Lochaber news archive
HIE Lochaber news archive from June 2007
| Lochaber diving centre secures position as world leader Fort William's Underwater Centre is attracting customers from around the world to its commercial diver and ROV training courses, thanks to business advice supported by HIE Lochaber. | |
| Event focuses on mountain biking Accommodation providers and retailers were among some of the businesses taking part in a networking event focusing on mountain biking and cycling in Laggan yesterday (Tuesday 19 June). | |
| Lochaber woman signs her way to new business When Elaine Malcolm was growing up she was fascinated by the sign language a friend used to communicate with her deaf brother. Little did she know then that one day that interest in signing would lead her to a new and fulfilling career. | |
| Big Green Challenge - the final countdown The countdown has begun for the final of the Big Green Challenge when 12 youngsters from four schools will tackle head-on one of Scotland's most pressing issues - renewable energy. | |
| Lochaber lad benefits from Modern Apprentice scheme Lochaber teenager Grant Boyd is looking forward to next year when he completes his four-year Modern Apprenticeship (MA) and becomes a qualified plumber/heating engineer. | |
| Communities at heart of rural regeneration Strengthening communities is an increasingly pivotal part of Highlands and Islands Enterprise's (HIE) strategy. This is the message HIE chair, William Roe, will give when he opens the Development Trusts Association Scotland's annual conference today [11 June 2007] in Dumfries. | |
| Digital photography competition winners announced Last night, (Thursday 7 June) at a reception at Castle Wynd, Inverness, it was announced that Robbie Graham from South Queensferry won the Highland Exposure photography competition and he was presented with the grand prize of £250. | |
| Fund is music to business ears Half a million pounds is to be spent on creating business paths for Scotland's up and coming bands, enabling emerging talent to tell the same tale of success as artists such as KT Tunstall, Runrig and Franz Ferdinand. | |