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
  • Wake up and smell the coffee – free treats for customers

    Wake up and smell the coffee – free treats for customers

    19th October 2017

    Commuters at three Scottish stations are set to get their morning on track with free treats from the ScotRail Alliance and its retail partner Selecta.

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  • Fior Clinic To Host Christmas Shopping Night

    Fior Clinic To Host Christmas Shopping Night

    19th October 2017

    Fior Clinic invite you join their Christmas shopping event and let them take the stress out of festive shopping.

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  • Shepherd and Wedderburn announces new Associates

    Shepherd and Wedderburn announces new Associates

    19th October 2017

    Reflecting the firms’ steady growth and commitment to nurturing talent, leading UK Law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn has promoted 11 solicitors to the position of Associate across its offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and London.

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  • Introduction to Crowdfunding from Arts & Business Scotland

    Introduction to Crowdfunding from Arts & Business Scotland

    19th October 2017

    Led by Arts & Business Scotland, this day-long seminar held on Friday 10 November is aimed at those in the arts and heritage sector who have no or very little sponsorship experience.

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  • Why Lord Sugar isn’t sweet when Apprentices Mis-sell.
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    Why Lord Sugar isn’t sweet when Apprentices Mis-sell.

    19th October 2017

    For those of us still hooked on the TV show, “The Apprentice”, you are bound to have noticed that nothing invokes the scorn of Lord Sugar more than when candidates describe their goods or services with a dash of creative licence.

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  • Edinburgh College Business Breakfast – Foundation Apprenticeship, Financial Services

    Edinburgh College Business Breakfast – Foundation Apprenticeship, Financial Services

    17th October 2017

    We are extending an invitation to those working in the financial sector to attend a business breakfast meeting on 26th October

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  • Monthly House Price Index statistics for August 2017 published

    Monthly House Price Index statistics for August 2017 published

    17th October 2017

    The latest publication of the monthly UK House Price Index (UK HPI) shows that the average price of a property in Scotland in August 2017 was £146,354 – an increase of 3.9 per cent on August in the previous year and a decrease of 0.7 per cent when compared to the previous month.

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  • Scottish firm says Trade Marks rise indicates encouraging climate for indigenous food and drink makers

    Scottish firm says Trade Marks rise indicates encouraging climate for indigenous food and drink makers

    17th October 2017

    Intellectual property specialist Marks & Clerk has hailed a consistent rise in the number of UK trade mark applications originating from Scotland - citing it as evidence of the country’s “strong and sustained entrepreneurial spirit”, particularly in the food and drink sector.

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  • Castlemilk man’s charity efforts recognised

    Castlemilk man’s charity efforts recognised

    17th October 2017

    A Castlemilk man working at the ScotRail Alliance has been recognised for his fundraising efforts.

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  • Travel advice for Scottish League Cup semi-finals

    Travel advice for Scottish League Cup semi-finals

    17th October 2017

    Supporters travelling to next weekend’s Betfred Scottish League Cup semi-finals at Hampden Park are being advised to plan their journeys in advance.

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