Moray Chamber of Commerce

22/09/2025

Our 2025 Membership Survey is OPEN, and we’d love to hear from you 📢

Your feedback is invaluable. It helps us understand what matters most to you and how we can continue to support our members.

To show our appreciation, everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a prize draw to WIN a £100 Moray Loves Local Gift Card ✨

Take the survey ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/9jap934x

The Moray Gift Card is accepted at 260+ local businesses (and free for businesses to join!).
Find out more ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yt9acner

22/09/2025

Ready to shine? 🌟The Moray Chamber Annual Business Awards are about celebrating the passion, hard work, and impact of businesses across our region.

“Winning this award was a source of pride and motivation for Edrington colleagues in Speyside. It serves as a reminder that volunteering has an impact, not just for the good causes we support but also among the wider community where we live and work.”
- Rachel Walters, Operations Director at The Macallan Estate

Our main business award will be presented this Friday at our 2025 Annual Dinner, but there's still time to apply for the following awards:
• Most Promising Enterprise
• SME of the Year
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Export Award

Apply now ➡ https://tinyurl.com/msxn6k5f

Winners will be announced at our awards ceremony on 10th December at the Laichmoray Hotel!

You don’t need to be a member to apply. All local businesses are welcome!

Deadline: Friday 3rd October 2025

22/09/2025

NEW MEMBER | Koehler Renewable Energy UK

Part of the historic Koehler Group, they’re driving the future of sustainability with wind, hydro, biomass and solar projects - including 6 hydro plants already in Scotland. They work across the full lifecycle of renewable projects: from planning & permitting, through financing & construction, to long-term management. Their mission: produce more renewable energy than their paper operations consume by 2030.

Welcome to the Chamber network!

Read more ➡ https://tinyurl.com/yfxs8v27

22/09/2025

Stronger teams. Confident managers. Better results. 🚀

82% of UK managers step into leadership without training. The Accelerator Programme developed by Dhow Consulting LLP, Clan Alchemy, and VILT, helps managers move from firefighting to leading with purpose.

In just 12 weeks, participants build practical skills through workshops, mentoring, and coaching, designed for immediate impact.

Find out more ➡ https://tinyurl.com/yrb7hwfm

19/09/2025

✨ Why Apply for Moray Chamber's Annual Business Awards? Hear it from our winners! ✨

“Winning SME of the Year means so much to the Pinz team. It’s been a really tough time for the leisure sector so getting that recognition gave us all such a lift. I’d say to other businesses, definitely put yourself forward.

It’s a great way to celebrate the hard work that’s happening across Moray and to make sure it doesn’t go unnoticed.” –Pinz Bowling, Joint SME of the Year Winner 🏆

Applications for the 2025 Annual Business Awards are still open! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate your team’s success!

Apply now ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/msxn6k5f

📅 Deadline: Friday 3rd October 2025

19/09/2025

Big news for Speyside foodies! The Craigellachie Hotel is launching GEAMAIR, a fine-dining restaurant led by chef Pawel Sowa - 'The Single Malt Chef'. Due to open its doors next month, GEAMAIR promises an unforgettable culinary journey blending whisky, local produce and Scottish tradition.

Find out more ➡ https://tinyurl.com/bdesradf

19/09/2025

NEW PLATINUM PARTNER | Galileo Empower

"We are thrilled to welcome Galileo Empower as a Platinum Partner of Moray Chamber of Commerce. Their commitment to supporting local businesses and contributing to our economic and environmental future aligns with our aims.

This partnership will not only strengthen ties between Galileo Empower and the Moray business community, but also highlight the opportunities that projects like the Dorenell Extension Wind Farm and Biodiversity Enhancement Plan can bring to our area."

Our Partners support us to make a difference and by working closely we can achieve much more than we would be able to alone. Together we grow.

Established in 2020, Galileo is a fast-growing renewable energy developer, owner and operator with a mission to play a significant role in realising global emission reduction targets.

With the aim to do this by developing enough intelligent, efficient, high-quality, and integrated green energy projects so that renewable energy becomes the primary source of electricity for all energy consumers in Europe.

Galileo has a project development portfolio across multiple European countries, including the UK, Sweden, Italy, Germany, France and Poland.

➡️ https://www.moraychamber.co.uk/news/new-platinum-partner-galileo-empower

19/09/2025

Growing2gether is hiring!

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🌱 We’re Hiring – Join the Growing2gether Team!

We’re looking for an Admin Support Assistant to join us at Growing2gether. If you’re organised, friendly and love being part of a team that makes a real difference in the community, we’d love to hear from you!

✨ The role
Part-time: 15 hours per week (10am–1pm, Mon–Fri)
Based at The Hive, The Park Ecovillage, Findhorn

📅 Deadline extended!
Applications are now open until Friday 3rd October, 2pm.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 7th or Wednesday 8th October.

💌 For more information or to apply, email:
gavin.morgan@growing2gether.org.uk

Come and be part of something meaningful – help us grow together!

19/09/2025

Work with a view! 🌿 Escape the home distractions and boost your productivity at Greenbrae Steading, just outside Hopeman. Whether you’re a remote worker, freelancer, or small business owner, the welcoming coworking space offers a friendly community, inspiring coastal surroundings, and plenty of coffee to keep you going.

Find out more ➡ https://tinyurl.com/bdcm6wtp

18/09/2025

Gordon & MacPhail Whisky has appointed Mark Geary as its new Chief Executive. Having served as Interim CEO since July, Mark brings over 25 years of experience in the global spirits industry, with expertise in brand strategy, international marketing, and commercial growth.

Congratulations to Mark and the team as they embark on this exciting new chapter!

Read more ➡ https://tinyurl.com/jdfkx2ja

18/09/2025

18/09/2025

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Today we’re proud to celebrate National Family Business Day by shining a spotlight on Gleaner's journey as a family-run business.

Founded in 1954 by Robin Young, Gleaner Ltd has grown through four generations of dedication:

✨ Robin’s sons, Evan & Brian, carried the business forward
✨ In 2014, Robin’s granddaughter Jane Scott and her husband Stephen became full owners
✨ Now, their son Evan Scott represents the fourth generation, helping to drive Gleaner into the future

For over 70 years, Gleaner has stayed true to the companies values — supporting communities, fuelling homes and businesses and driving innovation and sustainability. 💙

Here’s to family businesses across the UK whose roots run deep and whose impact runs wide.