Friday 03 February 2012
Edinburgh is a step closer to becoming a global centre of renewable technology and investment following the submission of the formal bid to host the new Green Investment Bank (GIB).
Wednesday 01 February 2012
Chamber members in the tourism sector have been prominent in calling for a new approach to the way we promote, maintain and develop the Royal Mile, the historic heart of our Old Town. The City of Edinburgh Council recently held a planning ‘charette’ or consultation on the issue, and the outcomes and recommendations are in the attached document.
Tuesday 31 January 2012
LONG-running plans to introduce a “bed tax” on hotel guests in Edinburgh have been dropped, it emerged today.
Monday 16 January 2012
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce has appointed a new Chief Executive to lead its resurgence as one of the most effective business organisations in Scotland.
David Birrell, a former Unilever executive and a qualified Chartered Accountant, will take up his post in the first week of 2012- and is eager to pick up the challenge.
Monday 16 January 2012
We are pleased to send you the first Edinburgh Tram Update of 2012, what promises to be a busy, productive year for the project.
Thursday 12 January 2012
The Danish Ambassador to the UK, Ms Anne Hedensted Steffenson, made Edinburgh Chamber one of her first ports of call during an official visit to the city this week (Jan 12).
Monday 19 December 2011
A key milestone for the project has been reached with the completion and handover of the tram depot at Gogar on 16th December. An event was held there yesterday to mark the contractors passing ownership of the depot to the City of Edinburgh Council.
The handover event was attended by the Scottish Government Transport Minister Keith Brown, Leader of City of Edinburgh Council Jenny Dawe, Chief Executive, Sue Bruce as well as representatives from Transport Scotland, Bilfinger Berger, Siemens, CAF, Turner Townsend, Lothian Buses and the German and Spanish consulates.
The tram depot and stabling yards will in due course be home to the entire tram fleet and will also act as the network control centre when the service goes live in 2014.
Another significant milestone took place at the depot earlier in the week when the first tram ran on the test track. This event gained a lot of media coverage and highlights the good progress being made on the project since work resumed a few months back.
Friday 16 December 2011
Overall Client Target Programme
We are sending you this special stakeholder update to inform you that the City of Edinburgh Council today (6 December 2011) published the Overall Client Target Programme (attached) which sets out key future milestones for the delivery of the Edinburgh Tram Project. Please find a copy attached.
This programme includes a summary of works along key sections of the route from the Airport to York Place in the city centre with a schedule detailing traffic management measures and road and track works, installation of overhead lines and power cables and electrification works.
Tuesday 06 December 2011
The British Chambers of Commerce had their Annual Awards Gala Dinner on Thursday 24th November, in London. We at Edinburgh chamber are delighted to announce and also Congratulate the following Members :
Monday 05 December 2011
Arrival date for pandas set for 4th December
I am delighted to announce that we will be receiving TianTian and Yang Guang, our Giant Pandas on 4th December. This is news that we know you have been waiting for and we are absolutely thrilled that they will be here with us so soon. Although they will be arriving at the beginning of December, they will not be on show to the public until 16th December. This is to allow the pandas time to settle in after their journey and ensure they are completely comfortable with their new surroundings.
Monday 20 November 2011
This note is intended to keep you up to date on the progress of tram works, primarily across the on-street section from Haymarket to York Place, and the measures that are being put in place to support city centre businesses during the programme. The update will be issued regularly, however if between bulletins you require additional information please do not hesitate to contact the team whose telephone numbers are at the bottom of this email.
If you would rather not receive this information then please reply to this email and we will remove you from the distribution list. If you think the information it contains may be of interest to others then please circulate.
Friday 11 November 2011
FROM ROBERT CARR, PRESIDENT -
For two hundred and twenty five years this Chamber of Commerce has served its members, and the city of Edinburgh, through the great events and upheavals of economic history.
We are facing many challenges- as a country, an economy, as a city and, yes, as a Chamber of Commerce. How we respond to those challenges will determine what sort of recovery we deserve.
Friday 04 November 2011
This note is intended to keep you up to date on the progress of tram works, primarily across the on-street section from Haymarket to York Place, and the measures that are being put in place to support city centre businesses during the programme.
Wednesday 19 October 2011
The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting will be held in the City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh, from 0830 on Friday, November 11.
Thursday 29 September 2011
The Scottish Business Crime Centre has released a notice in relation to suspected electoral
fraud which may impact on your business.
Wednesday 14 September 2011
You may have read a report in today’s Edinburgh Evening News about financial challenges within the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce group, including a supporting editorial reinforcing the vital role the Chamber performs in looking after its members and promoting growth and prosperity in the city.
Tuesday 02 August 2011
We are developing a new primetime series for Sky and are looking for charismatic and successful business professionals to take part.
