No room for complacency as Edinburgh aims to build on tourism success

British summertime is now here, signalling the beginning of an increase in visitors attracted to Scotland and our capital city. As national visitor numbers rose to 15.5 million last year, building on a successful 2014 which saw an international spotlight on Scotland, tourism continues to be a key driver for economic growth, attracting investments and creating new jobs.

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Job Vacancy at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious relationship professional to join Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce part time as our Partnership Manager.

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Spectacular Speed Networking!

Friday 24th of July saw the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce host yet another “Breakfast Speed Networking” event. The series has never been more popular and yet again sold out! Thank you to all the members who came along from 8:30am to enjoy a spot of breakfast before doing their 30…

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Edinburgh Businesses meet Secretary of State for Scotland

Edinburgh Chamber hosts Rt Hon David Mundell MP visit a week after the budget Representative businesses across various sectors from the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce met with the Scottish Secretary David Mundell MP on Thursday 16th July to discuss the specific challenges and opportunities of doing business in the capital…

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Santander and Craigroyston High become Partners

Following ECC Inspiring Talent Finance and Banking meet and discussion, Craigroyston Community High School and Santander have developed a partnership that is having a positive impact on young people. In May 2015 Santander Commercial & Corporate Banking held a week-long business festival in St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. A portable ‘Red…

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Santander strike again at Chamber Pub Quiz!

Last night’s #ChamberPubQuiz sponsored by Corporate Moves was a huge success with last year’s winners Santander holding on to their crown. With nearly 20 teams taking part the room was full of Chamber members ready to  test their quiz knowledge. Other winners on the night were Motel 1 winning the…

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Join us for a Breakfast Meeting with Edinburgh Trams

As Edinburgh Trams celebrates year one of passenger service, The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to our Influencers Breakfast briefing with Tram Director and General Manager, Tom Norris You will have the chance to hear about the highlights and experiences from their first year, and the plans for…

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Our Capital City by David Birrell, CEO Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

What a year for Scotland and Scotland’s Capital City. As we continue to punch above our weight in an increasingly competitive and complex global market, we need to step back from any internal city competition and all join forces to create a truly world famous Capital City. Our Country, our…

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Junior Chamber International Business Enterprise Invite

Event: Business Enterprise Start: May 22, 2014 6:00 pm End: May 22, 2014 8:30 pm Venue: Sky Bar Address: The Point Hotel, 34 Bread Street,Edinburgh, EH3 9AF JCI runs so many engaging activities to enhance the development of young professionals in Edinburgh. Our Business Enterprise Day is an Open event suitable…

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Financial & Business Services Quarterly Business Survey

The Financial & Business Services Quarterly Business Survey is now open, and the survey introduction and link are detailed below. The survey is open only to businesses within the financial & business services sector – defined by the Scottish Government as: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/02/15090915/1 Financial Services            …

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