All-HIE news 2007 archive from August 2007
HILF Gates Open - Lucy and pigGates open on farms and crofts across Highlands and Islands

Farms across the Highlands will be opening their gates during September and October and welcoming visitors to a series of free 'Gates Open' days for all the family.
28 August 2007


ITP SolutionsHIE Shetland raises standards in management

A broad range of businessmen and women are feeling the benefit of a new management training course introduced to Shetland by the islands' local enterprise company.

27 August 2007


Adam Hart-DavisWhat science, technology, engineering and maths can do for us

Popular broadcaster Adam Hart-Davis will inform and entertain hundreds of school pupils from Highland and Moray during an interactive science class at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort on August 29 2007.
22 August 2007


Scotland - Poland flightsHIE explores demand for flights to Poland

HIE is to explore the potential demand for a new air service between Poland and Inverness. An online survey will help HIE determine how many people would use the service and how often they would do so.
21 August 2007


Food from the Highlands and IslandsHighlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards - shortlist announced

The winners of this year¹s Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards will be announced at the awards dinner in the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness on 14 September.
21 August 2007


Aamos Designs, ShetlandHarnessing the energy of Shetland's creative industries

People working in the creative industries of Shetland have been invited to gather at Lerwick Town Hall on Thursday (30 August) to explore the industry's potential to become one of the top five economic sectors in Shetland.
21 August 2007


Young FilmsYoung Films takes youthful route to an online marketing strategy

Skye based Young Films has employed web-aware school leaver Mairead Martin to using her blogging skills, to promote the first Scottish Gaelic feature film to show in commercial cinemas in the UK, Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle.
21 August 2007


Tio organic vegetablesMajor expansion and new jobs for Moray organic veg producer

A Forres-based organic vegetable producer is planning a major expansion which could create up to 20 new jobs, after a grant application of £266,300 was approved by HIE Moray.
21 August 2007


Splosh!Focus on outdoor learning for Highland teachers

More than 30 teachers from the Highlands and Islands will gather at the Waterside Hotel, Inverness, tomorrow (Tuesday 21 August) to discover more about outdoor learning.
20 August 2007


'Sound' business flourishes for north benefit

A Forres based business is helping the north of Scotland improve its national profile and representation by gaining wider coverage on national radio.

17 August 2007


Old Man of Hoy, OrkneyNew members join board of HIE Orkney

A farmer with a keen interest in renewables, a pharmaceutical consultant and a solicitor have joined the board of HIE Orkney.
14 August 2007


Chameleon - transforming business through IAConference: Transforming business through IA

This key event in the IA Centre’s calendar will again raise the profile on how important intangible assets are to economies and businesses alike, and ultimately how they can help and do transform businesses through their recognition and utilisation.
14 August 2007


Sleat community in successful funding bid for local services

Plans for the community of Sleat to purchase key services in the area moves a step forward with the announcement that funding has been secured.
14 August 2007


Gaelic plan consultationHIE public consultation on Gaelic language plan

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has launched a public consultation on the organisation's draft Gaelic language plan. / Co-chomhairle phoblach air Plana Gàidhlig Iomairt na Gàidhealtachd 's nan Eilean.
13 August 2007


Caithness and Sutherland regeneration websiteNew Caithness and Sutherland regeneration website launched

A new website focusing on the regeneration efforts in Caithness and north Sutherland has been launched.
09 August 2007


LochcarronLochcarron folk get animated for Highland 2007

A series of short animated films produced by residents of Lochcarron in Wester Ross is to be screened in the local village hall on Wednesday 8 August, as part of the Highland 2007 Year of Culture celebrations.
08 August 2007


Institute of DirectorsCreativity in business - doing things differently

This year's IoD Scotland annual conference is set to take the business world by storm, with a theme that will enhance your creativity and speakers who will show you how they’ve done it - and inspire you to do the same.
07 August 2007


Fusion marineManagement buyout for Argyll firm Fusion Marine

Argyll-based aquaculture equipment specialist Fusion Marine has come under independent control following the successful completion of a management buyout (MBO) from its parent company, the Cheshire-based Fusion Group.
07 August 2007


Careers Scotland rock schoolRock star inspires young people from the Butt to Barra

Young people from the Outer Hebrides have been rocking and rolling with John Sinclair - a keyboard supreme who played in the Ozzy Osbourne band for 17 years.
07 August 2007


Mental health and workConference: Mental health in the workplace

2007 is the European Year for Equal Opportunities for All - and Scottish Enterprise, working in partnership with the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) is hosting an event for business owners and managers, with the support of the Scottish Executive, on Tuesday, 23rd October at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Glasgow.
03 August 2007


HIE network 2007HIE network 2007

A multi-million pound range of strategic development projects which are building sustainable growth throughout the Highlands and Islands features in a new magazine published online by Highlands and Islands Enterprise.


02 August 2007


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