This is the official LIVE STREAM for DGChamber- Dumfries & Galloway Chamber of Commerce

What is Hub South West?

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Well, if you are in the construction sector, feed in to the supply chain or service the industry - watch this and find out why you should be having a conversation with the Hub South West Team.

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It could be good for your business...

Fourth-generation, local, family business Gretna Green Ltd was presented the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category for 'International Trade for outstanding growth in overseas sales by Dumfries Lord-Lieutenant Fiona Armstrong on Thursday June 10th 2021.

There are so many schemes and training programmes for young people just now it is sometimes difficult to know where to start.

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Join us for our one hour webinar as we shed some light on Kickstart, Young Persons Guarantee and Apprenticeships.

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Our expert speakers will explain all including details of what funding is out there to support the future workforce.

Emotional and financial wellbeing are closely connected to each other, and as we continue through the next phase of the health crisis, the number of people faced with money worries is sadly likely to increase.

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The feelings of stress and anxiety financial concerns can cause, can also spill over into the workplace and lead to greater levels of absenteeism, performance issues and lower levels of engagement, amongst many other issues.

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Join us as we discuss the ways you can look to support your employees by providing access to financial education and learn how other businesses have seen tangible benefits, increased engagement, and improved staff retention by offering financial education and wellbeing support.

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BOOK ON TO THIS WEBINAR NOW - March 3rd 2021, 10:00-11:00am

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https://bit.ly/2Ow1sxf

Join us for the first time ever on-line as we open the envelopes and announce the winners of the DGBusiness Awards 2020 - Sponsored by Cunninghame Housing Association.

South of Scotland Enterprise launched in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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What role does the new agency have in the South of Scotland's recovery?

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How can the agency help create an environment that is good for business?

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With such a wide remit can the agency do everything it is being asked?

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These questions will be answered when Lee Medd talks with Nick Halfhide and asks your questions too.

As we head into a Covid-induced recession, we’re also facing a mental health crisis.

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The impact of the pandemic on our mental health at work will be huge and we need to address the issue as a matter of urgency. Poor management of mental health affects both your bottom line and staff retention significantly.

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It’s not something that you or your business can afford to ignore.

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DG Chamber and Developing the Young Workforce DG have joined forces with workplace health and wellbeing experts Team Doctor, to drive the conversation in Dumfries & Galloway about the mental health emergency, why it’s one of the biggest challenges your business faces, and why you need to act now to address it.

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It’s not okay to simply say: “It’s okay to not be okay.”

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Join us to find out how you can support your staff by providing effective mental health and wellbeing provision and why good mental health support is good for your team and for your business.

Grab a cuppa and a bacon roll from the kitchen and join as we continue our series in (Virtual) Breakfast's with the region's MSPs.

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Oliver Mundell - constituency MSP for Dumfriesshire joins us to talk business now and in the new future post Covid-19 and Brexit and answer your questions.

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Oliver is the Scottish Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism.

DGChamber's Lee Medd talks with Emma Harper MSP.

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Watch again as we talk business, tourism, culture and what we can expect in a post Covid-19, post Brexit world.

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Emma answers questions from members on ZOOM.

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Emma sits on the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee,

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Health and Sport Committee and

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Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee

Grab a cuppa and a bacon roll from the kitchen and join us for the next in our series in (Virtual) Breakfast's with the region's MSPs.

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Colin Smyth was a Councillor for the Nith ward on Dumfries and Galloway Council. During his time on Dumfries and Galloway Council he served as the Chair of the Economy, Environment and Infrastructure Committee.

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Upon his election to the Scottish Parliament in 2016, Colin was appointed as a Labour Shadow Health Minister and Whip. After Richard Leonard MSP was elected as Scottish Labour Leader Colin was appointed the Scottish Labour Spokesperson for the Rural Economy, Connectivity and Transport.

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In Parliament Colin currently sits on the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee and on a number of cross party groups.

Grab a cuppa and a bacon roll from the kitchen and join us for the first of our series in (Virtual) Breakfast's with the region's MSPs.

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Finlay Carson - Constituency MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries joins us to talk business, the new normal, digital diversification and answer your questions.

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Finlay is the Scottish Conservative spokesperson for Digital Economy, Animal Welfare and Biodiversity.