DASA – £1M Themed Competition

22nd March 2023

We have just launched a new £1m Themed Competition for dstl – Analysing and understanding audiences. This competition closes at midday 30 May. The full competition document is here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/analysing-and-understanding-audiences We have 15-minute dial-in sessions so that you can talk with the technical team about your ideas on 30 March and 04 April. These slots […]

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Caithness Chamber of Commerce appointed as Administrator of the Caithness and North Sutherland Fund

21st March 2023

The Caithness and North Sutherland Fund (CNSF) has announced the appointment of Caithness Chamber of Commerce as Fund Administrator. Fiona Forbes, the new Chair of the CNSF commented: “The CNSF Board is delighted to have engaged the Caithness Chamber to administer the fund on a day-to-day basis. With a strong foothold in the socio-economic landscape […]

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Breathe new life into your business through home grown talent and skilled apprenticeships

20th March 2023

Trudy Morris, Chief Executive, Caithness Chamber of Commerce. Breathe new life into your business through home grown talent and skilled apprenticeships. Even in the snow-blanketed North Highlands, spring is in the air. A time of rebirth, renewal, and hope – even in the most turbulent of times, the sight of the first snowdrops along the […]

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DASA – new competition (Training)

9th March 2023

For 5 years, one of the most popular questions I’ve been asked is “What about ideas to help with training?”. Well, here is a new DASA competition addressing that very issue for the Army. We have £2.8m of funding for projects of a maximum of 12 months duration. The funding available per project is expected […]

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Andrei Rybak

1st March 2023

Andrei Rybak is an independent consultant specialising in card payment services and EPOS systems. Based in Brora and covering the North Highland and Islands region, Andrei provides bespoke electronic payment solutions which give you the power to manage and streamline your operations, increase revenue and save time. Andrei is pleased to offer fellow Caithness Chamber […]

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Circularity Scotland announces significant support package for drinks producers

23rd February 2023

Circularity Scotland has today (21st February 2023) announced £22 million of cashflow support measures to help Scotland’s brewers, distillers, importers and drinks manufacturers prepare for the introduction of Scotland’s deposit return scheme. The package includes: Up front charges removed for lower sales volumes Improved payment terms for lower sales volumes Simple labelling option for niche […]

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Update on Short-term Let licensing Legislation

20th February 2023

Trudy Morris, Chief Executive, Caithness Chamber of Commerce.  Navigating business challenges and seizing opportunities as we look ahead to 2023. “It’s mid-February and the wild, although not completely unseasonable, weather of recent weeks has left many of us dreaming of more leisurely and relaxing days ahead. From a secluded cottage for two on the coast […]

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UHI North Highland – Flexible Workforce Development Fund

20th February 2023

Are you interested in training and upskilling your employees for free?  With the Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF) you could access up to £5000 worth of training for your staff. The fund is open to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) across the public, private and third sectors in Scotland. UHI North Highland offers training in a variety […]

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New Members – February

20th February 2023

This month, we’re thrilled to welcome to our membership PA Consulting Services we look forward to working with them. 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 membership on the website using this link. If you’re already a member but would […]

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New Members – January

25th January 2023

This month, we’re thrilled to welcome to our membership Bridges UK (Worldwide) Ltd, GMG Energy Ltd and Prima Uno Ltd 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 membership on the website using […]

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