South of Scotland Enterprise

Be the Change! 🙌 Last month we teamed up with SRUC to deliver a hands-on experience where students could to apply their skills, think like an entrepreneur, and develop innovative ideas for the SOSE Live Challenge. Events like these are all about innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact, and give students the chance to develop ideas that could shape the future of rural and land-based industries. Watch the highlights and learn more about the event 👇

Unlock the power of the Real Living Wage 🔓 Join Scottish Borders Living Wage Action Group for a morning of insightful conversation, practical guidance and powerful networking as we explore the impact of the real Living Wage. Be one of the first to find out about the Real Living Wage Trail an exciting new initiative from the Scottish Borders Living Wage Action Group – a programme of support for business who sign up for up for real Living Wage Accreditation. 🗓️24th March 2025 📍Galashiels 🕙10am - 12pm Sign up ⬇️ https://ow.ly/LK3z50VhxBM

Get inspired, get informed and get networking at the SSDAlliance Conference. 🙌 Learn from award-winning businesses, hear from inspiring speakers and network with fellow tourism businesses at the annual SSDA Conference on 19 March in Peebles. For the full programme and to get your tickets, head to the SSDA website ⬇️ https://ow.ly/3zBF50VhxoJ #ScotlandStartsHere #SuccessStartsHere

1️⃣ week since our International Women’s Day 2025 celebration. And what a day it was - a catalyst for change. 🚀 The celebration showcased the huge amount of talent, ambition and determination in our region. 🙌 The day saw:  💜 Yvette Hopkins, our MC  💜 Alice Thompson, shared an inspiring keynote speech on the fear of failure  💜 Talks from Ana Stewart, Shaz Morton & Tamara Goldie 💜 Workshop hosts Cynthia Moore, Sarah Hanson, Lindsay Thomson Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Tamara Goldie  💜 An incredible panel discussing #AccelerateAction: Cathryn Petchey (Center Parcs), Carolyn Currie (Women’s Enterprise Scotland), Alice Thompson, Jill Millar (SOSE), and Karen Riddick (Second Nature Online) 💜 Talented photographers from the Pathways Programme – Ellen, Huia, and Amelia  💜 Gill Wadeson on the electric Violin We are a region of entrepreneurial women and at SOSE we are committed to supporting and igniting that ambition. Events like these showcase the economic powerhouse of the South of Scotland and together we continue to drive positive change. #SuccessStartsHere

Come and find out about hydrogen opportunities in the South! 🌟 Get ready to explore the hydrogen economy and hear about the steps being taken to stimulate the supply of skills and technologies to produce and utilise hydrogen. Connect with expert speakers, network and develop hydrogen opportunities across the South of Scotland. 🌍 📅 26 March 📍Dumfries In partnership with Hydrogen Scotland. Register ⬇️ https://ow.ly/o39C50VhhXl #SuccessStartsHere

Exciting update from our Youth Advisory Forum! 🎉 Last week our YAF held two dynamic training sessions: Sleeping Giants and Changing the Chemistry (SCIO). Members gained valuable insights on confidence building, imposter syndrome, board application strategies and interview techniques. Sessions like these equip our members with skills and expertise to navigate real-world challenges, build confidence and achieve their goals both personally and professionally. 🚀 #SuccessStartsHere

More details on Green Cat Hydrogen's exciting proposals to create a green hydrogen facility on our Energy Transition Zone, which sits alongside Chapelcross 👇 #SustainabilityStartsHere

🌟 Episode 4 of The SOSE Spotlight is here!🌟 This week we are chatting with Derek Chisholm who with the help from Pathways took the leap to start his own business. 👏👏 Discover his challenges, triumphs, and valuable insights that could ignite your entrepreneurial spirit. 🎧✨ Tune in now and be inspired! Listen here 👉 https://ow.ly/XVYJ50Vgj24 #TheSOSESpotlight #Entrepreneurship

Are you a food & drink producer, processor or operator in the South of Scotland? If so, don’t miss two upcoming events we are supporting, which are focussed on growing our local food economy. Event details 👇 📍 Dumfries & Galloway – Thursday 20 March, Gatehouse of Fleet 🔗 Register here - https://ow.ly/90tz50VbVN2 📍 Scottish Borders – Thursday 27 March, Kelso 🔗 Register here - https://ow.ly/CYj250VbVN5 #SuccessStartsHere SSDAlliance

We are delighted to welcome Anna Austin to our Board! 🤝 Anna is Estate Manager for the Caverlaverock Estate, and oversees its farming, tourism, hospitality and property businesses. Anna will replace Viv Cockburn, who is stepping down after three years of significant commitment and contribution to SOSE and South of Scotland. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/1OMN50VcN30