Rising costs, declining confidence and prospects of recession weigh down hopes of business growth
19th January 2023
SCC QUARTERLY ECONOMIC INDICATOR: Q4 2022 REPORT The latest findings from a leading Scottish business survey by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) shows Scottish businesses and the economy faltering under increasing cost pressures and declining business confidence. As a result, cashflow and profits are falling, investment decisions have paused, firms are raising prices and […]
The value of shopping local this Christmas and beyond
20th December 2022
Trudy Morris, Chief Executive, Caithness Chamber of Commerce highlights the value of shopping local this Christmas and beyond The trees are up, the lights are on, and a warm welcome is in place along the high street. The excitement in the air may just weave a spell of nostalgia as we recall fondly the festive […]
New Members – December
30th November 2022
This month, we’re thrilled to welcome to our membership Highland Council (PSO) and Eastern Airways we look forward to working with them both. 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 you’re already […]
Caithness Transport Forum hears positive updates on services, despite ongoing challenges
22nd November 2022
Despite transport challenges this year the Caithness Transport Forum was pleased to hear of productive transport developments and advocacy within the North Highlands at its recent meeting in November. Members heard updates on the impacts of increased investment in the region. Amongst the highlights of these successes is the Public Service Obligation (PSO) in place […]
Orbex to Lead Construction and Operational Management of Sutherland Spaceport
1st November 2022
Orbex granted fifty-year lease on UK´s 1st mainland vertical launch spaceport site Spaceport specialist Jacobs contracted to deliver £20m construction project Forty new jobs to be created in Sutherland, helping attract talent and grow population Forres, UK, November 1, 2022 – A Scottish rocket manufacturer and orbital launch services provider is to build and operate […]
UK GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO GO FURTHER
21st September 2022
Responding to the release of further details from the UK Government on the energy support plan for business, Trudy Morris, Chief Executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, said: “Whilst it is welcome that the UK Government has finally responded and stepped up to provide an initial support package for firms by capping wholesale energy prices […]
Energy advice
20th September 2022
With the continuing energy crisis, many businesses are left wondering what their options are for lowering costs and becoming more resilient to ever changing market conditions. Whilst the Chamber continues to lobby and campaign for government support for businesses, we wanted to know how renewable heating options stack up in this current economic climate. So, […]
We join the Nation in mourning the passing of Her Majesty the Queen
8th September 2022
We are deeply saddened at Caithness Chamber of Commerce to learn of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. She devoted herself to a lifetime of service to our country and she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this time
SCC press release: SCC respond to 2022-2023 Programme for Government
7th September 2022
Reacting to the publication of the 2022-2023 Programme for Government, Charandeep Singh BEM, Deputy Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “The First Minister rightly highlighted the challenges faced by businesses and households as spiralling energy bills and inflation weigh down on confidence and prospects of a recession loom large. “Despite the resilience of business […]
Thurso area to benefit from RES wind farm scheme
26th August 2022
Thurso area to benefit from RES wind farm scheme Cairnmore Hill, which went into planning this week, is understood to be the first wind farm in Caithness to include Thurso Community Council area as a direct beneficiary of its community benefit package. RES has submitted a planning application to The Highland Council for its re-designed […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- …
- 34
- Next Page »