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At the heart of Highland business. Together, we're a stronger collective force.

Inverness Chamber of Commerce is run by members of our business community to promote economic growth in the area. As well as providing events, networking, support and advice to its members, Inverness Chamber actively campaigns for investment in infrastructure and transport, to ensure that the specific needs of our business community are met.

06/11/2026

📖 This week’s Pulse is packed with business growth opportunities, international trade, workforce development news and inspiring stories from across the Highlands.

Inside this week's edition:

🚆 Late-night trains set to boost Inverness' evening economy – New ScotRail weekday services between Inverness and Dingwall will give residents and visitors more flexibility to enjoy the city's hospitality, entertainment and events while supporting local businesses.

🌍 Ready to grow your business in Sweden? – Applications are now open for our trade mission to Stockholm in March 2027, offering Scottish businesses the opportunity to explore one of Europe's most innovative and internationally connected markets.

🤖 Could AI unlock growth for your business? – New British Chambers of Commerce analysis highlights how AI adoption could boost productivity, tackle skills gaps and drive growth.

🎄 Get involved with Chamber events this November and December – Support our Charity Christmas Lunch raffle in aid of The Oxygen Works by buying tickets, donating a prize or joining us at Ness Walk on 3 December. Plus, places are filling up fast for next week's Making Connections Networking Lunch at Lochardil House Inverness, so book now to connect with businesses from across the Highlands.

🎆 Young people gain valuable event experience – A partnership between Developing the Young Workforce Inverness & Central Highland and Scotguard has given local young people hands-on experience supporting Inverness Civic Bonfire and Fireworks Night.

🏗️ Member News – Catch up on the latest from members, including SSEN Transmission's proposed Coire Glas project, MAKAR Homes call for housing to support Green Freeport growth, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival £285,000 charity fundraising success, the return of beavers to Loch Ness, Murray Travel's UK luxury travel award and Ness Walk latest international recognition.

💻 Member Events & Opportunities – Explore Highlands and Islands Enterprise Turn Potential into Performance workshop, festive celebrations at Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness, The Oxygen Works wreath-making workshop and the World Shortbread Championships.

⛰️ Vacancy of the Week - MacGregor Industrial Supplies is recruiting a Regional Branch Manager in Inverness to lead branch operations, support high-performing teams and drive growth across the Highlands.

📩 Read the latest edition: https://mailchi.mp/inverness-chamber/the-pulse-your-weekly-news-digest-6november?e=798e4112ef

📩 Get The Pulse delivered straight to your inbox every Friday: https://inverness-chamber.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=73f7593f9e9e3ba0735265b01&id=47639488a0

Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce, High Life Highland Trees For Life CRU Hospitality

05/11/2026

🤝 Last chance to join us at Making Connections

There's just one week to go until our next Making Connections: Networking Lunch at Lochardil House, Inverness.

If you're looking to grow your network, make new business contacts and connect with professionals from across the Highlands, this is the perfect opportunity to do so in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

As previous attendee Libby MacDonald, We Are Thryve, explains…

"The Chamber has a real talent for bringing together people whose paths may never naturally cross. The conversations feel genuine, never transactional, and often become the start of valuable professional relationships."

📅 Thursday 12 November
🕛 12.15pm - 2.00pm
📍 Lochardil House Inverness, Inverness
🍽️ Includes buffet lunch and refreshments
🎟️ Limited places remaining so secure your place today - https://portal.inverness-chamber.co.uk/calendar_detail.html?eid=F32C1DDB-DC82-4A7A-913C-356C191F48A3

04/11/2026

🌍 Scottish businesses invited to tap into Sweden's £500bn+ economy

Sweden is ranked as the EU’s leading innovation economy, making it an attractive destination for ambitious Scottish businesses looking to expand internationally.

Inverness Chamber of Commerce and Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce are partnering to deliver an in-person trade mission to Stockholm, Sweden, from 7-11 March 2027.

Open to businesses across Scotland, this mission will provide a unique opportunity to explore one of Europe's most internationally connected markets.

Delegates will benefit from a three day programme including:

✅Tailored 1:1 pre and post mission support
💼Market briefings
🤝Tailored business introductions
🌍Networking opportunities to expand potential business partnerships

Whether you're looking to increase exports, strengthen your international network or gain valuable market insight, Sweden could be the next step in your growth journey.

