INE News archive

HIE Inverness and East Highland news archive from April 2007
Economic report graphLatest HIE area economic profiles published

The latest economic profiles for the HIE area - and for each of its local enterprise company areas - are now available to download here on the HIE website.
30 April 2007


Six Cities design festivalSix Cities design festival - Inverness events

The Six Cities Design Festival is a £3 million initiative aimed at celebrating and raising awareness of the value of design and creativity in all six of Scotland’s cities. Launched by Scotland’s First Minister, the programme includes business/design and learning programmes as well as a biennial festival programme of public events, running from 17 May – 3 June 2007.
30 April 2007


Sustainable construction conferenceSustainable construction HIE priority

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is set to host a one-day Sustainable Construction Conference in Inverness on Wednesday 9 May.
26 April 2007


Jonathan SandsSuccess by design in Inverness

International design expert Jonathan Sands is to deliver a talk on 'success by design' 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).
26 April 2007


Photo competition - Kessock BridgeHighland digital photo competition deadline fast approaching

Digital photography enthusiasts are reminded that the deadline for the Highland Exposure competition is fast approaching, with the deadline for submissions on May 1.

19 April 2007


EDAS - conference flag graphicEDAS - 7th annual conference - book now

'Scotland in a global market: Economy - People - Place - Connectivity'.  Where should the Scottish economy be trying to position itself in an increasingly global market place? What needs to happen in Scotland in order to achieve this aspiration? Scotland's economic development conference - 5 June 2007 - Dundee.
19 April 2007


James Gibbs, area director HIE Inverness and East HighlandNew director appointed for HIE Inverness and East Highland

James Gibbs has been appointed area director of HIE Inverness and East Highland. He will take up his appointment towards the end of May.

16 April 2007


The Big Green ChallengeThe Big Green Challenge - coming to a school near you

The search has begun - to find young people who could become the public speakers of the future as a new debating competition rolled out across the Highlands and Islands this month.
05 April 2007


Ivanka wearing Sandra's Macleod tartan coatInverness designer at 'Dressed to Kilt' event

An Inverness designer, showcased her outfits on the catwalk at New York's annual fashion show 'Dressed to Kilt' on Monday night - the highlight of Tartan Week.

04 April 2007