Scotland and Ireland’s Gaeltacht Areas to benefit from reciprocal Trade Offices
Businesses to benefit from a new alliance created between Scotland and Ireland’s Gaeltacht Areas as part of a recent Business Trade Visit.
Led by West Lothian Chamber of Commerce and facilitated by Scottish Chambers of Commerce...
Circular Glasgow shortlisted for major award
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce initiative Circular Glasgow ended a promising and productive year by being named a finalist at the Circulars. The prestigious awards, now in their fifth year, are a product of the...
BA extends Heathrow- Inverness services
Stewart Nicol, Chief Executive, Inverness Chamber of Commerce
A good news story for the Highlands has highlighted the need to step up campaigning to maintain and improve vital transport links.
The announcement last month that British Airways...
Recruitment on the rise as oil & gas optimism continues to grow
Workforce recruitment is on the rise among oil and gas contractors in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) as business confidence reaches its highest level since 2013, according to an industry report released today (November...
SnowRoads Scenic Route Launches Inspiring App
The SnowRoads Scenic Route has launched a new mobile application to help visitors explore as they travel through the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.
The app uses the latest virtual and augmented reality technology...
Creating opportunities for Young People
Wendy Maltman, Creative Director at the Malting House Design Studio in Dundee, has long been passionate about creating opportunities for young people, and in particular, female design students. This summer, she has put her...
Dynamic learning for a diverse workforce
Whilst many employers place an emphasis on experience when looking for candidates to fill roles in their organisation, there are tangible benefits to employing young people. Younger workers can be fast learners, highly motivated,...
From Lochaber to the world…
At a recent Lochaber Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast, Charlotte Wright, CEO of Highlands and Islands Enterprise, highlighted ‘internationalisation’ as one of their key priorities for growing the economy of the Highlands. It’s all...
Employability and Young People
Young people in our communities are four times more likely to be unemployed than older people. Many young people are struggling with the transition between education and employment, lack of adequate skills/work-readiness, poorly written...
Inverness Chamber Chief Executive Calls for Closer Ties Between Parliament and Business
The Scottish Parliament has been urged to work more closely with the business community to help address issues where the country needs to improve.
The Parliament turns 20 next year and the advice to the...