tete a tete
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.
A few images from the Grassmarket Community Project’s Burns Night Fundraiser event which included a brilliant address to the Haggis by Tommy Steel. Guests also enjoyed a whisky tasting with Julie from the Scotch Whisky Experience and Linda from Mercat Tours shared some of Edinburgh’s dark history. There were some great donations for the raffle and auction from Alexander McCall Smith, Invisible Edinburgh, Duff’s Den, MY Adventure, Greyfriars Tartan, Grassmarket Furniture, Edinburgh Gin, Tom Kitchin, Mamma’s Edinburgh, O’ Oliviero, El Toro Loco, The Bakers Arms, Fabhatrix, Walker Slater and The Experience..
there’s a link to the full set of images at the end of the post…
…this is just a small selection of the photographs taken on the night. All those who attended the fundraiser can view and order all images free of charge here.
George Lowder, Chief Executive of Transport for Edinburgh spoke to Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce members about plans for the future of Edinburgh’s public transport.
An evening at The George Hotel to celebrate the achievements of DYW to date as well as highlight “Marketplace” and “The Guarantee“. Attended by Jamie Hepburn, MSP, Minister for Employability and Training.
Careers in Investment management: held at Standard Life House, the event provided an opportunity for young people to meet potential employers and hear from current trainees.
A selection of our recent Edinburgh Tram images, taken during the Autumn Rugby International matches.
The Cyprus Business Forum, held in the Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh.
George Lakkotrypis, Minister of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism for the Republic of Cyprus spoke about the Cyprus economy and opportunities for investment and international trade in Cyprus.
Phil Verster, Managing Director of ScotRail Alliance spoke with Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce members about the importance of customer service at the newly refurbished Carlton Hilton Hotel.
