Bramble Energy PCBFC™ fuel cell for HEIDI hydrogen bus

1st July 2024

The Hydrogen Electric Integrated Drivetrain Initiative (HEIDI) £12.7m APC project led by Hydrogen Scotland member Bramble Energy has reached a significant milestone with the completion of concept designs for the hydrogen system and double-decker bus and is now moving into the manufacturing phase. Early testing of the Bramble Energy fuel cell stack shows promising results […]

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Business Insight Dr Keith Nicolson: Cybercrime is a threat to businesses of all sizes, take steps to ensure your business is prepared.

27th June 2024

Trudy Morris, Chief Executive, Caithness Chamber of Commerce: The latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey by the UK government paints a troubling picture for businesses, revealing a significant uptick in cyber-attacks over the past year. The survey highlighted half of businesses had fallen prey to these attacks, an alarming 18% increase compared to the previous year. […]

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Highland Business Awards 2024

25th June 2024

The Highland Business Awards is one of the flagship events of Inverness Chamber of Commerce that celebrates the achievements of businesses throughout the region. The Awards recognise the success of organisations large and small, new and well established, and across all sectors, while offering our business community the chance to socialise with colleagues, rekindle old […]

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HIAL Tender Opportunities at Airports Across the Highlands and Islands

25th June 2024

HIAL Procurement Tenders for 2024 Between June and October 2024, 31 contracts for maintenance work at airports across the Highlands and Islands will be available for businesses to tender for, including Wick John O’Groats. The contracts, with values of between £50k and £15 million include a range of services to support HIAL airports across a […]

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Caithness Chamber Rally for Growth Manifesto, UK Election 2024

21st June 2024

Caithness Chamber of Commerce calls on the next UK Government to fully recognise the critical importance of the North Highlands, given its significant national assets. Ahead of the General Election taking place on Thursday 4 July 2024, Caithness Chamber of Commerce highlights key priorities it believes the region’s next MP and UK Government must tackle. […]

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Challenging Outlook for Scottish Businesses in 2024.

21st June 2024

Trudy Morris, Chief Executive, Caithness Chamber of Commerce: The chamber network serves as a unified voice, representing the interests of its members worldwide. In Scotland, this network comprises 30 local chambers, advocating for 12,000 businesses and over half of the private sector workforce. Engaging in proactive lobbying and policy initiatives at Holyrood and Westminster, the […]

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Cube Glass secures £250,000 worth of new contract wins in the Highlands and Islands

21st June 2024

Leading precision manufacturer Cube Glass has secured a series of new contract wins in the North of Scotland totalling £250,000. The Cumbernauld-based company, which manufactures and installs aluminium doors and windows, is set to undertake a curtain walling installation at Castletown Distillery in Thurso and a similar installation at the new ferry terminal at Uig […]

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GMG Energy backs first ever online Meet the Lambs Session in North of Scotland

21st June 2024

GMG Energy, the rapidly expanding Highland timber products specialist which contributes significantly to the circular economy in the Highlands and the Northern Isles, has lent its support to the Royal Highland Educational Trust’s (RHET) first online Meet the Lambs initiative aimed primarily at early years schoolchildren throughout the Highlands and Islands. The RHET “Year of […]

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Scottish EDGE Competition 2024

19th June 2024

Scottish EDGE is a large competitive fund to support home-grown entrepreneurial talent comprising a Dragon’s Den style pitching competition for ambitious entrepreneurs who wish to grow their business. Round 24 will launch on 14 August and close on 11 September 2024. The competition is open to limited companies, social enterprises and charities in Scotland who […]

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OPEN FOR ENTRIES: Young Entrepreneur & Young Business Awards 2024

13th June 2024

Celebrating the North Highlands’ Entrepreneurial Spirit We are thrilled to announce that the prestigious Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Young Business of the Year Awards are now open for entries! These awards are a remarkable opportunity to celebrate and honor the entrepreneurial spirit that drives the North Highlands forward. Whether you’re a rising young […]

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