Scottish Chambers of Commerce Respond to the Scottish Budget for 2022-23

10th December 2021

Responding to the Scottish Government’s Budget for 2022-23, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “Scotland’s economy is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic faster and stronger than many expected, and this budget offered the Scottish Government an opportunity to accelerate this return to growth. “Whilst there was much to welcome […]

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ILM Highland launches laptop refurbishment scheme to reduce electrical waste

8th December 2021

A social enterprise and charity in the Scottish Highlands has launched a new service to refurbish unused and unwanted laptops – converting them into affordable, high-quality Chromebooks. ILM Highland will sell the refurbished Chromebooks starting at £70 from its Alness store, providing affordable computing equipment to consumers in the north of Scotland – with plans […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce call for the Scottish Government to deliver a Budget for Business Growth

8th December 2021

Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC), has called on the Scottish Government to deliver a “Budget for Business Growth” ahead of the Scottish Budget on Thursday 9th December. In a letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy, Kate Forbes, SCC have asked that the budget […]

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Scotland and Dubai Connections Deepen at Landmark Bi-Lateral Chamber Exchange

30th November 2021

SCOTTISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE DEEPEN DUBAI CONNECTIONS AT LANDMARK BI-LATERAL CHAMBER EXCHANGE The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) and Dubai Chamber, the largest business organisation representing Dubai’s private sector, have come together to lay the foundations for a new Chamber-to-Chamber partnership between Scotland and Dubai during Expo 2020 Dubai. Members from the first Scottish business […]

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‘Sword of Damocles’ warning as Caithness Chamber of Commerce chairman calls for clear roadmap out of pandemic

24th November 2021

Caithness business leader Stephen Sutherland has said the hospitality sector will welcome the news that there is to be no extension of the Covid certification scheme – but warned that many companies are continuing to operate with the “Sword of Damocles” hanging over them. He was speaking after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gave her Covid-19 […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to Scottish Government COVID-19 update – 23rd November 2021

23rd November 2021

Commenting on the First Minister’s COVID-19 update to the Scottish Parliament, in which the Scottish Government confirmed there will not be an extension to the Vaccine Certification scheme from the 7th of December, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses across Scotland will be incredibly relieved that the […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce – Comment on the Scottish Government COVID-19 Update

22nd November 2021

Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, has written to the First Minister ahead of the scheduled Scottish Government COVID-19 statement tomorrow, in which an update to Scotland’s COVID-19 Strategic Framework is due to be published. Commenting, Dr Cameron said: “This is a critical time for Scotland’s businesses as we enter […]

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DASA – Hybridisation of the Naval Fleet: Market Exploration

22nd November 2021

Please note that this is just a summary of the key information and you should read the full Hybridisation of the Naval Fleet: Market Exploration Document prior to submitting any responses. Background This Market Exploration exercise aims to find a Hybrid Powertrain potential solution for use in Royal Navy (RN) and Auxiliary ships. This is […]

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Scottish business taking green energy message to the world

18th November 2021

With Scotland having brought the world together at COP26, Scottish businesses are being urged to keep the momentum going. The Scottish Chamber of Commerce international network is leading a trade mission to the World Expo in Dubai that will showcase the country’s innovation in clean energy and sustainability. Having turned world-leading engineering skills to green energy, Scottish businesses can benefit […]

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Caithness Chamber of Commerce comment on First Minister’s COVID-19 update 16/11/2021

16th November 2021

Speaking about today’s announcement, Trudy Morris, Chief Executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, said: “Businesses across the North Highlands will have breathed a sigh of relief at today’s announcement by the First Minister that COVID-19 restrictions will not be extended. The current restrictions continue to prove extremely burdensome for businesses across many sectors and evidence […]

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