Focus North: Transport Connectivity is Crucial to the Economy
16th April 2024
Transport connectivity is crucial to the economy. At the Focus North conference, 87% of attendees rated our regional transport network as high or very high risk for our economic prosperity. Our workforce relies on efficient and reliable public transport services to access training and employment. Focus North has adopted transport for employment as a key […]
Focus North Net Zero Accelerator Programme: Your business pathway to Net Zero certification
16th April 2024
Focus North is delighted to announce the first round of its Net Zero Accelerator programme. With the support of NRS Dounreay, Focus North can offer 15 fully-funded places to small and medium enterprises in Caithness and north Sutherland. Outcomes include: 12 months dedicated 1:1 help and support UK Government (SECR) carbon accreditation Audited carbon accounts […]
Building Connections, Networking, and Collaboration.
5th April 2024
Trudy Morris, Chief Executive, Caithness Chamber of Commerce: Earlier this month, over 160 people gathered to hear about the growing opportunities across the North Highland region. The room at the Focus North Conference was buzzing with energy, and it wasn’t just the vibrant orange backdrop pointing to a bright future for the region! With a […]
Venture North Gathering Showcases Tourism Potential Across the North Highlands.
2nd April 2024
Future opportunities for tourism businesses and organisations were explored at Venture North’s third annual Tourism Gathering last week. 70 attendees gathered at Mackays Hotel in Wick ahead of the summer visitor season. Cathy Earnshaw, Destination Strategy Manager for Venture North opened the day by showcasing an overview and short film of Venture North’s key strategic […]
SCC QEI Q1 2024: Cashflow & Profitability Decline as High Costs Hammer Businesses
28th March 2024
CASHFLOW & PROFITABILITY DECLINE AS HIGH COSTS HAMMER BUSINESSES CASHFLOW & PROFITS DECLINE: Q1 has seen a significant downturn in cashflow and profits, with sizeable contractions recorded across four of the five sectors. RECRUITMENT CHALLENGES: More businesses are reporting challenges in recruiting staff, increasing to 47% for the quarter compared to 40% in the last […]
Focus North Conference 2024: FutureSkills Initiative to Enhance Apprenticeship Opportunities in North Highland Region.
26th March 2024
FutureSkills on the agenda at Focus North Conference, with the announcement of £100,000 investment to boost new apprenticeship opportunities in the North Highlands. The Focus North Conference 2024 heralded a significant stride towards bolstering apprenticeship opportunities in the North Highland region with the introduction of the FutureSkills Initiative, generously supported by a £100,000 investment from […]
Over 160 attendees unite at summit to pave the way for a sustainable future in Caithness and Sutherland
21st March 2024
The event in Wick on 19 March, hosted by Focus North, set the scene for the future of Caithness and Sutherland and urged attendees to take control of the growing opportunities. 160+ attendees heard from a dynamic lineup of speakers covering nuclear decommissioning, renewable energy, peatland restoration, and space – which featured spokespeople from NRS […]
Venture North Tourism Gathering to focus on the future for the North Highlands
14th March 2024
Tourism businesses and organisations from across the North Highlands are set to attend Venture North’s annual Tourism Gathering later in March. Venture North is the Destination Management Organisation ( DMO) for Caithness and Sutherland. Venture North works with local businesses, communities, and stakeholders to provide a united voice and vision for the development and promotion […]
New Members – March
11th March 2024
This month, we’re thrilled to welcome our new Business Members 8 Doors Distillery, No Nonsense Nutrition, and Kirsteen Campbell Women’s Health Coach & Trainer. We look forward to working with them all! To discuss membership, please reach out to our Business Development manager, Fiona Levack. You can contact Fiona by email: fiona@caithnesschamber.com. You can read about […]
Caithness Business Fund Shines a Spotlight on Local Apprentices during Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024.
8th March 2024
In honour of Scottish Apprentice Week 2024, a national celebration of apprenticeships, Caithness Business Fund (CBF) is also highlighting some of the fantastic apprenticeship opportunities it has supported and showcasing the businesses and young people who are driving skills generation across the North Highlands. The Fund, has now provided support for 20 local apprenticeships across […]
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