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
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    What Employees are Looking for in a Good Employer

    28th October 2019

    Kristin Lamb, Head of Sales and Service for ExecSpace, one of the UK’s leading venue finding agencies shares her views on what she believes employees are looking for in a good employer. Flexibility – In this day and age, I think it’s really important that employers can be flexible with…

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  • ScotExport 2019

    28th October 2019

    Scotland’s flagship exporting event ScotExport is coming back to Glasgow on 12 November 2019. Whether you’re new to exporting or already trading overseas, ScotExport brings together the experts, advice and knowledge sharing you’ll need to grow international sales. With over 500 delegates last year and presence from Scotland’s providers of…

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  • Reuse. Refill. Recycle. 5 simple, stunning and sustainable promotional gifts

    25th October 2019

    Are you an environmentally friendly brand looking for great eco promotional product ideas for staff, events or marketing campaigns? If the answer is yes, then this article is for you. We’ve put together a list of our 5 most sought-after eco-friendly products, to help you promote your brand without sacrificing…

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  • In for a penny to lose the pounds

    25th October 2019

    Be in for just a penny and lose the pounds in time for Christmas. Edinburgh Leisure is reducing their normal joining fee to just 1p on any of their fitness, swim, gym, class and climb memberships meaning there’s no excuse not to get fit. The offer is available from Friday,…

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  • Colombian visitors get creative at Edinburgh College

    25th October 2019

    A group of five performing arts professionals from Colombia are attending Edinburgh College to develop their English and find out more about the prominence of the creative industries in Scotland. Diana Cifuentes, Juan Orozco, Angelica Corredor, Nathalia Contreras, and Mateo Rueda are participating in an eight-week programme, which involves them…

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  • Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants launches ‘Stay Human Project’ at Edinburgh’s Kimpton Charlotte Square

    24th October 2019

    Every Kimpton Stay Human room is filled with experiences designed to foster human connections Boutique luxury brand, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants launches The Kimpton Stay Human Project in Edinburgh’s Kimpton Charlotte Square for the first time. Guests are asked to forge meaningful ties with each other by working together on…

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  • A fairer society will be a more prosperous one – Business Minister

    24th October 2019

    SCOTLAND is well placed to tackle the challenges posed by an era of rapid technological development, the Business Minister said today. (Wednesday 23 October) Jamie Hepburn MSP told a conference at Edinburgh Napier University there was a determination not to repeat the mistakes of a past where too many people…

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  • A Ferry nice place to call home

    24th October 2019

    Enjoy life by the seaside with Miller Homes Boasting some of the country’s most beautiful countryside and coastline, North Berwick is a fantastic place to put down roots. With a traditional high street, harbour and beach at its heart, the charming town is perfect for those longing to settle down…

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  • Anturas Consulting and Sodak to host an assurance and verification behavioural science workshop

    24th October 2019

    Lack of assurance and verification costs time and money. Apply behavioural science and assurance to your process now. Chamber member Anturas Consulting alongside their friends at SODAK will be hosting their very first assurance and verification behavioural science workshop this November 4th and 5th at Surgeons Hall in Edinburgh. During…

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  • £20m investment in transport improvements

    24th October 2019

    Dedicated licensed taxi facility to increase capacity on Eastfield Road. More than £20 million is being invested to improve transport access as part of ongoing development works at Edinburgh Airport. The first phase of the project will deliver a new East Terminus next summer (May 2020) which will house the…

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