Moray Businesses Encouraged to Have Their Say in Latest Economic Survey

Moray Chamber of Commerce is encouraging businesses across the region to take part in the latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator (QEI), helping ensure the experiences of Moray businesses are reflected in discussions with government.

The QEI is one of Scotland's longest-running business surveys, produced by Scottish Chambers of Commerce in partnership with the Fraser of Allander Institute. It provides an important snapshot of business confidence, trading conditions, recruitment, investment and the pressures facing firms across Scotland.

The final survey of 2026 comes at an important time for businesses, with ongoing concerns around employment costs, taxation, energy prices and the wider economic outlook.

This quarter's survey includes additional questions on the UK Budget, exploring how the measures announced could affect business decisions over the next 12 months, including recruitment and investment.

Sarah Medcraf, Chief Executive of Moray Chamber of Commerce, said:

"Through our conversations with members, we know that businesses across Moray are continuing to navigate significant challenges, but we're also seeing ambition, resilience and a real appetite to grow.

"The Quarterly Economic Indicator is an important opportunity to turn those individual experiences into collective evidence that can help inform discussions with policymakers.

"Moray has a diverse business community, from our food and drink producers and manufacturers to tourism, hospitality, retail, construction and professional services. Their circumstances may be different, but all of their voices deserve to be heard.

"Whether business confidence is improving or costs are holding back plans, we encourage businesses to take a few minutes to share their experiences. The stronger the response, the better we can represent the issues that matter to our region."

Findings from the QEI are used by Scottish Chambers of Commerce and the wider Chamber Network to inform engagement with the Scottish and UK governments, highlighting the realities facing businesses and supporting evidence-based policy discussions.

The survey opens on Monday 9 November and closes on Monday 7 December 2026.

Additional questions on the UK Budget will only be available until Monday 23 November.

Have your say

Businesses across Moray are encouraged to participate, regardless of their size or sector.

Complete the QEI Q4 2026 Survey

Your business. Your voice. Moray's future.

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