Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator Q2 2023
14th July 2023
CHAMBER PRESIDENT ISSUES WAKE-UP CALL TO GOVERNMENTS AS BUSINESS INVESTMENT FLATLINES • LABOUR COSTS: Labour costs are now the biggest cost pressure and driver of price rises, cited by three-quarters of all firms. • INVESTMENT: Growth is positive but significantly subdued, with most firms reporting no change to investment levels. • HOUSEBUILDING: Due to pressures […]
Thistle Wind Partners launches 2025 small donations fund for Orkney and Caithness
9th July 2025
Thistle Wind Partners (TWP), a leading developer of fixed and floating offshore wind farms in Scotland, has launched this year’s fund to support locally led initiatives that promote rural regeneration and sustainability in areas nearby to its Ayre Offshore Wind Farm project. Over the last two years TWP has distributed funding to a number of […]
Labour Costs and Tax Concerns Weigh Down Scottish Business in Latest Leading National Survey
4th July 2025
The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator, produced in partnership with the Fraser of Allander Institute, reveals the swift and widespread impact of April’s National Insurance hike with businesses across all sectors feeling the strain. The survey of more than 400 Scottish businesses found that while confidence and sales have improved over the […]
‘I’d tell other new businesses to just go for it!’ Apply Now Caithness Chamber Young Business & Entrepreneur Awards
4th July 2025
‘I’d tell other new businesses to just go for it’ Debbie Mackay, owner of Thurso Fresh Favourites, reflects on their win at the Caithness Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards 2024 – and encourages other young businesses to get their entries in for 2025. For most businesses, the Covid lockdown felt like the carpet being ripped […]
DASA: Janus Pathfinder Event
25th June 2025
Could your innovation support national defence? Join the Janus pathfinder event on Tuesday 1 July for an informative session on how suppliers, especially SMEs, can gain access the Neutral Vendor Framework for Innovation (NVfI), a powerful route to market for supplying into defence and the wider public sector. What the session will cover: • What […]
OPEN FOR ENTRIES: Young Entrepreneur & Young Business Awards 2025!
17th June 2025
Shine Bright and Celebrate Your Achievements with the 2025 Young Business and Entrepreneur Awards! We are delighted to announce that our Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Young Business of the Year Awards are once again open for entries! These awards offer a prime opportunity for businesses to enhance their visibility and receive well-deserved recognition […]
DASA: NATO DIANA 2026 Challenges open for application
12th June 2025
The NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) has announced its third annual set of challenges and opened a new call for applications. DIANA is seeking innovative, ground-breaking solutions in the following ten focus areas: Energy and Power Advanced Communication Technologies Operations in Extreme Environments Maritime Operations Resilient Space Operations Autonomy and Unmanned Systems Data […]
Highland Business Awards 2025
11th June 2025
Taking place on Friday 26 September, the Highland Business Awards is one of the flagship events of Inverness Chamber of Commerce that celebrates the achievements of businesses throughout the region. The Awards recognise the success of organisations large and small, new and well established, and across all sectors, while offering our business community the chance […]
DASA: Innovation in Support of Operations (Phase 2)
4th June 2025
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has just launched Phase 2 (Cycle 5) of our fast paced Themed Competition,Innovation in Support of Operations. Run on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, this competition aims to identify and accelerate innovative solutions and techniques, ensuring they can be scaled and deployed faster than our adversaries. There are five Challenge […]
Trudy Morris, CEO, Caithness Chamber “Cruise ship levy may deter visits to smaller ports.”
28th May 2025
What a Cruise Levy Could Mean for Tourism in the North Highlands In April 2025, along with a welcome appearance from the often-elusive sunshine, the cruise season launched in style. Over 2,600 passengers were welcomed ashore at Scrabster Harbour as the 251-metre-long cruise ship AIDAsol arrived in port from neighbouring Invergordon. Shuttle services transported passengers […]
Caithness Chamber Welcome’s New Deputy CEO Donna Chambers
28th May 2025
We are delighted to welcome Donna Chambers to Caithness Chamber of Commerce as our inaugural Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Donna brings a wealth of leadership experience across education, healthcare, hospitality, and public sectors, making her a strong addition to the Caithness Chamber team. Donna Chambers, Deputy CEO with Trudy Morris, CEO, Caithness Chamber of Commerce […]
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