• Date: Wednesday 19th June 2024
  • Location: The Pentland Hotel, Thurso
  • Time: 6:00 PM for 6:30 PM start
  • Registration: via Eventbrite following this link or email comms@caithnesschamber.com

Caithness Chamber of Commerce will hold an Election Hustings on Wednesday, 19th June, 2024 with the six candidates for the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency.

This important event will bring together members of our Chamber network and the North Highland business community. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance, as well as engage directly on the night, fostering a dynamic and informative discussion on issues critical to our region’s business landscape.

The candidates are:

  • Jamie Stone, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Eva Kestner, Scottish Labour
  • Anne Thomas, Scottish Greens
  • Lucy Beattie, Scottish National Party
  • Steve Chisholm, Alba
  • Sandra Skinner, Reform UK
  • Dr. Fiona Fawcett, Scottish Conservatives (TBC)

Please note this is a business event and will not be open to the general public. All attendees must register in advance. The event will be free to Chamber members and will be open to non-members at a cost of £10. Space will be limited to the capacity of the venue. Members have priority booking until Monday 10th June.

The event will open at 18:00 for a 18:30 start and will take place in the Pentland Hotel, Thurso.

Register online via Eventbrite, For further information please contact the Chamber team on: comms@caithnesschamber.com 

 

Business Development and Membership with Caithness Chamber of Commerce

Fiona Levack, Business Development Manager at Caithness Chamber of Commerce will join us for this session to share an overview on the business development and support that is offered by the Chamber, as well as the benefits of our membership for businesses.

At the Chamber, we offer a multitude of support on a range of different areas, such as sustainability, start-up business support, and policy guidance. So if you are a local business in any sector looking to see what support is available for you, this webinar will be full of relevant and helpful information.

Register VIA Eventbrite here

  • Wednesday 21st August 2024
  • Venue: Ulbster Arms Hotel, Halkirk
  • Time: 10:00 – 12:00
  • Chamber members only – Register VIA Eventbrite

Connect, Grow & Thrive!

Join us for Chamber networking event in the Ulbster Arms Hotel! 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

This event is complimentary for Chamber Members, inclusive of all members of your staff team, anyone from your business is welcome to attend.

Register VIA Eventbrite here

  • Wednesday 6th March, 2024
  • Venue: Royal Thurso Hotel
  • Time: 10:00 – 12:00
  • Chamber members only – Register VIA Eventbrite

Connect, Grow & Thrive!

Don’t miss our first in-person networking event of 2024! 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 Lounge restaurant, 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.

Register VIA Eventbrite here

  • Friday 24th May, 2024
  • Venue: Shebeen, Wick
  • Time: 1200-1400
  • Price: £23 per person
  • Chamber members only – Register VIA Eventbrite

Join us to network, elevate your business’s profile, and explore Caithness’s newest supper club venue. Learn about the exciting future plans for this venture while mingling with fellow members.
To maximize networking opportunities, everyone will switch tables twice during the event.

Your booking includes seasonal two-course lunch, crafted with locally sourced ingredients by Chef Buchanan, accompanied by tea and coffee. We look forward to seeing you there!

Register VIA Eventbrite here

For generations Scottish Apprenticeships have powered potential; passed on the skills to thrive; built businesses to prosper; and energised the economy.

Join our webinar on 4th March from 10am-11am this Scottish Apprenticeship Week, to find out how apprenticeships are supporting Scotland’s employers to generate growth and provide them with the skills they need to compete in a changing world.

Register now to hear directly from Scottish Apprenticeship Awards employer finalists about the value apprentices bring to their businesses. You will also get the latest apprentice voice insights from SDS to help you attract the right talent and develop your workforce.

Register using this link to hear directly from Scottish Apprenticeship Awards employer finalists about the value apprentices bring to their businesses.

Member’s Insight’ is a virtual platform for Chamber members to share their expert knowledge, experience, and advice with fellow members.

We are delighted to welcome Dr Keith Nicholson, Director, Cyber Security Scotland, in this session, designed to give you expert advice on how you can safeguard your business from cyber threats.

These online events will last for an hour and include a Q&A session at the end.

About Cyber Security Scotland

Cyber Security Scotland is a non-profit organisation established to provide independent advice, guidance and services on all aspects of cyber security to public bodies and businesses.

This event is open to Caithness Chamber of Commerce members, Venture North members and business support.

Register VIA Eventbrite here

Member’s Insight’ is a virtual platform for Chamber members to share their expert knowledge, experience, and advice with fellow members.

We are delighted to welcome Alex MacDonald, Commercial Manager, North Point Distillery, in this session, designed to highlight the pros & cons of buying and selling goods and services online.

These online events will last for an hour and include a Q&A session at the end.

This event is open to Caithness Chamber of Commerce members, Venture North members and business support.

Register VIA Eventbrite here

Member’s Insight’ is a virtual platform for Chamber members to share their expert knowledge, experience, and advice with fellow members.

We are delighted to welcome Màiri Macdonald, Local Enterprise Manager, Royal Bank of Scotland in this session, designed to help you jump-start your net zero journey.

These online events will last for an hour and include a Q&A session at the end.

Mairi Macdonald, Local Enterprise Manager, Royal Bank of Scotland

Covering the North of Scotland and based in Inverness, Màiri supports start-up businesses to get their ideas off the ground, with practical day-to-day support around planning and growth as well as hosting events locally.

A graduate of the University of Glasgow, Màiri is a native Gaelic speaker and is passionate about helping the often economically fragile communities of the Highlands and Islands to achieve their full potential.

Mairi is also past president of Highland Business Women and has a keen interest in supporting female founders.

This event is open to Caithness Chamber of Commerce members, Venture North members and business support.

Register VIA Eventbrite here

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