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
  • Sales guru honoured at graduations

    Sales guru honoured at graduations

    26th October 2017

    World-renowned sales expert Neil Rackham today (Wednesday October 25) received an honorary degree from Edinburgh Napier University.

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  • Queen Margaret University welcomes world’s first food & drink BID to its Musselburgh campus

    Queen Margaret University welcomes world’s first food & drink BID to its Musselburgh campus

    25th October 2017

    The world’s first ever Food & Drink Business Improvement Development (BID) group from East Lothian, Scotland’s Food & Drink County (SFDC), is delighted to announce Queen Margaret University (QMU) is to host the BID’s administrative functions within the Business Innovation Zone at its Musselburgh campus.

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  • 2 Semple Street Will Be Edinburgh’s Only Grade A Spec Office Project Ready For 2018

    2 Semple Street Will Be Edinburgh’s Only Grade A Spec Office Project Ready For 2018

    25th October 2017

    The delivery of the only speculative office development in Edinburgh which is due to complete next year should help alleviate the Capital’s chronic shortage of Grade A office accommodation.

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  • Humanitarian Programme boosts feelings of security and well-being of young Syrian refugees

    Humanitarian Programme boosts feelings of security and well-being of young Syrian refugees

    25th October 2017

    A new study has shown that an eight-week humanitarian intervention can improve the mental health and wellbeing of Syrian refugee and Jordanian youth in communities affected by the crisis in Syria.

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  • Should Diesel Cars Incur A Parking Permit Surcharge in Edinburgh?

    Should Diesel Cars Incur A Parking Permit Surcharge in Edinburgh?

    25th October 2017

    That's the question posed in a new consultation being run by the City of Edinburgh Council as it carries forward Edinburgh's Parking Action Plan.

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  • Getting a ticket from a private car park – Do you need to pay?
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    Getting a ticket from a private car park – Do you need to pay?

    25th October 2017

    A lot of people think that if you park your car in a private car park owned by, for example, the local supermarket or a big hotel, and you get a penalty ticket due to overstaying, or not being a customer, you don’t have to pay it. “Only the state can fine people”, they say, “and since when is Morrison’s the state?”

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  • Turning over a new leaf – everyday

    Turning over a new leaf – everyday

    25th October 2017

    • Autumn conditions mean heavier leaf fall by mid-October • Annual performance at 91.1 per cent • Daily rail clearing teams keep network open as part of £2.6m investment New figures published today show that leaf fall so far this autumn is more than double what it was at the…

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  • Positive SCC Survey Data Underlines Need To Grow Talent

    Positive SCC Survey Data Underlines Need To Grow Talent

    25th October 2017

    The latest results from The Scottish Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Indicator survey show optimism amongst most Scottish businesses continuing to improve during the 3nd quarter of 2017, reaching levels higher than a year ago in construction, financial and business services, manufacturing, and tourism.

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  • Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP To Host Employment and Renewables Events

    Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP To Host Employment and Renewables Events

    25th October 2017

    The team at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP invite you to join them at the following two events.

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  • Invitation from IMPACT Scotland to Community Consultation Exhibition

    Invitation from IMPACT Scotland to Community Consultation Exhibition

    25th October 2017

    IMPACT Scotland are hosting a community consultation exhibition regarding proposals for land within Royal Bank of Scotland’s ownership at 36 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh.

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