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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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12/03/2021

Member News: Ardgowan Hospice To Host Silent Auction Fundraiser

Ardgowan Hospice will be holding a silent auction to help raise critical funds from 20th-27th March.
09/03/2021

SCC Respond To Latest Scottish Government Lockdown Update

Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce responds to the latest update on lockdown restrictions from the First Minister.
08/03/2021

Business Round-Up – 8 March 2021

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter, with all of the latest Inverclyde business news for the week ending 7 March 2021.
05/03/2021

COVID Discretionary Fund For Businesses Reopens

A discretionary fund offering Inverclyde businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic grants of up to £10,000 has reopened for new applications.
01/03/2021

Business Round-Up – 1 March 2021

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter, with all of the latest Inverclyde business news for the week ending 28 February 2021.
25/02/2021

Member Feature – The Cottage Café Bistro Launches New Website

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce member, The Cottage Café Bistro has launched its new website to support its ongoing growth and development.
23/02/2021

Re-opening Economy Only Route To Business Survival

Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, responds to the statement by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP which outlined a roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions in Scotland.
23/02/2021

Online Service Opens For VAT Deferral Payment Scheme

Over half a million businesses who deferred VAT payments last year can now join the new online VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme to pay it in smaller monthly instalments, HMRC has announced.
22/02/2021

File Tax Returns Now To Prevent Penalties

Self Assessment taxpayers have less than one week to submit their late tax returns to prevent a £100 penalty, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has urged.
22/02/2021

Business Round-Up – 22 February 2021

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter, with all of the latest Inverclyde business news for the week ending 21 February 2021.
16/02/2021

SCC Respond To Latest Update On Lockdown Restrictions From Scottish Government

Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce responds to the latest update on lockdown restrictions from the First Minister.
15/02/2021

Business Round-Up – 15 February 2021

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter, with all of the latest Inverclyde business news for the week ending 14 February 2021.
15/02/2021

Quarterly Economic Survey Q1 2021

The Q1 2021 Quarterly Economic Indicator survey fieldwork has opened, providing a chance for chamber members to share their perspective on trading conditions and help shape our policy asks to the Government moving forwards.
12/02/2021

SCC Comment On Latest UK GDP Figures

Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce comments on the latest UK GDP figures published today by the ONS.
11/02/2021

SCC Respond To UK Government £20m SME Brexit Support Fund

Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce comments on the announcement of the creation of a £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund from the UK Government.
11/02/2021

Inverclyde Businesses Cut Energy Bills By £2.5m With Government-funded Support

Businesses in Inverclyde are on course to save more than £2.5m on their energy bills with the support of a Scottish Government-funded programme.
08/02/2021

Bounce Back Loan Borrowers Can Delay Repayments By Extra Six Months

Bounce Back Loan borrowers will now have the option to tailor payments according to their individual circumstances with the option to delay all repayments for a further six months.
08/02/2021

Business Round-Up – 8 February 2021

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter, with all of the latest Inverclyde business news for the week ending 7 February 2021.
06/02/2021

Dales Marine Opens Its 2021 Apprentice Intake

Dales Marine Services Ltd, a leading ship repair and maintenance company based in Scotland, has announced its 2021 Apprentice intake, with roles available in Greenock.
03/02/2021

A New Future For Scotland’s Town Centres: Towns Review Group Publishes Report

The group established to look at how Scotland’s towns and town centres can be made stronger has released its recommendations.
02/02/2021

ICC Responds To The Extension Of Lockdown Measures

George McKay, Chief Executive of Inverclyde Chamber reacts to the announcement of the extension of current lockdown measures in Scotland to at least the end of February.