The Inverness Chamber of Commerce office will be closed from 5pm on Friday 20 December and will re-open on Monday 6 January 2025. For international documentation support over the festive season there is the following cover: Export Documentation (Certificates of Origin, EUR1s) Customs Declarations (imports, exports and transit) For customs enquiries and entries, we have […]
Last month (November 2024) I attended a reception at Edinburgh Castle where we heard from First Minister John Swinney. Even with the increase in online meetings there are still occasions when business is better done in person. This was such an occasion and that’s a reality for everyone living and working in the Highlands –
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By Eilidh Alexander, Head of Membership, Inverness Chamber of Commerce In February of this year, I joined Inverness Chamber of Commerce as the Head of Membership, and since then, I’ve had the pleasure of working with an incredible team, who are dedicated to supporting our wonderful members. Our focus is simple; we’re here to help
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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
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Colin Marr, Chief Executive of Inverness Chamber of Commerce, voices his, and businesses across the Highlands, concerns about the potential direction of fiscal policy by the Chancellor, ahead of the UK Government’s Autumn Budget tomorrow (Wednesday 30 October). He explains: “The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) survey reveals that over half of businesses across
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Highland Spotlight 2024 lit up the Drumossie Hotel, creating an amazing atmosphere buzzing with conversations and new opportunities. This year’s exhibition brought together over 60 exhibitors, offering a perfect opportunity for businesses across the region to connect, showcase innovation, and explore potential collaborations. One of the standout features was the Rising Stars zone, which celebrated
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The Highland Business Awards winners were crowned today (Friday 27 September) in an inspiring celebration of business excellence at The Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness. This much-anticipated lunch and awards, and the finale of Highland Business Week, brought together the very best of the region’s business community, marking a day of recognition of everything that has been
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“I’m delighted that Saffery is sponsoring the Business Leader of the Year Award. As a firm, our purpose is to support opportunity and enable success, working with entrepreneurial business owners across a variety of sectors. Being able to celebrate the achievements of Highland business leaders is something I feel passionate about, as their success can
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UHI: Celebrating Innovation and Leading the Way in Sustainability Alison Wilson, Director of Economic Development and Advancement At UHI, our commitment to research and innovation is a key priority within our Strategy 2030. By sponsoring the Innovation category at the Highland Business Awards, we aim to celebrate and support businesses that are pushing the boundaries
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RI Cruden is proudly one of the largest mechanical, electrical and renewable organisations in the Highlands and Islands. From starting out as a sole trader in 2005 to winning Inverness Chamber’s Highland Business of the Year in 2023, our business has undergone remarkable transformation over its 19-year history. We’ve embraced new technologies, expanded our services
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