Change is good for the next generation of talent

Louise Norrie Digital Marketing Modern Apprentice, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce Being ‘the next generation’ is a daunting prospect. With limited experience, no track record to trade on and often some high expectations to live...

Celebrating Europe Day – introducing young people to food, culture and history

Europe Direct Information Centre North Highlands & Islands (EDIC), which is hosted by Caithness Chamber of Commerce, has been helping local primary schools to celebrate Europe Day in partnership with North Highland College UHI...

Souter Investments invests in Broadway Partners

Souter Investments is pleased to announce it has invested in Broadway Partners, a leading provider of broadband services in rural areas. Broadway is pioneering the commercial use of TV WhiteSpace radio to connect remote rural...

Protecting business in a cyber world

One Scottish company taking the lead in tackling cyber security is AST Risk Consultancy & Training Services Ltd. Founder, Alan Stenhouse has assisted numerous businesses of all sizes to address their security concerns, now he...

Spreading the message about JCI

Olivia Dunnett, JCI Scotland, Vice President Tell us a little about yourself My name is Olivia Dunnett, 26 and from Edinburgh. I currently work for Lloyds Bank as a software Engineer and have been in IT for...

“A week without lorries”

Chic Brodie M.D. of Caledonian Strategy and Associate of the Scottish Road Haulage Group   There are some things we take for granted in life. People, events or objects that seem to be, are, a normal part...

Turning talk into action

By UK Government minister Lord Duncan Since I took up my post last June I have made it my job priority to listen to you and your members – business experts across all sectors –...

Turnip and go – farmers’ market moves to station

Dumfries station will be transformed into a farmers’ market in the coming weeks. Local producers will be given space under the canopy in the station car park when the Dumfries Farmers’ Market relocates from...

easyJet showcases its new Airbus A320neo at Glasgow Airport and continues its decarbonisation strategy

The A320neo aircraft provides 15% savings in CO2 emissions and a 50% noise reduction easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, is today showcasing the Airbus A320neo at Glasgow Airport. The neo brings significant environmental and operational benefits...

Women in business group honours achievement of SCC chief executive Liz Cameron

Scottish Chambers of Commerce Chief Executive Liz Cameron OBE has been recognised for her “trailblazing” contribution to the growth of Scotland’s business sector, with a Women of Inspiration award announced on International Women’s Day. Awarded...