Scotland needs Community Wealth Building to start a new economic journey
Scotland’s new Community Wealth Building Bill holds the power to reimagine enterprise, innovation and investment as part of a fairer new economic era, a global expert believes. Neil McInroy says […]
EDAS and STP Host Critical Event Ahead of CWB Bill Debate
The Economic Development Association Scotland (EDAS) and Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) are hosting a major joint event, ‘Is Your Town Ready for Community Wealth Building?’, on November 19th. This timely […]
Join the Board of EDAS – driving Scotland’s foremost economic development association
EDAS, Scotland’s foremost economic development association, is seeking five new Board directors to support the delivery of its current strategy (2024-2027). This is an exciting and prestigious position that requires […]
Professor Leigh Sparks’ Stirling Retail Blog: Insights from the Historic Environment Scotland x EDAS Event on Unlocking Scotland’s Heritage Value
Last week I was a panellist at an EDAS organised online event entitled “Unlocking the potential of Scotland’s heritage: the economic value of heritage”. Chaired by Neil McInroy, the event was the […]
Neil McInroy: The Value of Heritage
This week, I had the pleasure of moderating an EDAS webinar in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland (HES). In my opening remarks, I reflected on how many of us have […]
AI and the Future of Economic Development: Highlights from the EDAS Future Leaders Network Event
On Tuesday 24th June, the EDAS Future Leaders Network hosted a virtual event exploring one of the most talked-about topics in tech today: Artificial Intelligence and its role in shaping […]
Public Health Scotland Wants to Hear from Employers: Help Shape a Healthier Workforce
Public Health Scotland (PHS) is asking employers across Scotland to take part in a short survey to share how they currently support employee health and wellbeing, and what more could […]
Call for Consultant: Help Shape EDAS’s Future
EDAS is seeking an experienced consultant to deliver a costed Future Development Plan to guide our next stage of growth and impact. This three-month commission (Aug–Nov 2025) involves reviewing our […]
Community Wealth Building Bill a ‘once in a generation’ chance to transform economic development in Scotland
A Bill being considered by MSPs represents a once-in-a-generation chance to transform economic development, build prosperity and address inequality and poverty in Scotland, a world-leading expert says. Giving evidence at […]
EDAS celebrates quarter of a century of driving economic innovation
Scottish Government minister takes part in special celebration and highlights organisation’s role in building ‘community of economic talent’ across Scotland Economic development professionals are being urged to be key ‘agents […]