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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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25/02/2022

Update From The National Cyber Security Centre

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the National Cyber Security Centre has called on organisations in the UK to bolster their online defences.
25/02/2022

‘Chaotic’ Youth Job Scheme Failing To Deliver, MPs Say

A £1.9bn scheme to help young people to work is helping far fewer than hoped, a committee of MPs has warned.
24/02/2022

Update On Ukraine – Support For Exporters

In the early hours of this morning, Russian forces launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with its military attacking the country from the north, east and south.
24/02/2022

Council Budget And Council Tax Approved

The council’s overall budget of £218m and a three-year capital budget to fund infrastructure costs of nearly £62m was approved at a meeting today (24 February 2022).
22/02/2022

All Legal Restrictions To End On 21 March In Scotland

Scotland's legal Covid-19 restrictions, including the wearing of face coverings, will end on 21 March.
22/02/2022

SCC Comment On Workplace Parking Levy Vote

Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce comments on the Scottish Parliament’s Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee vote on the Workplace Parking Levy.
22/02/2022

Winter Wellness Week With CVS Inverclyde

CVS Inverclyde, in partnership with Inverclyde HSCP, are organising Winter Wellness Week: Five days of wellbeing activities for health/social care staff across the HSCP, 3rd and Independent […]
22/02/2022

Latin America And The Caribbean (LATAC) Roadshow 2022

Latin America and the Caribbean (LATAC) could be the next step for your business. Comprised of 42 countries with a total population of over 663 million people, it has thousands of business opportunities your business could be leveraging.
22/02/2022

Further Support For Culture Recovery

A further £16 million has been allocated by the Scottish Government to support cultural organisations, events, museums and freelancers recover from the economic impact of coronavirus restrictions. […]
22/02/2022

First Minister Announces £80m Covid Economic Recovery Fund

A new £80 million Covid Economic Recovery Fund targeting support for businesses and communities will help Scotland as it moves to a new phase in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
22/02/2022

Inverclyde Chamber Launches New Calendar Of Networking Events

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce has launched a brand new calendar of networking events as it looks to bolster its footprint in the business scene.
19/02/2022

SCC Ramps Up Workplace Parking Levy Opposition

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce have written to Members of the Scottish Parliament’s Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee ahead of a meeting on the 22nd of February, where a motion to annul the Workplace Parking Levy will be debated.
16/02/2022

Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce Network is supporting Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022 to show the value of Scottish Apprenticeships to people, business and the economy.
16/02/2022

Gourock Games Back With A Bang

Gourock Highland Games are making a triumphant return after a two-year absence and the event will be in safe hands with a Navy veteran and former police custody officer named as chieftain.
15/02/2022

Glasgow City Region Low Carbon Innovation Grant

This grant is available to businesses within the wider Glasgow City Region. It aims to help companies carry out research and development and innovation activities to improve existing products or processes or develop new ones that will help the company reduce their carbon emissions. 
15/02/2022

Almost 100,000 Spread The Cost Of Their Tax Bill

Almost 100,000 Self Assessment customers across the UK have used online payment plans to spread the cost of their tax bill into manageable monthly instalments since April 2021, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed.
15/02/2022

Star Studded Line Up For 01475 Presents

Three venues, one big day! Join ICC Member B12 Entertainment as they host 01475 Presents on Saturday 12th March, for a full day of live music featuring Kyle Falconer, Brownbear, Spyres, Strange Dimensions, The Laurettes & many more.
15/02/2022

Two Green Freeports To Be Established In Scotland

The Scottish and UK governments have agreed to establish two green freeports in Scotland.
15/02/2022

Businesses Urged To Act Now Before Ventilation Grant Ends

Greenock-based company, AirCare Scotland Ltd is offering tried-and-tested ventilation solutions to local businesses — with much of the cost eligible to be covered by Government grants.
14/02/2022

£4.5m Greenock Town Centre Revamp

Funding has been approved to pave the way for a £4.5 million redevelopment of Greenock’s traditional high street to make it more attractive and accessible for shoppers and visitors.
14/02/2022

Scottish Chambers Network QEI Q1 2022 Survey

The Q1 2022 Quarterly Economic Indicator survey fieldwork begins today providing an opportunity for Chamber members to share their perspective on trading conditions as the Scottish economy continues towards economic recovery.