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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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09/12/2021

Scottish Budget 2022-2023

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has set out a “transitional” draft Budget at Holyrood.
09/12/2021

Self Assessment Customers Use Monthly Payment Plans To Pay £46m In Tax

More than 20,000 Self Assessment customers have used HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online monthly payment plan service since April to spread the cost of their tax bill, totalling £46 million so far, it has been revealed.
09/12/2021

Whisky Chairmen Provides Kickstart Roles For Young People

A local entrepreneur has helped young people gain a barrel-load of skills and experience through a UK Government jobs scheme.
08/12/2021

SCC Calls For The Scottish Government To Deliver A Budget For Business Growth

Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, has called on the Scottish Government to deliver a “Budget for Business Growth” ahead of the Scottish Budget on Thursday 9th December.
07/12/2021

New Membership Engagement Manager Strengthens Inverclyde Chamber’s Commitment To Its Members

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce has announced its appointment of Shari Workman to a new role as Membership Engagement Manager. Shari, an American citizen who now lives […]
06/12/2021

Negative Tests Added To COVID Certification

From today the Covid certification scheme includes provision for a negative test for Covid-19, as an alternative to proof of vaccination.
06/12/2021

Business Event At New Greenock Workshop

Business leaders from across Inverclyde attended a networking event at the new Greenock Workshops. The meeting, set up by the local Chamber of Commerce and sponsored […]
06/12/2021

Open Letter To Businesses Across Scotland From Cabinet Secretary Kate Forbes

Economy Secretary Kate Forbes has collaborated with leading business organisations, including the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, to launch a Business Principles Agreement.
03/12/2021

Supporting Small Business Saturday

Shoppers in Inverclyde are being encouraged to shop local this weekend in support of a national campaign backing small businesses.
03/12/2021

Supporting International Day Of Persons With Disabilities 2021

A flag will fly at the Inverclyde Council headquarters in Greenock in support of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
01/12/2021

Funding Boost For Winter Festivals

Scotland’s Winter Festivals celebrating St Andrew’s Day, Hogmanay and Burns Night are to share in up to £430,000 in Scottish Government funding. As Scotland’s national day […]
01/12/2021

New Home Care Company Set To Launch Recruitment Drive

A new home care company is looking to recruit North Ayrshire and Inverclyde workers as it looks to expand its services into the region.
01/12/2021

Member News: Indoor Mini Music Festival This Weekend

Day-long music event 01475 Winterfestival takes place on Saturday (4 December) in Gourock.
30/11/2021

SCC Deepens Dubai Connections At Landmark Bi-lateral Chamber Exchange

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) and Dubai Chamber, the largest business organisation representing Dubai’s private sector, have come together to lay the foundations for a new Chamber-to-Chamber partnership between Scotland and Dubai during Expo 2020 Dubai.
29/11/2021

Scotland Expands Vaccine Rollout After Omicron Cases Found

The Covid booster programme is to be expanded and speeded up after six cases of the new Omicron variant of Covid were identified in Scotland.
27/11/2021

Business Ventilation Fund Open

A new fund to help improve ventilation in workplaces could be a breath of fresh air for Inverclyde businesses.
25/11/2021

New Licensing Laws For Short Term Lets In Scotland

Properties in Scotland used for short-term lets will need to get licences from local councils by 2024 under new laws tabled by the Scottish government.
25/11/2021

Contact Tracing Scheme Extended To September 2022

The Scottish government has committed £33m to keep the Covid contact tracing scheme in place until September 2022.
24/11/2021

Member News: Borrow Better this Christmas With Tail O’The Bank Credit Union

Tail O’ The Bank Credit Union's loan interest is calculated on a reducing balance, so you are charged interest on what you owe and not what you borrow, and that’s part of the credit union difference.
24/11/2021

Scottish Youth Parliament Election Result

Inverclyde has elected two new members of the Scottish Youth Parliament.
24/11/2021

Lifesaving Scheme Helps Property Firm To Kickstart Careers

A fast-growing property firm has praised a 'lifesaver' UK Government scheme, facilitated by Inverclyde Chamber, that helped it to bring in new staff following lockdown.