What we do
Business Comment Magazine
Our magazine provides insight on Edinburgh’s vibrant business community, with features on the city’s key sectors, interviews with leading figures and news on business developments in the capital.
Business mentoring
Using a combination of our new online business mentoring software platform and a consultative approach, we will identify your business development objectives and ambitions. We will then carefully match you and your business with a mentor who has the skills and experience to meet your needs.
Upskilling and reskilling
We offer a wide range of training courses designed to help your team develop and your business grow.
Upcoming Events and Courses
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NEXT EVENT
Social Ads Mastery Course: Propel Your Business Growth ...
21/05/2025 -Overview Unlock the power of Paid Social Media Ads to drive your business growth. In this dynamic, fast-paced course, you’ll learn the essential principles and strategies to create high-converti...
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Methods of Payment & Letters of Credit
29/05/2025 -In the sphere of international trade transactions, understanding payment methods is paramount. Are you ready to navigate the labyrinth of global transactions with confidence? The course provides an o...
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Partner & Corporate Roundtable with Phoenix Group: The Aging Workforce
27/05/2025 - 10:30We are delighted to invite you to our May Partner & Corporate Roundtable Discussion, in partnership with Phoenix Group, on Tuesday, 27th May. As Scotland’s workforce ages, businesses face n...
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Ukrainian Inward Delegation: Networking Event at the City Chambers
28/05/2025 - 15:00We’re pleased to invite you to an upcoming event on 28th May (1pm-3pm with optional networking 3-3.30pm) focused on strengthening...
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." -
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.” -
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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Royal Bank of Scotland Regional Growth Tracker reveals employment stabilises across Scottish private sector in April
Employment stabilises across Scottish private sector in April Staffing levels stable in April, after falling in prior four months Business confidence hits six-month high Downturns in output and new business ease Firms have reported that increased global economic uncertainty, particularly related to US tariff announcements, is significantly impacting demand across…
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FarrPoint Welcomes Growth with New Team Members and a New Head Office
FarrPoint’s strong start to 2025 continues, with exciting developments across the business. Over the last month, the consultancy welcomed three new team members and settled into a new head office in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh — milestones that reflect its ongoing growth and ambitions for the future. With 24 core staff members…
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DWF appoints new construction dispute resolution partner in Edinburgh
DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced the appointment of Laura McCorquodale as a dispute resolution partner within the business’ Infrastructure, Construction and Engineering team in Edinburgh. Laura joins DWF from Harper Macleod LLP, where she led the construction disputes team for the past five…
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Scott Wright, Scottish Affairs and Devolved Nations Lead in Pinsent Masons’ Public Policy practice
Holyrood election now firmly on the horizon and businesses should engage with all parties This week’s Programme for Government marked one year as First Minister for John Swinney and also fell exactly one year until voters go to the polls in arguably one of the most important Scottish elections since…
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Serious Fraud Office look to incentivise corporate whistleblowing
Plans to reward people who report corporate crime within their own organisation are to be taken forward by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) over the next year. In its latest annual business plan the SFO lists “progress whistleblower incentivisation reform” as one of the SFO’s planned outputs for the year 2025-26.…
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Regulation and Licensing of Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures
The beauty industry in Scotland continues to evolve and with it comes the need for tighter regulations. The Scottish Government issued a consultation paper (which closed on 14th February 2025) on the proposed licensing rules for non-surgical cosmetic procedures (NSCPs) such as Botox, dermal fillers and laser treatments to reduce…
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