Chamber News

Inverness Chamber’s response to Highland Council proceeding to visitor levy consultation

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In response to Highland Council councillors passing the current proposals for the visitor levy legislation to consultation, at a special Full Council meeting today (Tuesday 25 August 2026), our Chief Executive, Colin Marr has made this statement: “Highland Council officers have been working constructively with the business community, through a shadow visitor levy forum, for […]

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Comment: Why devolution shouldn’t stop at Edinburgh

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By Colin Marr, Chief Executive, Inverness Chamber of Commerce – published in the August 2026 edition of Executive Magazine, page 47. Whenever there is a new Prime Minister it’s easy to get caught up in the politics – but business tends to look at things rather differently. Most business owners are less interested in personalities than they

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Chamber and DYW launch search for the region’s next Rising Stars

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Young entrepreneurs from across the Highlands are being encouraged to apply for a unique opportunity to showcase their businesses at one of the region’s largest business events. Inverness Chamber of Commerce and DYW Inverness & Central Highland have opened applications for the Rising Stars Zone at Highland Spotlight 2026, offering 10 sponsored exhibition spaces to

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In Conversation with Phil Spencer MBE: Insights on opportunity, growth and home

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At this year’s Highland Business Dinner, Inverness Chamber of Commerce welcomed Phil Spencer MBE – acclaimed TV presenter, entrepreneur and charity patron – as keynote speaker who entertained guests with behind-the-scenes stories from more than two decades in television, and insights into the changing dynamics of the UK housing market. Ahead of the dinner our

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Building bridges across the Atlantic: Highlights from the Scotland–Canada networking event

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Earlier this month, Inverness, Edinburgh and West Highland Chambers of Commerce concluded Scotland-Canada Business Week, a trade mission designed to strengthen commercial links between Scotland and Canada, in collaboration with Canadian Chamber organisations and key partners. Part of a wider Scottish Government and Scottish Chambers of Commerce programme, this trade mission involved a series of

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Highland Business Week 2026

Highland Business Week 2026 returns with fresh new look and exciting opportunities for Highland businesses

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Highland Business Week is back this September with a fresh new look, an exciting programme of events and even more opportunities for businesses across the region to connect, collaborate and celebrate success. Delivered by Inverness Chamber of Commerce, Highland Business Week 2026 will take place from Monday 21 to Friday 25 September, bringing together businesses,

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Inverness Chamber unveils bold new brand for a new chapter in Highland business

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Inverness Chamber of Commerce has unveiled a bold new brand identity designed to reflect the organisation it has become today – and its ambitions for the future of the Highland business community. Developed in collaboration with Chamber members and creative brand design partners Elastic Creative following a competitive tender process, the new brand represents a

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Inverness Chamber Brings Businesses Together to Explore Political and Economic Outlook

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Inverness Chamber of Commerce brought together members, business leaders and partners this week for two engaging events in partnership with Royal Bank of Scotland, exploring the political and economic issues that are impacting businesses across the Highlands. A Roundtable Dinner on Wednesday (26 May) evening was followed by the Chamber’s latest Business Breakfast on Thursday

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