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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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04/11/2021

ICC CEO Meets Colombian Ambassador

Inverclyde Chamber's CEO met with the Colombian ambassador at a COP26 reception in Glasgow in a bid to boost trade links.
03/11/2021

Scheme To Replace EU Cash For Poor Areas Unveiled

The UK government has unveiled the first areas to benefit from a forthcoming fund to replace EU grants to help poorer regions.
03/11/2021

COP26: UK Firms Will Have To Show How They Will Hit Net Zero

Most big UK firms and financial institutions will be forced to show how they intend to hit climate change targets, under proposed Treasury rules.
01/11/2021

COP26: Glasgow’s UN Climate Conference Opens With Key Speeches

Around 120 leaders came together in Glasgow today at the start of COP26, launching two weeks of global negotiations to help determine whether humanity can drive forward the urgent action needed to avoid catastrophic climate change.
01/11/2021

Scotland’s Towns Conference Returns

Scotland's Towns Conference is back for 2021, bringing together stakeholders from across public, private and third sectors, working to support our towns and city districts.
01/11/2021

Scotland’s Covid Certificates Accepted By The EU

Scotland and the rest of the UK have been formally adopted into the European Union’s Digital Covid Certificate (EU DCC) scheme, the European Commission has confirmed.
01/11/2021

Help Given To Boost Jobs By Inverclyde Council

Over 600 people in Inverclyde have been supported through council-funded employability programmes.
01/11/2021

Green Light For Net Zero Strategy For Inverclyde Council

Councillors have given the green light for an ambitious new strategy to help Inverclyde Council achieve net-zero carbon emissions as world leaders descend on Glasgow for the COP26 climate conference.
01/11/2021

SCC Q4 2021 Quartertly Economic Indicator Survey Launches

Scottish Chambers of Commerce has launched its latest QEI covering Quarter 4 of 2021.
28/10/2021

Talking Tenders Event With HIE

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will discuss their approach to Social Value – including Fair Work First, Community Benefits/Community Wealth Building and Sustainable Procurement – to […]
28/10/2021

COP26 – The New York Times Climate Hub

Scottish Chambers of Commerce have announced a new COP26 Partnership with The New York Times. From 3rd and 11th November, the New York Times is taking […]
28/10/2021

Special Garden Of Remembrance Service

A special service will take place this weekend to signal the start of the Inverclyde Remembrance commemorations and mark 100 years of wearing the poppy.
27/10/2021

UK 2021 Budget Reaction

Reacting to the UK Government’s Autumn 2021 Budget, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “Scotland’s businesses are focussed on […]
27/10/2021

UK Government Autumn 2021 Budget

The Chancellor today announced Barnett-based funding for the Scottish Government of £41 billion per year – delivering the largest annual funding settlement, in real terms, since devolution over 20 years ago.
27/10/2021

Free Gig In Gourock To Mark Release Of Band’s Single

A free live music event is being held to celebrate the release of local band Strange Dimensions’s debut single The Dregs.
27/10/2021

Chamber Network Urges PM To Reconsider Scottish Cluster CCS Bid

SCC and Scottish business leaders have written to the Prime Minister urging the UK Government to add the Scottish Cluster as part of the Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) Track 1 programme.
27/10/2021

Opportunities In Glasgow With Channel 4

Channel 4’s Production Training Scheme is now open for applications. For over 15 years, the scheme has provided entry-level opportunities in TV production. This is a […]
26/10/2021

SCC Network Recognised In Scottish Parliament Motion

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce network have featured in a motion lodged in the Scottish Parliament which highlights the organisations work to re-establish vital connections between businesses in Scotland and the rest of the world.
26/10/2021

£150m Budget Boost For Scottish Small Businesses

The Chancellor is expected to announce a new, £150 million fund to help thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises in Scotland at this week’s budget.
26/10/2021

Benefits Service Improvements Despite Covid19 Impact

Inverclyde Council has been highlighted in a national report for improving the delivery of vital benefits despite difficulties and increased workloads caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
26/10/2021

Dales Marine Services Achieve Silver Award For The Ministry Of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Dales Marine Services achieve a silver award for the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. Dales Marine is delighted to receive the award, marking the company’s commitment to supporting the Defence and the wider Armed Forces community.