News archive

HIE Caithness and Sutherland news archive from November 2006
Golspie High SchoolGolspie pupils get a taste for business

A team of 6th year pupils at Golspie High School will find out later this week if they've made the grade as a one-off enterprise programme concludes in a series of business presentations by them.
28 November 2006


FireworksHighland 2007 launch - and Lifescan monster street party

Further details are announced today of the Highland 2007 launch and Lifescan monster street party events taking place in Inverness on 12 January 2007. Marking an t-Seann Bhliadhn’ Ùr, the Old New Year, the Highland 2007 launch and Lifescan monster street party is the first major event in the programme for Highland 2007, the year Scotland celebrates Highland culture.
24 November 2006


Contractors invited to a supplier event in Thurso

Caithness & Sutherland Enterprise is hosting a supplier event in the Pentland Hotel Thurso on 29th November at 4pm to provide information to local companies on current business opportunities. 


21 November 2006


Open the door... tourism, heritage, technologyBroadcaster launches £120,000 fund for tourism, heritage and technology projects

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) are launching a £120,000 Tourism, Heritage and Technology Challenge Fund in partnership with Aim-Hi and Fusion at Tulloch Castle Hotel in Dingwall tomorrow (November 21).
20 November 2006


Economic report graphHIE on course to meet annual targets

The Highlands and Islands Enterprise network (HIE) is on budget and in line to meet or exceed most of its annual performance targets, according to its half-year results announced on Tuesday [14 November].
15 November 2006


Chairman William Roe and chief executive Sandy CummingPublic invited to attend HIE board meeting

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will be holding its next board meeting in public for the first time on Tuesday, November 14. Chairman William Roe said: "Although the minutes of our board meetings have been available for public scrutiny for some time, we want to extend this accountability by inviting members of the public to come in, meet us and be present when decisions are made."
08 November 2006


CIM and CIOBS logos90 minutes that could change the way you brand yourself forever

Marketing guru Hamish Taylor is to deliver a talk on 'branding yourself' in Inverness next week at the invitation of The Chartered Institute of Marketing in Scotland (CIM) and the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland (CIOBS).
08 November 2006


European flagAlternative EU funding opportunities for Scotland

The Economic Development Association Scotland (EDAS) in collaboration with Highland Council’s European Unit is running a briefing on accessing alternative European funding.
08 November 2006


Healthy Living AwardHealthier choices for food services and catering

The Healthyliving Award is a national award for the food service and catering sector in Scotland. Funded by the Scottish Executive, the Healthyliving Award was launched to industry in August 2006 and builds on the experience of the Scottish Healthy Choices Award.
07 November 2006


100k welcomes - tourism training100k welcomes underway in Highlands and Islands

Businesses engaged in delivering the Scottish tourism experience to customers can now get support through innovative training events to help deliver a great customer experience.
06 November 2006


HI-Energy DVDHI-energy video premiers on the web

HIE's renewable energy team has produced an online video to highlight the renewable energy projects currently active across the Highlands and Islands.
06 November 2006


National Training AwardsTraining excellence celebrated in Highlands and Islands

Organisations from the Highlands and Islands were recognised for their success and commitment to training at a prestigious awards ceremony last night (Thursday 2 November 2006).
03 November 2006


Michelle Mone - MJM International founderTake it to the top - Fusion annual conference 2006

Michelle Mone, founder of Ultimo Bra Company, will be one of the keynote speakers at Fusion's annual two-day conference at Aviemore Highland Resort, held on Thursday and Friday of this week.
02 November 2006