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
  • Edinburgh’s Retail Figures Bucking The National Trend
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    Edinburgh’s Retail Figures Bucking The National Trend

    5th May 2015

    For two months now Edinburgh’s retail spend has been bucking the Scottish and UK-wide national trends. Edinburgh’s retail sales were up three point three per cent in February 2015 compared to this month in 2014. This is higher than the Scottish average that fell one point four per cent on…

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  • Shepherd and Wedderburn sponsors category at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards
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    Shepherd and Wedderburn sponsors category at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards

    5th May 2015

    Shepherd and Wedderburn is proud to be sponsoring a hotly contested category in the prestigious Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards, set to take place in Edinburgh this month. With a record-breaking 239 entries received, the event has been dubbed the Scottish food and drink ‘Oscars’, and Shepherd and Wedderburn…

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  • Experience The Beyond Skin Journey at Harvey Nichols
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    Experience The Beyond Skin Journey at Harvey Nichols

    5th May 2015

    Come and experience treatments you have never tried before! This is the perfect opportunity to ‘give it a try’! See how it feels, looks and ask as many question as you have. Come with a friend and relax in Personal Shopping with a cup of tea. The Beyond Skin Journey:…

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  • Vitality Dental and Optical team taking part in Edinburgh Marathon Festival
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    Vitality Dental and Optical team taking part in Edinburgh Marathon Festival

    5th May 2015

    The team at Vitality Dental and Optical will be taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival this year, and will be running the 10K race in aid of The Sick Kids Friends Foundation. The race is taking place on Saturday 30th May, in Edinburgh’s beautiful Holyrood Park. The Royal Hospital…

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    Transport

    4th May 2015

    The importance of shipping and trade to the economy in the UK, an island nation, is business critical and we must continue to encourage and support the development of our port infrastructure to ensure our competitiveness in a global market place.

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  • Reaping the reward of digital connectivity
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    Reaping the reward of digital connectivity

    4th May 2015

    The recent announcement of a 93-mile gigabite fibre network for Edinburgh that will help create ultra-fast internet connectivity was just another example of the crucial role that digital technology now plays in all aspects of our lives.

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  • World Class Talent = Economic Performance
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    World Class Talent = Economic Performance

    4th May 2015

    It’s an equation that adds up – an adaptable and talented workforce equals a sustainable and successful economy.

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  • Mix business & golf at Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society
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    Mix business & golf at Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society

    1st May 2015

    Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society is proud to join the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce and offer preferential rates on golf days and business networking events.

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    Avinash Business Consultants advise on small business growth

    1st May 2015

    Avinash Business Consultants CEO and small business growth expert and strategy Consultant Sudha Mani can find ANY business owner a minimum of £5,000 lying hidden in their business… in just 30 days.

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    Assean Sheikh Live Q & A on Facebook

    1st May 2015

    Assean is doing a LIVE Q.A. on Scotland Now’s Facebook page on Monday 11th May at 12:30pm where he will answer your questions publicly.

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