What we do
Upcoming Events and Courses
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NEXT EVENT
Customs Procedures & Documentation
24/02/2026 09:30 - 15:30Successful international trade depends on a strong understanding of customs procedures, compliance, and essential documentation. Whether you're expanding into new markets or refining your existing pro...
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AI-Powered Viral Content & Trending Topics
04/03/2026 10:00 - 12:00In today’s competitive digital landscape, visibility is everything, but great content doesn’t just happen by chance. This workshop shows you how to use AI and storytelling techniques to de...
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Partner & Corporate Roundtable CEO Briefing
25/02/2026 09:00 - 10:30Join us on Wednesday 25th February, 09:00–10:30, for our next CEO Briefing - an exclusive event bringing together our Partner and Corporate members for senior-level networking and insight. You&...
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Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2026
26/02/2026 18:00 - 23:00We are delighted to announce that the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce’s Business Awards will return to the EICC on Thursday 26th February 2026. Now in its 15th year, the Edinburgh Chamber of Comm...
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." -
Florence Kennedy Rolland, Managing Director, Negotiate LtdI have had many chats with other providers and members which I never would have had without the chamber, providing me with insights into other businesses as well as connections and possible collaborations. There is such a varied membership, there is always someone new to talk to.
News & Blogs
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LiverScan launches promotional video following collaboration with Dangerous Studio
LiverScan has launched a new promotional video on its website, highlighting its approach to preventative liver health screening and non-invasive FibroScan assessments. The video was produced in collaboration with Dangerous Studio, an Edinburgh-based creative agency, and provides a clear and accessible introduction to LiverScan’s services for both individuals and organisations.…
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25 Years of Grant McGregor: A People-First IT Journey
As Grant McGregor marks 25 years in business, directors David Lawrence and Paul Sinclair reflect on the journey in a special anniversary episode of The IT Bridge. From a small start-up to a trusted IT and cyber security partner, the company’s growth has been shaped by a people-first philosophy built…
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Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce and Scottish Fair Trade
Fairer festivals guide Events are powerful. They bring people together, shape culture, influence behaviour and leave a footprint that stretches far beyond the day itself. In Scotland, where commitments to global justice, Fair Trade and climate action are part of our national identity, the events sector has a unique opportunity…
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Can I fire someone for poor performance?
Poor performance is one of the hardest issues to deal with as a business owner. You rely on your team to keep things running and when someone is not delivering it affects productivity, morale and your own time too. It is natural to wonder whether you can let them go,…
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Interest rate cut now a near certainty in March as inflation falls while unemployment rises
Emeritus Professor Joe Nellis is economic adviser at MHA, the accountancy and advisory firm. UK inflation eased to 3% in January, suggesting that the era of runaway price growth is behind us. For households and businesses alike, this represents real progress. While much of the recent improvement reflects fading energy effects,…
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The UK must solve its productivity problem
Emeritus Professor Joe Nellis is economic adviser at MHA, the accountancy and advisory firm. ONS labour productivity data estimates that output per hour fell quarter-on-quarter by 0.6% in Q4 2025, highlighting how far the UK remains from resolving its long-standing productivity problem that is holding back real economic progress. Output…
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