Chamber News

International trade compliance can be a complex area with the introduction of new free trade agreements resulting in changing regulations between countries or territories. Companies that import or export need to comply with regulatory requirements imposed by multiple governing bodies. Failure to comply or non-compliance (whether intentional or not) can result in serious consequences such […]

The Covid pandemic brought wellbeing right to the forefront of our minds; we became hyper-aware of health and illness, as well as the mental toll of lockdowns and isolation.  Covid closed down our offices and changed how we interacted with our colleagues and customers.  In many ways, we were forced to re-evaluate our attitudes to

Commenting on the second delay to the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), confirmed by Minister Lorna Slater MSP in the Scottish Parliament today, Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “After weeks of uncertainty, businesses in Scotland will be relieved to hear that the DRS scheme has been delayed until October 2025

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

As we reflect on Highland Business Dinner, we were truly touched to receive this heartfelt letter of thanks from this year’s chosen charity, The Oxygen Works. We have been continuously inspired by their passion and dedication to their work, and it has been an honour to support them in a small way. Thank you to

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

On Friday 19th May, we were delighted to welcome almost 300 guests to the Drumossie Hotel for our flagship Highland Business Dinner. Attendees were given a warm Scottish welcome by Spud the Piper, before being regaled by our rhyming MC Liam Christie. After a heartfelt farewell speech from Stewart Nicol, and a celebration of Chamber

Nevis Range is thrilled to be a supporter of the Inverness Chamber of Commerce and their mission to promote the Highland region as a premier destination for business and tourism. As a leading tourism attraction, we understand the importance of collaboration and partnership in building a strong and thriving community, and we believe that the