Supporting Local Businesses
 Tender Writing Training
CEIS, the Supplier Development Programme, and partners, are running a series of free of charge tender writing workshops in Aberdeen on the 2nd,9th and 16th of September. ...Read More
 BCC: MPC Must Maintain Expansionary Approach Given Continuing Threats to Economy
Commenting on today’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: ...Read more
 Strengthen Your Business
At Scottish Enterprise, we believe even in the current economic climate it could be a year of stability – or even growth for Scottish businesses.
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Oil & Gas UK Highlights Rise in Reserves but Warns of the Investment Challenge
The UK offers still significant opportunity for offshore oil and gas development but companies are finding it increasingly difficult to turn new reserves into economic production, according to industry body Oil & Gas UK Read More
BCC: Bank Should Give Greater Weight to Countering Risks of Double-Dip Recession
Commenting on the Inflation Report published recently by the Bank of England, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:...Read more
 CHAMBER’S 12th SURVEY TO FOCUS On R&D
The 12th Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce Oil and Gas Survey, sponsored once again by leading law firm McGrigors LLP, has been launched today ....Read more
 AWPR GETS GO AHEAD
The Scottish Government has announced that it has given the go ahead to the AWPR after considering the findings and recommendations of the public local inquiry. The 28-mile by pass will provide a fast link between towns in the North, South and West of Aberdeen, bringing significant benefits not just to the city of Aberdeen but to the whole of the North-east....Read more
Support for Humanitarian Aid for Haiti
As you will have seen in the news reports Haiti was hit by an earthquake measuring 7+ on the Richter scale. There has been wide spread damaged with initial reports of 3 million people affected, 2 million of these are children.
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HIGH SPEED RAIL MUST TRANSCEND POLITICS, SAYS SCC
Chambers of Commerce throughout the United Kingdom have today united to publish an in-depth report calling for a long-term cross-party commitment to the creation of a comprehensive British High Speed Rail network. Read more...
 Safeguard an Apprentice
Safeguard an Apprentice is the latest Scot Gov announcement as part of their ScotAction agenda, which is designed to help SMEs (up to 250 employees) in the Manufacturing, Engineering and Construction sectors through the current economic downturn. Read more...
 Bank of England's Inflation Report Overview
The Bank's quarterly Inflation Report was first published in 1993. The Report sets out the detailed economic analysis and inflation projections on which the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee bases its interest rate decisions, and presents an assessment of the prospects for UK inflation. Read more....
Government Economic Strategy
The Scottish Government’s has published an update to its Government Economic Strategy. Please click on the link to read the full report.
"Over the last year, we have witnessed the deepest recession in living memory. Output in Scotland has contracted by 6.0% since the second quarter of 2008 – reversing growth in output to levels in Q3 2005". Read more...
Aberdeenshire Community Planning Partnership
In Aberdeenshire, community planning is a way of working in which major providers of public and voluntary services in our area, work together with our communities to deliver better services. Read more...
 NorthernStar 2009 - Winners
Close to one thousand guests gathered to celebrate some of the brightest and best of North east business at this year’s Northern Star Business Awards 2009.
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BCC warns party leaders: Give business the freedom to drive UK recovery
As the leaders of the main political parties prepare to deliver their keynote speeches during this year’s crucial party conference season, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has issued a warning that all three parties must present a clear vision that gives business the freedom to create opportunities, jobs and growth to drive the UK’s recovery from recession. Read more...
Aberdeen City and Shire Official Guide
The latest edition of the Aberdeen City and Shire Official Guide has now been published. This informative guide for the region includes an in depth background into the different transport networks and key industry sectors. The guide also provides valuable information on Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce and on universities and schools in the area. The Guide is a useful source of information for anyone new to the area or businesses and individuals looking for further information. Download here
 Investment Opportunities
Energetica - The Global Energy Hub Energetica - an ambitious public-private partnership designed to create the world's greatest concentration of energy technology companies, housing and leisure facilities along a 30-mile coastal strip between Peterhead and Aberdeen. Energetica will be unique - bringing together talented people and providing them with a stimulating environment in which to be creative. Over the next 20 years a range of commercial investment opportunities will be brought forward. More...
 Business Bulletin
The Chamber's Business Bulletin magazine is North East Scotland's only dedicated business monthly, carrying news and feature articles from our dynamic business community. The Business Bulletin has a circulation of 1,800 to named individuals who are all managing directors, chief executives and senior management within leading businesses with bases in North East Scotland.
We have several marketing opportunities available through the Bulletin. For more information click here
Annual Report 2008
The Chamber which was established more than 130 years ago as the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce now boasts a membership of 1200 members, 966 of whom are based in the City and the remainder from the Shire and beyond. Its membership employs on aggregate some 86,000 staff in the private sector making the Chamber North East Scotland's leading private sector member-based organisation. Click here to download a copy
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