Tuesday 02 August 2011
Could you benefit from having an objective view of your business from an experienced business person, who could act as a sounding board and help you to develop new skills and expand your network of contacts?
Wednesday 27 July 2011
Come along to this event and find possible opportunities for your business!
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Today’s edition of the Sunday Times launches the 2011 results of its Best Green Companies Awards and Skanska is named as the Greenest company in the UK, all categories.
Tuesday 12 July 2011
The Scotland Bill currently going through Parliament makes provision for the Scottish Government in future to raise revenues from devolved taxation.
Monday 11 July 2011
World-renowned climate change campaigner, Nobel Laureate and former US Vice-President Al Gore – was today confirmed as a keynote speaker at the Scottish Low Carbon Investment Conference.
Thursday 09 June 2011
If you are looking to grow and develop your business then why not come along to our Master Mind Group?
Tuesday 07 June 2011
We have become Regional Partners for The B2B Roadshow which will be held at The St James Thistle Hotel on June 29th 2011.
Thursday 02 June 2011
Lothian & Borders Police would like to know your views about policing, safety and what it is like to live in your local area.
Thursday 02 June 2011
This is a workshop aimed at senior managers working in City Councils; Chambers of Commerce; City Partnerships; Scotland's Colleges; Funding Bodies; the NHS; Scottish Government; Skills Agencies and Scottish businesses in the community and voluntary sector.
Thursday 24 May 2011
The latest update from NATS forecasts a high density of ash over Scotland from 1pm - 6pm today. There is a possibility of this period extending into the night. We will provide a further update at 4pm.
Tuesday 17 May 2011
Come along and meet JCI Patrons and Board Members at their Showcase Event.
Friday 13 May 2011
The way forward for the Edinburgh Tram project is clearer today with one of the proposals agreed through the mediation process being made public.
Tuesday 10 May 2011
As the dust settles from a hard fought election campaign Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce commented on the opportunties and challenges facing the next Scottish Government.
Tuesday 26 April 2011
Edinburgh Chamber is currently leading a campaign to bring the UK's first Green Investment Bank to Edinburgh.
Tuesday 26 April 2011
Scotland's political leaders have endorsed the campaign to bring the UK's first green investment bank to Edinburgh.
Tuesday 05 April 2011
easyJet is offering Edinburgh businesses another exclusive discount following the success of their introductory offer to fellow chamber members.
Tuesday 05 April 2011
The case to bring the UK’s first Green Investment Bank to Edinburgh was taken to Ministers in London at the end of March 2011 in a delegation led by Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday 04 April 2011
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has announced commencement of its tender process for selecting contractors to design, supply, install, maintenance/repair and removal of Broadcast Lighting at Olympic and/or Paralympic competition event venues.
Tuesday 29 March 2011
To encourage our members to showcase their talent by entering the Chamber Awards 2011 - with £50,000 worth of cash prizes up for grabs - we are offering a reward to any business within our network that submits an application!
Thursday 24 March 2011
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Wednesday 16 March 2011
27 partner institutions from 15 European regions have joined forces in collaboration to strengthen their regional economies. Political representatives from the North Sea and Baltic Sea regions met yesterday, 15th March 2011, in Brussels at the first Political Advisory Group Meeting of the inter-regional projects Baltic Supply and North Sea Supply Connect.
Tuesday 15 March 2011
The best businesses in Edinburgh are being encouraged to demonstrate the city's entrepreneurship by entering a top award - as well as a chance to share in £50,000 worth of cash prizes.
Wednesday 23 February 2011
One of Scotland's leading business organisations has declared that recovery and employment is at risk unless the economy is placed at the top of the agenda by politicians contesting the Scottish Elections on May 4.
Wednesday 23 February 2011
As Scotland struggles out of recession, a hundred of the country’s brightest and best students are taking their first steps on the career ladder, assisting a wide range of companies and organisations to battle through the challenging economic times.
Wednesday 23 February 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council - Economic Development have organised a series of workshops at Leith Business Hub, McDonald Road Library during February - March 2011.
Tuesday 22 February 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council, Lothian and Borders Police and the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce have partnered once again to deliver the 3rd Annual Edinburgh Community Resilience Week.
Monday 21 February 2011
As a leading business organisation in Scotland, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce urges the country’s political leadership to use the upcoming Scottish election as an opportunity for reform and as such, we have launched a manifesto – called, 'Business Leading the Way'.
Friday 18 February 2011
Win the chance to be the leader you can be, with a place on the Edinburgh Institute’s MSc in Advanced Leadership Practice, worth £11,000!
Wednesday 16 February 2011
The Airports Council International (ACI) has named Edinburgh Airport one of Europe’s leading airports in its Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards 2010.
