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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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02/09/2021

Year Of Stories 2022 Industry Webinar

VisitScotland is delighted to invite businesses to attend their Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022 industry webinar, which will take place on Thursday 9 September from 14:00 – 15:30.
02/09/2021

First Minister Announces Plan For Domestic Vaccine Certification

Vaccine passports are to be required for entry to nightclubs and many large events in Scotland from later this month, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
02/09/2021

Open University Training Available For Scotland’s SMEs

Following a £1 million commitment by the Scottish Funding Council, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – organisations with less than 250 employees – across Scotland can access fully funded training up to the value of £5,000 delivered by The Open University (OU), to support the development of their staff and volunteers. 
01/09/2021

Member News: Celebrating 85 Years Of Reid Mackellar In Greenock

Some of you may already know that Campbell and Mhairi are the third generation of Mackellars to run the opticians in Greenock. Since 1936, it has been growing its team and investing in new technology to serve the people of Greenock.
01/09/2021

Consultation On Scotland’s First Framework For Tax

The Scottish Government are seeking views on how they use devolved and local tax powers as part of the Scottish Budget 2022-23 in order to build stronger fiscal foundations for Scotland’s future.
31/08/2021

Community And Third Sector Recovery Programme

The Communities Recovery Fund aims to support community groups, charities, social enterprises, and voluntary organisations that are helping people and communities respond to the challenges presented […]
30/08/2021

Scottish Green Co-leaders Given Ministerial Roles

The co-leaders of the Scottish Greens have been given junior ministerial roles in the Scottish government under the SNP-Green power-sharing deal.
30/08/2021

Prepackaged For Direct Sale Legislation – Food Standards Scotland

New legislation, which will require food businesses in Scotland to include the product name and full ingredients list, on food sold prepacked for direct sale (PPDS), comes into force on October 1st 2021, in Scotland and the rest of the UK.
26/08/2021

Changes to COVID-19 Testing For International Travellers

People will be able to use private-sector tests when returning, or visiting, from green or amber list countries under a change to international travel restrictions.
26/08/2021

Monthly GDP Data for Scotland – June 2021

Scotland’s onshore GDP grew by 0.9% in June, according to statistics announced today by the Chief Statistician. Output remains 2.1% below the pre-pandemic level in February 2020.
26/08/2021

Inverclyde Chamber Returns To Physical Events With Visit To Dales Marine

Inverclyde Chamber kickstarted its physical events programme on 24th August 2021 with a visit to Dales Marine Services yard in Greenock.
24/08/2021

New Touring Fund For Live Music

Musicians, bands, artists and venues will be able to apply to a £750,000 Scottish Government fund to bring new and additional concerts to venues and festivals in Scotland next year.
24/08/2021

Member News: Free To Attend West College Scotland Courses

ICC Member, Inverclyde Council is working in partnership with West College Scotland on a range of new online level 5 courses for Inverclyde Residents.
24/08/2021

DigitalBoost Development Grant – Reopened

The DigitalBoost Development Grant Fund offers small to medium-sized businesses grants, on a 50/50 investment basis, worth between £2,500 and £20,000.
24/08/2021

Principally Women 4 Now Open For Applications

Applications are now open for the 4th Scottish Enterprise Principally Women programme. 
23/08/2021

SCC Quarterly Economic Indicator Q3 2021

The Quarterly Economic Indicator survey is an important opportunity for Scottish businesses to share feedback on current trading conditions and inform our representations to policymakers in Holyrood and Westminster.
20/08/2021

SNP And Scottish Greens Confirm Power-sharing Agreement

The SNP and Scottish Greens have published details of their new power-sharing arrangement.
20/08/2021

Virtual International Trade Mission To Belgium

Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce (FVCC) is now preparing their third Virtual Trade Mission to Belgium this October, and they would love Inverclyde businesses to join them.
20/08/2021

SCC Respond To Confirmation Of SNP & Scottish Greens Deal

Inverclyde Chamber CEO, George McKay responds to confirmation that the SNP & Scottish Greens have agreed on a new power-sharing partnership within the Scottish Parliament.
19/08/2021

Beyond Level 0 Guidance & Face Coverings FAQs

Scottish Chambers of Commerce have produced a summary of the key aspects of current COVID-19 guidance and requirements, now that Scotland has moved beyond Level 0.
19/08/2021

Member News: GS Group Toasts 30th Anniversary

The GS Group has toasted its 30th anniversary with a family day at the Crieff Hydro Hotel.