Plans to restore historic Raasay House as a base for business and community activities have moved another step forward with the announcement from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) that it has approved £2.3m funding towards redevelopment.
28 September 2006

Local businesses and organisations in Shetland who are interested in internet marketing are being invited to attend a seminar to see for themselves the benefit of broadband.
27 September 2006

The issues surrounding the employment of migrant workers are the subject of this month's Hot Topic on LearningWorks, the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) website dedicated to online training and learning.
26 September 2006

Those looking to start their own business in the creative industries are being given a unique opportunity to take advantage of contracts available from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
26 September 2006

Representatives from the European Training Foundation (ETF) met in Inverness this week as part of a week long study visit to learn more about career guidance services in Scotland.
21 September 2006

Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Skillsco - creative industries training and development - invite you to a FREE one-day event aimed at the creative industries in the Highlands and Islands.
20 September 2006

Improving logistics and driving out costs in the forestry and timber supply chain  will be the focus of the next Highland Forest Industries Cluster (HIFIC) meeting next Tuesday, September 26,  at Dingwall Auction Mart. Finnish expert Tore Hognas will highlight areas where the Scottish industry can benefit from Scandinavian innovation.
20 September 2006

Innovation, inspiration and celebration - Western Isles, Skye and Lochalsh joint conference at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Skye - Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 October.
20 September 2006

LearningWorks, the Highlands and Islands Enterprise website dedicated to online training and learning, has been upgraded to become sleeker and quicker. The move will keep pace with the huge demand it is experiencing from companies within the region who want to access the latest training information.
19 September 2006

The Glendale Community Hall Association on the Isle of Skye has gained approval for a grant to install a wind turbine - adding to its current renewable energy source.
19 September 2006

A total of 90 entries have been submitted for this year's Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards. This is the second year that the awards have been held and the record number of entries have been received from as far afield as Shetland in the north to Arran in the south.
18 September 2006

The Futureskills Scotland e-newsletter is a great way to find authoritative information and analysis of the Scottish labour market. Its key purpose is to keep recipients up-to-date with the work of Futureskills Scotland and highlight latest research findings.
15 September 2006

Small businesses in the Inverness, East Highland and Moray areas can take advantage of one-day workshops aimed at developing management and leadership skills within their business.
14 September 2006

People in and around Caithness who use a solid fuel system are set to benefit from having a new local supplier to provide their wood fuel.
12 September 2006

Applications are being sought for funding to celebrate Shetland's culture as part of the wider Highland 2007 programme of events. Highlands 2007 aims to promote the Highlands and Islands as a great place to live and to visit through showcasing its culture past, present and future. As part of this, funding has been made available by Shetland Islands Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for a Shetland community programme.
12 September 2006

Enterprise funding has been secured to enable a range of Seafood Scotland (SFS) market development services to continue to be delivered to the Highlands and Islands seafood sector. The £57,000 financial package from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will provide funding towards the costs incurred by SFS in the Highlands and Islands over the next two years and builds on the success of a previous package of assistance.
12 September 2006

The three north isles of Shetland are taking a firm hold of their destiny by staging an all-day conference at the end of the month entitled 'Make Tourism your Business'.
12 September 2006

Following two triumphant career exhibitions in the last two years, SkillCity Highland 2006 was launched today (Tuesday 12th September 2006) at the Highland Football Academy and Ross County Football Club, Dingwall.
12 September 2006

Assistance provided by HIE Moray is helping a Moray business expand and develop in a £130,000 environmental project.
12 September 2006

Those who are thinking about a career in forestry, woodland or conservation are being given a unique opportunity to meet businesses and individuals from these industries at a showcase and fun day in Inverness.
07 September 2006

The Ministry of Defence's Defence Diversification Agency (DDA) in association with Highlands and Islands Enterprise invites you to a free seminar to explain how local businesses and scientific research organisations can access opportunities with the MOD.
06 September 2006

Ian Taylor of Speyfruit in Elgin is tasting the sweet smell of success as his wholesale fruit and vegetable processing business has gone from strength to strength recently with help from HIE Moray.
06 September 2006

Businesses which encourage their staff to gain new skills are encouraged to enter for a brand new award entitled the Shetland Training Awards 2006.
06 September 2006

The European Movement and The Highland Council have organised a conference for organisations, community groups, businesses, 5th and 6th year pupils, students and members of the general public with an interest in Europe.
06 September 2006

Companies in the Highlands and Islands who are interested in exploring new ways of maximising their business opportunities now have the opportunity to take part in an innovative new programme.
05 September 2006

Food and drink producers in the Highlands and Islands are invited to come along to the Inverness Caledonian Thistle stadium on September 26 to learn some valuable advice on developing their business operation.
05 September 2006

Small businesses within Moray can take advantage of a management development programme, designed to meet the needs of local managers, owners of businesses and other organisations.
05 September 2006

The hunt has begun to find the Highlands and Islands' answer to Richard Branson.
04 September 2006

As school leavers across the Highlands and Islands are making the transition to the next stage in their lives, Careers Scotland is urging them to take part in a survey to find out what they are planning to do after leaving school.
04 September 2006

Queen scallops in a juniper marinade, fermented whey drink and smoked goats cheese, are among a host of Scottish products being sampled by buyers from across the globe today (Tuesday).
04 September 2006