Following the success of Who Cares Wins, an awards ceremony was held yesterday (Wednesday March 26) to celebrate the very best in the service sector throughout the Outer Hebrides and recognise the businesses who have achieved Hospitality Assured in the past year.
27 March 2008

Arran producers have given SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Scheme Approval) the thumbs up, following recognition of the Taste of Arran brand by the food industry's newest food safety and quality assurance scheme.
20 March 2008

A dynamic and sustainable culture of social enterprise within the Highlands and Islands is set to play a crucial role in generating economic growth for Scotland.
20 March 2008

Economic development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is reorganising its responsibilities and will, in future, focus on three key objectives in order to deliver sustainable economic growth in the region.
20 March 2008

Shetland's key economic development agencies are set to meet the needs of local business in delivering the Scottish Government's new economic strategy, with a one-stop-shop in a new and innovative office in Lerwick.
19 March 2008

The final six teams have been announced for ICT Youth Challenge 2008 following yesterday's event at Strathpeffer where young innovators pitched their ideas for the future to a panel of judges.
19 March 2008

More than twenty businesses are in the running for Outer Hebrides service excellence awards ceremony after judges announced the final shortlist today (Tuesday March 18).
18 March 2008

The search to find the best young innovators in the Highlands and Islands takes a step closer on Tuesday March 18 when teams pitch their ideas for the future to a panel of judges.
17 March 2008

Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism Jim Mather announced today the appointment of five new members to the Highlands and Islands Enterprise Board.
13 March 2008

Leading UK businessman Sir Anthony Cleaver has been appointed chairman of the Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership (CNSRP) executive board.
11 March 2008

An eco-friendly mussel farm and a meeting with leading local 'foodies' were the focus of a Ministerial visit to Skye (March 10), as part of the Scottish Government's national food discussion.
11 March 2008

Community groups in the Highlands and Islands have a high level of technical skills and the confidence to take advantage of the wide range of free and low cost opportunities presented by the worldwide web, according to a new study commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
11 March 2008

UHI is offering a free place worth £500 on a new e-marketing course that will help business people to develop and use their websites in the most effective way.
11 March 2008

It's being hailed as Scotland's most exciting tourism development programme and a group of businesses from Skye have become the first on the island this year to take part.

11 March 2008

Fastnet Highland Ltd is set for growth thanks to a major investment of £364,800, including a grant of £72,960 from HIE Lochaber, towards new equipment that will revolutionise the grading of prawns at its Fort William base.

11 March 2008

A Russian woman who has lived and worked in the Outer Hebrides for six years has set up a website giving practical advice to migrant workers.

11 March 2008

Following last year's successful speed networking event in Forres, a former RAF general engineering technician has been recruited by a Moray based estates management company.

11 March 2008

A major study is launched this week on the role of Gaelic in economic growth in Scotland, focusing on its place in the Scottish labour market.

10 March 2008

Wednesday 12 March 2008 at the Kingsmill Suite, Inverness Caledonian Thistle football stadium, Inverness.
07 March 2008

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has invited one of the world's leading experts on entrepreneurship to help companies across the region grow and improve their performance.
05 March 2008

Proprietors of hotels and B&Bs as well as tour operators in the Highlands and Islands are among those being invited to a seminar focusing on making businesses greener.
03 March 2008

He's white, fluffy, goes by the name of Murdo and is on a mission to help businesses in the Highlands and Islands capture a bigger share of the lucrative tourist market.
03 March 2008