Scottish Enterprise publish ‘Our Focus on Economic Transformation’ to unlock new jobs and global growth opportunities
Agency resources to target a future economy benefiting all of Scotland with three new missions on energy transition, innovation and productivity Scottish Enterprise today unveils its future focus to help […]
Invitation to attend the Scottish E-Commerce Trade Commission Roundtable
What is it? The Institute of Export have convened the UK’s first ever E-Commerce Trade Commission (ECT-C). The new ECT-C was launched in June and will work on solutions to encourage small […]
A message from the EDAS Chair
Hello! 2023 is coming to an end and it is time to reflect on another busy and successful year for EDAS, and look toward 2024 and beyond. As incoming Chair […]
Join the Board of EDAS – driving Scotland’s foremost economic development association
EDAS, Scotland’s foremost economic development association, is seeking two new Board directors to support the development and delivery of its next strategy (2024 – 2027). This is an exciting and […]
Future Leaders Network introduced at Glasgow University Careers Conference
A colleague and I from Scottish Enterprise recently attended Glasgow University’s Economics careers conference where we gave a presentation to the final year economics students on EDAS, careers in economic […]
Expanded Port of Aberdeen provides million pound economic and jobs boost – Scottish Enterprise
Published originally on Scottish Enteprise’s website Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal today (22 September 2023) officially opens Port of Aberdeen’s transformational £420 million expansion project, catalysing a multi-billion pound […]
Scottish Government’s Supported Business Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is live
The Scottish Government’s new dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of requirements reserved for supported businesses is now live. The key aim of this DPS is to provide Scottish public sector […]
New Report details ‘groundbreaking’ North of Tyne combined authority policy approach
A new guide designed to help government deliver on local priorities has been launched by Carnegie UK and the Northumbria University. The approach outlined in the document has been endorsed […]
Call for views – Just Transition for the North East and Moray
The Economy and Fair Work Committee has launched a call for views which may be of interest to economic development professionals. The Committee is conducting an inquiry on what a […]
EDAS blog: It’s getting crowded in here
Public investment in a proactive industrial policy that aims to promote particular sectors is sometimes criticised for crowding out private investment. However, a recent White House blog by Heather Boushey, […]