Business Comment Magazine

August - September 2011

Published August 2011

Welcome to the August/September issue of Business Comment, with a range of news and features from the Chamber, our members and beyond.

Edinburgh Review to inform economic future (page 4)

Earlier this year, the City of Edinburgh Council started an economic review of the city region. Now, the first findings have been published and show that many businesses are confident about the future.

Fund aims to promote growth (page 8)

Over the next few years, the BGF is expected to invest in hundreds of UK businesses that need funding to create new products and services, sell to new markets and create jobs.

Former US Vice-President to address conference (page 12)

An international conference designed to help grow Scotland’s low carbon economy has received strong backing, including from American environmental campaigner Al Gore.

Meeting the challenges of a changing financial world (Page 22-23)

When David Nish stands up to deliver his speech at a Chamber dinner in early September, he will be addressing the long-term savings and investment challenges facing Scotland and the UK more broadly.

Made in edinburgh: a cultural success worth £1/4 billion (page 24)

Edinburgh’s reputation as a year-round festival city is delivering significant benefits for local businesses, according to independent research.

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