A new runway in the South East must also work for Scotland

The UK Government will soon decide where to build a new runway in the South East. Having lived and worked in the country, I passionately believe it is in Scotland’s interests that it should be...

Major boost for UK and London economy as London City Airport receives planning permission...

London City Airport has received planning permission for expansion from the UK Government which will enable the airport to welcome 6.5 million passengers by 2025 and inject £1.5 billion each year into the economy. The...

An enduring global brand with added spirit

Tourism is more than a holiday experience – it creates jobs, sustains communities and provides an international shop window for Scotland. Our industry also supports other important business sectors, including food and drink, textiles, retail...

CEO turns Digital!

Liz Cameron, SCC CEO has taken on the Digital Challenge! In partnership with Microsoft, Liz will aim to embed new cutting edge technology into her day to day activity with a new Surface Pro 3...

Argyll and Bute 
– Open for Business

Argyll and Bute’s economy is diverse and thriving, with lots of exciting opportunities for growth in the coming year. Covering around 10% of Scotland’s land mass, with a broad mix of communities, from the...

Stay one step ahead

Scottish Chambers of Commerce is always one step ahead when it comes to taking the pulse of the Scottish economy. That is because our newly rebranded Quarterly Economic Indicator is not only the longest...

Mentoring benefits for Scottish business

Through the continued gathering of evidence of its impact, Business Mentoring Scotland has been shown to massively benefit mentees that join up to be mentored. Through gaining access to the skills, knowledge, and experience...

THE QUICKFIRE QUESTION

Is Digital really the answer to improving your business performance? Jillian Ney Chief Intelligence Officer, Disruptive Insight, Glasgow “The world of digital technology is undoubtedly changing the way we do business but is it really the answer...

Specialist business support when you need it

Knowing your business is ready to grow is one thing; putting in place a strategy to manage that expansion can often be quite another. At Business Gateway we know exactly what needs to be done...

Building on Scotland’s tourism successess

In 2014, Scotland played host to two of the world’s most iconic sporting events in the shape of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. These events attracted the attention of...