Glasgow Chamber Of Commerce

Former Glasgow Airport CEO Derek Provan has been elected as the new president of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce. Outgoing president Gillian Doherty will remain a board member following completion of her term with Mr Provan being elected to the post at the recent AGM on Monday 29 January.

Richard Muir discusses the importance of international trade for business resilience, highlighting Scotland's efforts to expand its global market presence, particularly in the green hydrogen and premium whisky sectors, through collaborations with foreign partners and participation in trade missions.

Alison McRae, senior director of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, discusses the expected negative impacts of the Scottish Government's proposed alcohol advertising ban. Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement that she intends to step down was certainly a notable moment last week and it has brought with it

The latest Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) employment trends survey revealed three-quarters of UK business are struck by labour shortages, while an Open University study found 70% of Scottish companies are struggling to recruit workers with the right skill set. Combined with the natu

Stuart Patrick, chief executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, reflects on the recommendations made by the British Chambers of Commerce in a report on the UK's Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the EU and discusses the potential impact of the Scottish Government's legislation on the business com

At its AGM on Monday 31 January 2022, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce elected Gillian Docherty, chief commercial officer of The University of Strathclyde, as its new president for a two-year term. Ms Docherty succeeds Paul Little, principal and CEO of City of Glasgow College who steps down following the

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce is set to host the largest-ever international trade mission during COP26. The Climate Chamber Mission will bring companies from 10 countries across the globe together to increase international collaborations, export and business growth opportunities.

Dalata Hotel Group Plc, the largest hotel group in Ireland, today officially opens the Group’s first hotel in Scotland, creating 80 jobs locally. The four-star Maldron hotel is located on Renfrew St, in the heart of the city’s shopping, restaurant & theatre district.

Stuart Patrick, chief executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, highlights the need for a plan of action for Scotland's airports in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. It is common ground amongst the various political parties that the next Scottish Parliament must tackle recovery from the pandemic

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has elected City of Glasgow College principal and CEO Paul Little as its new president for a two-year term. Mr Little succeeds Jim McHarg, HR director at Trillium Flow Technologies. His deputy for the term is Gillian Docherty, CEO of Data Lab.