Want to make the most of your Chamber membership? Have a burning question or simply want a chat with the Chamber team?
Join us in the Library of the Norseman Hotel, an informal drop-in session to learn more about the Chamber and maximise the benefits of your membership. Whether you’re a new member or looking for a refresher, this is a great opportunity to connect and get the most out of your involvement.
This event is drop-in and can join anytime between 10am-11am.
Connect, Grow & Thrive!
Don’t miss our first in-person networking event of 2025! It’s your chance to cultivate valuable professional connections in Caithness and Sutherland. Relax and reconnect with fellow businesses in a laid-back setting and discover new opportunities to grow.
- Establish meaningful connections
- Foster business growth
- Network with professionals across diverse sectors
Our first event will take place in the newly renovated Thurso Royal Hotel. This event is complimentary for Chamber Members, inclusive of all members of your staff team, anyone from your business is welcome to attend.
Join the Highland Council Consultation Event on the Proposed Highland Visitor Levy on Monday, 24th February 2025, 11:00-12:30, Mackays Hotel Wick.
Highland Council is proposing a 5% visitor levy on overnight accommodation, applied year-round across the Highland region. A 12-week public consultation is open until Monday, 31st March 2025, allowing businesses, residents, and visitors to provide feedback directly via the Highland Council consultation portal.
This member-exclusive event will provide Caithness Chamber of Commerce and Venture North members with key information on the proposed levy, ensuring they can make informed contributions to the consultation.
Malcolm MacLeod, Assistant Chief Executive (Place), and Highland Council representatives will lead the session, providing insights and answering questions.
Hosted by Caithness Chamber of Commerce, this event is part of a wider consultation series led by Highland Chambers of Commerce. It is an important opportunity for members to engage, ask questions, contribute, gain insights, and ensure their voices are heard.
Member’s Insight – The Secrets of Storytelling with Nicola More, Rebel Creative
At the heart of every great organisation lies a compelling story. As part of our Members’ Insight series, Nicola More, founder of communications consultancy Rebel Creative, joins Caithness Chamber to share how to craft and communicate yours effectively. In this practical guide, she will outline key steps to make marketing work for you—whatever the platform. It’s communications, demystified.
Members’ Insight is a virtual platform where Chamber members share their expertise, insights, and advice with fellow members. The online presentation will followed by a Q&A session to give you a chance to gain deeper insights and ask Nicola any burning questions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your storytelling skills and enhance your business’s marketing approach.
About, Nicola More, Founder of Rebel Creative
Rebel provides a unique blend of strategy, development and communication services all brought together in one creative agency, right here in the Highlands.
This means supporting clients from the first spark of an idea, right through to communications and marketing. My work is bold, creative and driven by results. Whether you need a flexible resource to get a project off the ground, or a comprehensive media campaign to engage your audience, Rebel can deliver.
Reserve your place via Eventbrite.
Change Institute (ECCI) lead this Member’s Insight session on preparing for Net Zero. Mhairi brings her expertise from supporting the Climate Springboard programme, where she designs and facilitates workshops to empower businesses to embrace climate action.
Taking climate action is no longer optional for businesses in Scotland – it’s essential. From navigating the effects of extreme weather like floods and heatwaves to meeting new regulations, supply-chain demands, and funding requirements, the pressures to act are growing across every sector.
This session will break down the key changes impacting businesses in Scotland and guide you through the practical steps needed to start your net zero journey. You’ll leave with a clear, actionable roadmap to help you achieve your sustainability goals, including the crucial first step.
Register online through Eventbrite to book your place.
Why attend?
This session is delivered by the Climate Springboard team, a free support programme helping businesses measure, report, and reduce their carbon emissions. Based at the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), Climate Springboard has empowered hundreds of businesses to take meaningful climate action – saving money, reducing risks, and unlocking funding opportunities.
Visit the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI) to discover how Climate Springboard can support your sustainability journey.
The North Highlands’ largest and most comprehensive job, career, training, and recruitment event is back for 2025!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, 8 February 2025, and join us at the ETEC Building, UHI North, West and Hebrides, Thurso, for an unmissable opportunity to shape your future.
This flagship event is far more than just a jobs fair—it’s a hub for career inspiration, connecting you with local and national employers, live job vacancies, and expert advice on building your career. Whether you’re exploring new opportunities, looking to upskill, or seeking apprenticeship support, this event has something for everyone.
What to Expect:
- Connect directly with 45+ local and national employers across diverse industries.
- Explore live job opportunities and learn what skills are in demand.
- Gain practical insights into training programmes, apprenticeships, and career pathways.
- Hear from industry leaders about their sectors and current vacancies.
- CV Workshop
This collaborative event is brought to you by Caithness Chamber of Commerce’s Developing the Young Workforce North Highland (DYW North Highland) initiative, in partnership with Focus North, Jobcentre Plus, UHI North, West and Hebrides, Skills Development Scotland, and The Highland Council.
Don’t miss your chance to take the next step in your career journey. Entry is free and everyone is welcome. If you have any questions or would like to get intouch, you can reach Tom McGee at tom@dywnh.scot or call 01847 890076.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us for an engaging Member’s Insight session with Rebecca Wymer of No Nonsense Nutrition as she shares practical insights on nutrition, her coaching strategies, and the importance of building healthier workplaces.
Rebecca’s presentation will include:
Services Offered: An overview of her consultancy,1:1 online coaching, and her unique “Honesty Box” approach.
Business Benefits of Nutrition: How improved nutrition enhances staff health, productivity, and overall business performance.
Common Nutrition Myths: Debunking misconceptions based on her professional experience.
App Walkthrough: Instructions of how her app works to support clients. (more…)
Business Lunch – Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks Transmission
Join SSEN Transmission for a business lunch at Mackays Hotel, Wick, on Thursday, 12th December 2024.
The event will open at 12:00 pm, with a presentation starting promptly at 12:30 pm, followed by a networking lunch and an opportunity for one-to-one discussions.
Learn about the work of the SSEN Transmission Caithness & Sutherland Accommodation Working Group, including their collaborative efforts with stakeholders to:
- Address the challenge of housing their workforce
- Support the local community
- Provide a lasting legacy for our region
Organised by the Caithness Chamber of Commerce, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with key SSEN team members and gain valuable insights into ongoing projects and upcoming developments.
The EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the North Highland Regeneration Fund will be held at Naver Business Centre, Thurso on 6 December 2024 at 10:30am. If you wish to attend, please email enquiries@nhrf.co.uk with your details.
