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
  • Opening date announced for Fazenda Edinburgh

    Opening date announced for Fazenda Edinburgh

    5th February 2018

    Independent restaurant operators City District Group, founders of Fazenda Bar & Grill, have announced they will open their Edinburgh doors on Friday 23rd February.

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  • 10 stakeholders who can learn from the Carillion collapse
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    10 stakeholders who can learn from the Carillion collapse

    5th February 2018

    The collapse of Carillion – a disaster waiting to happen “hidden in plain sight” needs to provoke a fundamental rethink by all the involved stakeholders.

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  • Edinburgh publican wins BT Sport award for being at the hearts of the community

    Edinburgh publican wins BT Sport award for being at the hearts of the community

    5th February 2018

    The licensee at a famous Edinburgh pub has been named BT Sport’s Manager of the Month for forging close ties with Hearts – despite being a huge fan of rivals Hibs.

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  • Bryan Burnett to host fundraising lunch in aid of care leavers

    Bryan Burnett to host fundraising lunch in aid of care leavers

    2nd February 2018

    BBC Radio Scotland presenter Bryan Burnett will host Barnardo’s Scotland’s inaugural Believe in Me lunch, which will take place at the prestigious Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh on Friday 23rd March 2018.

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  • Charities Seminar – Bridging the Diversity Gap

    Charities Seminar – Bridging the Diversity Gap

    2nd February 2018

    Ever thought about trying to attract a wider range of people to work within the board of your charitable organisation?

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  • Business Fives sees history made in Edinburgh Professional Services heat

    Business Fives sees history made in Edinburgh Professional Services heat

    2nd February 2018

    The latest heat in the capital saw the event's first ever triple champions crowned in a highly competitive and entertaining afternoon of five-a-side action

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  • Gerard Butler backs the Kiltwalk

    Gerard Butler backs the Kiltwalk

    2nd February 2018

    Hollywood A-lister Gerard Butler is the latest celebrity to call on fellow Scots to sign up for the Royal Bank of Scotland Kiltwalk.

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  • Edinburgh leads the UK in major new drive for ultrafast broadband as Openreach launches ‘Fibre First’ programme

    Edinburgh leads the UK in major new drive for ultrafast broadband as Openreach launches ‘Fibre First’ programme

    2nd February 2018

    Edinburgh will be one of the first cities to benefit from proposals announced today by Openreach for a major acceleration of its ultrafast fibre broadband network.

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  • Launch of a new ‘cashback’ scheme to help Scotland’s small businesses to capitalise on energy efficiency

    Launch of a new ‘cashback’ scheme to help Scotland’s small businesses to capitalise on energy efficiency

    2nd February 2018

    Businesses are being urged to kick-start their competitive edge in 2018 by improving their energy efficiency.

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  • Edinburgh Leisure staff awarded highest accolade after saving customer’s life

    Edinburgh Leisure staff awarded highest accolade after saving customer’s life

    2nd February 2018

    Four Edinburgh Leisure staff from the Royal Commonwealth Pool, have been awarded the prestigious Meritorious Lifeguard Award, by the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK).

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