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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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03/07/2020

ICC Survey – Tell Us Your Views

Over the past year, ICC has dedicated itself to help support its members throughout Inverclyde and to the wider business community during the recent challenging times.
03/07/2020

Inverclyde Council Launches Business Loan Initiative

Businesses affected by coronavirus can now apply for an emergency loan of up to £30,000 from Inverclyde Council.
02/07/2020

Inverclyde Chamber Ask for Your Feedback

Inverclyde Chamber are asking members and local businesses for feedback on how the Chamber can continue to improve with a short feedback survey.
02/07/2020

Economic Stimulus Needed To Rejuvenate The Scottish Economy

The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) Quarterly Economic Indicator (QEI) survey for Q2 of 2020 confirms the economic pain that has been felt by Scottish businesses across sectors in all parts of the country due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the subsequent lockdown.
01/07/2020

Financial Support Available to Local Businesses Hiring Staff

A wage subsidy scheme which supported 55 new jobs across Inverclyde last year has reopened for employers who are able to take on extra staff.
01/07/2020

Prime Minister Sets Out ‘Ambitious’ Economic Recovery Plan

Boris Johnson has said now is the time to be "ambitious" about the UK's future, as he set out a post-coronavirus recovery plan.
29/06/2020

Business Round-Up – 29 June 2020

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter, with all of the latest Inverclyde business news for the week ending 21 June 2020.
25/06/2020

Waterfront Cinema Prepares to Re-open

Waterfront Cinema are asking customers for their views as they prepare to re-open and welcome patrons for the first time in over 3 months. As with […]
22/06/2020

Business Round-Up – 22 June 2020

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter, with all of the latest Inverclyde business news for the week ending 21 June 2020.
19/06/2020

HM The Queen Praises Inverclyde Chamber’s Contribution

Her Majesty The Queen has offered her support to businesses as they reopen, and praised the contribution of Inverclyde Chamber and the wider Chambers of Commerce network across Scotland, the UK and around the world for its help to support firms, champion trade and rebuild communities.
19/06/2020

ICC Submission To Advisory Group On Economic Recovery

This summary document provides a summary of the practical business solutions and economic policies for the Scottish and UK Government to implement to support business recovery to support Inverclyde businesses.
19/06/2020

Amazon Bosses Donate £10k To Support The Vulnerable

Amazon (Gourock) has dug deep to donate £10,000 to help feed vulnerable people in Inverclyde.
18/06/2020

Scotland Moves To Phase 2 Of Easing Lockdown

Further changes to lockdown restrictions in Scotland have been announced today by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
18/06/2020

Blair’s Windows & Doors Adds Protective Screens To Offering

As businesses plan to reopen and take the necessary steps to keep their staff and customers safe, Blair’s Windows & Doors has developed protective screens to help companies to get back to work and operate safely.
15/06/2020

Business Round-Up – 15 June 2020

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter, with all of the latest Inverclyde business news for the week ending 14 June 2020.
11/06/2020

Support Confirmed For Tourism Industry

Scotland's tourism businesses have been told to prepare to reopen on 15 July 2020, subject to lockdown restrictions being lifted.
08/06/2020

Business Round-Up – 8 June 2020

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter, with all of the latest Inverclyde business news for the week ending 7 June 2020.
05/06/2020

Inverclyde Chamber AGM 2020 (Members Only) – 30th June at 12pm

  Notice of the Annual General Meeting of Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce to be held virtually on 30th June 2020 at 12pm. The Board of Directors […]
04/06/2020

Chamber Virtual Trade Mission: Bulgaria

As part of a wider programme of Trade Missions from the Scottish Chamber Network, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce will be virtually hosting a delegation of Bulgarian […]
01/06/2020

Business Round-Up – 1 June 2020

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter, with all of the latest Inverclyde business news for the week ending 31 May 2020.
29/05/2020

Chancellor Extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and Confirms Furlough Steps

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has tonight confirmed that the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by Covid-19 in the coming months.