Visitor levy could harm cruise traffic say chambers
3rd December 2019
The introduction of a tourist tax could lead to lucrative cruise liner traffic by-passing the Highlands, and even the whole of Scotland, four leading business organisations have warned. In a joint submission to the Scottish Government’s consultation on a Transient Visitor Levy (TVL), the chambers of commerce for Inverness, Caithness and Lochaber, plus the Cairngorms […]
S2 pupils take a “Step into STEM”
21st November 2019
Developing the Young Workforce North Highland (DYWNH) in partnership with Dounreay and North Highland College UHI recently delivered another 3-day Step Into Stem event for S2 pupils in both Caithness & Sutherland. This event reached out to around 390 pupils from seven schools promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths through interactive and dynamic activities showcasing […]
Executive Magazine November 2019
18th November 2019
See an online copy of the latest Executive Magazine which is published monthly. The November edition includes our quarterly newsletter which is bursting at the seems with information from our members. We submit information from members for inclusion within the magazine on a first come, first served basis. Members can submit to us, a short editorial […]
Trudy’s Leader Magazine Column November 2019
13th November 2019
In Trudy’s latest Leader column, she welcomes an opportunity to help shape a proposed Rural Communities Bill. With the focus over the past few years so prominently on nationwide political issues – most notably the ongoing Brexit process – it can be easy for policymakers to forget that Scotland’s communities and the businesses within them […]
October 2019 Executive Magazine
24th October 2019
See an online copy of the latest Executive Magazine which is published monthly. The October edition includes a double page spread on the Chamber annual dinner from page 60. We submit information from members for inclusion within the magazine on a first come, first served basis. Members can submit to us, a short editorial piece […]
Highland Chambers of Commerce unite to oppose visitor levy
18th October 2019
The three chambers of commerce in the Highlands have joined forces to strongly oppose the introduction of a tourist tax in the region, arguing it would be an unwelcome additional levy on the hard-pressed industry. Inverness, Caithness and Lochaber chambers, which together represent 820 companies, outline their stance in a submission to Highland Council’s consultation […]
Chamber’s twelfth AGM celebrates another successful year for businesses
4th October 2019
The success of businesses in the North Highlands was recognised last week at Caithness Chamber of Commerce’s twelfth Annual General Meeting, held at Mackays Hotel in Wick. Around 40 attendees from across the business community were in attendance and were updated on the year’s activities by the Chamber’s Chief Executive, Trudy Morris, and Chair, Stephen […]
Entrepreneurial spirit hailed at Caithness Chamber of Commerce 47th annual dinner
11th September 2019
Caithness Chamber of Commerce celebrated a successful year for business, and the entrepreneurial spirit in the area, at its 47th annual dinner held at Wick’s Norseman Hotel on Friday 6th September 2019. Among the highlights of this year’s event – attended by more than 200 businesses – were the awards for young businesses and entrepreneur, […]
Executive Magazine – August 2019
24th August 2019
Get all the latest news from the Chamber and our members in the August 2019 edition of our newsletter in Executive Magazine! Click the image below to open the newsletter in an online PDF viewer.
New Apprenticeship Hub to Support North Highland Communities
15th August 2019
North Highland College UHI and Developing the Young Workforce North Highland (DYW) initiative, led by Caithness Chamber of Commerce, have signed a partnership agreement to formalise their new initiative, The Apprenticeship Hub. The initiative aims to create a collaborative approach between North Highland College UHI and Developing the Young Workforce North Highland to support growth […]