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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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30/09/2021

Working Tax Credit Customers Must Report Changes To Working Hours

Working Tax Credit Customers Must Report Changes To Working Hours
29/09/2021

Saveheat Group appoints a Head of Affordable Housing Division – Ken MacDougall

Bounce Back Loan borrowers are able to take advantage of  ‘Pay as You Grow’, a series of measures designed to give businesses more time and flexibility to repay loans following their initial 12-month repayment free period.
29/09/2021

COVID-19 Ventilation Fund

Business premises will be able to access a £25 million package to improve ventilation and reduce the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission.
29/09/2021

Member News: Morton Club Together Takeover Completed

Greenock Morton is now officially a community-owned club, with fan membership organisation Morton Club together (MCT) taking majority ownership.
26/09/2021

Support For Bounce Back Loan Borrowers

Bounce Back Loan borrowers are able to take advantage of  ‘Pay as You Grow’, a series of measures designed to give businesses more time and flexibility to repay loans following their initial 12-month repayment free period.
24/09/2021

COVID-19 Marine and Outdoor Tourism Restart Fund Round 2 – Applications Now Open

This fund opened on the 8th of September and the application form is now available, with guidance available now.
24/09/2021

Inverclyde Chamber Reaction To International Travel Testing Update

George McKay, Chief Executive of Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce comments on the confirmation that the Scottish Government is to ease testing for inbound international travel and will align with the UK.
24/09/2021

Member News: Call To Halt Ferry Tender Process From Inverclyde Council

Councillors at Inverclyde Council have called for the ferry tender process being carried out by CMAL to be immediately halted and they have called on the direct award of Ferry contracts to Port Glasgow-based shipyard Ferguson Marine.
24/09/2021

Investment Fund As Game-changer For Transforming Scotland’s Towns

Scotland's Towns Partnership has hailed a major funding announcement by the First Minister as having the power to unlock huge potential in communities across the country
24/09/2021

Member News: WASPI Campaign Support From Inverclyde Council

Inverclyde Councillors have re-affirmed their support for women affected by changes to state pensions.
23/09/2021

Scottish Chambers Network Taking Scotland To The World

Scottish businesses are being urged to reconnect with the world and discover valuable new opportunities at the World Expo being held in Dubai. 
22/09/2021

Citizens Advice Help For Employees

Citizen's Advice Bureau 'Our Advice Adds Up' campaign aims to get people the advice they need and promote these mediums of advice e.g. money map, online, or in person at a CAB.
21/09/2021

SCC Responds To COVID-19 Vaccine Certification And International Travel Restrictions

Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce responds to the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 update and confirmation of additional settings where vaccine certification will be required.
21/09/2021

Survey Over Whether Greenock Should Enter City Contest

Should Greenock become a city? That’s the question being posed in a survey produced by Inverclyde Council.
21/09/2021

Scottish Government Update On Vaccine Certification And International Travel Restrictions

The First Minister updated the Scottish Parliament earlier today on the Scottish Government's plans around COVID-19 testing for international travellers and on the development of a vaccine certification scheme.
20/09/2021

Divergent Scottish Testing Rules ‘Could Destroy’ Tourism Season

Scottish business and industry groups, including Scottish Chambers of Commerce, have written to the First Minister, warning that Scotland’s 2022 tourism season is at “serious risk” due to the planned restrictions around international travel.
17/09/2021

SCC Responds To Scottish Government Update On ‘Green Ports’

Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce comments on the Scottish Government’s update on the progress of the establishment of Green Ports in Scotland.
17/09/2021

Member News: Clyde Eats App Creators Want To Give Back To Local Causes

A Sister act who have created an innovative food ordering mobile phone app for Inverclyde say the more support they receive from the community the more they can give back.
16/09/2021

Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme

If you are a small- or medium-sized business, you may be entitled to reclaim the costs of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for sickness absence due to COVID-19.
16/09/2021

SCC Calls For Extension To DRS Implementation

In a letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, Michael Matheson, Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) have called on the Scottish Government to delay the implementation of its planned Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
16/09/2021

International Business Mission To Italy (Online)

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce is inviting applications from Scottish businesses to participate in their next Virtual Trade Mission to Italy on 20th October 2021, with a market overview session being held on Wednesday 29th September 2021.