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
  • Cyrenians News Release: Cyrenians break target of delivering one million meals

    4th October 2019

    Cyrenians break target of delivering one million meals In the past year, the Cyrenians Fareshare depot has redistributed over 450 tonnes of surplus food to charities and community groups across Central and South East Scotland – breaking their target of delivering 1 million meals in their 20th year. The Edinburgh-based…

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  • Vegware exhibit new Gallery Collection cups   

    4th October 2019

    Compostables manufacturer Vegware have introduced new limited edition eco embossed hot cups: the Gallery Collection. The Gallery Collection of artistically designed hot cups is a collaboration between Vegware and Edinburgh-based Coburg House Studios.     These unique hot cups are available in 8, 12 & 16oz, and each size features a mixed case of up to three designs.…

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  • Ocean Terminal announces recruitment drive

    4th October 2019

    Over 50 retail and leisure job vacancies are available across the outlets at Ocean Terminal, to help tenants fill these roles a three-day recruitment drive will be held at the shopping centre in Leith this weekend – Friday 4th to Sunday 6th October. A mixture of full-time permanent roles, as…

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  • Turing Trust Circular Economy Effort Adds Up

    3rd October 2019

    It’s not hard to compute – the work done by the Edinburgh workshop of The Turing Trust is playing a significant part in creating a circular economy that benefits people and the environment. The Trust supports education by providing reused computers to schools and improving teacher training. It also provides…

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  • 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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