We are delighted that we have already big events announced for the first half of this year!

International Women’s Day Lunch!

We are pleased to be doing our 2nd annual international women’s day lunch for 2025. This year we are raising the bar! Come and join us to celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday 7th March 2025 at the Cairndale Hotel & Spa. Sponsored by the Cairndale Hotel & Spa and DG Life, we have a line up of excellent inspirational speakers. Hosted by the fantastic Andrea Thompson, we will hear from DR Liz Cameron CBE (Director of the Scottish Chamber of Commerce), Fiona Armstrong (ITV Border) and Katisha Atkinson (Entrepreneur).

Tickets available on our website or Eventbrite (Booking fees may apply on Eventbrite).

DG Chamber Business Awards 2025!

Our DG Chamber business awards have now gone annually. On Friday the 6th of June at Easterbrook hall, we look forward to hosting another fantastic business awards. We are pleased to announce that we have a headline sponsor for the 2025 business awards, Business Gateway D&G! Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Business Gateway is proud to announce its role as the overall sponsor for the Chamber of Commerce Business Awards in June 2025.

These prestigious awards celebrate the diversity and innovation of businesses within our region, highlighting their ability to drive forward with new ideas, invest in growth, and pursue development and diversification.

Allan McNaught, Team Leader of Business Gateway, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “As a long-standing business partner to the Chamber, we are delighted to be the headline sponsor for these awards. This partnership allows us to recognise unique achievements and inspire others to reach even greater heights.”

Business Gateway offers a free service providing one-to-one business support, training, and advice to both new entrepreneurs and established businesses in Dumfries and Galloway. Aligned with local, regional, and Scottish policy, Business Gateway offers a range of services designed to help businesses start, grow, and succeed, including:

  • 1:1 local advice and support
  • Sector-specific training and events
  • Grants and funding advice
  • Online resources and webinars

Our team of experienced advisors understands the unique challenges faced by businesses in Dumfries and Galloway and is dedicated to supporting their success.

For more information, visit
www.bgatewaydumgal.com.

More information on how to nominate or purchase tickets will be announced in due course!

Some start for the first half of 2025!

Dumfries and Galloway Chamber of Commerce is a membership run non-profit organisation which aims to support local businesses, build business networks, and help businesses. There is a number of events, webinars and networking opportunities coming up so please make sure you keep up to date with the chamber via their social media channels: Facebook – @DGChamber Twitter – @DGChamber

Would you like to become a member and see all the great benefits we can offer your business? Check out our website for more information: Membership Fees – Dumfries & Galloway Chamber of Commerce (dgchamber.co.uk)