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Last week we led a delegation of nine Scottish companies to Dublin for four days of fact finding and strategic connection building. We had a lot of fun, but more importantly our delegates left with meaningful business contacts and leads (and in one case an importer) to help them break into Ireland’s booming marketplace. The […]

The Inverness Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, is organising a trade mission to Dublin, Ireland, during the week commencing 11 November 2024. This initiative, supported by the Scottish Government and Scottish Chambers of Commerce, will offer Scottish businesses an opportunity to explore the Irish market, identify new business prospects, and

Inverness Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is running an in-person trade mission to Ireland in November 2024. This is a great way for companies who want to explore trade opportunities with Ireland. As part of our upcoming trade mission, in partnership with Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, ICC hosted a pre-mission workshop this week (26 June).  This

Delegates will be given the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the market in Ireland, economy, incentives available and an opportunity to engage with companies and stakeholders in Ireland. Inverness Chamber of Commerce exists to assist and empower businesses in the Highlands & Islands. A key part of this initiative is supporting businesses, of

Inverness Chamber of Commerce recently facilitated an international trade roundtable discussion as part of Highland Business Week 2023. Bringing together a group of diverse businesses and intermediaries from across the Highlands & Islands region, we were seeking to discuss current challenges and barriers to exporting and expanding overseas. The discussion was facilitated by Seona Shand,

Attending an exhibition is much like attending a job interview or networking event where preparation is key to maximising the benefits. The Highland Spotlight business to business exhibition on Tuesday 26th September serves as an ideal opportunity to network and make new business contacts. There is a varied programme of seminars throughout the day giving

As we draw the Scottish Government International Trade Partnership (ITP2) programme to a close it is an appropriate time to reflect on the success this programme has brought to the network so far. The Scottish Chamber of Commerce network has been running virtual and physical missions as part of this programme since 2019 to encourage

International Trade Services As we near the half-way through the year mark, many businesses continue to face obstacles and have certainly seen an increase in costs. As highlighted by the BCC’s publication, Q1 has seen a huge “…drop in both goods imports and exports, concluding a weak start to the year. Across the quarter, UK

Are you looking for a reliable customs agent with local contacts based here in the Highlands & Islands? At Inverness Chamber of Commerce, we are well placed to support businesses across the Highlands & Islands region with completing customs entries for both, import and export. We are proud to be an accredited customs agent, authorised

Hear from one of our partners on why Scottish companies should consider investing in Cape Town A WORLD OF REASONS TO INVEST IN CAPE TOWN Cape Town, South Africa’s oldest city, is drenched in rich cultural history and home to world-famous natural attractions. As the country’s ‘Mother City’, Cape Town is reputed as a world-class