By Colin Marr, Chief Executive, Inverness Chamber of Commerce Highland Council are currently consulting on an updated visitor levy scheme. The consultation period runs until 30 November and we would advise all businesses with an interest in this subject to respond directly to the consultation. The link to the consultation is here. In addition to
By Sarah Findlay, International Trade Manager, Inverness Chamber of Commerce Last week, Richard Oppenheim, Director of the Diplomatic Advisory Hub, joined Inverness Chamber of Commerce for a two-day visit to the Highlands, meeting businesses and hearing first-hand about the opportunities and challenges facing our region. The Diplomatic Advisory Hub is a joint initiative between the
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The Highland Business Awards 2026 brought the region’s business community together at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness, for a memorable day celebrating the people and organisations helping shape the future of Highland business. From the excitement of the winners being announced to the big moments on stage, it was a fitting finale to Highland Business Week
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Businesses and individuals from across the Highlands came together at the Highland Business Awards to celebrate a year of achievement and ambition, with Serimax named Highland Business of the Year. More than 270 business leaders, finalists, sponsors and guests gathered at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness, on Friday 25 September for the culmination of Highland Business
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Highland BlindCraft, the Inverness-based organisation that creates custom beds, mattresses & headboards, has been shortlisted in the Future of Work Award category, which recognises businesses that are taking a proactive approach to building a skilled and diverse workforce. The category looks at how organisations recruit, retain and develop their people, while demonstrating that diversity and
More than 400 delegates and over 70 exhibitors came together at The Drumossie Hotel on Tuesday 22 September for Highland Spotlight 2026, creating a vibrant day of conversations and opportunities as part of Highland Business Week. From the moment the doors opened, the exhibition floor was busy, with businesses from across the region showcasing their
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Inverness Chamber of Commerce is inviting businesses across the Highlands to have their say on the issues it should be campaigning on over the next 12 months, as it prepares to launch its 2026 Business Insights Survey. The annual survey, which follows the success of last year’s inaugural Business Insights Survey, provides the Chamber with
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By Sarah Findlay, International Trade Manager, Inverness Chamber of Commerce As more Scottish businesses look to grow beyond the UK, France is emerging as an increasingly attractive gateway to European markets. That was the focus of Inverness Chamber of Commerce’s recent trade mission to Lille, where our International Trade team, myself and Changu Mosojane-Martin, met
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Managing Director of Pentland Ferries and newly appointed Inverness Chamber Board Director Helen Inkster will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Highland Business Awards, sharing insights from her career journey and the remarkable 25-year story of the family-run ferry business. Helen will join more than 250 business leaders, finalists, sponsors and guests at the
Chamber members went behind the scenes at MAKAR Ltd this week as part of our latest Inside Stories event, gaining a fascinating insight into the Highland business’s approach to housebuilding, sustainable construction and local manufacturing. Set amongst the Torbreck woodland just outside Inverness, MAKAR welcomed members into its workshop to see first-hand how its homes
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