Scottish Chambers of Commerce comment on the Prime Minister’s 10th May address.

10th May 2020

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s address this evening (10th May) in which he set out a conditional plan for the next phase of the response to Covid-19, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The health and safety of all is our major priority. The Prime Minister Boris Johnson […]

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SCC comment on further funding support for Scottish businesses

8th May 2020

Commenting on the First Minister’s announcement today that funding for Scottish businesses from the Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund is to be increased, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “This is a good announcement today by the First Minister to double the Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund from £45 million […]

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Fibre 1 Newsletter The Wire

7th May 2020

Fibre 1 have shared their latest newsletter with us which includes useful information on how integrating your VOIP to your Microsoft Teams can enhance homeworking. Fibre 1 Ltd offer Chamber members an exclusive offer of 10% off advertised website prices for Fibre and hosted voice / lines and calls. See more details on how to […]

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SCC comment on extension of the lockdown in Scotland

7th May 2020

Commenting on the Scottish Government’s decision to extend the lockdown in Scotland by a further three weeks, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “As with so many of us, businesses in Scotland are desperate to know when they can resume operations and how to do so safely. “And […]

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Vulcan Site Management & Decommissioning Market Engagement Day – 9 June

7th May 2020

The MoD have started the procurement process for the Site Management and Decommissioning of Vulcan. Part of this process is holding a Market Engagement Day. Though the MoD are likely to be looking for a Tier 1 supplier for the overall contract, there will be opportunities for the local Tier 2, 3 and 4 supply […]

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A round up of Covid-19 support updates

5th May 2020

📌 COVID-19 Small Business Grant – open to multiple premises The COVID-19 Small Business Grant, administered by Highland Council, is now open for applications from businesses with multiple properties. In addition to either £10,000 or £25,000 for the first property, businesses will also be able to apply for additional grants at 75% of the initial […]

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Helping you through Covid-19

5th May 2020

It’s safe to say that recent weeks have proven uniquely challenging for Caithness Chamber of Commerce and the businesses that we represent. Remote and rural areas like the North Highlands already face a set of challenges unlike those in central Scotland, and the lockdown necessitated by the global COVID-19 pandemic has both heightened those existing […]

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You Asked We Delivered

1st May 2020

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce policy platform has focused on three ‘Policy Pillars’ these are Protecting Jobs, Getting Cash to Businesses Quickly and Economic Recovery. Scottish Chambers have created a handy ‘You Asked We Delivered’ Document which highlights what we and the Chamber network have done to support members on the three policy pillars as […]

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SCC: Coronavirus Tracker Survey

1st May 2020

Scottish businesses are facing a catastrophic decline in cashflow due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and are coming up against barriers in government support, a new survey has found. A snap survey of just over 350 companies in Scotland undertaken by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has found that without access to […]

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Welcoming new members to the Chamber group! April 2020

30th April 2020

It’s been another strange month, not just for us but for all our members and businesses nationwide. We continue to do our very best for our members as things progress in these unprecedented times and are thrilled to welcome two new members to our member group this month. Vitality offers wellbeing coaching, yoga & mindfulness, reiki, retreats, chat, pug hugs […]

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