Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to Scottish Budget Update

9th December 2020

Responding to the Scottish budget update announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance Kate Forbes MSP today, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “A further £185million to support the hardest hit businesses in Scotland is welcome but will be cold comfort to many businesses who have so little cash […]

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Covid-19 Recovery Support Survey

9th December 2020

Here at Caithness Chamber of Commerce, we’re committed to supporting businesses in the North Highlands. We’re currently exploring ways in which we can continue to do this further into the recovery stage of Covid-19 and are interested to hear from businesses to understand your needs. We’ve developed a survey which is 8 questions, it shouldn’t […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to the fifth review of the Covid-19 Strategic Framework

8th December 2020

On the First Minister’s speech today outlining the outcomes of the fifth review of the Covid-19 Strategic Framework, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “We are glad to see that some of the most severe restrictions have eased in areas across Scotland, which will particularly help retailers who will […]

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New Members November 2020

1st December 2020

We’re thrilled to welcome new members this month: Virtual Learning Academy Royal British Legion Scotland – Thurso Branch         The Virtual Learning Academy (The VLA) is an Education Provider founded in 2011 by Catherine Sutherland. Catherine spent some time working in further education after 20 successful years in Management. Originating in the Highlands of […]

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Ross seeks guarantee on Wick flights

26th November 2020

Funding for the proposed Public Service Obligation (PSO) for Wick John O’Groats Airport is now being sought from the Scottish budget, due on January 28 next year. The PSO, which will guarantee flights in and out of Caithness on a daily basis is currently being considered by the Scottish Government after a business case was […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce responds to the Chancellor’s Spending Review

26th November 2020

Responding to the publication of the 2020 UK Government Spending Review, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “Despite unprecedented falls in GDP and rises in debt and deficit, it is welcome that the Treasury remains committed to supporting the economy in the face of ongoing challenges of Covid-19. However, the forecast […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to the second review of the Covid-19 Strategic Framework

17th November 2020

On the First Minister’s speech today outlining the outcomes of the second review of the Covid-19 Strategic Framework, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “The economy has been dealt another blow today. Returning to lockdown makes Christmas an increasingly bleak prospect, particularly for those people and their families whose […]

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Executive Magazine November 2020

11th November 2020

The Executive Magazine is back in physical production and should have made it into your Inverness Courier yesterday. You can also read it online, this month includes our usual quarterly Caithness Chamber Newsletter. Read the full magazine here and see just the Caithness Chamber Newsletter here or read below. The Newsletter includes updates from; Mackays […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to the first review of the Covid-19 Strategic Framework

10th November 2020

On the First Minister’s speech today outlining the outcomes of the first review of the Covid-19 Strategic Framework, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses and communities will be greatly relieved that a national lockdown has not been imposed across Scotland. However, as soon as evidence shows the growth […]

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Scottish Chamber of Commerce respond to Q3 2020 ONS Labour Market Statistics

10th November 2020

Commenting on the ONS labour market statistics for the three months up to September 2020, published today, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “As we see official statistics catch up and start to reflect the real impact on unemployment and job losses, it is clear to see the growing […]

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