News & Blog

Read the latest business news, blogs and thought leadership articles from our members, as well as updates on the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce's work in the city.

News & Blog
  • ABF The Soldiers’ Charity Are Hosting Big Curry Lunch On Friday 10th October

    12th September 2014

    •              ABF The Soldiers’ Charity are hosting Big Curry lunch on Friday 10th October, 12-3pm in Assembly Rooms, George St, Edinburgh. Good for bringing groups of friends, work colleagues and clients – therefore could be work and/or play.  All 3 types enjoyed last year, and many with no previous army…

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  • MMS Raise Money For Local Teenage Cancer Patients

    11th September 2014

    Staff from Maclay Murray & Spens LLP (MMS), one of Scotland’s largest commercial law firms, have raised more than £10,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) unit at Edinburgh’s Western General Hospital.  From bake sales and dress down days to the treacherous Three Peaks Challenge, staff at the firm’s Edinburgh…

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  • Geoghegans Chartered Accountants Completion of the RSABI Great Glen Challenge 2014.

    11th September 2014

    On Friday 29th August the RSABI Great Glen Challenge 2014 came to an end. Geoghegans Chartered Accountants came in a very respective 6th place out of the 22 teams competing. The event involved team members running, kayaking, walking and cycling. Team ‘Geoghegans’ involved our keen members of staff; Blair Paterson…

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  • Keep Calm and Carry on Ceilidh with When You Wish Upon a Star

    10th September 2014

    Saturday 29th November 7.00pm In the elegant settings of the Edinburgh City Chambers When You Wish Upon a Star invite you to a traditional Scottish Supper of Haggis, Neeps and Tatties with traditional Scottish Dancing.  Music from the Caleerie Dance Band, a professional caller  and a welcome drink, all to…

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  • Inlingua Edinburgh Present English Conversational Group Courses

    10th September 2014

    Do you have an employee whose native language is other than English and who wishes to improve his or her English Skills?  

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    100 days of trams in Edinburgh

    8th September 2014

    The Edinburgh Trams service has been running for 100 days and 1.5 million passengers have been welcomed on board to date. Patronage figures and revenue levels are in line with predictions and importantly with the business model which was developed before operations began. The service experienced an extremely busy launch…

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    The Open Championship Hospitality Programme joins the Chamber!

    8th September 2014

    As you may be aware The Open, golf’s original Major, returns to the “Home of Golf” for the 144th edition of the Championship in 2015.  St Andrews, Scotland, will host one of largest sporting events in the world and you have the chance to experience the very best in sporting…

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  • Discount For Chamber Members at Edinburgh Showcase Dinner

    4th September 2014

    As you may have already heard, Saturday 20th September is the date for this year’s Strictly Come Prancing – Edinburgh, in aid of Aberlour; our vital work in Edinburgh is a cause we are grateful to have such varied corporate support in developing. This is the third year that we’ve…

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  • Gillespie Macandrew Strengthens Private Client Team

    3rd September 2014

    Legal firm Gillespie Macandrew has recruited three specialists to join its expanding Private Client team. Agnes Mallon has been appointed as Legal Director and brings a wide range of legal expertise. Agnes will focus on trusts and tax planning for individuals and use specialist skills to advise on contentious and…

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  • Last Chance to Register for ecoConnect’s District Heating Expert-led forum

    3rd September 2014

    Heating (and cooling) makes up around 50% of Scotland’s overall energy demand.  District heating systems present significant opportunities for organisations to enhance their business sustainability by reducing their heating costs and generating income under the RHI. The systems also present valuable opportunities for landlords to deliver affordable warmth to tenants…

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