Economic stimulus needed to rejuvenate the Scottish economy
The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator 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...
New Renfrewshire Business Fund now open for applications
A new package of support for Renfrewshire businesses to tackle the immediate impact of Coronavirus is now open for applications.
The £1.3million Renfrewshire Coronavirus Business Support Fund has been created following detailed discussion with 500...
Independent Scottish optician stays open during lockdown to serve the community and help key...
A family of dedicated eye health professionals have stayed at their posts throughout the COVID-19 crisis not only to serve their West Dunbartonshire community but also to help key NHS workers carry on the...
Inverness Chamber launches Highland Spotlight Exhibition
Inverness Chamber of Commerce has launched its Highland Spotlight exhibition which will be a digital event this year rather than its usual format.
The Chamber has used the opportunity of the virtual event to collaborate...
High profile North-east business leaders join the Chamber board
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce formally announced the appointment of two new non-executive directors to its board along with several new additions to its policy council during its 165th annual general meeting which...
Fife Chamber President Brian Horisk reflects on recent AGM
The Chamber’s AGM took place on 19th August and it was a very humbling, proud and positive experience for me.
Humbling because members confirmed me as President for another year. It is a great honour...
Covid 19 recovery and new ventures for Fleximix Concrete
The past few months have proven to be a turbulent time for most businesses and although the economy is now starting to open up again, challenges still remain.
The West Lothian Chamber acknowledges that there...
Ramifications of prolonged home working on mental health
Coming into 2020 working from home wasn’t something that a lot of people would have considered.
In fact, the ONS statistics show that in the 5 years up to December 2019 the numbers of people...
Dumfries & Galloway looks to 2021 Royal Highland Show
Plans had been well advanced for the region to host this year’s event which then had to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In normal times the role of host rotates between the country’s...
Robert Mackie of Scotland celebrates its 175th birthday
Established in 1845, Ayrshire Chamber member Robert Mackie of Scotland are still going strong 175 years later.
Located in Stewarton, Scotland’s famous ‘Bonnet Toun’, the company who began making traditional Scottish Glengarry and Balmoral headwear...