Lochaber Chamber of Commerce

Ledingham Chalmers LLP have achieved a record turnover of £14.3M for 2023/24 and is making exciting leadership changes. Inverness partners JP Campbell and Victoria Leslie have been appointed to the management board, steering the company forward on its growth journey. Learn more about their success and plans for the future here: https://lnkd.in/e7uFExpV

A big well done to GREAT GLEN CHARCUTERIE LTD. who won the Marketing Award at the Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards! Recognised for their innovative brand-building and focus on sustainability, their story truly resonates with their audience. Discover how they achieved this success and learn more about their award-winning marketing strategy here: https://lnkd.in/eyRxqcjT

🏆 The 10th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards – Applications Closing Soon! Showcasing the best in business-academic partnerships, the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards are open for applications across ten inspiring categories. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate innovation and collaboration. Key Dates: 🌟 Application Deadline: 5pm, Thursday 12th December 2024 🌟 Shortlist Announcement: 12th February 2025 🌟 Awards Ceremony: 19th March 2025 at the Edinburgh Futures Institute Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e4imQzJ9

Congratulations to Pixel Spirits who celebrated a successful 2024 Scottish Gin Awards, securing three prestigious medals: ⭐️ Silver Medal: Distilled Gin of the Year (Drookit Hoose) ⭐️ Bronze Medal: High Strength Gin of the Year (Navy Strength Gin) ⭐️ Bronze Medal: Festive Gin of the Year (Scottish Christmas Gin) Discover more about these award-winning gins and their journey to success: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dvv_kB-P

Just another day in the West Highlands... Yesterday was quite the adventure! 🌄 We set off bright and early to conquer in anticipation of the long drive to Isle of Skye, always a good plan but a road closure, a ferry cancellation and a spot of unexpected weather forced us to improvise and remain dynamic, turning a layby into a makeshift office for our Highland Tourism Partnership meeting. 📞 Despite the challenges, we managed to navigate the twists and turns (literally!), squeezing in a virtual networking lunch and a distillery visit. 🥃 A big shoutout to the everyone for their flexibility and good humor, especially those hardy souls who braved  a 45-degree tea break after a minor bus incident. 🚌❄️ Hope you got on the road again! We're proud to be supporting businesses across the region, even if it means a few unexpected detours. Here's to another day of Highland hospitality and entrepreneurial spirit! 💪 #WestHighlands #ChamberOfCommerce #AdventureAwaits"

The Dog Country Project has been shortlisted for the prestigious Digital Tourism Think Tank X Awards in the Startup Innovation Award category! This recognition highlights their commitment to innovation and their passion for creating unique experiences. Vote for them here: https://lnkd.in/e64b4EbA

Are you looking for opportunities to up-skill your staff to make your business more effective? Or are you looking to gain more professional qualifications for yourself or considering a new career? Why not join UHI North, West and Hebrides this January where there are: ✅ More Possibilities - They have flexible, inclusive learning opportunities at all levels including part time and online courses that can fit around work many of which are accessible across ALL of their rural and island communities, and beyond. Their approach is supported by 15 years of experience in online learning and on campus, face to face delivery, in our communities. ✅ More Choice - Their wide range of learning opportunities suit more people, at more levels, for more reasons, so that they can wrap around your other commitments in life, and your work. ✅ More Support - Their friendly, professional teams are committed to delivering a personalised and supportive experience for everyone. So, if you choose to study from your workplace or online, you’ll still be joining a close-knit college and university family. Take a look at ALL the options available this January here: https://lnkd.in/eNEAwiGk

Kishorn Port Ltd is celebrating an impressive 50 years of innovation and achievement. Over the decades, the yard has played a key role in groundbreaking projects and shaping the future of the industry. Learn more about this milestone and its legacy here: https://lnkd.in/eQyWei6R

A big congratulations to Kim Macdonald ( The Enchanted Florist Of Lochaber ) for receiving a Highly Recommended award in the Best Florist in Scotland category at The Funeral Awards 2024 held in Glasgow last night! They have also made it to the finals of The Scottish Wedding Awards and The Confetti Awards! Wishing them the best of luck.

A Night of Inspiration and Collaboration On Thusday night, our chamber had the privilege of attending the Scottish Chambers of Commerce Annual Business Address. It was an incredible evening filled with insightful speeches, networking opportunities, and a renewed sense of purpose. A big thank you to the magnifecent Scottish Chambers Team for making it happen Cameron McKendrick, Mansi D. Rosalind Wardley-Smith Charandeep Singh BEM Dr Liz Cameron CBE. The speakers for the evening were nothing short of remarkable, hosted by Jackie Bird the speakers for the evening were Mike Soutar, Nikki Flanders,Rowena Bird, Diane Gutiw PhD,Stephen Leckie and of course Dr Liz Cameron CBE who closed the evening with great aplomb! It was a pleasure to hear from these inspiring leaders , who shared their wisdom and experiences. The event highlighted the importance of collaboration, innovation, and resilience in today's business landscape. I'm excited to apply the learnings from the night to further support the businesses across the West Highlands . Special thanks to Stu Thomson and the Crew for their time and insights into the world of Cut Media Thank you to our amazing guests for the evening , great conversation and new collaborations going into 2025. Anas Sarwar we look forward to welcoming you to the West Highlands. Thanks to Chamber Team Eilidh MacDonald, Eilidh MacLellan and Jennifer Grant for the hard work in making sure we were all at the correct place in time. #ScottishChambers #Business #Innovation #Collaboration #LochaberChamber