Inverness Chamber of Commerce

✨ The energy, the achievements, the celebration! Highland Business Awards 2024 was an unforgettable afternoon showcasing the best of business in the Highlands! 🏆 🎥 Watch our highlights and then we’ve got one question: Which award will you be taking home in 2025? From Global Growth and Best Marketing Campaign to Community Impact and Innovation, there’s a category for every business. Start thinking now about how you'll shine next year! Check out this years winners and our full Highland Business Awards Gallery here - https://lnkd.in/ejgKEezf #ICsupporting #HighlandBizWk #InspiringSuccess #BusinessInTheHighlands #EnterFor2025 #ICevents

A very insightful edition of Business Scotland which investigates the evolution of AI and its profound impact on the Scottish business landscape. Lots of food for thought for Highland businesses, while we also share the successes of our region with an article on this year's Highland Business Awards. Check it out online today 👇

Congratulations to Rodney Ayre on his appointment Scottish Chambers of Commerce President. We look forward to seeing how he shapes the role and guides SCC as it continues to champion the success and growth of Scottish business and industry.

🫵 Make a Difference in Just One Hour a Week ⏰ Curious about how mentoring can change lives - and your community? Join MCR Pathways and discover how a small commitment can have a big impact. By dedicating just one hour a week, you could empower a young person to unlock their true potential. MCR Pathways has information sessions, starting this week, that will give you an insight into how mentoring transforms lives and how your involvement can make a meaningful difference. You’ll also get the chance to learn about MCR Pathways and ask any questions. Choose from the following session times: 🤩 Wednesday 6 November – 10.00 to 10.30 AM 🤩 Thursday 14 November – 12.00 to 12.30 PM 🤩 Tuesday 19 November – 2.00 to 2.30 PM 🤩 Thursday 28 November – 5.30 to 6.00 PM Reserve your spot here today - https://lnkd.in/e46kBFwk #ICmember #ChangeALife #mentoring #mentor #learninganddevelopment #InvernessChamber

"Twenty-seven years of progress has seen our trains get slower. How can that be? Where is our outrage and why are we not hearing from ScotRail on a regular basis with their improvement plans?" - Inverness Chamber of Commerce CEO, Colin Marr reflects on rail connectivity between the Highlands and the central belt and if its fit for purpose. 🛤️🚉 💻 Read more in this weeks The Inverness Courier online here - https://lnkd.in/eNchXrET [📸 credit: Inverness Courier/ Philip Murray] #ICrepresenting #InvernessChamber #Scotrail #traintravel

This week in The Pulse… 💰 This week, Inverness Chamber of Commerce CEO, Colin Marr, reflects on this week’s Autumn budget, the impact on Highland businesses, and a call to The Scottish Government to address the current rates relief imbalance for the Scottish hospitality and retail sector. ⚡ Inverness Chamber attended Sumitomo Electric’s supplier event this week, and we look at the new A9 funding report released today by the Scottish Parliament. 🎄 In Chamber events, last chance to book for next week’s Making Connections networking lunch and get festive at the Chamber Christmas Lunch which will raise funds for RASASH. 🏰 DYW Inverness & Central Highland has Heritage Careers in the spotlight. 🥃 In Members News are The Kingsmills Hotel Group, Albyn Housing Society Ltd. , Parklands Care Homes, Optimum Underfloor Heating Ltd and Highland News & Media Ltd. And Mikeysline is inviting you to raise a toast to Rabbie this January. 📢 And in ‘Vacancy of the Week’, Azets is currently looking for a new Partner to join its Inverness team following a period of growth. Check it out and please share with anyone you think would be interested! 🌐 To read this weeks The Pulse visit – https://lnkd.in/eKPuhcHr  📧 And to sign up to get it straight into your inbox visit - https://lnkd.in/dZjdktWS #ICconnecting #ICsupporting #InvernessChamber #ThePulse

Tremendous day with Sumitomo Electric and many members of Inverness Chamber of Commerce on Monday at the Drumossie Hotel. We heard about all the opportunities for supply chain companies in the Highlands and beyond. This cable factory is major step forwards for the Highlands and the part that we'll play in the UK's journey towards net zero. It was also inspiring to hear of Sumitomo Electric's commitment to long term partnership with their suppliers

✨ MEMBER OF THE WEEK ✨ "It’s an exciting time to be in the Highlands, there is a lot of investment happening at the moment and huge potential arising from the green freeport, the energy transition and land use. We’ll continue to support clients across the region, with their business ambitions and challenges, and personal circumstances too." Thank you to Brodies LLP for featuring as our Member of the Week! Make sure to read more about their future plans over on the blog 👉 https://lnkd.in/gzx58usk #InvernessChamber #ICmember #MemberoftheWeek

🎄 🎅 It’s time to put on the party hats, dig out those festive jumpers and get ready for this year’s Chamber Christmas Lunch! Set in the magical surroundings of Achnagairn Castle, this year's celebration promises to be a memorable afternoon of networking, fine dining, and festive cheer. Guests will be treated to a welcome drink and two course festive lunch in the magnificent ballroom, as well as hearing from Steve Walsh OBE FCIPD, Chief Executive of High Life Highland, who will be in conversation with our CEO, Colin Marr. We’ll hear about High Life’s mission to make life better across the Highlands, but prior to High Life Steve enjoyed a career as a senior military officer and in the private sector. He’s also a current British Masters Champion and former World Champion – but can you guess in which sport? To round off the magical afternoon our charity raffle winner will be drawn. This year our raffle is in support of Chamber members RASASH and the prize includes a Landmark Family Pass, a 3 month membership at the Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa's Leisure Club and an £80 tattoo voucher from Fasaidh Tattoo. All proceeds will go directly to RASASH, and you don’t need to attend the lunch to take part – but why would you want to miss it? 📆 5 December 2024 ⏰12:00 - 14:00 📍 Achnagairn Castle Details on the raffle and how to book your tickets can be found on our website 👉https://lnkd.in/e-WKgjuJ #ICevents #InvernessChamber #ICconnecting

✨ MEMBER OF THE WEEK ✨ "The Highlands has a challenge in retaining its younger population, who often leave the region to seek out employment and career opportunities. It's the responsibility of employers like us to show our young people that there are many great careers opportunities available to them here and now, and also in the years to come." It's great to hear Brodies LLP echoing the message of DYW Inverness & Central Highland . They are committed to supporting the next generation, and keep you eyes peeled for their 2025 Summer Placements! Read more from Brodies over on the blog 👉 https://lnkd.in/gzx58usk #InvernessChamber #ICmember #MemberoftheWeek