Accountancy students at Orkney College proved they were good with numbers when they notched up a 100 per cent success rate during their final exams.
30 September 2005

Forward-looking companies know the value of developing their staff. Using the Modern Apprenticeship scheme, two newly qualified managers have been recognised.
30 September 2005

Nature based tourism operators from Norway, Sweden, Iceland and the Highlands and Islands of Scotland will meet in Lochaber next week to discover ways of enhancing their businesses through sharing their experiences, skills and knowledge.
30 September 2005

This annual industry conference brings together stimulating, informative and controversial debate about national and international issues that affect your tourism-related business.
29 September 2005

Shetland Enterprise has appointed Karen Eunson as their new chairperson to replace Brian Isbister, who stepped down earlier this month. David Thomson has also been appointed as vice-chairman.
28 September 2005

Industrial design has been described as applied creativity; a creative industry in its own right, it is integral to everything from consumer goods to heavy manufacturing. IDEASFACTORY invites design aficionados from across the Highlands and Islands to 'Design in Industry', an aimhi / Horizon Scotland workshop looking at how contemporary design can contribute to some of our more traditional industries.
28 September 2005

Chaidh na toraidhean bho sgrùdadh ùr air na Fèisean a chur air bhog aig co-labhairt bhliadhnail Fèisean nan Gàidheal. Tha e a’ sealltainn air a’ bhuaidh a th’ aig na Fèisean air a’ Ghàidhlig, na h-ealain agus a’ Ghàidhealtachd ’s na h-Eileanan.
27 September 2005

Results from a new study into the Fèis movement and its influence over a number of issues relating to Gaelic, the arts and the Highlands and Islands was launched recently at Fèisean nan Gàidheal’s annual conference.
27 September 2005

A farmer with a keen interest in renewables and a business woman turned college lecturer have joined Orkney Enterprise's board of directors.
26 September 2005

Loch Ness will be represented at the International Lakes Conference, which is taking place in China from 23rd Sept 05 until Sunday 26th September.
23 September 2005

Lybster in Southeast Caithness is the venue for this year's Initiative at the Edge (IatE) annual two-day conference which was opened yesterday (Tuesday 20th) by Allan Wilson MSP, Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning.
21 September 2005

A skills audit of the North Isles of Shetland is to be undertaken to help attract potential inward investment organisations to the area by identifying the available skills within the islands.
21 September 2005

Learning Works online forum: Hosted by Angela Manson, chair of Highlands and Islands Equality Forum, this 'Hot Topic' forum will seek to address the gaps in understanding of both the legislative position relating to discrimination and equality in the workplace and also the benefits that can accrue to businesses which effectively manage a diverse workforce.
20 September 2005

The Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) network recently launched a new toolkit to encourage more tourism businesses in the area to take a trip down the road to service excellence.
19 September 2005

Lochcarron Sailing Club has beened named Highland Sports Development Association (HSDA) Club of the Year 2005 at an awards ceremony at Victoria Park Stadium in Dingwall held on 15th September 2005.
16 September 2005

Following a triumphant pilot last year, SkillCity Highland 2005 - the largest careers event ever held in the Highlands - was launched today, Tuesday 13 September 2005, at the Highland Football Academy and Ross County Football Club, Dingwall.
13 September 2005

Fashion designers from across the Highlands and Islands will be showcasing their work and encouraging others to consider a career in the industry as part of the goHI creative industries event in Inverness from 8th until 10th September.
08 September 2005

A task force formed to lead efforts to alleviate the economic impact of the closure of Corpach Paper Mill near Fort William will hold its first meeting on Thursday, September 8.
08 September 2005

The question of who should own one of Scotland's wildest, most environmentally sensitive areas of land - including the mountain peak of Cairn Gorm - is to be examined in detail by the present owners.
08 September 2005

A Highland village is now able to bid for the final major piece of funding needed for their new community hall thanks to a vital £100,000 grant from the local enterprise company.
08 September 2005

More than 30 food and drink companies from all over Scotland will be joining forces to maximise their impact in London during September at an international trade fair, followed by over 40 companies participating in a regional promotion at the world-famous Harrods store in Knightsbridge.
02 September 2005