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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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12/11/2021

COP26: Leaders Near Climate Deal

A draft agreement at the COP26 climate summit has watered down commitments to end the use of coal and other fossil fuels, as countries race to reach a deal after two weeks of talks.
12/11/2021

Marine Fund Scotland – Reopened

This fund re-opened on 8 November 2021. Any remaining funding for this year will be limited due to high demand.
12/11/2021

Get A Grant To Take On A Redundant Apprentice

Adopt an Apprentice is a financial incentive for employers to take on an apprentice who have been made redundant.
12/11/2021

Member News: Project Manager Vacancy With Dales Marine

ICC Member Dales Marine Services is currently looking to recruit a Project Engineer based at its Greenock dry dock.
12/11/2021

New £3m Greenock Nursery Unveiled

A new £3 million state-of-the-art nursery has been unveiled in Greenock.
12/11/2021

7,900 Tax Returns In Inverclyde In 2019/20

More than 10.7 million customers completed their 2019/20 tax return by 31 January 2021 and 795,300 were from Scotland, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed, with 7,900 coming from Inverclyde.
10/11/2021

Over £100m To Advance Cleaner Energy

A five-year plan to help build Scotland’s hydrogen economy and deliver an ambition for the technology to provide nearly a sixth of Scotland’s energy needs by […]
10/11/2021

Scottish Youth Parliament Voting Underway

Voting is underway in the Scottish Youth Parliament elections and young people across Inverclyde are being encouraged to cast their vote.
09/11/2021

SCC Responds To Scottish Government COVID-19 Update

Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce comments on the Deputy First Minister John Swinney’s statement to Parliament, in which the Scottish Government indicated existing Covid-19 baseline measures could be strengthened, including the extension of the vaccine passport scheme to more hospitality and leisure venues.
09/11/2021

COP26: Pledge On Climate Change And Inequalities

Fourteen international leaders and leading campaigners are among those who have signed a statement launched by the Scottish Government calling for the role of women and girls to be advanced in addressing climate change.
08/11/2021

ScotSpirit Holiday Voucher Scheme

VisitScotland is encouraging businesses to sign up for a new voucher scheme to help low-income families, unpaid carers and disadvantaged young people who have been adversely affected by the pandemic enjoy a subsidised two-night break in Scotland.
06/11/2021

Energy Efficiency Funding For Scottish Industry

The second window of the Scottish Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (SIETF) is now open.
05/11/2021

COP26: New Report Advises Scottish Government On Environment Priorities

The First Minister’s Environmental Council, the group of independent international experts tasked with advising the Scottish Government on environmental issues, has published its first report.
05/11/2021

Remembrance Sunday Services 2021

Services will take place in towns and villages across Inverclyde on Remembrance Sunday.
05/11/2021

COP26: ICC Strengthens Italian Trade Links

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce was invited to a COP26 event in the Kelvin Gallery at Glasgow University on Tuesday 2nd November.
05/11/2021

New Training Courses With The Inverclyde Trust

Inverclyde Community Development Trust (ICDT) has launched its November programme of free training courses to support people into work.
05/11/2021

Greenock Workshops – Open Studio Launch Night

The Greenock Workshops, based at Terrace Road, is opening its doors to the public for a studio tour of local artists and craftsmen on Friday 26th November 2021.
04/11/2021

COP26: More Than 40 Countries Pledge To Quit Using Coal

More than 40 countries have committed to shifting away from coal, in pledges made at the COP26 climate summit.
04/11/2021

CVS Inverclyde Third Sector Conference

CVS Inverclyde is hosting Inverclyde third sector's annual conference online this year on the 25th November 2021 from 10:00 until 15:00.
04/11/2021

Scottish Careers Week: ‘Shape The Future’ Webinar

Be a part of the inaugural Scottish Careers Week by signing up for this jointly delivered event for Scottish employers, developed in partnership by Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC), Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Young Person’s Guarantee (YPG) and MCR Pathways. 
04/11/2021

Over £800k Committed To Boost Skills And Jobs

Three Inverclyde projects have secured more than £800,000 to help develop skills and boost employment opportunities.