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South of Scotland businesses remain confident amongst economic uncertainty

07 June 2022

South of Scotland businesses remain confident for the year ahead, despite the ongoing economic challenges facing the region.

Jane Morrison-Ross The time is now for a second Scottish Enlightenment

20 April 2022

As part of the CivTech Demo Day events, South of Scotland Enterprise Chief Executive, Jane Morrison-Ross, discussed the opportunity Scotland currently has to be ambitious, innovative and collaborative to ultimately work towards a second ‘Scottish Enlightenment’.

South of Scotland Enterprise becomes Carbon Literate Organisation

24 March 2022

We received a Bronze Award from The Carbon Literacy Project, in recognition of our work to promote Carbon Literacy amongst our 140-strong staff and Board members.

SOSE appoint four new Board members

15 February 2022

We have welcomed the appointment of four new Board members, who will take up their roles from 1 April 2022 for up to four years.

People of South encouraged to take part in second phase of engagement tour

24 January 2022

The second phase of South of Scotland Enterprise’s engagement tour begins next month. The 14 engagement sessions across the region are open to anyone who lives, works or has an interest in the South of Scotland, starting in Langholm on Tuesday 1 February.

Latest South of Scotland Business Panel survey results published

19 January 2022

Results of South of Scotland Business Panel survey published. South of Scotland businesses see increasing costs, economic uncertainty and supply chain issues as their main concerns in 2022.

South of Scotland Enterprise ready to support South’s journey to Net Zero

26 November 2021

We are ready to help the region capitalise on the opportunities presented by COP26 through our newly created Net Zero team. 

South of Scotland Enterprise seeks four new Board members

02 November 2021

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has announced today that Scottish Ministers are seeking to appoint up to four new members to its Board to take up the role for up to four years from 1 April 2022.

SOSE urges climate commitment from organisations across the South

15 October 2021

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) is urging all organisations across the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway to sign up to a resilient and forward-thinking global climate campaign.

First year shows significant support for South of Scotland

03 September 2021

Our first ever annual report and accounts have highlighted the agency’s significant efforts to support the region to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic in its first year.

South of Scotland Business Panel members sought to help shape ambitious plans for the region

17 June 2021

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) is once again showing it is committed to listen, be innovative, and deliver for the South by developing a new business panel to gain vital information about business needs across the South of Scotland.

South of Scotland Enterprise appoints first Energy Transition and Green Enterprise Director

02 June 2021

South of Scotland Enterprise has appointed Doctor Martin Valenti as its first ever Energy Transition and Green Enterprise Director.

South of Scotland Enterprise seeks new talent to join its growing team

25 March 2021

The Enterprise Agency for the South of Scotland (SOSE) has today launched an ambitious recruitment drive to recruit over 30 members of staff.

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.

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.

South of Scotland Enterprise launches recruitment drive for permanent CEO

07 September 2020

The new Enterprise Agency for the South of Scotland has today launched its recruitment drive for its permanent Chief Executive.

South of Scotland Enterprise publishes its first Operating Plan

04 September 2020

The new Economic Development Agency for Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders has today published its first Operating Plan for 2020/21.

Team South of Scotland approach will support the local economy through Covid-19 says two Councils and SOSE

17 April 2020

Working together as one team to support businesses and communities across the South of Scotland is the top priority of Dumfries and Galloway Council, Scottish Borders Council and the new South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE).

Working with partners to support the Covid-19 response is the immediate focus of new South of Scotland Enterprise

01 April 2020

Working closely with partners both locally and nationally supporting businesses and communities is the top priority of the new South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE). This is even more urgent and necessary in response to the national Covid-19 crisis.

New South of Scotland Enterprise starts to take shape to deliver ambitious plans for the region

05 March 2020

The Chair of the new South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) Professor Russel Griggs OBE and Interim Chief Executive Nick Halfhide have announced their vision and ambitious plans for the region today (5 March) ahead of the last South of Scotland Economic Partnership (SOSEP) Board meeting in Gretna.

Professor Russel Griggs re-appointed as Chair of South of Scotland Enterprise

The Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Covid Recovery, John Swinney MSP, has announced the reappointment of Professor Russel Griggs OBE as Chair of the Board of South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE).