Carrie MacWilliam

Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport Launches £20,000 Fund to Support Local Community Groups

Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) has today (Tuesday, July 1) launched a new £20,000 fund to support charities and community organisations delivering social inclusion and environmental improvement projects in the Highlands. Applications are now open for the Green Freeport Capacity Fund, with applicants able to apply for up to £2,000. Groups applying for […]

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Charandeep Singh BEM, Deputy Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce; Shevaun Haviland CBE, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce; and Inverness Chamber of Commerce, Chief Executive, Colin Marr

British Chambers of Commerce Global Annual Conference

By Colin Marr, Chief Executive, Inverness Chamber of Commerce The Chamber network is the only business organisation with local roots, national influence and global reach. That was the message from Sarah Howard MBE, Chair of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), as she closed this year’s Global Annual Conference. Hosted by the BBC’s Clive Myrie,

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NFU Mutual: Last year’s winner, Matt Farmer, with his trophy after winning the Inspirational Young Person Award 2024.

Search Is On For Scotland’s Young Food And Drink Stars As Industry Award Returns   

Scotland’s budding food and drink stars are being encouraged to enter NFU Mutual’s ‘Inspirational Young Person Award’ – with nominations now open.  The award, launched by the commercial insurer in partnership with industry leadership body Scotland Food & Drink, is now entering its seventh year and aims to uncover and reward talented 16 to 26-year-olds

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Staff at Dundreggan tree nursery © Ashley Coombes

Trees for Life Announced as Charity Partner for Highland Business Week 2025

Inverness Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce Trees for Life as the official charity partner for Highland Business Week 2025 – marking the first time the event has partnered with a charity. As part of the partnership, Trees for Life will be showcased at all Highland Business Week programme events, taking place from Monday

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Get Ready to Network, Learn and Celebrate – Be Part of Highland Business Week 2025

The most anticipated week in the Highland business calendar is returning this September – and it’s one you won’t want to miss. Delivered by Inverness Chamber of Commerce, Highland Business Week 2025 will take place from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September, offering a dynamic programme of events that bring the region’s business community together

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Chamber CEO Presents to Royal Bank of Scotland’s Scotland Board During Inverness Visit

Inverness Chamber of Commerce was delighted to take part in Royal Bank of Scotland’s ‘Scotland Board on the Road’ visit to the Highlands this week. Chamber Chief Executive Colin Marr had the opportunity to present directly to the Scotland Board, offering a comprehensive overview of the region’s economic landscape, business environment, and future opportunities. During

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Business Breakfast with HIAL Highlights Opportunities for Growth and Connectivity

Inverness Chamber of Commerce members enjoyed an insightful Business Breakfast this week with guest speakers Paul Kelsall, Chief Executive of Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL), and Graeme Bell, General Manager of Inverness Airport. Held at the Kingsmills Hotel, the event attracted over 50 delegates and offered a unique opportunity to hear directly from the

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DRIFT Offshore Strikes Subsea Training Partnership with UHI North, West and Hebrides

Subsea resourcing and training specialist DRIFT Offshore, which provides people and expert support services for projects internationally, has entered into a new partnership agreement with UHI North, West and Hebrides, to help tackle the global skills shortage in the subsea industry. DRIFT Offshore has established formal links with the UHI partner to develop and deliver

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