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Strengthening Business Resilience: Exclusive New Programme and Free Cyber Risk Webinar for Chamber Members
In an increasingly uncertain world, business resilience has never been more important. Following a decade of geopolitical shocks, rising cyber threats, and increasing pressure on global supply chains, the British Chambers of Commerce is calling on the Government to make economic security and resilience a national priority. For businesses, the challenges are very real. Cyber-attacks continue to rise, with the cost to the UK economy estimated at £14.7 billion. At the same time,
WL Chamber
Jul 12 min read
St Kentigern’s Academy wins ‘Pump It Up!’ Challenge
St Kentigern’s Academy from Blackburn has been crowned the winner of this year’s Mitsubishi Electric ‘Pump It Up!’ Challenge. Now in its 10th year, the competition involved over 800 pupils from eight participating West Lothian secondary schools, with third year pupils tasked with coming up with an innovative use for a heat pump, an understanding of sustainable energy and working effectively as a team. The winners presented a passionate and detailed presentation of their idea,
WL Chamber
Jun 242 min read
Driving Innovation: Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2026
Engineering is fundamentally about solving the world’s most complex challenges. But to solve diverse problems, we need diverse minds. Dangerous Studio's are proud to share our latest collaboration with CeeD (Centre for Engineering, Education and Development), a project dedicated to championing the vital role of Women in Engineering. While the video features insights from 8 women engineers, it represents a much larger narrative: the indispensable value women bring to the entir
WL Chamber Member
Jun 242 min read
Business Growth Service – Business Voices Panel
The Business Growth Service is the Government’s new national service that was launched as part of the Small Business Plan to make it easier and quicker for businesses across the UK to get the help, support and advice they need to start, grow and succeed. The Business Voices Panel has been established to gather insights from SMEs to help us create a service that is tailored to real business needs. Participants may be invited to take part in surveys and provide feedback, learn
WL Chamber
Jun 201 min read
Help shape the business agenda for the new Parliament
Following Scotland’s election, it is vital that the priorities and pressures facing businesses are clearly understood by the new Scottish Government and Parliament. Each quarter, the Scottish Chambers of Commerce collects real‑time insight from firms across every sector and region through our Quarterly Economic Indicator, Scotland’s longest‑running business survey. Your response helps us: provide policymakers with an accurate picture of current business conditions highligh
WL Chamber Member
Jun 21 min read
Livingston Football Club Continued Support By John Heaney Electrical
Livingston Football Club are delighted to announce that John Heaney (Electrical) Limited will once again continue as our men’s first-team short sponsor for the 2026/27 season. A long-time supporter of the club, John Heaney Electrical have advertised via our pitch side boards and media room interview backdrop for a number of years before taking on the men’s first team short sponsorship for the 2023/24 season, seeing the JHE logo taking pride of place on the right leg of our m
WL Chamber Member
Jun 21 min read
West Lothian engineer’s charity support earns MP recognition
A West Lothian engineer has spoken of his pride at receiving a letter from his local MP praising him for his charity support. Charlie Smillie, who works with Livingston-based John Heaney Electrical (JHE), won £750 last year in staff bonuses and donated the entire amount to Cancer Research UK at Christmas. It was his charity of choice after wife Sheila was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 while training to be a nurse at the University of the West of Scotland in Blantyre. T
WL Chamber Member
Jun 22 min read
Member Podcast: Success or Excuses
Chamber member Kristian Melson, founder of operations consultancy Opsessed, recently sat down with James Fleming on the Success or Excuses Podcast (Ep. 56: Making Himself Redundant to Build Better Businesses).Kristian discusses his journey from operational roles at Ladbrokes and Betfair to running his own consultancy, and why so many growing companies undervalue operations. The conversation covers leadership and empowerment, the role of systems and automation in scaling, how
WL Chamber Member
Jun 11 min read
David G. Sibbald MBE Steps Down as Acting Chairman and Director of ConStructEd Scotland After 15 Years of Service
David G. Sibbald MBE has stepped down from his role as Acting Chairman, which he has held for the past 5 years, and Director bringing to a close more than 15 years of dedicated involvement in the not-for-profit initiative. David’s journey with the organisation began through his work with Constructionarium and later ConStructEd Scotland, reflecting a long-standing passion for encouraging young people to pursue careers in the construction industry. Over a distinguished career s
WL Chamber Member
Apr 302 min read
Capital Service Solutions targets further growth with Jill Thomson appointment
Capital Service Solutions, one of Scotland’s leading specialist commercial cleaning firms, has appointed Jill Thomson as Head of Business Development, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustained growth and strengthening client partnerships. Jill brings over 14 years of experience within the cleaning and integrated facilities management sector. Throughout her career, she has built up a strong foundation of experience and industry knowledge holding roles with national and
WL Chamber
Apr 222 min read
Scotland’s businesses stand to benefit from AI-led growth: but now delivery is key
Scotland’s businesses would benefit from a regionally-balanced, investment-led growth model, the Scottish Chambers of Commerce has said, responding to Rachel Reeves’ Mais Lecture. The business organisation backed the Chancellor’s vision of an ‘active and strategic state’ to drive productivity, investment, and long-term economic growth. At a time of geopolitical instability and rising global competition, SCC said the UK Government must prioritise resilience and ensure that bus
WL Chamber
Mar 252 min read
Xcite's Award-Winning Mini Rocks Returns for 2026 – Be Part of the Change in Our Community.
