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
  • Improve your sleep with better “Capturing”

    Improve your sleep with better “Capturing”

    5th December 2016

    Last week Rand Europe published research showing that poor sleep affects the UK economy by £40bn per year. It's certainly not the first study and won't be the last. The Great British Sleep Survey looked at the quality of sleep and the underlying issues.

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  • Just over 3 weeks to go till MagicFest Christmas Special!

    Just over 3 weeks to go till MagicFest Christmas Special!

    5th December 2016

    Escape the cold and wrap yourself in magic with this two hour (with interval) heart-warming mix of captivating performances from the UK’s top magicians and a special guest from France, plus a sprinkling of humour from host Kevin Quantum.

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  • University invests £3m in ‘green gold’ timber research hub

    University invests £3m in ‘green gold’ timber research hub

    5th December 2016

    A NEW research hub will use the “green gold” of Scotland’s forests to support the construction of sustainable housing in the UK. Edinburgh Napier University will invest more than £3 million over the next decade in the facility, which will open in spring 2017.

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  • Is your business security at risk from human error?
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    Is your business security at risk from human error?

    5th December 2016

    Are you confident your business is adequately protected from the risk of a cyber-attack? Whilst many businesses have robust anti-virus software in place, they are often still exposed to the risk of human error.

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  • Grant McGregor wins Community Partner of the Year award!

    Grant McGregor wins Community Partner of the Year award!

    5th December 2016

    Grant McGregor are proud to have received another fantastic award and IT industry accolade. This first of only three Partner of the Year Awards was given to Grant McGregor from SolarWinds MSP for Community Partner of the Year.

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  • Education Chiefs Move To Protect Key Staff Post Brexit & Universities Seek Legal Advice On EU Academics

    Education Chiefs Move To Protect Key Staff Post Brexit & Universities Seek Legal Advice On EU Academics

    5th December 2016

    Leading universities are seeking Brexit legal advice on how to protect key staff who fear they may have to leave the UK.

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  • Arts & Business Scotland reveal shortlist for 30th Annual Awards

    Arts & Business Scotland reveal shortlist for 30th Annual Awards

    5th December 2016

    Arts & Business Scotland (A&BS) has announced the shortlist for its 30th Annual Awards celebrating excellence in innovative relationships between the cultural and business sectors.

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  • Extra peak-time seats every week for the Borders line & First year passenger numbers confirmed at 1.3m

    Extra peak-time seats every week for the Borders line & First year passenger numbers confirmed at 1.3m

    5th December 2016

    From Monday 12 December, customers using the Borders Railway will be able to access more than 1,300 additional peak time seats each week.

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  • Small Business Saturday recognises the huge contribution small businesses make to the UK economy

    Small Business Saturday recognises the huge contribution small businesses make to the UK economy

    5th December 2016

    Now entering its fourth year, Small Business Saturday is an independent campaign that took place on 3rd December to champion small businesses. This year we emphasised that government is open for business and wants to work with more smaller businesses across the UK. This supports the government commitment to spend £1 in every £3 with SMEs by 2020. We also highlighted the range of government support available to small businesses.

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  • Cultural Gift for Historic Environment Scotland

    Cultural Gift for Historic Environment Scotland

    2nd December 2016

    Rare 19th century, Glasgow-made cast iron ceiling gifted to Scotland’s heritage body An important and highly decorative cast iron ceiling, from the period in which Scotland were the world’s leading architectural iron founders, has been gifted to Historic Environment Scotland through the Cultural Gifts Scheme.   The ceiling, comprising of…

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