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HIE Caithness and Sutherland news archive from January 2008
| Highlands and Islands producers help shape food policy Richard Lochhead Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment launched the first Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Forum of the year (Monday 28 January), setting out his vision for a strong vibrant food and drink economy in Scotland. | |
| Olympics 2012 - construction business opportunities conference This free conference offers an unparalleled opportunity for the Scottish construction industry to learn about the very real business prospects resulting from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and other forthcoming major events. Wednesday 20th February 2008, Perth Concert Hall. | |
| Free places on entrepreneurs' course - apply now If you see yourself as a seriously ambitious entrepreneurial b2b business, this is a fantastic opportunity to hone your skills in high-value sales management through sponsored participation in a highly interactive, high quality seminar and workshop led by world renowned serial entrepreneur Ken Morse, senior lecturer and managing director of MIT’s Entrepreneurship Centre. | |
| Lifetime achievement award for Caithness journalist Noel Donaldson, reporter with the Caithness Courier and John O'Groat Journal, is the winner of this year's Barron Trophy, which recognises lifetime achievement in journalism in the Highlands and Islands. Noel (62) will receive his award from Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond at the Highlands and Islands Press Ball being held at Nairn on Friday 1 February. | |
| North Scotland Industry Group suuplier event in Thurso The North Scotland Industries Group is to host a supplier event featuring presentations from Caithness Petroleum and Scottish Water, both of which have major and forthcoming business interests in the North of Scotland, and who are keen to meet with local contractors and service providers. The event will take place in the Pentland Hotel, Thurso on Tuesday 5 February at 12.30. For futher information click here. | |
| West Highland Free Press wins newspaper of the year award The West Highland Free Press has been chosen as the Newspaper of the Year by the Highland and Islands Media Awards' judging panel. Editor Ian McCormack, will receive a cheque for £500, to be donated to a charity of the newspaper's choice, at the Highland and Islands Press Ball being held at the Newton Hotel, Nairn on Friday 1 February. | |
| Scottish Government launches new supplier service The Scottish Government has introduced a new service to give advice on procurement issues for suppliers to the public sector in Scotland. | |