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Lets get sporty

SOSE supports Dumfries Social Enterprise plan to expand with £25,000 grant

23 February 2021

Let’s Get Sporty Community Trust (LGSCT) has received a welcome boost of £25,000 from South of Scotland Enterprise to help with the planning of a new extension at their base at Lochvale House in Dumfries.
Funding
Regional Economic Strategy

South of Scotland partners join forces to urge everyone to play their part in developing the first ever Regional Economic Strategy

10 February 2021

Public, private and third sector groups in the South of Scotland have joined forces to develop the region’s first ever Regional Economic Strategy (RES) and are asking everyone to play their part to help shape the future of the region.
Regional Economic Partnership

Last call for South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy consultation

10 February 2021

Public, private and third sector groups in the South of Scotland have joined forces to develop the region’s first ever Regional Economic Strategy (RES) and are asking everyone to play their part to help shape the future of the region.
Regional Economic Partnership
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£9million of grants approved in last three months of 2020

08 February 2021

South of Scotland Enterprise approved almost £9million of direct grants to businesses and organisations across the region during the last quarter of 2020.
Funding
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Chair of South of Scotland Enterprise welcomes Town Centre Review Report

03 February 2021

Today Professor Russel Griggs welcomed the publication of the official report findings.
Research
Bird Gardens Scotland owner Owen Joiner

South of Scotland Enterprise invests in new conservation and breeding centre for endangered birds in Scottish Borders.

03 February 2021

Community interest company Birds Gardens Scotland CIC has received £25,000 from South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), to help develop a seven-acre site to home and breed over 300 birds from across the world.
Funding

South of Scotland Enterprise encourages eligible businesses to prepare for Scottish Wedding Industry Fund launch

25 January 2021

South of Scotland Enterprise encourages eligible businesses to prepare for Scottish Wedding Industry Fund launch.
Funding
Space to Grow Moffat

South of Scotland Enterprise backing for Moffat community building plans

20 January 2021

A Moffat-based environmental charity has been supported by the South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) to develop options for the future of its main building.
Funding
Sinclair Duncan

Borders cashmere firm backed to continue growth

18 December 2020

Exciting expansion plans by a Scottish Borders-based cashmere accessories firm has been supported by a six-figure grant from the South of Scotland Enterprise.
Funding
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RSM UK Consulting LLP awarded contract to drive forward Regional Economic Strategy (RES)

17 December 2020

RSM UK have been appointed to help support the South of Scotland Regional Economic Partnership develop a Regional Economic Strategy for the region.
Regional Economic Partnership
Lockerbie Ice Rin

Home of Scottish Curling Champions supported by SOSE grant

14 December 2020

Lockerbie Ice Rink has welcomed £36k in grant support from South of Scotland Enterprise to help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding
Annan with cars on the road

Team South of Scotland welcomes Level 1 Announcement and encourages shopping locally and safely

09 December 2020

Team South of Scotland has welcomed the news that the region will move from Level Two to Level One on Friday 11 December at 6pm. reminding residents to do what they can to support the local economy.
Covid-19
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Christmas sparkle for local businesses as Team SOS supports ‘Small Business Saturday’

03 December 2020

Team South of Scotland is encouraging residents to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in their communities on Small Business Saturday this weekend.
Communities Retail
Russel Griggs & Mark Rowley

Partnership protocol agreed between Council and enterprise agency

26 November 2020

Scottish Borders Council and South of Scotland Enterprise have today agreed a strategic partnership protocol to support their joint aims and benefit the economy of the area.
Team South of Scotland Scottish Borders
Jane Morrison Ross

South of Scotland Enterprise announces permanent Chief Executive

24 November 2020

Jane Morrison-Ross, currently CEO of ScotlandIS, will take on the key leadership role in February 2021 to drive forward SOSE’s vision to be bold, ambitious, and deliver for the South.
Team SOSE SOSE Board
Tiny Air

South of Scotland Enterprise Supports Dumfries & Galloway Green Revolution Entrepreneurs

19 November 2020

Galloway based Tiny Air Limited is a technology design company who have developed innovative systems for pre-cleaning surgical instruments.
Funding Manufacturing Dumfries and Galloway
Hilltop Leaf Greenhouse

South of Scotland Enterprise invests £690,000 to develop Scotland’s first Medical Cannabis Farm

09 November 2020

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has announced its latest capital investment to assist the local economy and help create new jobs in Dumfries & Galloway.
Funding Life Sciences Dumfries and Galloway
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SOSE launch virtual mental health training for its staff

09 November 2020

Just over 7 months since the new South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) went live and 30% of its workforce have signed up to become Mental Health First Aiders.
Team SOSE
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Local communities aim to be leaders in Scottish tourism

06 November 2020

16 community group representatives from Shetland to Galloway will be expanding their horizons digitally this weekend as they look at the future of Scottish tourism.
Tourism Learning & Skills
Murray Farmcare

Job creation and re-location is on the horizon for Murray Farmcare

02 November 2020

Dumfries based Murray Farmcare have plans to move to a larger premise and create new local jobs - thanks to the support of a £150k grant from South of Scotland Enterprise.
Funding Dumfries and Galloway Farming
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Dumfries Family Fun Farm welcomes £62K in support from South of Scotland Enterprise

22 October 2020

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on popular Dalscone Farm Fun, but thanks to some fresh ideas, and a helping hand from SOSE, the future is looking bright.
Funding Tourism Dumfries and Galloway