SCC comment on extension of the lockdown in Scotland

7th May 2020

Commenting on the Scottish Government’s decision to extend the lockdown in Scotland by a further three weeks, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “As with so many of us, businesses in Scotland are desperate to know when they can resume operations and how to do so safely. “And […]

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Vulcan Site Management & Decommissioning Market Engagement Day – 9 June

7th May 2020

The MoD have started the procurement process for the Site Management and Decommissioning of Vulcan. Part of this process is holding a Market Engagement Day. Though the MoD are likely to be looking for a Tier 1 supplier for the overall contract, there will be opportunities for the local Tier 2, 3 and 4 supply […]

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A round up of Covid-19 support updates

5th May 2020

📌 COVID-19 Small Business Grant – open to multiple premises The COVID-19 Small Business Grant, administered by Highland Council, is now open for applications from businesses with multiple properties. In addition to either £10,000 or £25,000 for the first property, businesses will also be able to apply for additional grants at 75% of the initial […]

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Helping you through Covid-19

5th May 2020

It’s safe to say that recent weeks have proven uniquely challenging for Caithness Chamber of Commerce and the businesses that we represent. Remote and rural areas like the North Highlands already face a set of challenges unlike those in central Scotland, and the lockdown necessitated by the global COVID-19 pandemic has both heightened those existing […]

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You Asked We Delivered

1st May 2020

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce policy platform has focused on three ‘Policy Pillars’ these are Protecting Jobs, Getting Cash to Businesses Quickly and Economic Recovery. Scottish Chambers have created a handy ‘You Asked We Delivered’ Document which highlights what we and the Chamber network have done to support members on the three policy pillars as […]

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SCC: Coronavirus Tracker Survey

1st May 2020

Scottish businesses are facing a catastrophic decline in cashflow due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and are coming up against barriers in government support, a new survey has found. A snap survey of just over 350 companies in Scotland undertaken by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has found that without access to […]

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Welcoming new members to the Chamber group! April 2020

30th April 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 two new members to our member group this month. Vitality offers wellbeing coaching, yoga & mindfulness, reiki, retreats, chat, pug hugs […]

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Caithness businessmen among finalists in IoD awards

24th April 2020

TWO Caithness-based businessmen are among the finalists in the Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland Director of the Year Awards. Martin Murray, of Dunnet Bay Distillers, is shortlisted for regional director of the year in the Highlands and Islands (sponsored by Highlands and Islands Enterprise). Mr Murray is also nominated in the family business category (sponsored […]

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Chamber Comment – John O’Groat Journal 24/04/2020

24th April 2020

It’s safe to say that the last few weeks have been a uniquely challenging time for the Chamber and the businesses across the North Highlands that we represent. Normally at this time of year we would be absorbing and preparing for any changes announced in the UK and Scottish Budgets, making our projections for the […]

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Cavendish Nuclear Secures Prestigious Rospa President’s Award

23rd April 2020

Cavendish Nuclear has successfully achieved the prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) President’s Award. The President’s Award is only given to companies which have won 10 RoSPA Gold Awards in succession; one a year for each of the last 10 years. Each Gold Award requires demonstrating a very high level of performance, […]

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