What We Do
Upcoming Events and Courses
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NEXT EVENT
A Beginners Practical Guide to Exporting
01/08/2024 -This course is delivered online via live Zoom video conferencing facilities. An early bird offer of an extra £40pp off for bookings made before 04.07.2024. Discount is calculat...
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Finance for Non-Financial Managers
07/08/2024 -This course is delivered in-person at our offices, George St. Edinburgh. Early bird offer - book your places before 10.07.2024 to receive £40pp off. Discount calculated automaticall...
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Rising Stars Networking Evening - Summer Soiree at the Bruntsfield Hotel
01/08/2024 - 19:30In August, our Rising Stars Event series will be taking us along to The Bruntsfield Hotel for a Summer Soiree with plenty of time dedicated to making connections and expanding your network. Join us i...
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Early Start at the National Robotarium
09/08/2024 - 10:30Our Early Start events take us to unique venues and organisations around the city for a monthly networking catch up. Join us for a networking event at the National Robotarium – the UK...
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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Scottish home builder Cruden Homes has announced that only three homes remain available to buy in the current sales release at its award-winning Longniddry Village development in East Lothian. This sought-after location offers a perfect blend of village charm and country living, just twenty minutes from Edinburgh by train. Buyers…
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As Scotland’s official Team GB Fanzone, St James Quarter is hosting a Festival of Sport to celebrate the 2024 Olympics. From screenings to interactive fitness and competitive classes, the spirit of sport will be all around the Quarter. Inspired by the Paris 2024 Olympics, St James Quarter will invite guests…
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Responding to the launch of Skills England, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said: “The UK economy has a pervasive skills and productivity problem that stretches back long before the pandemic and Brexit. “Skills shortages ramp up pressure on firms, damaging their ability to operate profitably…
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If you were born when The Beatles hit the big time, you’d be around 60 today, roughly sharing your age with the likes of Tom Cruise and George Clooney. While this can be a time of continued fulfilling work or early retirement, secure housing and comfortable finances for some, nearly…
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The Herbert Protocol is a vital tool designed to help families and carers of any missing person with dementia. It coined its named after George Herbert, a Normandy landings war veteran with dementia. He went missing and tragically passed away in 2011 whilst looking for his childhood home. The protocol…
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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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