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First Funded Staff Posts Announced by Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce
The Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce has today (Dec 4th 2023) announced they will seek to employ their first ever paid staff. This exciting and game changing post has been made possible due to the SBCC receiving funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the…
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Job Vacancy – Membership Engagement Manager
Fixed term contract until February 2025, with the possibility of extension. We have an opening for an enthusiastic and motivated individual keen to make a difference for the Scottish Borders to help create an effective support system for Chamber members and the wider business community. The aim of the role is to inspire the entrepreneurial…
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AGM Update
The Annual AGM of the SBCC took place at the Buccleuch Arms on Tuesday 14th of Nov. 2023. It welcomed a range of exciting announcements and new board members. Firstly, we would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Mark Timmins who has served his term with the SBCC. Mark has been instrumental in…
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First Crowdfunding Platform for Women-led Businesses Launches
Women Enterprise Scotland (WES) has launched the first crowdfunding platform for women-led businesses. Funding is vital for business start-up and growth and access to capital can speed up the implementation of business plans. Yet access to finance is an enduring challenge for women-led businesses who remain undercapitalised compared to their male peers. Since WES was…
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Date set for AGM
The Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce will host their annual AGM on Tuesday 14th of November 2023 at the Buccleuch Arms between 12-3pm. For more information or to register your interest in attending please email communications@borderschamber.co.uk
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New Funding Opportunity – Multiply Workshop Fund
The Multiply Workshop Fund is open to applications from Monday 16 October to Sunday 12 November 2023. We are looking to hear from local sole traders, small businesses, community groups and other organisations who are able to deliver free, short-term workshops as part of a new Multiply Adult Learning Programme (19+ years). This programme will support adults to:…
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International Trade Week 2023
The Government’s International Trade Week (ITW) 2023 is now live for 2023 and open for registrations! The week, which runs from Monday 6th to Friday 10th November, features over 120 brilliant, free online and in-person events led by the Department for Business and Trade alongside trusted partners such as Google, Amazon, Boston Consulting Group and…
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Leading accountancy firm sees five years of trainee triumph
A RENOWNED accountancy programme that can put a young candidate without a university background on the path to becoming a fully-fledged accountant is celebrating its fifth year. Douglas Home & Co’s Professional Development Programme has so far helped nine young accountants from Hawick to Edinburgh forge a career in the industry. The programme has now…
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SBBEA Winners Announced!
It was a dazzling night of awards and celebrations at Peebles Hydro on Friday 1st Sept as the Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards returned to the hotel. Showcasing the finest talent from across a range of sectors, the SBBEA was yet again organised by Strawberry Lemonade Events and a sell out event! The winners were …
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SBBEA Finalists Announced!
We are delighted to confirm the successful nominees for the forthcoming Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards 2023! SOLE TRADER OF THE YEAR – Aquarius Hair Design, Brand Satelite, The Frangipane Bakery & Off The Back Barbers SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – Cherry Court Dental Care and Implant Clinic, Graham Reid Accountancy, Greendale Car Sales,…