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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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26/10/2021

Grant and Funding Support From Inverclyde Council

Inverclyde Council has a wide variety of funds and schemes to support local business growth.
26/10/2021

Green Light For Free HGV Driver Training

Free training is being provided to Inverclyde residents to help recruit in-demand HGV drivers thanks to a new council scheme.
25/10/2021

Living Wage And Minimum Wage Increases In Budget

The National Living Wage is set to rise from £8.91 per hour to £9.50 in the Budget on Wednesday.
25/10/2021

Energy Prices Put ‘Enormous Pressure’ On Scottish Business

Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has warned that Scottish businesses are being placed under “enormous” pressure by the rising cost of energy.
25/10/2021

Glasgow COP26 Warning For Inverclyde Commuters

Commuters from Inverclyde are being urged to plan ahead when travelling to Glasgow in the run-up to and during major climate change conference COP26, with severe transport congestion expected in and around the city.
25/10/2021

Member News: Ardgowan Hospice Hope For Home Conference 2021

The partnership of Ardgowan Hospice and Hope For Home present their second conference on dementia care. The focus of this virtual event will be on enabling people with dementia to die at home.
24/10/2021

Self Assessment Deadline Countdown Begins

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers that on Sunday 24 October, they have one week left to submit paper tax returns and 100 days to go for online tax returns.
23/10/2021

£2million Fund To Support Women Return To The Work Place

Up to 1,500 women preparing to return to the workforce will receive support from new funding worth up to £2million.
23/10/2021

Member News: Cardwell Gets Christmas Celebrations Up And Running

You always know Christmas is just around the corner when Santa Claus turns up to meet the kids at Cardwell Garden Centre.
22/10/2021

Library Service Books Place In Awards Final

Library staff in Inverclyde hope to write themselves into the history books after making the shortlist for a new national award.
22/10/2021

Community Grants Fund Reopens

A share of almost £100,000 is available for Inverclyde groups thanks to a council grants scheme.
21/10/2021

Cruise Business Seminar At The Beacon With CruiseForth

Tourism Inverclyde, a partnership body involving Inverclyde Council and other stakeholders in the hospitality sector, is convening two seminars to help local businesses in west-central Scotland prepare for next year.
21/10/2021

COP26 Climate Chamber Mission

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Climate Chamber Mission, a hybrid two-day international trade and knowledge exchange mission that will be held during COP26.
21/10/2021

Member News: International Credit Union Day

Today is International Credit Union (ICU) Day®, which celebrates the spirit of the global credit union movement, with ICC member Tail O' The Bank Credit Union leading the celebrations.
20/10/2021

Amazon Bootcamp: Exporting For Businesses In Scotland

Amazon is committed to helping SMEs master the digital tools they need to succeed and a free Amazon Bootcamp event is being held to support start-ups and SMEs in Scotland with practical advice on how to get online and grow their export sales.
20/10/2021

Creative Scotland – Made in Scotland Showcase 2022

The Made in Scotland programme aims to raise the international profile of Scotland-based artists through the promotion of their work at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with a specific focus on showcasing the work to international promoters and programmers and developing onward opportunities. 
20/10/2021

Outdoors Scotland Tourism Strategy

Wild Scotland and Sail Scotland are undertaking a tourism planning process that will result in an Outdoors Scotland Tourism Strategy for Scotland’s Marine, Adventure and Wildlife industry sectors. 
20/10/2021

Communities Leading In Tourism Grant

The deadline to apply for the January to March 2022 programme is midday on Wednesday 8 December 2021.
20/10/2021

Olympic Medallist Neah Evans Urges People In Inverclyde To Move For Meals

After her whirlwind rise to becoming a British Olympic cycling medallist, Neah Evans has taken time out to encourage people in Inverclyde to get moving in support of Mary’s Meals.
19/10/2021

COP26 Green Zone Events: Tickets Available!

From 1-12 November, The COP26 Green Zone will be open at the Glasgow Science Centre, with an amazing range of interesting events and talks.
19/10/2021

Member News: Dales Marine Successfully Decommissions MV Oceanic Pintail

Dales Marine Services Ltd (Dales Marine), an EU List approved supplier of vessel decommissioning, has announced the successful decommissioning and recycling of MV Oceanic Pintail.