EU working document for accelerating Hydrogen Valley growth

3rd July 2024

Hydrogen Valleys are geographical areas where clean hydrogen is produced and locally used by households, local transportation and industrial plants. Hydrogen Valleys are the cornerstones of a viable hydrogen economy and are listed on the Mission Innovation Hydrogen Valley Platform that was launched in 2021, with 21 valleys in Europe. The counter currently stands at […]

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New Members – June

1st July 2024

This month, we’re thrilled to welcome our new Business Members Rebel Creative and Thurso Tool Hire 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 this link. If […]

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Shine Bright: Celebrate Your Achievements with the 2024 Young Business and Entrepreneur Awards!

1st July 2024

Aspiring entrepreneurs and emerging businesses in Caithness and Sutherland are encouraged to participate in the prestigious Caithness Chamber of Commerce business awards. The awards offer a prime opportunity for businesses to enhance their visibility and receive well-deserved recognition for their outstanding accomplishments. The upcoming glittering awards ceremony, scheduled for September, will be the focal point […]

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Bramble Energy PCBFC™ fuel cell for HEIDI hydrogen bus

1st July 2024

The Hydrogen Electric Integrated Drivetrain Initiative (HEIDI) £12.7m APC project led by Hydrogen Scotland member Bramble Energy has reached a significant milestone with the completion of concept designs for the hydrogen system and double-decker bus and is now moving into the manufacturing phase. Early testing of the Bramble Energy fuel cell stack shows promising results […]

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Business Insight Dr Keith Nicolson: Cybercrime is a threat to businesses of all sizes, take steps to ensure your business is prepared.

27th June 2024

Trudy Morris, Chief Executive, Caithness Chamber of Commerce: The latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey by the UK government paints a troubling picture for businesses, revealing a significant uptick in cyber-attacks over the past year. The survey highlighted half of businesses had fallen prey to these attacks, an alarming 18% increase compared to the previous year. […]

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Highland Business Awards 2024

25th June 2024

The Highland Business Awards is one of the flagship events of Inverness Chamber of Commerce that celebrates the achievements of businesses throughout the region. The Awards recognise the success of organisations large and small, new and well established, and across all sectors, while offering our business community the chance to socialise with colleagues, rekindle old […]

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HIAL Tender Opportunities at Airports Across the Highlands and Islands

25th June 2024

HIAL Procurement Tenders for 2024 Between June and October 2024, 31 contracts for maintenance work at airports across the Highlands and Islands will be available for businesses to tender for, including Wick John O’Groats. The contracts, with values of between £50k and £15 million include a range of services to support HIAL airports across a […]

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Caithness Chamber Rally for Growth Manifesto, UK Election 2024

21st June 2024

Caithness Chamber of Commerce calls on the next UK Government to fully recognise the critical importance of the North Highlands, given its significant national assets. Ahead of the General Election taking place on Thursday 4 July 2024, Caithness Chamber of Commerce highlights key priorities it believes the region’s next MP and UK Government must tackle. […]

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Challenging Outlook for Scottish Businesses in 2024.

21st June 2024

Trudy Morris, Chief Executive, Caithness Chamber of Commerce: The chamber network serves as a unified voice, representing the interests of its members worldwide. In Scotland, this network comprises 30 local chambers, advocating for 12,000 businesses and over half of the private sector workforce. Engaging in proactive lobbying and policy initiatives at Holyrood and Westminster, the […]

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Cube Glass secures £250,000 worth of new contract wins in the Highlands and Islands

21st June 2024

Leading precision manufacturer Cube Glass has secured a series of new contract wins in the North of Scotland totalling £250,000. The Cumbernauld-based company, which manufactures and installs aluminium doors and windows, is set to undertake a curtain walling installation at Castletown Distillery in Thurso and a similar installation at the new ferry terminal at Uig […]

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