Latest News
- 2 December 2008
Edinburgh Chamber wins top UK award 
- Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce is named best in the UK for Excellence in Membership Services at the 2008 BCC Chamber Awards.
Forthcoming Events
The Chamber organises regular and varied business networking opportunities. Events coming up soon are listed below; please see our Full Events Programme for details of all events coming up over the next 12 months.
- Thursday 4 December 2008
Keynote Dinner with The Chancellor - At the dawn of a new financial era, with the government stepping in to save the banking giants and a recession heading our way, we have arranged an exclusive dinner with the man aiming to steer team GB through some very turbulent waters, Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer.
- Tuesday 9 December 2008
Speed Networking Marathon - This event offers a true feast of networking opportunities and is not one for the faint-hearted! During a morning of intensive interaction we ensure you meet a minimum of 20 delegates face-to-face and give you the opportunity to chat informally with further guests over a buffet lunch. ONLY 1 PERSON PER COMPANY CAN ATTEND THIS EVENT.
- Thursday 11 December 2008
Want to do business with NHS Scotland? - Each year, NHS Scotland contracts out over £1.5bn worth of goods and services - why not come along and find out how you could sell your goods & services. At this event over festive nibbles and mulled wine, Jim Miller will guide you through the tendering process for the NHS. Chamber Business Solutions will also be on hand to ensure you meet all the right criteria in order to become a supplier to one of the UK's largest public sector organisations. ONLY 1 PERSON PER COMPANY CAN ATTEND THIS EVENT.
- Thursday 22 January 2009
After Hours - Looking to meet new contacts & promote your business in a relaxed, social networking environment? At our After Hours you will have the opportunity to meet fellow guests over drinks and a 2 course meal where we will ensure competitors are kept apart. This event is typically attended by Business Dev. Execs / Account Managers / Business Owners of SME's.
- Monday 2 February 2009
Premier Series Dinner - Speaker: Francis Salway, Group Chief Exec, Land Securities. This event is open to Senior Directors/MD/CEO on application.
- Booking discounts for this event - see event details
Training Courses
The Chamber runs a wide variety of open training courses.
- Tuesday 27 January 2009 1.30pm to 4.30pm
The Secrets of Web-site Optimisation - Venue: Capital House, Festival Square, Edinburgh
- This half day seminar unveils the secrets of making sure your website is correctly configured and has the right content to improve its rankings in Google and similar search engines
- Thursday 29 January 2009 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Dealing with Difficult People - Venue: Capital House, Festival Square, Edinburgh
- This course will equip staff with techniques to manage situations and people confidently and effectively.
- Wednesday 4 February 2009 0930-1630
Dealing with Difficult People - Venue: Capital House, Festival Square, Edinburgh
- This course will equip staff with techniques to manage situations and people confidently and effectively.
- Tuesday 10 February 2009 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Close that Sale! - Venue: Capital House, Festival Square, Edinburgh
- This course is designed to equip staff with an understanding of effective sales techniques and give them the confidence to use them.
- Wednesday 11th & 17th February 2009
How to Deliver Killer Presentations - Venue: Capital House, Festival Square, Edinburgh
- This master class will equip you for an innovative approach which will guarantee you engage your audience and never worry about another presentation again
