What We Do
Upcoming Events and Courses
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Essential Management Skills
16/04/2024 09:30 - 16:00This course is delivered in-person at our offices. Early bird offer of £40pp reduction in prices if booked and paid for before 19.03.2024. Discount applied automatically at ch...
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A Beginners Practical Guide to Exporting
24/04/2024 13:30 - 16:30This course is delivered online via live Zoom video conferencing facilities. An early bird offer of an extra £40pp off for bookings made before 20.03.2024. Discount is calculat...
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Rising Star Networking Evening: Fayre Play
04/04/2024 18:00 - 20:00Join us on Thursday 4th April for our next Rising Stars Networking Evening at Fayre Play! Dive into a realm of networking and nostalgia with nine thrilling funfair games, designed to whisk you away t...
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Partner and Corporate Roundtable with Centre for Cities
16/04/2024 09:30 - 10:30We are delighted to invite you to our April Roundtable Discussion, in collaboration with Centre for Cities on Tuesday 16th April, 09:30-10:30. Centre for Cities is the leading think tank dedicated to...
Membership
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Inform
Our one city focus means we gain invaluable insight into plans, developments and key business issues in the Capital. Using this knowledge, we regularly inform our members on the local business landscape and any changes which may affect them. -
Represent
We have strong relationships with local and national Government, key policy-makers and city stakeholders. Using our networks, we influence on business issues and lobby on policy areas important to our members. -
Connect
Connecting people is at the heart of what we do. We run over 100 networking events per year, offer facilitated introductions and have a GDPR friendly membership database. So, if there is a contact you’d like to be connected to - consider it done. -
Grow
Helping our members grow is incredibly important to us. We’ll help to raise your profile in Edinburgh through our marketing support and we offer excellent training programmes to help increase productivity and accelerate growth.
Some words from our members
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Gordon Robertson, Director of Communications and Sustainability, Edinburgh Airport"The Chamber puts forward the case for business in the Capital with a clear understanding of the benefits that business brings to Edinburgh, as well as the responsibilities business has. From a business like ours to a small agency, the Chamber adds value – not something many can say."
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Lindsay Fyfe-Jardine, Chief Executive, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home“Through the Chamber, I’ve connected with many leaders at networking events and this has opened up the door for lots of exciting partnerships. I can’t speak highly enough of the Chamber team, their dedication and care for Edinburgh businesses is evident and I’m very proud to say I’m an active member of their community.”
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George Lowder MBE, Chief Executive, Transport for Edinburgh“Our Partnership with the Chamber means that we can engage with senior leaders from across the City and from a number of sectors who can be our critical friends as we develop our strategies and plans. The Chamber also provides access to leaders and influencers from beyond the City, who provide invaluable broader insights, or represent our position in Scottish, National and International forums.”
News & Blogs
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CASHFLOW & PROFITABILITY DECLINE AS HIGH COSTS HAMMER BUSINESSES
CASHFLOW & PROFITS DECLINE: Q1 has seen a significant downturn in cashflow and profits, with sizeable contractions recorded across four of the five sectors. RECRUITMENT CHALLENGES: More businesses are reporting challenges in recruiting staff, increasing to 47% for the quarter compared to 40% in the last quarter. However, recruitment intentions…
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Dales Marine Services announces the appointment of two new Executives
Dales Marine Services Ltd (Dales Marine) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kaylea Adam-Owen as Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and Paul O’Brien as Operations Director, with both serving on the Company’s Board as Executive Directors. Dales Marine Services Ltd is a leading provider of specialist solutions for dry dock…
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DISCOVER EGGCITING SCIENCE THIS EASTER AT DYNAMIC EARTH EDINBURGH
… explore the Universe, under the sea and colour changing carrots! This Easter holiday and during the Edinburgh Science Festival (30 March – 14 April), join Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh for an inspired programme of spectacular planetarium shows (including Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon), eye-catching photography…
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The Herbert Protocol: A Lifeline for any Missing Person with Dementia
The Herbert Protocol is a vital tool designed to help families and carers of any missing person with dementia. It coined its named after George Herbert, a Normandy landings war veteran with dementia. He went missing and tragically passed away in 2011 whilst looking for his childhood home. The protocol…
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The Making of Modern Edinburgh
Donald Anderson is a former leader of Edinburgh’s city council. He says that, during his time in office, he was “unashamedly pro-development”. Here, he reflects on the recent history of a city that he believes has grown substantially in stature and where development and investment have transformed the fortunes of…
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Take Part in the College Innovation Network Survey
Due to the ever-changing landscape of business, technology, education and economy – innovation is the key to Scotland achieving its aims as a nation. Colleges are uniquely placed to help the younger generation, adult learners and businesses start their innovation journey. The College Innovation Network needs your help, please can you complete…
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