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
Understanding Export and Export Documentation
13/01/2026 09:30 - 15:30Master the fundamentals of export management and documentation with this comprehensive course. From handling inquiries to managing logistics, this session provides a step-by-step guide to the entire e...
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AI-Powered Digital Sales Excellence
14/01/2026 10:00 - 12:00In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses need more than just a presence, they need a smart, automated approach to turn digital interactions into loyal customers. This workshop is designed...
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Developing Edinburgh Annual Update from the City of Edinburgh Council
15/01/2026 09:00 - 10:30Our Developing Edinburgh series of events offer an insight into the changing face of our city. From transport updates to construction and development plans, to City Deals, all from prominent business ...
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Networking Breakfast at Dishoom
20/01/2026 08:30 - 10:00Networking events are at the heart of what we do at the Edinburgh Chamber. Each month we love visiting different venues and restaurants to host events and offer valuable opportunities for making conne...
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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Turkish Airlines Opens its First European Lounge Abroad in Edinburgh
Turkish Airlines has opened its first-ever European lounge at Edinburgh Airport, aside from the world-famous one at its İstanbul hub, bringing another dimension of its world-renowned hospitality to travellers in Scotland. The new lounge further elevates Edinburgh’s premium travel offering while reinforcing airport’s growing role as an international gateway. Türkiye’s…
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New low-cost train service launches linking Glasgow with North East and London
The all-electric train company Lumo has launched an affordable and reliable new service linking Glasgow directly with Falkirk, Edinburgh, the North East of England and London with great fanfare. Customers will be able to travel for as little as £33.10 between London and Glasgow, with tickets starting from an astonishing…
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Chamber Backs New Housing for Edinburgh
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce today came out in support of one of the largest city centre regeneration projects in decades. The New Town Quarter proposals will be considered by the planning committee (The Development Management Sub Committee) in December (the 17th). Proposals were first put forward by the Royal Bank…
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How Scotland’s food and drink producers can rewrite the playbook to survive the winter squeeze
By Ben Sutherland, Edinburgh-based Director at MHA, the accountancy and advisory firm As we begin writing our Christmas shopping lists, and thousands prepare to unwrap festive hampers filled with fine Scottish produce – such as whisky, gin, shortbread, honey and smoked salmon – it’s worth pausing to consider the pressure…
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DWF comments on Scotland labour market and Employment Rights Bill
Ann Frances Cooney, employment expert and partner at DWF, has commented on the latest labour market figures in Scotland. “Amid economic uncertainty and evolving legislative changes, Scotland’s labour market is under ongoing pressure. The estimates for August to October 2025 indicate that over the quarter, the employment and unemployment rates…
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Unemployment rises and pay momentum weakens as the economy loses traction
Professor Joe Nellis is economic adviser at MHA, the accountancy and advisory firm. Implications for 2026: Consumer demand is likely to remain fragile. With more people out of work and limited wage growth, household spending power could stay weak well into 2026. Business confidence will remain subdued. Higher unemployment often leads…
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