Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce

📢 Exclusive Member Event! Ayrshire Chamber members, join us on 20th March for an exclusive update from the Bank of England’s Deputy Agent for Scotland, Adam McGeoch. Gain valuable insights and understand how upcoming trends could impact your business. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exdUtnGk

🚨 BOOKINGS ARE OPEN! 🚨 Join us for Speed Networking at newly renovated Seamill Hydro on 23rd April! 🗓 Wednesday 23rd April ⏰ 9.30am to 12pm Ready to make new business connections—fast? This is an opportunity not to be missed: ☕ Coffee, pastries and powerful networking ⏳ 60-second pitches to showcase your business 🌊 Stunning venue by the coast Spaces for this Speed Networking are LIMITED! You need to be quick to secure your space. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/egMg89_b

The UK's EU Relations minister indicates a commitment to deepening economic ties with the EU. Would rejoining the single market affect your business’s five-year plan? Your insights are essential. Contribute to the QEI survey to guide policymakers in strengthening economic partnerships. Participate here:  bit.ly/AYR-QEI-Q1-2025

Do you trade internationally, or would like to? Our team can support you with processing documents - allowing you to import and export goods with ease.  We also offer a range of fantastic training courses and so much more! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8y5pX7V 📧 ecert@ayrshire-chamber.org 

📢 How Will US Tariffs Affect Your Business? The UK Government must act fast to negotiate with the US on alternative arrangements before new tariffs take effect. If your business trades with the US, we need your input to shape a strong response. ⏳ Survey closes 14th March at 5pm – don’t miss out! https://lnkd.in/eiGN-z8N

🥃 Happy Retirement! 🥃 At today's British Chambers of Commerce International Trade Facilitation Forum in Birmingham, Claire Baird (Ayrshire Chamber CEO) and Julie Coulter (International Trade Lead) presented the BCC's Director of Trade Facilitation, Liam Smyth, with a retirement gift of a bottle of locally produced Loch Lomond malt whisky on behalf of the Ayrshire Chamber team. The team wish Liam all the best for the future, and thank him for his support of the Chamber and our International Trade department. Happy retirement! Loch Lomond Group #AyrshireChamber ChamberCustoms #Ayrshire #AyrshireBusiness

🏆 AYRSHIRE BUSINESS AWARDS 2025 - APPLICATION MASTERCLASS 🏆 Applications for the 2025 Ayrshire Business Awards open in April! In recognition of the importance of presenting a compelling application, Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Strand PR, are hosting an exclusive, members only Application Masterclass Workshop for the second year! 📆 Friday 23rd May | 10am to 12pm Book your application masterclass space online at 👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/e5AXWSTC Whether seasoned professionals or newcomers, attendees will benefit from expert guidance aimed at refining their application strategies and optimising their likelihood of success!

📢 CONNECT THIS MARCH! This March, connect with businesses as we network at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. Then, hear about the incredible Alloway Railway Tunnel community arts project, and take a short walk to see the breath taking mural transforming the tunnel. 📆 21st March | 10am to 11.30am 🎨 See first-hand how one of Scotland’s largest murals is transforming a neglected space. Book your space today!  🔗 https://lnkd.in/gTPixUJQ #AyrshireBusiness #Ayrshire

Welcoming our newest Gold members! 👉🏻 Harper McLellan Holdings Ltd 👉🏻 Seneca Enterprise Ltd Join your local Chamber today! https://lnkd.in/eeyAWHAw #AyrshireChamberConnects

✈ Interested in exporting to the Netherlands? Inverness Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a free, practical workshop focused on doing business in the Netherlands. With its open and receptive business culture, the Dutch market is an ideal testing ground for new products and services. Open to ALL Scottish businesses, join this informative webinar, where you will be joined by speakers from the Netherlands-British Chamber of Commerce. NBCC will provide insight into key sectors, economic landscape and benefits of expanding into the market. To close of the session there will be a live Q&A. 📅 Thursday 13 March ⏲ 10 – 11am 📍 Online This is a great opportunity to get a taste of the Dutch market ahead of Inverness Chamber’s in-person trade mission to the Netherlands in May. You don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend. The webinar and trade mission is part of The Scottish Government Programme supported by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce. Interested? Register Now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eacxykvH #ICsupporting #ICtrademission #Netherlands #TradeMission #InternationalGrowth #Exporting