Find out more and register your interest today via our website 👉 https://inverness-chamber.co.uk/scottish-businesses-invited-to-tap-into-500bn-swedish-economy-through-trade-mission-to-stockholm/

The Scottish Government Scottish Chambers of Commerce

04/11/2026

🎁 Don’t miss our Christmas raffle! 🎁

We're delighted to support The Oxygen Works as our chosen charity for this year's Christmas Lunch, which takes place on 3 December at Ness Walk. We’ll be running a fantastic raffle at the event, with some amazing prize bundles to be won.

Based in Inverness, The Oxygen Works helps people from across the north of Scotland living with neurological and complex health conditions. Entirely self-funded, the charity provides access to a range of therapies and treatments, including hyperbaric oxygen, TheraPlate, physio and massage, all designed to improve health, wellbeing and quality of life.

Support this incredible local charity by purchasing a raffle ticket. Even if you're unable to attend the Christmas Lunch, you can still be part of the fundraising effort and be in with a chance of winning a prize!

👉 Buy your raffle tickets here - https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/chamberchristmasraffle26

We're also looking for raffle prizes. If you or your business can donate a prize, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch via email by Monday 23 November – [email protected].

All prize donors will be acknowledged at the event and across our social media channels.

✨ Gather your colleagues and join us for a festive afternoon of networking, celebration and fundraising.

📅 Thursday 3 December
📍 Ness Walk
⏰ 12:00 for 12:15 – 14:00

Book here – https://portal.inverness-chamber.co.uk/calendar_detail.html?eid=65ED0065-85C6-4ECF-8C25-3DBD76B7C284

03/11/2026

🌍 International Trade Week 2026: Discover your next global opportunity!

Looking to explore new markets or discover smarter ways to grow your business internationally?

Taking place from 9–13 November, International Trade Week offers a programme of webinars, workshops and expert-led sessions to help businesses explore international opportunities and take their next steps in global markets.

With so much happening throughout the week, we’ve picked out one or two Business Academy webinars that may be of particular interest to the Highlands and Islands business community:

🍁Going Global in Canada | 10 November
Interested in exploring the Canadian market? This session offers market insights, practical advice and expert guidance to help businesses understand the opportunities and how to get started.

🤖 AI for Export Success: Smarter Market Research and Global Outreach | 12 November
Discover how AI can support your international growth, from researching and comparing potential markets to understanding local customers, competitors, trends and cultural differences.

These are just two highlights from a packed programme, with plenty more opportunities to gain insights, build knowledge and explore your business’s international potential.

👉 Discover more webinar highlights and find links to the sessions in our full article:
https://inverness-chamber.co.uk/international-trade-week-2026-unlocking-global-opportunities-for-highland-businesses/

02/11/2026

🎄 Christmas Lunch guest speaker: Dougie Brown of Belladrum!

We’re delighted to announce that Dougie Brown, Festival Producer of Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, will join Inverness Chamber Chief Executive Colin Marr for a fireside chat at this year’s Charity Christmas Lunch.

With more than 20 years in the live music and events industry, Dougie has plenty of stories to share – from the people and planning behind one of Scotland’s best-known festivals to booking big-name artists and bringing new events to life. Expect an engaging conversation, behind-the-scenes insights and a few stories you won’t hear anywhere else!

Join us for a festive afternoon of great food, good company and valuable connections with fellow Chamber members, while supporting our chosen charity, The Oxygen Works.

📅 Thursday 3 December
📍 Ness Walk, Inverness
⏰ 12 noon for 12.15pm, finishing at 2pm

🎟️ Gather your colleagues and book your place - https://portal.inverness-chamber.co.uk/calendar_detail.html?eid=65ED0065-85C6-4ECF-8C25-3DBD76B7C284

30/10/2026

📖 This week’s Pulse is packed with festive networking opportunities, international trade support, workforce development initiatives and inspiring member success stories from across the Highlands.

Inside this week's edition:

🎤 Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival Dougie Brown headlines Charity Christmas Lunch – One of the Highlands’ leading figures in the live events industry will join Inverness Chamber Chief Executive Colin Marr for a fireside chat at our Charity Christmas Lunch at Ness Walk in support of The Oxygen Works.

