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HM The Queen praises Chambers’ contribution to business communities during Coronavirus as more companies reopen
19 June 2020 • Sarah Medcraf
HM The Queen praises Chambers’ contribution to business communities during Coronavirus as more companies reopen
Her Majesty The Queen has offered her support to businesses as they reopen, and praised the contribution Chambers of Commerce across Scotland, the UK and around the world are making to help firms, champion trade and rebuild communities.
In a letter released today, Her Majesty the Queen, said:
"As many organisations around the country are reopening, I send my warmest best wishes and support to business communities throughout the UK.
"It gives me great pride to see the contribution you and your members are making to help firms, champion trade and rebuild communities."
Welcoming the letter, Tim Allan, President, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said:
“The Queen’s personal message of support recognises the critical role Chambers of Commerce are playing across Scotland, the UK and the world to support business communities through this pandemic.
"As we look to the future to restart and rebuild our economy and our communities, The Queen's message will boost the morale and spirit of our members to capture the opportunities that lie ahead."
Sarah Medcraf, CE of Moray Chamber of Commerce, said:
“We’ve been working hard through the pandemic to ensure that businesses know how they can access support and look to move forward. We’ve also been working to support, and lobby on behalf of, those who have fallen through the gaps of government assistant. Chambers of Commerce are small businesses just like the many others in our economy and we are proud to provide crucial support at this time.”
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