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Voters urged to have their say as General Election approaches
6th December 2019Edinburgh’s Returning Officer has urged residents to have their say on 12 December, with less than a week to go until the UK Parliamentary Election. In the Capital, 362, 956 people are currently registered to vote following the registration deadline on 26 November, with around 20,000 residents registering since the…
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Businesses join forces to push gender equality in technology
6th December 2019A major initiative to address gender balance in technology roles has launched in Scotland, backed by PwC, Royal Bank of Scotland and Morgan Stanley. The firms have teamed up to launch the Tech She Can Charter in Scotland, which aims to generate a lasting increase in the number of women…
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Council supports Small Business Saturday
6th December 2019The Small Business Champion for the City of Edinburgh Council Cllr Lezley Marion Cameron visited two small businesses this week to encourage shoppers to explore and support the exciting and interesting variety of independent shops and businesses Edinburgh has to offer. Cllr Cameron was promoting the Council’s commitment to do…
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£500,000 fund offering innovative finance to environmental social enterprises opens for applications
6th December 2019Boost It, a new programme from the Social Entrepreneurs Fund has opened for applications this week. Delivered by social enterprise agency Firstport and funded by the Scottish Government, Boost It will support social enterprises in Scotland to strengthen their businesses so they can successfully sustain trading. Boost It will offer…
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A family-focused showhome with character at Calderwood
6th December 2019In the heart of East Calder, Miller Homes’ Calderwood is the perfect location for buyers looking for their dream home. Close to the peaceful retreat of Almondell Country Park and a short walk from the shops and amenities on the town’s main street, the development offers three, four and five-bedroom homes. There’s…
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Barrhead Travel President tops over £5,000 in fundraising as she summits Mt Kilimanjaro
6th December 2019Jacqueline Dobson, president of Barrhead Travel, has summited the world’s highest freestanding mountain and has raised over £5000 in charitable donations for her achievement. The Glasgow-based business woman swapped her suits for hiking boots last week and joined a group of eleven other travel industry leaders and tour partners, G-Adventures,…
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Scots urged to give to family, good causes and the planet by shopping second hand for Christmas
6th December 2019The Revolve stamp of quality on show as festive grotto comes to Silverburn The ultimate environmentally friendly Christmas pop-up shop has arrived in Glasgow, and Santa’s helpers are on hand to help shoppers think second hand first this Christmas. Popping up at Silverburn Shopping Centre today and tomorrow (Thursday 5…
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Double Celebration as Construction Consultancy Doig+Smith Receives Platinum and Gold Awards from Investors in People.
6th December 2019Doig+Smith, a UK construction consultancy, is celebrating a double achievement, having been awarded Investors in People Platinum and Investors in Young People Gold Accreditations. Both awards are the highest level available on the Investors in People (IIP) framework, endorsing Doig+Smith’s commitment to leading, managing, supporting and developing its people. A…
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5 things to consider when choosing your exhibition giveaways for the New Year
6th December 2019If you’re looking for the perfect exhibition or conference giveaway for your upcoming event calendar, then this is the blog for you. We’ve pulled together 5 factors to consider ensuring you’re making the most of the opportunity to enhance your brand. The name of the game is making sure that…
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International Trade Club: an Edinburgh- Shenzhen success story
5th December 2019November saw a delegation of six businesses from Edinburgh travel to Shenzhen for a 4 day trade mission organised by Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, supported by the Edinburgh-Shenzhen Creative Exchange and led by Edinburgh Global Connections, to explore opportunities for Scottish-Chinese collaborations as part of their growing international business strategy.…
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