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
  • Edinburgh to host prestigious European cruise event in 2020 for first time

    3rd October 2019

        Capital Cruising has won a bid to host the prestigious Cruise Europe Conference for the first time in Edinburgh next year. The annual three-day event, which will be held in venues across the Capital in March 2020 including a gala dinner in the Museum of Scotland, is the…

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  • BCC comments on Prime Minister’s speech

    2nd October 2019

    Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Business communities all across the UK want the Prime Minister to get a Brexit deal – not just get Brexit done. “The Prime Minister repeated his wish…

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  • Young drivers behind the wheel for annual awareness event

    2nd October 2019

    Hundreds of new and aspiring young motorists are being given a thought-provoking insight into the risks and responsibilities faced by drivers this week. Sixth-year pupils from schools across the Capital are taking part in the ninth annual Streets Ahead Edinburgh Young Driver event, which aims to raise awareness of the dangers…

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  • John Lewis & Partners Glasgow officially opens its Christmas shop

    2nd October 2019

    With less than 90 days to go until the big day, the word ‘Christmas’ is already the most searched term on John Lewis & Partners’ website. To help those looking to begin their festive preparations, John Lewis & Partners, Glasgow has officially launched its Christmas shop, bursting full of gift…

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  • Four new solicitors join law firm Lindsays

    2nd October 2019

    Lindsays has recently welcomed two new solicitors to the Private Client team and these appointments come on the back of the news that two of the firm’s trainees also secured roles having completed their traineeship at Lindsays and successfully qualifying to practice. Amy Mayberry and Harriet Waters joined our Private…

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  • Showcase for Scottish businesses forming links with world-class academics to drive innovation

    2nd October 2019

    A showcase linking Scottish business leaders with funding and world-class academics is to be hosted by Knowledge Transfer Network’s new CEO Dr Alicia Greated and Scotland’s Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation Ivan McKee MSP. Transforming Scottish Business will feature a diverse range of companies who have seen their ideas…

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  • Engineering industry partnerships at Offshore Europe

    2nd October 2019

    Edinburgh College’s International and Engineering teams headed to Aberdeen last month to strengthen industry links, and promote the College’s engineering expertise to potential partners from across Scotland and around the globe. The four-day Offshore Europe event saw Oil and Gas stakeholders gather to discuss technological developments in the industry, local…

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  • New site to help businesses unlock the benefits of an active workplace

    2nd October 2019

    Walking and cycling charity Sustrans Scotland outline how an active workforce can benefit your business. An active workforce can bring rewards for businesses of all sizes. As well as being a simple, low cost investment, it helps to foster a happy, healthy working culture and active employees take fewer days…

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    Are You Considering Paid Search Marketing? You Probably Should Be.

    2nd October 2019

    Whether you are the owner or working in-house for a B2B or B2C business, one of the best digital marketing initiatives you can do right now is Paid Search Marketing or Pay-Per-Click (PPC) on Google Ads. It can work for almost any type of business and offers measurable ROI. If…

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  • Hawksmoor Edinburgh launches new events and dining space – The Tellers’ Room

    2nd October 2019

    Multi award-winning steak restaurant Hawksmoor has launched its new events and dining space – The Tellers’ Room – to coincide with the first anniversary of opening its doors in Edinburgh.  Now available for bookings,  The Tellers’ Room can accommodate parties of up to 48 guests, making it one of the…

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