Chamber Comment 02/08/2020
4th August 2020
With lockdown easing and many sectors of our economy reopening in some fashion, the past few weeks have brought both welcome relief and new challenges to businesses in the north Highlands. The easing of restrictions and a gradual return to something approaching normality have also afforded us a little space to start looking beyond the […]
New members this month
31st July 2020
It’s been another strange month, not just for us but for all our members and businesses nationwide. We continue to do our very best for our members as things progress in these unprecedented times and are thrilled to welcome new members this month. Caithness Osteopathic services started with one experienced Osteopath in 2004 and has grown […]
SCC welcomes new funding for tourism & hospitality sector in Scotland
30th July 2020
Responding to the announcement today (29th July) by Cabinet Secretary Kate Forbes MSP of two new funding packages to support the tourism & hospitality sector in Scotland, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “This will be very much welcomed by eligible hotels and self-caterers across Scotland who have faced struggles […]
North West Highlands Geopark – Treasurer Vacancy
22nd July 2020
The North West Highlands Geopark Limited is a community company limited by guarantee and a Scottish registered charity . There is a subsidiary trading company, NWHG Trading Ltd, also attached to the charity. The Treasurer will sit on the Board of both Companies. The Treasurer will have two levels of responsibility: as a member of […]
SCC respond to £100 million further employment support from Scottish Government
17th July 2020
Responding to the £100 million package of further employment support, as outlined by Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop MSP today, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “This is a very welcome move by the Scottish Government and comes at a critical time as Scotland comes out of lockdown and we […]
Industry bodies agree partnership to support low carbon future
16th July 2020
AREG and OGUK have signed a reciprocal membership agreement to reflect the aligned goals of supporting the energy industry to achieve net zero emissions. AREG, the membership body for renewable energy in the north east of Scotland and OGUK, the leading trade body for the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry, will work closely on low carbon […]
NDA contribution helps Caithness Business Fund support businesses to reopen
15th July 2020
Through the second round of its COVID-19 support scheme, made possible thanks to a generous contribution of £100,000 from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), the Caithness Business Fund has been able to support additional businesses across the North Highlands with their plans for reopening. All successful applicants to the second round have now had their […]
Fibre 1 Ltd – VoIP Telephony Integration with Microsoft Teams
15th July 2020
Fibre 1 are pleased to announce that they can provide a VoIP telephony solution that can fully integrate with Microsoft Teams, allowing you to instantly have remote working enabled for your users. As restrictions continue to be lifted across the country, Fibre 1 are on hand to ensure you are best equipped to adjust to […]
Special members of the week – updates from our tourism members.
13th July 2020
As things progress and our tourism members are busy preparing to open and welcome people once more we thought we’d celebrate them all as members of the week and give a brief update on their status so here goes… Above & Beyond Tours – Tailor made walking tours – get in touch direct to discuss […]
SCC comment on Scottish Government measures to support the housing market
10th July 2020
Commenting on the Scottish Government announcing today (9th July) that the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax threshold will be increased to £250,000, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “We welcome the Finance Secretary Kate Forbes’ announcement that the threshold for the application of LBTT will rise to £250,000 which means […]
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