What We Do
Upcoming Events and Courses
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NEXT EVENT
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
18/03/2024 10:00 - 15:00This course is delivered in-person at our offices, George St. Edinburgh. Early bird offer - book your places before 12.02.2024 to receive £30pp off. Discount calculated automaticall...
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Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)– A Strategic Master...
20/03/2024 10:00 - 15:00An early bird offer of an extra £40pp off for online bookings made before 21.02.2024. Discounts are automatically calculated at the checkout. Overview: This one-day course is desig...
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Partner and Corporate Roundtable CEO Briefing
19/03/2024 09:00 - 10:30These events serve as a platform for you to gain insights directly from our CEO, Liz McAreavey, and our Policy Director, Joanne Davidson, about the work the Chamber has undertaken on members’ be...
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Networking Lunch at Patina
20/03/2024 12:30 - 14:30Get ready to embark on a flavourful journey this March as we gather at Patina for an exquisite luncheon! Brace yourself for a tantalizing experience filled with delectable dishes, delightful company, ...
Membership
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Inform
Our one city focus means we gain invaluable insight into plans, developments and key business issues in the Capital. Using this knowledge, we regularly inform our members on the local business landscape and any changes which may affect them. -
Represent
We have strong relationships with local and national Government, key policy-makers and city stakeholders. Using our networks, we influence on business issues and lobby on policy areas important to our members. -
Connect
Connecting people is at the heart of what we do. We run over 100 networking events per year, offer facilitated introductions and have a GDPR friendly membership database. So, if there is a contact you’d like to be connected to - consider it done. -
Grow
Helping our members grow is incredibly important to us. We’ll help to raise your profile in Edinburgh through our marketing support and we offer excellent training programmes to help increase productivity and accelerate growth.
Some words from our members
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Gordon Robertson, Director of Communications and Sustainability, Edinburgh Airport"The Chamber puts forward the case for business in the Capital with a clear understanding of the benefits that business brings to Edinburgh, as well as the responsibilities business has. From a business like ours to a small agency, the Chamber adds value – not something many can say."
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Lindsay Fyfe-Jardine, Chief Executive, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home“Through the Chamber, I’ve connected with many leaders at networking events and this has opened up the door for lots of exciting partnerships. I can’t speak highly enough of the Chamber team, their dedication and care for Edinburgh businesses is evident and I’m very proud to say I’m an active member of their community.”
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George Lowder MBE, Chief Executive, Transport for Edinburgh“Our Partnership with the Chamber means that we can engage with senior leaders from across the City and from a number of sectors who can be our critical friends as we develop our strategies and plans. The Chamber also provides access to leaders and influencers from beyond the City, who provide invaluable broader insights, or represent our position in Scottish, National and International forums.”
News & Blogs
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Indeed Flex announced as new sponsor of Edinburgh Fringe
Indeed Flex is committed to fair working practices, offering seasonal staff ownership, control and choice over where, when and how they work. The Edinburgh Fringe is delighted to welcome Indeed Flex as a new sponsor for 2024. Building on the success of international employment website Indeed, Indeed Flex is geared…
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VIRGIN HOTELS EDINBURGH SCULPTS NEW ARTIST IN RESIDENCE INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CREATIVES
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking Artist in Residence initiative, a unique programme that is dedicated to supporting the city’s vibrant creative community. As part of the initiative, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is issuing an open call for emerging artists within the Edinburgh art scene, giving them…
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Burges Salmon acts for ENGIE on second UK-based biomethane acquisition in six months
The firm’s Corporate and M&A team has advised leading multinational utility company ENGIE as it strengthens its presence in the UK biomethane market Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has advised ENGIE, the French multinational utility company committed to accelerating the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, on its acquisition of…
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The Making of Modern Edinburgh
Donald Anderson is a former leader of Edinburgh’s city council. He says that, during his time in office, he was “unashamedly pro-development”. Here, he reflects on the recent history of a city that he believes has grown substantially in stature and where development and investment have transformed the fortunes of…
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Take Part in the College Innovation Network Survey
Due to the ever-changing landscape of business, technology, education and economy – innovation is the key to Scotland achieving its aims as a nation. Colleges are uniquely placed to help the younger generation, adult learners and businesses start their innovation journey. The College Innovation Network needs your help, please can you complete…
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Why You Need HR Policies and Procedures
INTRODUCTION HR policies and procedures play a pivotal role in shaping a company’s culture, maintaining compliance, and ensuring fair and consistent treatment of employees. They are the foundation of any organisation’s HR framework. HR policies define the rules and guidelines that govern employee behaviour and expectations. In this blog post,…
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