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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
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has set out a “transitional” draft Budget at Holyrood.
09/12/2021
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
A local entrepreneur has helped young people gain a barrel-load of skills and experience through a UK Government jobs scheme.
08/12/2021
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
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
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 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
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
Shoppers in Inverclyde are being encouraged to shop local this weekend in support of a national campaign backing small businesses.
03/12/2021
A flag will fly at the Inverclyde Council headquarters in Greenock in support of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
01/12/2021
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
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
Day-long music event 01475 Winterfestival takes place on Saturday (4 December) in Gourock.
30/11/2021
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
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
A new fund to help improve ventilation in workplaces could be a breath of fresh air for Inverclyde businesses.
25/11/2021
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
The Scottish government has committed £33m to keep the Covid contact tracing scheme in place until September 2022.
24/11/2021
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
Inverclyde has elected two new members of the Scottish Youth Parliament.
24/11/2021
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.