Ballie Windfarm Community Benefit Fund Applications Close 11th April

18th March 2022

The Baillie Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (BWFCBF) would like to remind potential applicants that its next round of funding closes soon, with an application deadline of 5pm on Monday 11 April 2022. The Fund is open for applications through its regular funding stream, which is open to residents, businesses and community organisations within the West […]

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We’re Hiring!

9th March 2022

We would like to thank everyone who applied, this position has now been filled and we look forward to welcoming a new team member shortly. Caithness Chamber of Commerce is a membership organisation with 220 members. The Chamber is an active business organisation with a proven track record of delivery and professionalism. Some of its […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce comment on National Strategy for Economic Transformation

3rd March 2022

Commenting on the Scottish Government’s publication of Scotland’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation, Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “Scotland’s businesses will applaud the scale and ambition set out in the strategy, which has the potential to live up to its name and truly revolutionise the Scottish economic […]

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Caithness Chamber of Commerce welcomes launch of PSO from Wick John O’Groats Airport

23rd February 2022

Caithness Chamber of Commerce strongly welcomes today’s announcement by the Highland Council that a contract has been awarded to Eastern Airways to run a Public Service Obligation (PSO) for three years from Wick to Aberdeen. The Chamber, with funding from Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd, developed the original business case for a PSO from Wick John […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 Update – 25th January 2022

26th January 2022

Commenting on the First Minister’s Covid-19 update, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The First Minister has made the right decision today which will finally enable the reopening of offices and provide the freedom of choice for employees and employers to decide how and where they work. “With the […]

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We’re Hiring!

25th January 2022

We’re looking for an Office Administrator to join our team on a Part Time, permanent basis. The key aim of the post is to assist the Chief Executive and Chamber team and provide an efficient administration service. If you’re enthusiastic with at least two years experience in a similar role, we want to hear from […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 Update – 18th January 2022

18th January 2022

Commenting on the First Minister’s Covid-19 update, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The removal of the operating limits placed upon the hospitality, retail and evening economy is good news and will be welcomed by many businesses. With these restrictions lifting from 24th January, these sectors will finally be […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce comment on awarding of the latest ScotWind leasing round

17th January 2022

Commenting on the awarding of the latest ScotWind leasing round, Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said:  “The ScotWind leasing programme is set to be a game changer for Scotland’s businesses and today marks an important step in supporting Scotland’s renewable energy and net-zero ambitions. “ScotWind has the potential […]

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Economic recovery at risk as Covid concerns curtail business growth

14th January 2022

Scotland’s predicted rapid return to pre-pandemic levels of economic growth has been put at risk as businesses report increased concerns over rising costs, recruitment challenges and concern over the return of COVID-19 restrictions, the latest findings from a leading quarterly survey led by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) reveals. The SCC’s Quarterly Economic Indicator […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 Update

11th January 2022

Commenting on the First Minister’s Covid-19 update, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The lifting of restrictions on large outdoor events in Scotland will be welcomed by businesses and it also provides a much-needed boost to both business and consumer confidence. “Thousands of businesses involved in the large supply […]

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