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Scottish businesses are set to benefit from expert insight and guidance about exporting to the EU at a series of UK Government events this month.  The Scotland Office will host two-day sessions in Inverness, Glasgow, Dundee and Edinburgh, aimed primarily at Scottish small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to either re-establish their presence in Europe […]

Scotland-Canada Business Week this April presents a significant opportunity for Scottish businesses to connect with Canadian companies who are actively seeking partnership, collaboration and investment opportunities in Scotland. With strong alignment across innovation, energy, food and drink, technology and professional services, the week is designed to move beyond introductions and towards profitable, long-term commercial relationships.

Inverness Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that renowned property expert and broadcaster Phil Spencer will headline the 2026 Highland Business Dinner, one of the most highly anticipated events in the Highlands’ business calendar. Best known as the long-standing co-presenter of Channel 4’s Location, Location, Location, Phil Spencer brings more than two decades of

Inverness Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Edinburgh and West Highland Chambers, is pleased to announce Scotland–Canada Business Week 2026. Scottish companies are invited to register their interest in connecting with Canadian firms seeking new partnerships and opportunities across Scotland. Supported by the Scottish Government and Scottish Chambers of Commerce International Trade Partnership programme, this

Looking to take your business global? Next week’s International Trade Week is packed with insights, expert advice and events to help you make it happen. As we look ahead to International Trade Week next week (3 – 7 November), it is important to acknowledge the crucial role that international trade plays in supporting the UK’s

Andy Haldane CBE has been elected the new President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) taking over from Baroness Lane-Fox.  He was elected by representatives of the Chamber Network at the BCC’s Annual General Meeting on 15 October. He will take up the role on Sunday 1 February 2026.   Andy will be succeeding Baroness

The British Embassy Zagreb, the British Business Chamber Croatia (BBCC) and the Croatian Chamber of Economy are organising the UK-Croatia Business Forum to be held on 11 November 2025 in Zagreb.  Inverness Chamber of Commerce members are invited to attend the Forum.  The goal of the Forum is to strengthen ties between the UK and

Keeping up to date on the rapidly changing tariff announcements made by the US government is presenting a significant challenge to UK businesses with many wondering how to navigate the new rules. Whilst the new UK Export Finance package is welcomed, the British Chambers of Commerce are calling for continued support from the UK Government

We were delighted to host Colin Barker, Senior Trade Commissioner for Canada in the UK when he visited Inverness last week (4 April). Inverness Chamber of Commerce brought together a group of key representatives from businesses, industry trade bodies and enterprise agencies to discuss challenges, opportunities and shared learnings between Canada and Scotland in relation

Inverness Chamber of Commerce’s International Trade team had the pleasure of hosting a work experience placement during the summer holidays for Fortrose Pupil, Islay Rutter. The placement was organised by DYW Inverness & Central Highlands through School Coordinator, Ashley Woodhouse. Hear from Islay about her experience and what she got up to over the past