Help Chamber member MY Adventure do great things in the great outdoors

Chamber members have a unique opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done right now – and help one of Edinburgh’s worthiest social enterprises, dedicated to providing great activities in the great outdoors. MY Adventure, a new Chamber member, is asking for your support to help renovate the Towford Outdoor Centre,…

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IE-CHP join CHPA & Green Investment Bank on CHP & Energy Efficiency expert panel at the ecoConnect Forum

Combined heat and power (CHP) technology is a recognised tool for energy efficiency across a multiplicity of commercial and industrial end-users: by integrating & combining the production of usable heat & electricity, reductions in carbon emissions of up to 30% can be achieved compared to the separate means of conventional…

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Fed treading carefully

This week has been filled with activity on both sides of the Atlantic. In the United States the September Federal Reserve meeting and a new set of employment statistics clarified little and seemed to set fixed income investors’ teeth on edge. Activity in Europe was more intense, with the French…

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Capital Document Solutions to exhibit at Procurex Scotland

A flagship event for the Scottish public sector will see Capital Document Solutions offer expert advice on a wide range of office equipment and print solutions. Procurex Scotland Live 2014 is a major, annual exhibition for buyers and suppliers in the public sector. The established event will be held at…

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That was Then… This Is Now….

Escrivo announced today that due to continued expansion, the company are moving office, with effect from Monday 6th October 2014. Delighted to be remaining in Edinburgh, Escrivo are moving from the heart of the new town to the historic area of the Royal Mile. Their new address will be: 42 St.…

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Dunedin Canmore Sponsor Edinburgh’s First Social Enterprise Festival

Dunedin Canmore were delighted to sponsor Edinburgh’s first Social Enterprise Festival ‘Social in the Square’ at St Andrew’s Square last weekend. Chief Executive, Ewan Fraser, Dunedin Canmore said “We signed up to supporting Social in the Square from the start and really see the social benefit of local business in…

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Greenback Gains

The US dollar is once again gaining favour among investors. Since the end of June, the trade weighted dollar index has moved steadily higher, with several catalysts responsible for its dramatic move. The usual geopolitical suspects include renewed Russian activity in the eastern Ukraine and the increasing threat from the…

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When You Wish Upon A Star Are Delighted To Be Hosting A Fashion Show

When You Wish Upon a Star are delighted to be hosting a Fashion Show to preview the latest Autumn & Winter Collection in Hobbs, George Street on Tuesday the 7th of October 6.00pm till 8.00pm. In addition to a short film on the Charity’s Harry Potter Trip guests will receive…

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Chris Fujiwara To Step Down As EIFF Artistic Director

Tuesday 16 September 2014, Edinburgh – After serving as Artistic Director of Edinburgh International Film Festival for three festivals, Chris Fujiwara is stepping down from his role. Recruitment for a new Artistic Director for EIFF is commencing immediately and it is intended that they will be in place for the 2015 edition (17…

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QA Apprenticeships in Scotland

Apprenticeships combine work and training to give young people a real job, qualifications and experience that employers want. They are a cost-effective and low-risk alternative to graduate employment, allowing employers to bring young, high-calibre staff into their business, whilst providing them with an excellent platform to build a successful career…

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