From small acorns…

Founded as recently as 2013, Ogilvies of Haddington may well be proof that from small acorns mighty oaks grow, for they are a fine furniture and cabinet makers that are making their mark in...

More than just a great place to shop

Gretna Gateway is the first major shopping centre as you enter Scotland; with over 50 stores and restaurants and an annual footfall of over 2.3 million people. In the run up to the centre’s...

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,...

East Renfrewshire Business Awards 2018 – Winners Announced

Following months of anticipation, we can now unveil the winners of the East Renfrewshire Awards 2018, which showcased the region’s best businesses. Over 150 guests attended the most prestigious night in the local business calendar...

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...

Successful summer for Europe Direct North Highlands & Islands

Over the summer months, the EDIC team have been promoting the service to the counties of Caithness, Sutherland, Orkney and Shetland by visiting the regional agricultural shows which are always a popular event in...

ROCCO AWARDS 2018 open for entry. Paisley.is announced as Main Sponsor.

The ROCCO’s, now in their 15th year, are open for entry and are Renfrewshire’s premier business event. The Chamber is delighted to announce that Paisley.is has been confirmed as main sponsor for Rocco 2018. Louisa...

New training scheme will help Paisley welcome the world

A new customer service excellence training scheme has been launched to ensure Paisley is primed to welcome visitors to its events and attractions in the coming years.  Customer experience is a key part of any...