All-HIE news 2007 archive from February 2007
HIE chair, William RoeEncouraging Enterprise - HIE chairman speech

HIE chairman William Roe was a keynote speaker at the Holyrood Manifesto Series on Economic Development, held 26 February 2007 at the Royal Museum in Edinburgh.
27 February 2007


Scottish Food and Drink - rubik cubeChallenge gives pupils taste for careers in food industry

Dornoch Academy pupils have been given a taste of running their own business over the past few weeks, by creating a new ice cream. 


27 February 2007


Hospitality for teachersFocus on hospitality for Highland teachers

A tourism and hospitality education seminar was held in Strathspey this week for teachers in the Highlands and Islands where they were introduced to new resources and ideas to bring back to the classroom.
27 February 2007


Let's talk renewables magazineLet's talk renewables

The second edition of a magazine aimed at raising public awareness of renewable energy issues will be dropping through letterboxes across the Highlands and Islands over the coming weeks.
27 February 2007


Leanne receives certificate of achievementMosstodloch painter and decorator recognised for achievement

A female apprentice painter and decorator from Mosstodloch has impressed Careers Scotland in overcoming the odds to make a real change in her working life. 

26 February 2007


Moray start-ups go from strength to strength

Three young entrepreneurs assisted by HIE Moray and The Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT) are going from strength to strength. 
26 February 2007


Jet into international tradeExports and excellence

HIE Inverness and East Highland is running two international trade workshops, to assist local companies with exporting.
26 February 2007


Stuart BlackHIE appoints new director of global connections

Highlands and Islands Enterprise has appointed a new director of global connections.
23 February 2007


Achahoish primary solar car challengeArgyll youngsters take on solar car challenge

With many big car manufacturers now being urged to design greener, cleaner cars, a group of Arygll youngsters have proved it can be done - with a  bit of help from the sun.
22 February 2007


Shapinsay primary school tweak my beak energy saving owlsWhen the lights go out on Shapinsay

A group of children from Shapinsay Community School have come up with a creative way to help cut energy consumption.
22 February 2007


Kinloss primary school eco-housesThe can-do kids from Kinloss

The can-do attitude of a group of children is helping a Moray primary school get serious about climate change.
22 February 2007


William Shakespeare - graphicForsooth! Trio of techno-ideas scoop fund cash

Macbeth shall never vanquished be, according to Shakespeare...and Seabridge Consultants in Forres, who have won £40,000 funding to bring the story of the Scottish king straight to your mobile phone.
22 February 2007


It's cool to be in contactEvent focuses sights on contact centre careers

Working in a contact centre is more than just a job... it can be a lucrative and stable career. That's the message being sent out during an open evening at Inverness College on Tuesday (February 27).
22 February 2007


Crown Estates logoThe Crown Estate in Scotland - new opportunities for public benefits

A major report, published today (Wednesday 21 February), sets out the case for a review of the Crown Estate in Scotland so that the resources involved, including Scotland’s seabed and much of its foreshore, produce greater benefits for local communities.
21 February 2007


HIE Board visit to Moray 2007HIE board hears of progress in Moray

The location of brand new offices being built in Keith by HIE Moray was visited by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) board members today (Tuesday, February 20), who were pleased to see the start Tulloch Construction had made on site. The board toured the project prior to the network's third public board meeting which was held at The Loft.
20 February 2007


Philip Atkinson guest speaker at CIM90 minutes that could win your business new customers

Leading international management consultant Philip Atkinson is to deliver a session on improving sales techniques next week at the invitation of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) in Scotland.
20 February 2007


Steve Thomson from Concise AerospaceTiree firm tracks Russian skies

Tiree is going places...and one of its destinations is Russian aerospace.
19 February 2007


Shetland JewelleryShetland jewellery duo score Scottish first

Two Shetland jewellery makers have become the first in Scotland to achieve the top level Modern Apprenticeship qualification in their craft.
19 February 2007


Careers Scotland Space SchoolCrew members wanted for 2008 Space School

A scheme to take pupils on a space journey has blasted off in Moray and across Scotland and the application deadline for the Careers Scotland Scottish Space School 2008 is now zooming up.
14 February 2007


Keith, Moray - The Loft projectHIE board meets in Moray

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) held its public board meeting at the Loft in Keith on Tuesday, 20 February 2007.

