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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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23/11/2021

SCC Respond To Scottish Government COVID-19 Update

Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce comments on the First Minister’s COVID-19 update to the Scottish Parliament, in which the Scottish Government confirmed there will not be an extension to the Vaccine Certification scheme from the 7th of December.
23/11/2021

Kickstart Scheme Helps 140 Local Youngsters Into Work

MSP Jamie Greene has praised a UK-wide employability scheme that has helped 140 young people in Inverclyde back into work.
23/11/2021

Tenant Support Fund Launched By Inverclyde Council

Tenants in Inverclyde who have fallen behind with rent payments due to the Covid-19 pandemic can now access a new £93,000 housing support fund.
22/11/2021

SCC Comment On Scottish Government COVID-19 Update

Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, has written to the First Minister ahead of the scheduled Scottish Government COVID-19 statement tomorrow, in which an update to Scotland’s COVID-19 Strategic Framework is due to be published.
19/11/2021

New Strategy Sets Challenge To Boost Exports To £1Trillion

The UK Government has launched a new ‘Made in the UK, Sold to the World’ plan to help businesses across the UK double exports and sell their world-class products around the globe.
19/11/2021

Cruise Seminar Docks In Greenock

A cruise seminar bringing together representatives from the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors docked in Greenock to help businesses in Inverclyde and west-central Scotland prepare for visitors next year.
19/11/2021

Member News: Bowman Rebecchi Expands Advertising Arm And Targets Further Growth After Hike In Revenue

Inverclyde’s largest independently owned property firm Bowman Rebecchi has celebrated two years in business with a substantial rise in revenues, expansion into residential letting, an office expansion, further recruitment and a sustained drive into the out-of-home advertising market.
19/11/2021

New Crossing Improves Town Centre And Waterfront Links

Access between Greenock town centre and the waterfront has been improved thanks to a new crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.
18/11/2021

Care Worker Recruitment Event

Job hunters are being encouraged to check out a care worker recruitment event at an Inverclyde supermarket on Friday 19 November 2021. 
18/11/2021

Scottish Business Taking Green Energy Message To The World

The Scottish Chamber of Commerce international network is leading a trade mission to the World Expo in Dubai that will showcase the country’s innovation in clean energy and sustainability. 
17/11/2021

Member News: Employer Recruitment Sessions With The Trust

Inverclyde Development Trust is hosting employer recruitment sessions for The Beacon, Heron Bros and Connect to discuss their job opportunities and meet with prospective candidates.
17/11/2021

Scotland Loses Nearly 20,000 Businesses During The First Year Of COVID-19

The Scottish Government has today published their Businesses in Scotland: 2021 report, which estimates that between March 2020 and March 2021, the number of businesses in Scotland decreased by 5.4%, a loss of nearly 20,000 businesses.
17/11/2021

Kickstart Youth Jobless Plan Helps 100,000

More than 100,000 young people have so far started new roles under the government's £2bn Kickstart jobs scheme, latest figures show.
17/11/2021

Business Ventilation Fund – Applications Open Next Week

The Scottish Government’s Business Ventilation Fund will aim to businesses improve ventilation and air quality on their premises to help reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission.
17/11/2021

Greenock City Status Bid Backed

Greenock will be in the running to become a new city after the idea was supported by Inverclyde councillors.
16/11/2021

SCC Responds To Scottish Government COVID-19 Update

Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce comments on the latest COVID-19 update from the First Minister, in which the Scottish Government confirmed the publication of a new Strategic Framework.
15/11/2021

Member News: Cardwell Garden Centre Launches Christmas Video

A new video has been launched showing what Cardwell Garden Centre has to offer visitors in the run-up to Christmas.
15/11/2021

Council Leader Backs Funding Plea

The leader of Inverclyde Council has backed calls from COSLA for greater funding for local authorities and a reversal of historical budget cuts.
15/11/2021

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce Praised Over Trade Links Bid

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce has been praised at a meeting with UK trade bosses for its 'groundbreaking' bid to boost trade links with other countries.
14/11/2021

Real Living Wage Rises To £9.90 An Hour

More than 300,000 people working for employers who have voluntarily signed up to the Real Living Wage are getting a pay boost of 40p to £9.90 an hour.
13/11/2021

COP26: New Global Climate Deal Struck In Glasgow

A deal aimed at staving off dangerous climate change has been struck at the COP26 summit in Glasgow.