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Journalist Isla Glen talks about her career journey from Borders College to DC Thomson
We recently caught up with former student Isla Glen to talk about her learner journey and how her time at college gave her the foundation to go on and study at university and start a promising career in journalism. 21-year-old Isla from Southdean, Scottish Borders, recently graduated from Stirling University and has taken up a…
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Headline Speaker Announced!
The Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce Suzanne Mulholland aka “The Batch Lady” as our headline speaker for the Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards 2023! Suzanne is an inspiration to many across the Borders Business Community from starting her business in 2018 to appearing on “This Morning”! Suzanne has amassed a social…
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Elite bike race to make tracks through the Borders!
The Cycling World Championships are being held in Scotland from 3 to 13 August. With over 8,000 cyclists and more than 1 million spectators expected, the Championships will shine a spotlight on Scotland. Events at venues will be held in Glasgow, Glentress Forest and Nevis Range. Events on the road network will be held in…
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Leading accountant calls for carbon tax action
Tax clarity will help us see the good from the trees says top accountant. The lack of guidance from HMRC is hampering net zero progress says a top accountant at a leading Borders firm. Primed with carbon offsetting potential for investors and businesses, the demand for Scotland’s land is continuing to soar. Now, an expert…
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New SoSE events in the Borders!
South of Scotland Enterprise will be visiting locations across the region to speak to communities, businesses and social enterprises through its new summer tour. Chair, Professor Russel Griggs, and Chief Executive Jane Morrison-Ross will take part in the tour which will include a series of in-person, online and inclusive sessions, starting in Galashiels on Monday…
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Borders based business named as one the best in Great Britain
Hawick based Strawberry Lemonade Events have been nominated at “The Great British Entrepreneur Awards” in the “Purpose Entrepreneur of the Year” category. Strawberry Lemonade Events, whom have worked with clients including Prince Harry and John Bishop have been operating from the Borders since 2020 and while are a corporate events agency on the surface, are…
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Crieff Hydro commit to charity partnership
A leading Scottish hotel group has today announced its new charity partnership for 2023. Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, has pledged to raise much needed funds for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA), which provides life-saving services to communities in every corner of Scotland, for the next 12 months. The funds will be raised by hotel…
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Interim Chair Announced
The Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce announces that Trevor Jackson of Charlesfield Farm, St Boswells Fuels and Jackson Distillers has been appointed Interim Chair following the departure of Siobhan Petrie. Trevor has been a board member since 2021 and has been Vice Chair from March. Trevor is the Founder of several businesses and is a…
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Thank you, Siobhan
The Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce announces that Siobhan Petrie has stepped down from the role as Chair. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Siobhan for her service and dedication to the SBCC. During her tenure she led the organisation to many highlights including the return of the Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards in…
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Join free Scottish Chambers webinar on June 15th
Scottish Chambers of Commerce is delighted to bring the 3rd Event in a series from Skills Development Scotland on Labour Market Insights & Skills focusing on Economy, People & Skills Webinars for members throughout June 2023. Highlights how access to people and skills in a tight labour market is continuing to constrain growth and productivity. The webinars will provide…