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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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14/02/2022

Inverclyde Chamber Of Commerce Thanks Its Past Presidents

There are many events, and family occasions, that have been postponed or cancelled during the COVID pandemic. For Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce this has included the opportunity to thank the past Presidents of the Chamber that stepped down either before or during the pandemic.
11/02/2022

Close Contact Services Fund – Applications Open Monday

The Close Contact Services Fund will provide a one-off payment to support eligible close contact service businesses impacted by the COVID restrictions and guidance introduced from […]
11/02/2022

£120k Inverclyde Events Fund Open

Groups are being invited to bid for grants of up to £20,000 towards community events as part of the Inverclyde Meliora Festival 2022.
11/02/2022

Public House Table Service Restrictions Fund – Applications Close Monday

The Public House Table Service Restrictions Fund will provide financial support to public houses that were required to introduce table service to help control the COVID Omicron variant from December 2021.
11/02/2022

£150 Cost Of Living Payments For Scottish Households

Three quarters of Scottish households will be given a £150 payment in a bid to tackle the rising cost of living.
06/02/2022

Eligibility Criteria For Business Ventilation Fund Expanded

The eligibility criteria for the Business Ventilation Fund has been expanded to cover additional sectors and businesses. Eligible businesses can apply for funding for costs to help them improve ventilation on their premises to help combat the spread of COVID-19.
06/02/2022

Explore Opportunities In The Netherlands With Edinburgh Chamber

Do you want to explore the routes to enter the Dutch market, gain insights on trade and business expansion opportunities in the Netherlands?
06/02/2022

Babylon Demolition Begins

The demolition of a derelict former Greenock nightclub has begun to pave the way for regeneration of the area.
04/02/2022

Restaurant Announced For Greenock Cruise Ship Visitor Centre

One of Scotland’s largest hospitality groups, Buzzworks Holdings, has  announced it will bring its flagship restaurant Scotts to Greenock, creating over 70 jobs for the town.
04/02/2022

Do You Ask Potential Employees To Declare Convictions?

If the answer is yes then you could benefit from using the basic disclosure service from Disclosure Scotland.   Basic disclosures cost £25 and are available […]
04/02/2022

Glasgow Airport Unveils Plans For 15MW Solar Farm

Plans have been unveiled for a large solar farm at Glasgow Airport.
04/02/2022

Bank Of England Raises Interest Rates Again As Prices Surge

Interest rates have risen for the second time in three months as the Bank of England tries to curb a rapid rise in the cost of living.
03/02/2022

‘Levelling Up’ Plan For UK Unveiled

The UK Government has published it's long awaited 'Levelling Up' white paper.
02/02/2022

EU Citizens In Scotland Campaign

A new EU Citizens in Scotland campaign has been launched this week which aims to ensure all EU citizens know how to prove their immigration status and to outline further support to EU citizens living in Scotland following the EU Settlement Scheme deadline on 30 June 2021.
02/02/2022

£50m UK Government Investment For Creative Businesses

The investment includes £21 million to help build on the international success of the UK film industry through a three-year UK Global Screen Fund.
02/02/2022

More Than 10.2 million Filed Self Assessment By 31 January

More than 10.2 million customers filed their 2020/21 tax returns by the 31 January deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed.
02/02/2022

Have Your Say On Roads Budget

Inverclyde Council is inviting members of the public, community groups and other interested parties to help shape the allocation of a portion of the roads budget for the financial year 2022/23.
31/01/2022

Garden Waste Permits On Sale

Garden waste permits for the 2022 season have gone on sale.
31/01/2022

Self-isolation Grants Online Application

Grants of up to £500 are available to support workers in Inverclyde who have been forced to self-isolate because of coronavirus.
31/01/2022

Ardgowan Hospice Annual Ball Returns

The Ardgowan Hospice is holding its annual ball once again at Greenock Town Hall on Saturday 5th March.
31/01/2022

Scottish Food and Drink Producers Fund

The Scottish Food and Drink Producers Fund aims to provide support for food and drink producers supplying the hospitality sector. The fund will help businesses which suffered financial losses due to cancelled orders caused by the introduction of the new Covid-19 measures in December 2021 and January 2022.