tete a tete
The Edinburgh Chamber Business Awards 2018 Launch was held in the Sheraton Hotel this week. The Awards Ceremony, on the 8th February next year, will move to the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. For more information on the Awards or to book places, visit Edinburgh Chamber Events.
A selection of images from the Scottish Chamber of Commerce Business Reception. The event was held at the Scottish Parliament and hosted by Ruth Davidson. Guest Speakers included Finance Secretary Derek Mackay and Warrick Dent of Virgin Trains as well as Tim Allan, President of the Scottish Chambers.
An inspiring lunch with @BruceWalker – see http://www.wearethefuture.org.uk/
An Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Event held at G&V
Bob Keiller, Chair of Scottish Enterprise, spoke about the benefits of the Borders Railway and introduced businesses – SuperNature Oils, Davidson Chalmers and the Shawfair Project – already making the most of the improved connection to the central belt. Held at the Carlton Hilton, just a short distance from Waverley Station, the event was organised by Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce.
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.
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.
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.
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.
