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HELPING BUSINESSES MANAGE THEIR CASHFLOW AS THEY START TO REOPEN

June 22, 2021

Helping businesses manage their cashflow as they start to reopen. Cash is king – how …


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rally for growth


INVERNESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CALLS FOR “RELATIONSHIP RESET” AS HOLYROOD ELECTIONS APPROACH

April 8, 2021

Inverness Chamber of Commerce is calling for the relationship between businesses and politicians to be …


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Chamber of Commerce


YOU ASKED, WE DELIVERED PART II

November 30, 2020

We are pleased to issue Inverness Chamber’s ‘You Asked We Delivered’ part II publication showcasing the …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


LONG TERM ISSUES OF OUR REGION’S DIGITAL & TRANSPORT CONNECTIVITY CHALLENGES NEVER OFF AGENDA

November 5, 2020

Stewart Nicol, Inverness Chamber of Commerce, Business Comment for Inverness Courier  Inverness Chamber of Commerce …


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Highland spotlight


A FIRST FOR BUSINESS IN THE HIGHLANDS

October 8, 2020

A First for Business in the Highlands Tuesday 22nd September marked a new experience for …


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protect highland


#PROTECTHIGHLAND BUSINESS COMMENT, STEWART NICOL

October 6, 2020

Stewart Nicol, Inverness Chamber of Commerce,  Business Comment for Inverness Courier I suspect I am …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


INVERNESS COURIER COMMENT – STEWART NICOL

September 1, 2020

Stewart Nicol, Inverness Chamber of Commerce for Inverness Courier Business Comment. You may have noticed …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


STEWART NICOL, AUGUST INVERNESS COURIER BUSINESS COMMENT

August 13, 2020

Stewart Nicol, Inverness Chamber of Commerce I welcome the publication last week of Transport Scotland’s, …


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HM THE QUEEN PRAISES CHAMBERS’ CONTRIBUTION TO BUSINESS COMMUNITIES DURING CORONAVIRUS

June 19, 2020

HM The Queen praises Chambers’ contribution to business communities during Coronavirus as more firms reopen. Her …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


POSITIVE CITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENTS ENCOURAGING AMIDST ONGOING LOCKDOWN

June 3, 2020

Amid our ongoing lockdown it was really encouraging to see a couple of positive developments …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


NOW, MORE THAN EVER, STRONG LEADERSHIP IS ESSENTIAL FROM ALL OF US

May 5, 2020

As all of us in the Highland business community continue to respond to, and chart …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


CHAMBER TRADE MISSIONS ARE INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT

March 10, 2020

International trade is a subject that is quite rightly focusing the minds of politicians and …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


ACCESS TO SKILLS AT ALL LEVELS IS ESSENTIAL FOR BUSINESS

March 10, 2020

Any successful economy is dependent on an available workforce. From construction to tourism and from …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


REDEVELOPED CASTLE MUST BE A WORLD CLASS ATTRACTION

March 3, 2020

Later this month we will arrive at a significant date in the history of Inverness …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


WE MUST ENSURE FUTURE WORKFORCE HAS THE RIGHT SKILLS

February 11, 2020

It’s hard to predict the future, but it’s imperative that business tries to prepare for …


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Scottish growth


SCOTTISH GROWTH GATHERING TO PREPARE BUSINESSES FOR NEXT DECADE OF SUCCESS

February 6, 2020

A first-of-its-kind event, drawing businesspeople from every corner of the country, is set to take …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


WE NEED TO KEEP FIGHTING FOR REGIONAL SLOTS AT HEATHROW

February 4, 2020

It feels it’s not that long ago we had a Heathrow campaign, but it may …


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COLEMAN SET TO DELIVER AT HIGHLAND BUSINESS DINNER


COLEMAN SET TO DELIVER AT HIGHLAND BUSINESS DINNER

January 28, 2020

Acclaimed comedy writer and legal expert Clive Coleman will address 350 of the Highlands’ business …


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Inverness Chamber


REALISE YOUR 2020 AMBITIONS WITH INVERNESS CHAMBER EVENTS

January 28, 2020

As well as a huge variety of profile raising included in your membership, we also …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


AS BREXIT LOOMS, BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT MUST WORK TOGETHER

January 22, 2020

I like to start the new year with a positive attitude, but two recent reports …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON FROM BREXIT UNCERTAINTY

January 14, 2020

In the next few weeks Inverness Chamber of Commerce will lead the first of a …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


JUSTICE CENTRE OPENING PROVIDES NEW OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE CITY LANDSCAPE

January 7, 2020

The planned opening of the new Inverness Justice Centre in just a few weeks represents …


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Business dinner


BOOKINGS OPEN FOR HIGHLAND BUSINESS DINNER 2020

December 12, 2019

Bookings have opened for the Highlands’ most hotly anticipated business dinner. The Highland Business Dinner …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


HIGHLANDS FORGOTTEN IN RAIL UPDATES SAYS CHAMBER

December 10, 2019

Inverness Chamber of Commerce believes the Highlands will face a Nightmare Before Christmas on the …


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buy local


THE BEST PRESENT FOR RETAILERS IS TO BUY LOCAL

December 10, 2019

I hope you all survived Black Friday and Cyber Monday with your sanity, if not …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


