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Our role is to develop sustainable economic growth across the region. To achieve this we create infrastructure for future investment, assist large and small businesses with growth aspirations and have a unique role strengthening communities, particularly in fragile areas of the Highlands and Islands.

We support the growth ambition of businesses and social enterprise clients by creating close working relationships in order to accelerate growth in turnover, profitability, wage levels, exports and therefore Gross Value Added (GVA) in the HIE area.

HIE also invests in transformational projects across the region to make the Highlands and Islands a more competitive and attractive place to live, work, study and grow.

Latest News

Event to Help Businesses to Develop New Technologies
Businesses and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with ambitious ideas are being encouraged to attend an event focusing on a new Scottish Funding Council (SFC) knowledge exchange competition which has £12 million funding available over three years.
Posted on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:58:19 GMT


Highland Directors shortlisted for UK Institute of Directors Awards
Three directors based in the Highlands have been shortlisted for the final of the Institute of Directors (IOD) UK Awards which take place in London in October.
Posted on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:57:11 GMT


New renewables plan could bring over 5,000 jobs to Scotland
New renewables plan could bring over 5,000 jobs to Scotland The creation of 11 offshore wind manufacturing sites could bring over 5,000 green jobs to Scotland, according to a joint report published by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Enterprise.
Posted on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT


Calder Engineering successfully breaks into renewables industry
A Thurso based engineering company which has been supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has successfully diversified into the offshore wind industry.
Posted on Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:38:26 GMT


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