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Scotland & Canada Explore Energy Opportunities in Highland Roundtable

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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 […]

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New Start Highland Announced as Charity Partner for Highland Business Dinner 2025

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Inverness Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce New Start Highland as the official charity partner for this year’s Highland Business Dinner, headlined by Adrian Chiles, celebrated TV and radio presenter, columnist, and documentary host. The annual event, a highlight in the region’s business calendar, will also raise vital funds to support New Start Highland’s

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Unlocking New Markets: Scottish Businesses Explore Opportunities in the Netherlands

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Scottish businesses keen to expand into international markets joined Inverness Chamber of Commerce in March for a pre-mission workshop on exporting to the Netherlands. Delivered in partnership with Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce and supported by the Scottish Government and Scottish Chambers of Commerce, the session provided key insights into the Dutch market, business culture, and

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The Future of Highland Tourism: Business Voices Concerns Over Visitor Levy Proposal

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The debate over the introduction of a visitor levy in the Highlands has sparked intense discussion across the business community, with a recent engagement forum hosted by Inverness Chamber of Commerce highlighting widespread concerns about the proposed scheme. With 58 attendees, including 10 Highland Councillors and representatives from various sectors, the event provided a critical

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Renowned Broadcaster Adrian Chiles to Headline 2025 Highland Business Dinner

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Inverness Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that Adrian Chiles, celebrated TV and radio presenter, columnist, and documentary host, will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Highland Business Dinner. The flagship event, a highlight of the Highland business calendar, will take place on Friday 16 May 2025, at the Macdonald Drumossie Hotel, Inverness.

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Chambers Endorse Call from Council Convener for Amendments to Visitor Levy Act

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Cairngorms Business Partnership, Caithness Chamber of Commerce, Inverness Chamber of Commerce, and West Highland Chamber of Commerce have written today to Ivan McKee, Minister for Public Finance, requesting an amendment to the Visitor Levy (Scotland Act) 2024 (Tourist Tax). They are calling for local authorities to have the option of setting a flat or banded

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Inverness Chamber of Commerce to Host Highland Visitor Levy Engagement Forum

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Inverness Chamber of Commerce is set to host a Highland Visitor Levy – Engagement Forum, providing a platform for businesses and stakeholders to engage in a constructive discussion around the proposed Visitor Levy (Tourism Tax) for the Highlands. Part of a wider consultation series, led by Highland Chambers of Commerce, the event will bring together

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Highland Businesses and Council Leadership Unite To Foster Regional Growth

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The public and private sectors must work together to drive economic success in the Highlands – this is the focus of an upcoming Business Breakfast with Derek Brown, Chief Executive of The Highland Council, hosted by Inverness Chamber of Commerce. As the region navigates key challenges and opportunities, this event, on Wednesday 12 March, at

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Business Communities Call for Full Dualling of A96 in Letter to Scottish Government

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Inverness Chamber of Commerce and Moray Chamber of Commerce have jointly written to Scottish Government Transport Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, urging a clear and ambitious timetable for the full dualling of the A96. The letter, sent on behalf of businesses across the A96 corridor, highlights growing frustration over the lack of progress on upgrading this vital

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