AMID THE POLITICAL TURMOIL THE HIGHLANDS IS GETTING ON WITH BUSINESS

December 10, 2019

The approaching year end is a time to reflect on 2019 and look forward to …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


LOCAL RETAIL THERAPY CAN HELP WITH ELECTION FEVER

December 3, 2019

It’s rather difficult to get fully into the Christmas spirit at the moment. There is …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


VISITOR LEVY COULD HARM CRUISE TRAFFIC SAY CHAMBERS

December 3, 2019

The Introduction of a tourist tax could lead to lucrative cruise liner traffic by-passing the …


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Galbraith


GALBRAITH AND THE BEACH CAFÉ, NAIRN ACADEMY – CASE STUDY

November 28, 2019

Networking is something we all do to a greater or lesser extent and it isn’t …


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leader article


TIME TO FOCUS ON THE ECONOMY THAT UNDERPINS OUR SOCIETY

November 13, 2019

In just four weeks’ time we will be going to the polls in the General …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


NEW CHAMBER WILL STRENGTHEN BUSINESS VOICE

November 12, 2019

This month I will be attending the official launch of the Outer Hebrides Chamber of …


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CASE STUDY: CARRIE’S VOICE


CASE STUDY: CARRIE’S VOICE

November 7, 2019

Carrie Affrin, Carrie’s Voice Why did you join your Chamber?I joined Chamber to increase my client …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


HOTEL PLANS MEANS CITY CENTRE NEEDS TO UP ITS GAME

November 5, 2019

The future of Inverness city centre is again focusing minds following the latest plan to …


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Investing in young people


WHY INVESTING IN YOUNG PEOPLE CAN BRING BUSINESS SUCCESS

November 1, 2019

Andy Maxtone, Developing the Young Workforce Inverness & Central Highland When it comes to the …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


HIGHLAND CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE UNITE TO OPPOSE VISITOR LEVY

October 18, 2019

The three chambers of commerce in the Highlands have joined forces to strongly oppose the …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


NEW AWARD WILL RECOGNISE THE GOOD NEWS IN OUR AREA

October 8, 2019

Until quite recently, local media was something many of us took for granted. We bought …


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Victorian Market


VICTORIAN MARKET PLAN IS A CHANCE TO CREATE SOMETHING SPECIAL

October 1, 2019

In less than a month’s time, councillors will make one of the most significant decisions …


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Join the Chamber


PROS AND CONS OF JOINING YOUR LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

October 1, 2019

Our membership benefits are designed to connect, support and represent your business, however, like most …


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Highland Business Awards


WINNERS OF THE PRESTIGIOUS HIGHLAND BUSINESS AWARDS ARE ANNOUNCED

September 30, 2019

Recognition was given to the achievements of businesses across the Highlands as the winners of …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


TECH PUTS AREA AHEAD

September 24, 2019

Businesses in the Highlands are pioneering the use of new software which will make trading …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


HELP IS AT HAND FOR BUSINESSES

September 24, 2019

Whenever Brexit happens, it will have a significant impact on how our businesses trade overseas. …


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Springfield Homes


SPRINGFIELD EXPANDS TO INVERNESS WITH KEY LAND ACQUISITION

September 19, 2019

Springfield Properties (AIM: SPR), a leading housebuilder in Scotland offering private and affordable housing, is …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


PORTAL PROVES HIGHLANDS IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS

September 18, 2019

It is almost six months since the re-launch of the Open4Business Highlands and Islands online …


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CASE STUDY | PORT OF INVERNESS


CASE STUDY | PORT OF INVERNESS

September 17, 2019

Port of Inverness has been a member of Inverness Chamber for since 2011. We spoke …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


RAIL IMPROVEMENTS CAN’T COME QUICKLY ENOUGH FOR THE HIGHLANDS

September 13, 2019

A recent train journey gave me plenty time to ponder the glaring need for improved …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


BUSINESS IS DONE BETTER TOGETHER

September 3, 2019

The coming few weeks will see unprecedented challenges for businesses as we face up to …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


OFFSHORE WIND FARMS PROVIDE MAJOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGHLAND FIRMS

August 29, 2019

Highland firms are being invited to bid for work worth tens of millions of pounds …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


ENTREPRENEUR’S TALE IS IMPRESSIVE AND INSPIRING

July 17, 2019

In the coming weeks, work will start on a multi-million-pound development for Inverness that will …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


ACTION STILL NEEDED TO TRANSFORM CITY CENTRE

July 9, 2019

Stewart Nicol, Chief Executive, Inverness Chamber of Commerce Approaching the peak of the tourist season …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


JOINT EFFORT GETS YOUNG PEOPLE WORKING

June 23, 2019

Stewart Nicol, Chief Executive, Inverness Chamber of Commerce As the business voice of the Highlands, …


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Stewart Chamber of Commerce


DARKNESS FOR BUSINESS AS POLITICIANS SEEK LIGHT AT END OF CONTINUOUS BREXIT TUNNEL

June 4, 2019

Stewart Nicol, Chief Executive, Inverness Chamber of Commerce Brexit was already a major issue for …


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