Inverness Campus, one of Europe's most ambitious locations for business, is getting ready to welcome the world
EFC Group launches next phase of expansion in Forres with support from HIE
50% increase in Highlands and Islands businesses exporting over the past year
- Supporting businesses
- Strengthening communities
- Developing growth sectors
- Creating a competitive region
Latest news and updates
- 17 June 2013
Placement programme is helping to retain young people in the region
Talented young people are choosing to work in the Highlands and Islands and helping businesses to achieve more as a result of a graduate programme in the region, according to a report commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Read more - 12 June 2013
Lews Castle project aims to boost island economy
An ambitious project which aims to transform a prominent Lewis landmark has taken another step forward.
Read more - 12 June 2013
Scottish Entrepreneurs Supported to Lead Business Growth
One of the world’s leading entrepreneurs from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management is in Scotland today (June 12) to speak at the launch of a Scotland wide entrepreneurial programme.
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Upcoming events
- Jun 18Moorings hotel, Fort William
HiDigital Interactive Workshops - Fort William
18 June 2013 to 19 June 2013 - Jun 19
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- Jun 25
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Our Priorities
Businesses and social enterprises in the Highlands and Islands are ambitious, both for their individual enterprise and for the growth of the region as a whole. Greater economic prosperity will be delivered through private sector led investments which create jobs and wealth.
The Government Economic Strategy (GES) identifies seven sectors as offering particular opportunities for growth due to existing comparative advantages or through potential to capitalise on Scotland's unique natural assets.
HIE plays a leading role in developing the conditions which will enable the Highlands and Islands to fulfil its potential as a globally competitive region with a thriving, low carbon economy.
Strong communities are essential to the continued success of the Highlands and Islands. Social and economic developments are complementary in achieving growth, particularly in remote, sparsely-populated areas.