12 February 2007


EHPL in AmericaHighland business success in USA

A team led by a Highland businessman was one of the top prize winners in a competition run by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
09 February 2007


Global connectivityBranding and marketing seminar for Moray businesses

Businesses in Moray are given the opportunity to find out more about how they can move into worldwide markets.
07 February 2007


Basket of foodJack McConnell sets priority to make school meals from local produce

...Will Highland schools be next? First Minister, Jack McConnell MSP, gave his most detailed outlook for four years on the environmental challenge facing Scotland, at a the launch of Environment Week on Monday 5 February.  His speech highlighted three priority actions that government and the public can take together, that will both reduce carbon emissions and benefit local communities. 

06 February 2007


Feisean logo top cropFèisean nan Gàidheal - Maoineachadh bho HIE

Bidh Iomairt na Gàidhealtachd agus nan Eilean a' maoineachadh Fèisean nan Gàidheal le £632,000 airson trì bliadhna eile. 
06 February 2007


Feisean logo bottom cropHIE boost for skills in traditional arts

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has announced a new investment package into the development of the Feisean movement in the Highlands and Islands.
06 February 2007


John Hunter of Hunter's Promotion LtdWick manufacturer of golf course products set for growth

A golf enthusiast from Wick has been using his networking skills to help build a range of new contacts for future business. 

06 February 2007


Shetland businesses - hospitality assuredShetland businesses excel

Three Shetland businesses have recently been recognised for their commitment to service and business excellence.
06 February 2007


Val Sweeney Journalist of the YearInverness Courier Chief Reporter named as journalist of the year

Val Sweeney, Chief Reporter of the Inverness Courier, has been named Journalist of the Year for the Highlands and Islands. Val received her award from Jack McConnell, First Minister, at the Highlands and Islands Press Ball which was held at Nairn on Friday (2 February).

06 February 2007


Scottish Executive announces £7.5m for business parks - HIE responds

Sandy Cumming, chief executive of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has responded to today's announcement [Sunday 4 February 2007] by First Minister Jack McConnell, of additional Scottish Executive funding for business parks.
04 February 2007


Gaelic college - Sabhal mor Ostaig, Skye - part of the UHI campusCareers Scotland event for Gaelic teacher

Gaelic teachers from across the Highlands and Islands have been invited to a seminar at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Isle of Skye on Monday 12 February.
02 February 2007


Horizon Scotland building, ForresArt and engineering lunch time talk at Distance Lab

Art and engineering.  Are they opposites or can they interact creatively to open up new opportunities?
02 February 2007


Who Cares WinsWho cares wins offers opportunity to visit successful Scottish business

Managers and owners of businesses in the Outer Hebrides are offered the opportunity to visit some of the most successful businesses in Scotland.
02 February 2007


CRC logo croppedHIE shares ideas with new English agency

Senior executives from England's newly formed Commission for Rural Communities visited Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) this week to share ideas on best practice.
01 February 2007


RIAS logoA first for Scotland as Highland Housing Fair gets under way

Scotland’s first housing fair gets under way today (Thursday 1 February 2007) as a unique housing design competition opens for entries.


01 February 2007


World Curling Champion Ewan MacDonald with cameraHighland 2007 - ThreeSixFive photo-project

Highland 2007, in association with Fin Macrae Photography, has launched an exciting project to record life in the Highlands and Islands in 2007 - and has enlisted well known Highlanders such as Ewan MacDonald, Lesley McKenna and Mylo to take part.
01 February 2007


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