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
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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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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By Colin Marr, Chief Executive, Inverness Chamber of Commerce This week I was invited by the British Chambers of Commerce to attend a Parliamentary Roundtable at Westminster focused on the Business Cost of Energy. It was an opportunity to speak directly to MPs, including the Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, about
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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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Colin Marr, Chief Executive of Inverness Chamber of Commerce The most effective route to growth for any country is through increasing international trade, but for the past decade, conversations about exporting to the European Union have been focused on new barriers rather than opportunities. Trading with the EU is certainly more complex than it used
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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By Marc Wilson, Board President of Inverness Chamber of Commerce Supporting our members to connect, grow and be heard has been at the heart of everything we’ve achieved in 2025. It has been a year of strong delivery for Inverness Chamber of Commerce, with increased membership, a thriving events programme and expanded international activity –
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Inverness and the Central Highlands must receive sustained investment from the next Scottish Government or Scotland risks missing a major opportunity to strengthen energy security, create jobs and deliver long-term economic growth. The call comes as Inverness Chamber today launches its Manifesto for the Scottish Parliament Election 2026, setting out a clear blueprint for unlocking