🌍 Boost for Scottish trade missions – New Scottish Government funding will help businesses access international opportunities through Scottish Chambers of Commerce trade missions.

🏠 Member of the Week: Tulloch Homes celebrates 100 years – marking its centenary year through investment in local jobs, apprenticeships and community partnerships while helping shape the future of housing in the Highlands.

☕ Business Breakfast with Highlands and Islands Enterprise leadership – Hear directly on regional priorities, investment opportunities and plans for the future.

🎓 Shape the workforce of tomorrow – Charleston Academy is inviting Highland employers to help identify the skills young people need for future success through its innovative UniFrog Skills Framework initiative.

🚍 Member News – Read about Rodgers Brothers Catering Equipment Scotland opening the Highlands’ only dedicated catering equipment showroom, Stagecoach offering free Remembrance travel for the Armed Forces community, Parklands Care Homes national award recognition and fundraising success, and W M Donald Ltd celebrating the graduation of its latest apprentices.

💻 Member Events & Opportunities – Have your say on SSEN Transmission new £785,000 community benefit fund, explore workforce development funding with Workforce North, enjoy a wh**ky and golf experience with The Dram Caddy, and support Highland Hospice through its Autumn Auction.

⛰️ Vacancy of the Week – Àban Outdoor is recruiting for two flexible roles, eCommerce Lead and Fundraising & Admin Assistant, with the option to combine both into a full-time position supporting positive outcomes for young people across the Highlands.

📩 Read the latest - https://mailchi.mp/inverness-chamber/the-pulse-your-weekly-news-digest-30october?e=798e4112ef

📩 Get The Pulse delivered straight to your inbox every Friday - https://inverness-chamber.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=73f7593f9e9e3ba0735265b01&id=47639488a0

The Highland Council, The Scottish Government, Developing the Young Workforce Inverness & Central Highland

30/10/2026

🏠 Member of the Week 🏠

For Tulloch Homes, building communities goes beyond building homes.

From supporting the Camanachd Cup and Spokes for Folks to raising £40,000 for , the company continues to make a positive difference across the Highlands while helping meet the region's future housing needs.

Read more on the blog https://inverness-chamber.co.uk/member-of-the-week-tulloch-homes/.

Thank you to Tulloch Homes for being our ✨ Member of the Week ✨!

29/10/2026

🌍 Where could international trade take your business?

From the Highlands to the global marketplace, new opportunities could be closer than you think!

Join International Trade Week 2026, 9–13 November, and discover how your business can take its next step towards international growth.

✨ New to exporting? Explore what’s involved and find expert guidance to help you get started.
🌍 Already trading internationally? Discover fresh opportunities, explore new markets and find ways to grow your global reach.
💡 Looking for your next move? Access practical workshops, expert-led webinars, export planning support and valuable connections to help turn ambition into action.

Whatever stage your business is at, International Trade Week is an opportunity to ask questions, discover what’s possible and take that next step with confidence.

🚀 Ready to explore your global potential? Read our full article here to discover our top picks for the week 👉 https://inverness-chamber.co.uk/international-trade-week-2026-unlocking-global-opportunities-for-highland-businesses/

29/10/2026

☕ Business breakfast with Highlands and Islands Enterprise

There's still time for Inverness Chamber members to secure their place at our upcoming Business Breakfast with and Islands Enterprise.

Hear from Chair Angus Campbell, Chief Executive Stuart Black and Area Manager – Inner Moray Firth Audrey MacIver as they share insights into HIE's strategy, regional priorities and plans for the future.

There will also be an opportunity to ask your questions so don’t miss this chance to join the discussion with HIE’s senior leadership team.

📅 Tuesday 17 November
📍 Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club
⏰ 08:00 for 08:30 – 09:45

✅ Free to attend

Priority booking for Inverness Chamber members ends Friday 30 October. After this date, any remaining places will be opened to the wider business community.

Spaces are limited, so book now to avoid missing out.

🔗 Book your place: https://portal.inverness-chamber.co.uk/calendar_detail.html?eid=E7859CCC-8432-483B-B922-B43DFCDAF8DD

Address

Metropolitan House, 31-33 High Street
Inverness
IV11HT

Website

http://www.inverness-chamber.co.uk/

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