tete a tete
Images from the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce summer party – held at The Place, Edinburgh. Great food and an outdoor function space with a retractable roof – perfect for the Scottish summer time and in the heart of the city centre, at the end of the Tram line in York Place.
A selection of images from last week’s shoot for the Grassmarket Community Project. Tristan and Finlay, The Kilted Yogis, came along to support the Greyfriars Tartan social enterprise in kilts made by 21st Century Kilts.
Jim McColl OBE shared his story with Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce members at the Principal Hotel, George Street and discussed ideas for the future of education and apprenticeships for young people.
Charles Hammond, CEO, Forth Ports spoke with Chamber members about the need for continued collaboration between companies across the UK.
Kate Polson is the CEO of the Rock Trust, Scotland’s only youth homelessness charity. The Rock Trust is involved in influencing policy, engaging supporters and working alongside partners from all sectors to ensure that everyone is taking action to prevent and address youth homelessness. Held at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel, Kate gave an inspiring talk to Chamber members and shared her personal story.
The Skybar at DoubleTree Hilton Edinburgh hosted a relaxed, informal evening to celebrate the Scottish Chamber of Commerce’s outgoing President Nora Senior’s four successful years in the role. Speakers included Liz Cameron OBE, new Scottish Chamber President Tim Allan and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Chris van der Kuyl, Chairman of 4J Studios shared his experience with Chamber members at the Principal Hotel, George Street, from founding his first company in 1992 to his thoughts on the future of technology and it’s impact on the workforce.
A great night at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh “The Caledonian” Hotel. It’s an easy life for a photographer when people are having this much fun.
Developing the Young Workforce, Scotland’s Youth Employment Strategy asks business to be more involved in shaping and recruiting youth talent. Educators and businesses work together to create a skilled workforce for Scotland’s future. The event is open to school and college leavers and any young person who has left school in the last 3 years. This years events took place in Newbattle Abbey College, The Corn Exchange in Haddington and The Hub in Edinburgh…
below: the Corn Exchange Haddington
below: the Hub in Edinburgh
Inspiring People, Enabling Growth: Edinburgh Business Conference 2017 with Andrew Kerr and Andrew Burns, held in the City Chambers.
Following introductions by Andrew Kerr and Andrew Burns, delegates attended a series of workshops on The Living Wage presented by Kat Brogan of Mercat Tours, Flexible Working with Rebecca Mackenzie-Smith of Primate and Developing People and Talent with Standard Life’s Mark Smith.
