CE and Management Team Blogs

02 Aug 2017

Begging – a highly sensitive issue and challenge

Here’s a topic that is not easy to address. Take a wander around any major city and you will no doubt be aware that begging and rough sleepi…

22 Jun 2017

Close relationship between Chamber and Council important to Glasgow

The leadership of Glasgow is changing. Last week we held our first members’ session with the new Leader of Glasgow City Council, Susan Aitke…

06 Jun 2017

BBC Today a chance to put Chamber economy views to the fore

Last week the BBC’s flagship Today programme was in Scotland as part of its General Election tour of the UK and I was asked to join in with …

18 May 2017

Chinese lesson on making things for export

I’m not long back from a personal tour of four cities in China. Whilst my visit was not specifically for business reasons, it was impossible…

19 Apr 2017

Sir Arnold’s proud contribution to youth skills

One of the outstanding figures of business in Glasgow passed away last week.  Sir Arnold Clark leaves behind a tangible legacy for his city…

19 Apr 2017

Direction of travel is taking us to New York, Northern Italy and Bavaria …

By Richard Muir, Deputy Chief Executive  Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has travelled a long way in its international trade development work i…