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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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14/04/2020

Scotland Food & Drink to Launch Free Business Directory

Scotland Food & Drink are launching a food and drink directory to help local companies increase their B2C sales in light of the current Covid-19 pandemic. […]
14/04/2020

Coronavirus Business Survey (Phase 3)

Phase three of this survey is to enable Inverclyde Chamber to access the impact that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on your business and gather feedback on the current support measures that have been announced by the UK Government and devolved administrations.
13/04/2020

Business Round-Up – 13 April 2020

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter, with all of the latest Inverclyde business news for the week ending 12 April 2020.
10/04/2020

Inverclyde Chamber Covid-19 Business Survival Guides

To assist businesses during this uncertain time, Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have consulted with Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) to create consolidated Business Survival Guides […]
10/04/2020

Innovate UK Business-Led Innovation Grant Applications Open

Innovate UK is inviting applications for funding for projects to support UK businesses to focus on emerging or increasing needs of society and industries during and […]
09/04/2020

First Batch of Covid-19 Business Support Grant Payments Received

Inverclyde Council have today confirmed that the first batch of payments of the Scottish Government Coronavirus Business Support Fund in Inverclyde have now been processed, as […]
06/04/2020

Business Round-Up – 6 April 2020

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter, with all of the latest Inverclyde business news for the week ending 5th April 2020.
01/04/2020

DYW West Ask Employers to Make Pledge of Support

Developing the Young Workforce West Region (DYW West), are asking local employers to take their pledge to help to support the future young workforce. Given the […]
31/03/2020

Suppliers of Essential PPE Equipment Asked to Offer Support to NHS

The NHS and Scottish Government are asking Scottish Businesses who supply PPE equipment to come forward and help provide essential items identified such as masks and […]
30/03/2020

Business Round-Up – 30 March 2020

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter, with all of the latest Inverclyde business news for the week ending 29 March 2020.
27/03/2020

Financial Support Schemes For Businesses

This guide outlines access to all of the financial support schemes available to Inverclyde businesses, how and where to apply and further information on what the following schemes entail.
26/03/2020

Announcement From Chancellor Regarding Self-Employed Support

Self-employed workers will be able to apply for a grant of up to £2,500 a month to help them cope with the financial impact of coronavirus, the chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced.
26/03/2020

COVID-19 Pandemic: A Message From Our President

A message from ICC President, Gavin McDonagh on the current COVID19 pandemic and a concise update of support available for Inverclyde businesses.
25/03/2020

Third Sector Covid-19 Resilience Fund Launched

The Third Sector Resilience Fund (TSRF) is a £20m emergency fund for charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations working in Scotland which is now […]
25/03/2020

Businesses’ Good News Stories Wanted For STV Feature

Inverclyde Community Action Response Group (ICARG)and Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce (ICC) are looking for local businesses who are adapting in the wake of the Covid-19 situation […]
24/03/2020

£1 Billion Business Support Fund Opens

Businesses can now apply for grants through Inverclyde Council to help them deal with the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. The one-off grants announced by […]
24/03/2020

Further UKGov Guidance Released for Businesses Following UK Lockdown

Following the announcement yesterday from Prime Minister Boris Johnston of a UK wide lockdown, updated guidance has been provided for businesses and premises of the restrictions being […]
23/03/2020

Businesses Urged to Donate Left Over Food for Community Project

Local hospitality businesses are urged to donate any left over food stuffs to a local community group looking to create self isolation food boxes for vulnerable […]
23/03/2020

Business Round-Up – 23 March 2020

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter, with all of the latest Inverclyde business news for the week ending 22 March 2020.
21/03/2020

COVID-19: HMRC Business Support Guide

The Chancellor has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused […]
20/03/2020

SCC Comment On The Chancellor’s Announcement

Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce comments on the UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement of employment and wage support for businesses.