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
  • Grant Thornton UK expands Growth 365 service in Scotland with senior hire

    21st January 2019

    Following a successful first year in Scotland, Grant Thornton is set to expand its Growth 365 service for ambitious, growth-hungry CEOs. The leading business and financial advisor has hired George Elliott, who joins the firm as Growth Adviser. George has decades of board room experience, including non-executive chairman and director…

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  • Insight Seminars for Scotland

    18th January 2019

    Programme focusing on market insights and legal hot topics, keeping you up to date with key areas of law. Please select the seminars you would like to attend, then complete your contact details and click the submit button.  You will be sent a confirmation for each of the seminars you register…

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  • DM Hall moves its Aberdeen office to modern fully-refurbished city centre premises at 4-5 Union Terrace

    18th January 2019

    DM Hall, one of Scotland’s leading independent firms of chartered surveyors, has moved to high-quality, modern, fully-refurbished premises on the third floor of 4-5 Union Terrace in Aberdeen city centre. The new offices, on one floor with an open-plan layout and spectacular views over Union Terrace Gardens and the city…

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  • ScotRail Alliance joins up with Samaritans to combat the blues with brews

    18th January 2019

    The ScotRail Alliance and Samaritans are asking people to get together on ‘Brew Monday’ for a cuppa and help save a life. Dubbed ‘the most difficult day of the year’, the charity is turning ‘Blue Monday’ on its head and is hoping to banish the January blues by encouraging friends,…

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  • New year, new home – Meet the Experts with Miller Homes

    17th January 2019

    Whether looking for central city living or a life in the peaceful Scottish countryside, Miller Homes has a number of beautiful developments across the central belt to suit buyers at all stages of life. The leading UK housebuilder is hosting a series of Meet the Expert events across all developments in Scotland…

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  • How can Management Information benefit your business?

    17th January 2019

    Statistics about how much data we create on a daily basis are in constant need of updating as the exponential growth of this modern-day gold continues at a staggering rate. For businesses however it is not about how much data you hold, but what you do with it that matters.…

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    7 Ways to Prepare for a Digital Project

    17th January 2019

    So you have decided to build an app or a digital product. You may be eager to just get started and fire ahead with development. But what are the other considerations you need to prepare before you approach a development team? We’ve Summarised 7 Key Considerations That We Think You…

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  • What happened in the property market in 2018? – ESPC data reveals key trends

    16th January 2019

    What happened in the property market in 2018? ESPC data reveals the key housing market trends for Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders in 2018. East central Scotland summary Over the course of 2018, the average selling price of properties across east central Scotland (Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife)…

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  • WBD advises Brittany ferries on UK government contract for additional freight capacity for no-deal Brexit

    16th January 2019

    Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised Brittany Ferries, a long-standing client, on a series of contracts with the Department for Transport that secure additional freight capacity as part of the UK government’s planning for a no-deal Brexit. WBD Partner, Peter Snaith was the lead adviser for Brittany…

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  • SPACE Appoints Head of Interior Design

    16th January 2019

    SPACE has appointed William Nolan as Head of Interior Design Edinburgh in a move which further strengthens its large Design Studio. William brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in interior design across multiple sectors. He joins the business from Graven Images where he worked as Design Director…

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