tete a tete
Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive at Edinburgh Airport spoke with Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce members about updates on developments at Scotland’s busiest airport, as well as future plans for growth. Hosted by the Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa Edinburgh.
Steve Dunlop, CEO at Scottish Enterprise spoke to Edinburgh Chamber members about improving communication between business organisations across the country and and his focus on identifying and developing Scottish talent and entrepreneurship. Hosted by The Royal Scots Club.
On Wednesday evening at the MacDonald Holyrood Hotel, Benny Higgins, Strategic Adviser to the First Minister spoke with Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce members about the establishment of the Scottish National Investment Bank.
A few shots from the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Summer Party at Carlowrie Castle, sponsored by Qatar Airways, with event transport provided by Stagecoach.
As well as great food, and a drinks tasting with Crafty Connoisseur, members had the chance to try their hand at activities including Clay Shooting, Golf Darts and Highland games, organised by Kingsfield Events.
A few shots from the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Summer Party at Carlowrie Castle, sponsored by Qatar Airways, with event transport provided by Stagecoach.
As well as great food, and a drinks tasting with Crafty Connoisseur, members had the chance to try their hand at activities including Clay Shooting, Golf Darts and Highland games, organised by Kingsfield Events.
Images from Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce’s networking event @ApexHotels Grassmarket.
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On the 22nd May, the Developing the Young Workforce team brought together industry, young people, educators and careers advisers to focus on Work Readiness. Introduced by Gavin Oattes from Tree of Knowledge and Michelle Fenwick from The Edinburgh Chamber DYW Team, the workshops on the day focused on how, through industry and education partnerships, we can develop new ways to bring young people’s skills and attributes to the workplace.
Employers met face to face with over 1500 young people at Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange in a bid to Inform, Inspire and Hire their future workforce. Over 1,000 job vacancies are on show at the event making it the best place to find out about the opportunities available after leaving school and college. There was also the opportunity to get hints and tips on CVs and application forms through interactive workshops led by employers and tailored support from Skills Development Scotland.
The 2019 Chamber awards were contested by 69 businesses at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Keynote speakers on the evening were Derek Mackay MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work, Kevin Mathers, Sales Director at Google UK, Economy and Fair Work, and Rebecca Moore, Senior Growth Director, Skyscanner. The evening was hosted by presenter and broadcaster David Tanner.
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, joined Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce members for an “Inspiring Women in Business” lunch at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh.
Speaking to members, the First Minister said, “Helping more women to set up and succeed in business is both an economic and a moral imperative. By encouraging and supporting women to create and grow businesses, we can create greater equality which in turn builds a stronger and fairer economy. The Future Female Business Leaders Programme aims to tackle the key challenges that face women when it comes to growing their business or advancing their professional careers.”
Business people from Edinburgh and East Lothian learned about recycling opportunities and examples of recycling from Vegware and Riccardo Energy.
