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, […]

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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BUSINESSES ON THE BRINK OF COLLAPSE WITHOUT URGENT GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

26th August 2022

BUSINESSES ON THE BRINK OF COLLAPSE WITHOUT URGENT GOVERNMENT SUPPORT Ahead of the new energy price cap announcement by Ofgem on Friday 26th August 2022, Caithness Chamber of Commerce propose urgent actions for the Scottish and UK Governments to tackle the cost crisis and support businesses.  Our Action Plan for the Scottish Government to support […]

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Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm joins Caithness Chamber of Commerce

22nd August 2022

The Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm (PFOWF) has joined the Caithness Chamber of Commerce as a diamond partner – the highest level of membership. This will support the Chamber in its mission to create a vibrant business community within the North Highlands and maximise the opportunities the project will bring to the area. The PFOWF […]

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Wick-Aberdeen Air Services – Onward Domestic & International Connectivity

18th August 2022

Looking to fly from Wick but unsure of schedules and connections? The link below gives access to information on the schedule of flights from Wick to Aberdeen and onward domestic & international connections. For more information – click here For bookings visit easternairways.com    

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New Members – August 2022

16th August 2022

This month, we’re thrilled to welcome to our membership two new Diamond Partners West of Orkney Ltd and Highland Wind Ltd as well as SSE Renewables as a Premier Partner.   We are also delighted to welcome Colin Campbell Photography and look forward to working with them all. To discuss membership, please reach out to our […]

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West of Orkney Windfarm joins Caithness Chamber of Commerce

9th August 2022

The developer of a major new offshore windfarm has joined the Caithness Chamber of Commerce with an ambition to maximise the long-term economic benefits the project will bring to the north of Scotland. In January the West of Orkney Windfarm secured the rights to an area of seabed from the Crown Estate Scotland in the […]

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New Members July

5th July 2022

This month, we’re thrilled to welcome Myconsultant.biz, ROSE Sustainability Ltd, Park Lodge International Ltd, Caithness Agricultural Society and Liddicoat PR Consultancy to the Chamber membership group. We also delighted to welcome Highland Coast Hotels Collection which includes Newton Lodge, Kylesku Hotel, Royal Marine Hotel, Tongue Hotel, Royal Golf Hotel and the Plockton Inn. To discuss membership, […]

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