Following the success of our 2025 event, we’re excited to announce that our award-winning Mini Rocks Family Fitness Challenge is back on Sunday 17th May 2026 at Xcite Bathgate — and we would love to invite you to be part of it. Mini Rocks is the celebration event of our Family Fitness programme, where families work together over several weeks to improve their fitness, confidence and teamwork. The final event brings children aged 8–11 together with their parents to take on 8
WL Chamber
Mar 102 min read
EU Export Masterclass
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Scottish Office, is hosting a two day international masterclass on trade with the EU. In partnership with the Scotland Office, you are invited to a two-day masterclass focused on European export readiness, featuring insights from sector bodies and trade specialists. delegates can pick and choose which session to attend over the two days. These sessions combine practical guidance on customs, regulatory compliance, product
WL Chamber
Feb 181 min read
CSSG primed for growth with landmark appointment
C apital Service Solutions Group (CSSG ), the West Lothian-based specialist cleaning company, has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of its first head of HSEQ and Facilities Management. Lawrence Curran joins the award-winning firm from a similar position at veterinary services company Linnaeus. A former facilities manager at South Lanarkshire Council, he brings a wealth of experience to the new role as CSSG prepares for its next phase of growth with
WL Chamber
Feb 172 min read
When you’re inside the jar, you can’t read the label: Brand Satellite’s guided brand-creation experience helps independent consultants step back, gain clarity and move forward with confidence
Independent coaches and consultants are often highly capable, experienced and committed, yet many quietly struggle to articulate what makes them distinctive, valuable and relevant in a crowded market. Running your own consultancy is an inherently solitary experience. You are inside the business every day – delivering work, solving problems, adapting to client needs – while carrying the strategic thinking alone. Over time, this makes it difficult to see your business clearly
WL Chamber Member
Feb 122 min read
Harper Macleod launches Natural Futures Digital Digest
Law firm Harper Macleod has launched its Natural Futures Digital Digest, a three-day online series running from 24–26 February, created to explore the key legal, commercial and community issues shaping Scotland’s transition towards net zero. As Scotland continues its journey to a more sustainable future, sharing practical, sector wide insights has never been more important. The Digital Digest has been developed to bring together focused expertise on the opportunities and chal
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Feb 111 min read
SCC bolsters board with senior business leaders
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has announced three senior appointments to its board of directors, strengthening its leadership team ahead of a critical year for Scotland’s businesses. Travel and tourism chief Jacqueline Dobson, President of Barrhead Travel and Internova Travel Group’s leisure division, steps up from her role as SCC director to become Vice President, alongside the current VP Doug Smith, a consultant with CBRE. Liz McAreavey, chief executive of Edi
Scottish Chambers Of Commerce
Jan 283 min read
Digital experts mark 45-year anniversary of international treaty on data privacy with call to take control
Every day we share a huge amount of personal data via our computers, phones, smartwatches, household smart speakers and cars. From our browser behaviour, purchases and preferences to our GPS location, health and biometric statistics. Now, exactly 45 years since the first legally binding international treaty on data privacy was signed, the digital experts at West Lothian’s Workflo Solutions are calling on individuals and businesses everywhere to take control of their data. Si
WL Chamber Member
Jan 272 min read
🎩 S.M.I.L.E Charity Ball 2026 ✨Get Involved!
An evening to remember – all in support of young people’s mental health 📍 Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club , Kirknewton, Edinburgh 📅 Saturday 9th May 2026 ⏰ From 6.00pm onwards ✨ What to expect: 👔 Black-tie / dress to impress 🥂 Welcome drink on arrival 🍽 Three-course meal 🎶 Evening entertainment with a DJ 🎟 Tickets & Tables: 💷 £95 per person 👥 Full table of 10 guests – 10% discount (first 10 tables only) 💛 Why this matters Demand for our services continues to grow 📈
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Jan 272 min read
Win Your Dream Kitchen- Team Jak
Enter for your chance to win a kitchen valued at £30,000, Kindly donated by Creative Homes Scotland. Click here to enter. About Team Jak Team Jak provides emotional, social and practical support to children and young people with cancer, their families, friends, and those bereaved. Learn more, click here.
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Jan 271 min read
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