Scotland’s Frontline Role in Securing New International Trade Opportunities

11th May 2023

The Scottish Government had a progress review of ‘A Trading Nation’ just last year; this is the document that sets out the delivery of the Scottish Government’s export growth strategy, the priority countries we want to focus on and the priority sectors that offer the biggest opportunity. Analysis has identified a priority list of countries […]

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Businesses in Scotland Access Untapped Global Markets

27th April 2023

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce is playing a frontline role to secure new international trade opportunities for businesses in Scotland. The rapidly changing landscape of domestic and global economies demands a long-term joint approach from the public and private sector if we are to continue creating new jobs, accelerate inward investment and leverage Brand Scotland […]

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The Scottish Deposit Return Scheme, a heavy burden on business

20th April 2023

Trudy Morris, Chief Executive, Caithness Chamber of Commerce. The Scottish Deposit Return Scheme, a heavy burden on business.   The new First Minister has faced a hefty in-tray of issues upon his appointment to office last month, and his commitment to “always having an open-door policy for our business communities” will be eagerly watched by […]

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Caithness Business Fund – Investing in local apprenticeships through employer grants

17th April 2023

The Caithness Business Fund celebrates 10 years and highlights support for apprenticeship opportunities for local businesses. Since 2013 the Caithness Business Fund has helped to support ten apprentice opportunities for local businesses in Caithness and North Sutherland. Reflecting the diverse employment landscape of the region, these have included apprenticeship opportunities in agriculture, hospitality, renewables, trades, […]

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Chamber Annual Dinner 2023

12th April 2023

Caithness Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce its flagship Annual Dinner event will take place on 15th September 2023. This prestigious event has long been one of the most popular in the local business calendar, with over 200 of the area’s most influential business people attending every year. This year’s Annual Dinner is set to […]

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Signs of hope for scottish business but cost pressures and inflationary concerns continue to hamper prospects

6th April 2023

The latest findings from a leading Scottish business survey by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC), confirm that the beginning of 2023 provided welcome respite for some sectors of the economy more so than others, after a difficult end to 2022. However, this comes from a very weak base, and while confidence has generally increased, […]

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Scottish Chamber of Commerce – London Business Visit

3rd April 2023

The annual Scottish Chambers of Commerce London Business Visit is established as Scottish business’s premium political and commercial networking and influencing forum in the Capital. These visits offer Scottish companies unrivalled access to top Westminster politicians and City business leaders. The 2023 Business Visit will take place from 15th – 18th May 2023 and will […]

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Back Scotland’s Businesses says Scottish Chambers of Commerce Network

22nd March 2023

  The Scottish Chambers of Commerce Network has called on the next SNP Leader and First Minister to Back Scotland’s Businesses by committing to economic growth as their number one priority. In an open letter, SCC has asked each candidate to commit to tackling the most urgent issues facing the business community: Will economic growth be your […]

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Caithness and North Sutherland Fund – Board Vacancies

22nd March 2023

The Caithness & North Sutherland Fund is a community fund established by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd to distribute a £4M funding package to community projects that will increase the attractiveness of Caithness & North Sutherland as a place to live, work and invest. We are looking to fill two vacancies on our […]

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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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