Venture North: Views Sought for Visitor Levy Survey

15th August 2024

Communities, businesses and stakeholders across the North Highlands are invited to give their views on a proposed Visitor Levy. In May 2024, The Scottish Parliament passed the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act, legislation which provides local authorities the power to introduce a levy to be charged on purchase of overnight accommodation. Hotels, hostels, guest houses, bed […]

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Climate Springboard – A free online programme designed to support Scottish SMEs better prepare for Net Zero.

15th August 2024

Climate Springboard is a free business support programme that has now opened its doors to any Scottish SME. Designed to simplify the net zero landscape, this unique and action orientated programme was created from a partnership between ECCI, the University of Edinburgh and Royal Bank of Scotland. Why take part in Climate Springboard? In response […]

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The August edition of Executive Magazine is Out Now!

14th August 2024

The August edition of Executive Magazine is here, and we’re excited to relaunch the Caithness Chamber of Commerce Newsletter—brimming with the latest business insights and success stories from across the North Highlands! Grab your coffee and dive into this must-read issue, featuring the latest industry news, movers and shakers, and exciting opportunities, including: O’Brien Recycling: […]

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O’Brien Recycling: Leading the Charge in Zero Waste to Landfill

14th August 2024

Rooted in the Highlands, Driven by Sustainability: Discover How O’Brien Recycling is Shaping a Greener Future. Located on their family croft in East Caithness, with breathtaking vistas over the North Sea, O’Brien’s Recycling is a standout in the recycling industry. Originally established as a scrap business in the 1980s, this family-run enterprise has been a […]

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Business Energy Scotland: Could you take charge of your energy bills with microgeneration?

7th August 2024

Did your business feel the pain of recent energy price hikes? Are you wondering what you can do to be more resilient to price volatility in the energy markets in the future? You’re not alone. Many forward-thinking businesses across Scotland – from factories to offices, shops to holiday parks, care homes to community halls – […]

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Are you a Resilient Business?

5th August 2024

Get ready to celebrate your business’s achievements with the Inverness Chamber of Commerce Highland Business Awards. These Awards are open to businesses of all sizes and types across the Highland region. Whether you’re a new business or have been established for a while, there’s a category for you. Winning or being shortlisted for an award […]

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Getting involved in the Highlands and Islands Climate Festival

30th July 2024

The third Highlands and Islands Climate Festival will take place from the 1st – 30th September 2024. The festival is a celebration of community led climate action. It shines a light on the incredible work happening where we live and its impact on our people and planet. The festival is organised by the Highlands and […]

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A Forss for Change – New Management at Forss Business & Energy Park

30th July 2024

Forss Business & Energy Park is a 200-acre site situated 7 miles west of Thurso town, comprising of 60,000 sq ft of combined office and industrial space, alongside a 6 turbine windfarm and an Anaerobic Digestion Plant. Under new management since March 2024, the park has gone from strength to strength in recent months. Existing […]

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Call for Taste North Exhibitors 2024

30th July 2024

The Taste North Food & Drink Festival are inviting producers and exhibitors to register interest in attending the 2024 event, due to take place in Wick on Sunday 3rd November. The 2023 showcase of Highland food and drink attracted a footfall of over 1700 last November and has also been shortlisted in the ‘Outstanding Cultural […]

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Green Engineers for the Future: New Course and Workshop Launched at UHI North, West and Hebrides’ Thurso Campus

30th July 2024

A new, fully funded, short course aimed at engineers and technicians looking to train in green engineering maintenance skills is now open for applications from businesses. The ‘Green Engineers for the Future’ five-day short course is a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, focusing on sustainability and the integration of engineering maintenance and control […]

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