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
  • Scottish pupils receive national social enterprise award from Deputy First Minister, John Swinney MSP

    21st June 2019

    -The 12th annual Social Enterprise in Education Awards, sponsored by Kibble and Big Issue Invest, took place today (19 June 2019) at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh -Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, John Swinney MSP, presented 40 schools from the central belt with their awards…

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  • The Vesta Gin Takeover

    21st June 2019

    We’ve invited 10 unique gin brands to takeover Vesta and together, we’ve serving up masterclasses, sampling, drinks promotions & more! Each Gin brand will visit Vesta for two weeks each, with G&T and cocktail offers, running Monday to Friday EVERY week. As well as this EVERY Friday 5-7pm, there will…

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  • Chef Takeover

    21st June 2019

    From Michelin stars to multi-award winning chefs, we are welcoming Scotland’s top talent to our kitchen at Vesta this year. We’re joining forces to celebrate Scottish food and drink and support our partners, Social Bite, in their mission to end homelessness in Scotland. Each night, you’ll be treated to a…

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  • Virgin Trains wheels out ANPR at Oxenholme station

    21st June 2019

    -Virgin Trains introduces new Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology at Oxenholme station for customers travelling to the station by car Virgin Trains has introduced Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) at Oxenholme station, making it the first station managed by Virgin on the West Coast Main Line to adopt the technology.…

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  • Year two of the GDPR marks the end of basic compliance

    21st June 2019

    Year two of the GDPR marks the end of basic compliance  Nimarta Cheema, Corporate lawyer with Lindsays, warns Scottish SMEs that lack of knowledge of GDPR could pose risks now that more stringent enforcement by the ICO is starting. Following the first anniversary of the General Date Protection Regulations coming…

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  • Thomson Cooper merges with specialist payroll bureau

    21st June 2019

    Thomson Cooper Accountants are delighted to announce a recent merger with The Computer Bureau ( Fife ) Limited, a payroll bureau based in Glenrothes. The move is part of a planned expansion of their successful Business Support Services department which provides payroll, bookkeeping and VAT services to SMEs across Scotland.…

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  • Edinburgh’s digital future is happening now 

    21st June 2019

    Elaine Doherty, City Manager for Edinburgh, CityFibre Connectivity has quickly become the watchword of the day. Businesses are demanding faster and more reliable connectivity as they compete in an increasingly global marketplace. In households, a proliferation of connected devices is putting increased strain on bandwidth. Councils and government realise its…

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  • First West Lothian announce expansion of  popular Edinburgh Airport link  

    21st June 2019

    -Direct and frequent service to Edinburgh Airport for West Lothian. -Great value alternative to taking a taxi. -Free WIFI, USB charging points and comfortable seating to travel in style. -New links to Whitburn, Blackburn and Kirkton Campus. -Improved frequency to every 30 minutes. First West Lothian has announced an expansion…

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  • Simpson & Marwick

    21st June 2019

    Simpson & Marwick, the Residential Property Division of Global Law firm Clyde & Co, are delighted to have become recent members of ECC.  We would like to offer to other members any assistance they would like for their staff in respect of the purchase and sale of residential property. Richard…

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  • Forth Ports – not standing still in Brexit preparations

    21st June 2019

    Forth Ports invests in supply chain solutions for customers and is well placed to deal with the changing nature of trade and its effect on these supply chains. Over the past few months, the business has been speaking to customers and industry organisations about the readiness of UK ports for…

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