Midlothian & East Lothian Chamber of Commerce

18/06/2026

This is what happened this morning at the Chamber Breakfast! ☕🥐

While enjoying coffee and breakfast, our guests had a fantastic opportunity to network, make new connections, and share ideas in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

A big thank you to everyone who came along and made the morning such a success.

Special thanks to Elaine Brown from The Edinburgh Remakery for her excellent talk on sustainability, recycling, and how we can all do our part to be greener. ♻️🌱 Her insights were both inspiring and informative.

We look forward to seeing you all at our next Chamber Breakfast!
https://www.melcc.org.uk/chamber-events/

West Lothian Chamber of Commerce

17/06/2026

Afternoon Teas at Newbattle Abbey College

Treat yourself to a perfect summer afternoon at Newbattle Abbey with our Midsummer Afternoon Teas this June and July. Enjoy delicious homemade cakes, fresh sandwiches, and endless tea, all served in the beautiful Drawing Room — one of our most elegant heritage spaces which boasts an absolutely stunning ceiling.

After tea, take your time exploring the grounds, soaking up the sunshine and the peaceful surroundings of our historic estate. It’s a lovely way to unwind and enjoy the season.

📆 Saturday 27 June — 12pm & 3pm
📆 Saturday 25 July — 12.30pm

🎟️ Adults £28
🥂 Adults £35 with Prosecco
👧 Children £9

Reserve your table👉 https://ow.ly/Jjbl50Z7aV4

15/06/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧!

Residents and community groups - what would make local financial services, like credit unions, more useful for you?

Your feedback will help shape practical changes to strengthen our local financial services.

Take the short survey here using the link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SSR2CJT

Invest East Lothian East Lothian Council

10/06/2026

Invest East Lothian - News

We are really excited to be launching our first-ever, fully in-person, East Lothian Growth Programme for Women – perfect for founders who have been in business for over two years and lost a bit of momentum and need to put a new growth structure in place.

It will run every Wednesday from the 19th August until 9th September at John Muir House, hosted by local business consultant and owner of her own PR/Marketing & Communications agency and networking club, Michelle Brown PR.

We'll cover everything from building healthy profit margins and creating a pricing structure that supports this, not just survival, to upscaling barriers to brand perception and digital marketing which secures new business, continues to protect your existing customers, addresses pain points and builds trust.

Using Michelle’s Four Pillars of Growth Model, this interactive programme involves analysing and working through every part of your business structure to protect and strengthen it, leaving you with a realistic, manageable and time-bound growth strategy to drive sustainable success.

You must be able to attend all sessions.

To apply please contact [email protected] for an application form - deadline is 5pm on Tuesday 30th June 2026.

Business Gateway East Lothian

09/06/2026

FREE EVENT - A great opportunity to network, discover what's new, and experience the showroom after hours.

Enjoy light refreshments as you hear the latest updates and insights from the Porsche Edinburgh team, explore the latest models on display and get a closer look behind the scenes at one of Scotland's premier Porsche destinations.

Register Now - https://melcc.glueup.com/event/behind-the-scene-after-hours-at-porsche-centre-edinburgh-181167/?pk_campaign=widget-event-list

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05/06/2026

Don't miss our first Joint Business Breakfast with Midlothian & East Lothian Chamber in partnership with West Lothian Chamber of Commerce

🗓 Thursday 18th June 2026
⏰️ 9am - 11am
📍 Norton House Hotel & Spa

Our guest speaker at this event is Elaine Brown, CEO of The Edinburgh Remakery.

Elaine will discuss how "Sustainable Business Made Simple - Easy ways SMEs can reduce costs, cut waste and build resilience"

Register Now

Join fellow businesses from across the region for a collaborative morning of networking, insight, and opportunity at our upcoming Business Breakfast on 18th June (9am start) at Norton House Hotel, hosted by Midlothian & East Lothian Chamber of Commerce in partnership with West Lothian Chamber of...

03/06/2026

Join us for Coffee Connection at The Paper Mill Lasswade on Tuesday 9th June at 9.30am to 11am.

A relaxed, friendly get-together—no speakers, no presentations, just good coffee and great conversation.

Come along to:
☕ Meet new people
💬 Share stories and ideas
🤝 Build connections that could spark new opportunities

Easy, informal, and welcoming.
Register here 👉https://melcc.glueup.com/event/coffee-connections-146865/?pk_campaign=widget-event-list

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28/05/2026

Chamber Business Awards 2026 Finalists Announced

Read here : https://mailchi.mp/f1a0183e362c/melcc-weekly-5864184?e=c3a2ffed65

27/05/2026

Gensource News

Today we’re proud to share a significant step forward for Gensource.

We’ve joined forces with longstanding home energy company Solar Kingdom, strengthening our ability to deliver high‑quality renewable energy solutions across Scotland.

Solar Kingdom brings 17 years of trusted experience in domestic solar, with the same experienced team continuing their work - now supported by the wider Gensource Group.

Our Managing Director, Josh King, said:

“Solar Kingdom has built a trusted reputation in home energy over many years. Bringing that expertise into the Gensource Group strengthens our ability to deliver high‑quality residential solar, storage, EV charging and heat pumps across Scotland.”

Solar Kingdom owner, Gregor Thake, said:

“Since being introduced to Gensource, I’ve been impressed with how they go about their business. They’ve shown they’re excellent at what they do, and their growing client base is a real testament to that.

When this opportunity came along, it was one I couldn’t ignore. It made complete sense, and I’m looking forward to strengthening the offering from Gensource.”

👉 Read more in this Scotsman feature in the comments below

27/05/2026

Great conversations today. Dynamics, workplace collaboration, and understanding the root causes of dysfunction within teams.

A special thanks you to Kate Flory from Kapow Coaching and to all for joining us this morning.

Next event check here : https://www.melcc.org.uk/chamber-events/