WannaCry and the challenge of cyber security
Between October 2016 and the end of 2017, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recorded 34 significant cyber-attacks, so large they needed a cross-government response.
762 further attacks were experienced by single organisations. Those are...
Chamber skills development aims to build bridges
Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce is putting skills high on its agenda as part of an exciting new programme.
“Building Bridges” is Dunbartonshire Chamber’s new Skills Development Programme, designed to help develop local skills to meet...
Ayrshire Chamber’s ‘Future Chamber 2019’ takes off with continuing investment from their platinum partners
Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce welcomed 16 new businesses when they launched this years ‘Future Chamber’ initiative. The exciting concept is now in its second year and provides FREE Enterprise Level Membership in addition to...
Confidence and Investment on the rise in the oil & gas sector
The 30th Oil and Gas survey, conducted by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Fraser of Allander Institute and KPMG UK, reveals that around 45% of contractors have increased investment...
Associated Seafoods invests in local talent to develop internationally
Moray Chamber of Commerce member Associated Seafoods Ltd (ASL) was established in 2012 and has experienced remarkable growth over the last seven years that has established the company as a major player in the...
Building global ambition in Scottish based businesses
Scottish companies will be helped to trade internationally with up to £2 million in investment, over three years, as part of the Scottish Government’s export growth plan.
The Scottish Government will work with the Scottish...
Building Scotland’s future today
The pace of change and degree of uncertainty in today’s economy is unsurpassed. In these unprecedented times, we’re seeing a shift in the definition of economic success.
Throughout the world, nations are seeking not only...
Celebrating 25 years of Environmental Internships
At the 2018 EPP awards we witnessed the highest number of applicants, doubling those for 2017. The finalists’ projects were based at The University of Edinburgh, the Scottish Government, Climate 2050 Group, North Edinburgh...
An EMS that ticks all the boxes!
An Environmental Management System (EMS) can be used in any kind of organisation to enhance its environmental performance regardless of its size, sector, legal form, geographical location, or the product or service that it...
Ferguson Marine Engineering Scoops Prestigious Green Award Against International Competition
Ferguson Marine Engineering (FME) were delighted to be announced as one of the winners at the highly prestigious Green Awards at the 2019 Greentech Festival in Berlin.
The firm picked up the award for ‘Innovation...