What we do
Business Comment Magazine
Our magazine provides insight on Edinburgh’s vibrant business community, with features on the city’s key sectors, interviews with leading figures and news on business developments in the capital.
Business mentoring
Using a combination of our new online business mentoring software platform and a consultative approach, we will identify your business development objectives and ambitions. We will then carefully match you and your business with a mentor who has the skills and experience to meet your needs.
Upskilling and reskilling
We offer a wide range of training courses designed to help your team develop and your business grow.
Upcoming Events and Courses
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Public Speaking & Presentation Skills
24/04/2025 -Public speaking is one of the most important skills for personal and professional success, yet over 75% of people experience some form of public speaking anxiety. This course is designed to help you ...
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Sales & Negotiation Skills
30/04/2025 -This interactive workshop is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and confidence to sell effectively and negotiate successfully. Selling is a fundamental skill in both professional...
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Early Start at Cyrenians
25/04/2025 - 10:30Kick-start your morning with great conversations and a behind-the-scenes look at one of Edinburgh’s most impactful projects! On Friday 25th April, our Early Start networking breakfast ta...
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Partner & Corporate Roundtable: UK Government Employment Rights Bill
29/04/2025 - 10:30Our April Partner and Corporate Roundtable will be held in partnership with Anderson Strathern and the British Chambers of Commerce, focussing on the UK Government’s Employment Rights Bill. Th...
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." -
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.” -
Florence Kennedy Rolland, Managing Director, Negotiate LtdI have had many chats with other providers and members which I never would have had without the chamber, providing me with insights into other businesses as well as connections and possible collaborations. There is such a varied membership, there is always someone new to talk to.
News & Blogs
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QMU’s rising stars to light up stage at Traverse Theatre
Future faces of stage and screen will dazzle audiences with a live theatrical performance at The Traverse Theatre this month in Queen Margaret University’s Acting and Performance Showcase. Produced at the end of every academic year, the showcase is an opportunity for family, friends, industry experts and the general public…
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STAGECOACH OFFERS FREE BUS TRAVEL FOR GUIDE DOG TRAINERS
Free travel now available across East Scotland for Guide Dogs trainers Stagecoach working with Guide Dogs charity to provide on-bus training Stagecoach East Scotland and the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association have teamed up to offer free travel to Guide Dogs trainers, when travelling with Guide Dogs in training…
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Edinburgh Leisure Receives Funding for ASN Multi-Sports Sessions
Edinburgh Leisure is thrilled to announce that Shared Care Scotland’s Better Breaks Fund has awarded £13,609 to support the ASN Multi-Sports sessions at Gracemount Leisure Centre for the 2025-26 period. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Edinburgh Leisure has received funding from Shared Care Scotland, highlighting the exceptional work…
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Regulation and Licensing of Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures
The beauty industry in Scotland continues to evolve and with it comes the need for tighter regulations. The Scottish Government issued a consultation paper (which closed on 14th February 2025) on the proposed licensing rules for non-surgical cosmetic procedures (NSCPs) such as Botox, dermal fillers and laser treatments to reduce…
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Pet Ownership in Separation: What You Need to Know
As a nation that cherishes animals, it’s no surprise that pets play a significant role in many families. With over half of UK households owning a pet – most commonly dogs and cats – the question of “who keeps the pet?” often arises during separations and can be a highly…
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How Wills and Estate Planning Protect Your Property for Future Generations
The information in this blog only applies to Scotland. How Wills and Estate Planning Protect Your Property for Future Generations When it comes to protecting your family assets, few decisions are as important as working with a legal team like Gilson Gray for wills and estate planning in Scotland. Whether you’re looking…
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