government has said.
11/03/2022

New Education Centre Is Top Of The Class

Inverclyde youngsters will soon be able to take advantage of top-class tuition thanks to a brand new education centre just opened in Greenock, in newly refurbished […]
10/03/2022

VisitScotland Unveils Plans To Support Recovery Of Tourism

A multi-million-pound global marketing campaign is set to bolster the recovery of Scotland’s valuable tourism and events industry by encouraging younger visitors to make Scotland their top travel choice this year. 
10/03/2022

Council Donates £20,000 To Ukraine Appeal

Inverclyde Council will donate £20,000 to the Ukraine humanitarian appeal after councillors voted unanimously in favour of the move.
10/03/2022

Scottish Apprenticeship Week: Building The Future with Home Fix

To celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week, ICC Member Home Fix Scotland caught up with two of their apprentices to discuss some of the benefits and challenges they’ve faced so far.
10/03/2022

Hardship Fund For Creative Freelancers To Close On Monday

Applications for the Creative Hardship fund will close at 2pm on Monday 14th March 2022.
10/03/2022

UK Export Academy

The UK Export Academy from the Department for International Trade (DIT) gives businesses the know-how to sell to customers around the world by providing an opportunity to learn from experts in international trade.
10/03/2022

Community Groups Secure £74k Of Council Funding

Nearly 30 groups have secured £74,000 from an Inverclyde Council fund to support community-based activities. The second round of one-off awards from the 2021/22 Community Grants […]
10/03/2022

Celebrating Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022

Current and former Inverclyde Council modern apprentices have joined forces to celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022.
09/03/2022

You’re Hired! The Recruit To Return In 2022

Successful Inverclyde employability programme The Recruit is back after a two-year absence offering secondary school pupils the chance to earn a contract worth up to £14,000.