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| HIE efficiency drive aims to put more resources towards priorities
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is to reorganise its workforce to better deliver its role in supporting the region's economic and community development.
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| SURF - Scotland's Independent Regeneration Network announce their 2010 conference
SURF - Scotland's Independent Regeneration Network, announce their 2010 annual conference 'Sustaining and Reinventing Community Regeneration', taking place on 23rd and 24th of March 2010 in Edinburgh. | |
| Mey Selections working to expand premium market opportunities
A prestigious business which promotes quality goods for around 500 Caithness and Sutherland food and drink producers is planning to expand its market this year.
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| Highlands and Islands sites identified for renewable manufacturing potential
Five locations in the Highlands and Islands have been identified for their potential to be significant manufacturing sites serving Scotland's burgeoning offshore wind energy industry.
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| Public are invited to name new sea power project
One of Scotland's most innovative energy developers is asking the public to suggest a name for a multi-million pound device that generates electricity from the sea.
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| Opportunities for Highlands and Islands artists in international arena
A prestigious art business based in a remote highland area is working with Highlands and Islands Enterprise to expand its work into promotion of other home-grown talent. | |
| Lifetime achievement award for Lochaber journalist
(Issued on behalf of the Highlands and Islands Media Awards) 03 February 2010 | |
| Highlands and Islands Businesses top of the class at MIT
Two Highlands and Islands businesses have been sent to the top of the class by one of the world's most renowned business schools. | |
| Crinan Boatyard celebrates with a new challenge
The owners of an Argyll boatyard who are celebrating 10 years at the helm are aiming to boost trade and make the yard more versatile after installing a second slipway. | |
| New Head of Strengthening Communities for HIE in Innse Gall
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed a new head for its strengthening communities team based in Innse Gall.
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| Highlands and Islands prepare for offshore wind opportunities
Opportunities for Highlands and Islands' businesses in the offshore wind industry will be promoted at an event in Inverness on Tuesday (February 2).
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| Leading World Entrepreneur visits Highlands
One of the world's leading experts on entrepreneurship is urging businesses in the Highlands and Islands to change their mindset to become globally successful.
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| Fresh approach for Orkney jewellery company
An ambitious drive to boost the success of a leading Orkney jewellery company is being backed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
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| Highlands and Islands fragile communities to get online advice
People working to grow some of the Highlands and Islands most fragile communities are to benefit from free online access to a range of top tips and advice. | |
| Highlands and Islands business community invited to attend high profile business lecture
One of Britain's leading economists is coming to Inverness to provide a pre-General Election insight into the economic challenges facing a new government. He has argued consistently that economics is at the heart of understanding health and well-being. | |
| Launch event for Moray Tourism Development
A development group which is aiming to put Moray firmly on the international tourism map is seeking local support next month.
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| West Harris Buyout Makes History/Là Eachdraidheil do Choimhearsnachd Taobh Siar na Hearadh
Crofters on the scenic coast of south west Harris are set to take over three crofting estates from the Scottish Government today (Monday 25 January). Tha croitearan ann an iar dheas na Hearadh gu bhith a' gabhail thairis trì oighreachdan croitearachd agus coimhearsnachd air fearann a bhuineas do Riaghaltas na h-Alba a cheannach. 25 January 2010 | |
| HIE hails Applecross community enterprise progress
A filling station owned by the rural community of Applecross is leading the way in operating a successful social enterprise.
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| Caithness and Sutherland tourism businesses invited to whisky school
Robert Burns described it as "strong heart's blood", and Caithness and Sutherland businesses are this week being invited to become ambassadors for Scotland's national drink to encourage local tourism. | |
| HIE invests in future of the area's fragile communities
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is rolling out a programme to support the future of over 40 communities in its most fragile rural areas. | |
| Newspaper of the Year Award Goes to Orkney Today
Orkney Today has been chosen as the Newspaper of the Year by the Highland and Islands Media Awards' judging panel.
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| World Class Opportunity for Business Leaders
Highlands and Islands businesses with ambitions for growth are being encouraged to tap into expert advice on how to design and build a world class management team.
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| Local businesses take part in marketing pilot
Nine food and drink businesses from two areas of the Highlands and Islands are taking part in a pilot project which offers customised advice on promoting their products.
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| Caithness and Sutherland charity expands services
A Caithness and Sutherland charity which helps hundreds of local people every year who are facing hardship is expanding its services.
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| LifeScan and HIE work together for future success
LifeScan Scotland's work in the field of diabetes has drawn significant support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in the last 12 months.
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| Highlands and Islands ready for offshore wind bonanza
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| Michelin star for Kinloch Lodge – Skye’s first
In a glittering year for one of Scotland’s best-loved hotels, Kinloch Lodge have been awarded a Michelin star for its food - the first Michelin star to be awarded in Skye.
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| HIE helps Argyll firm expand to serve growing offshore wind energy market
Argyll-based wind turbine manufacturer Welcon Towers, part of the Skykon group,
have concluded lease agreements with Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for
an extension to their existing factory at Machrihanish.
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| Seven Highlands and Islands businesses head for Boston USA
Seven ambitious businesses have won a Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) sponsored place for an intensive week of entrepreneurial development at the world renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in America.
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| Speed Networking event for RAF Leavers
RAF personnel currently leaving the Air Force in the Moray region have been given a further opportunity to meet potential new employers from the area.
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| World class training opportunity for businesses in the Highlands and Islands.
Designing, Leading & Building A World Class Management Team is the next MIT workshop in HIE's Entrepreneurs Growth Programme (EGP) series. It has been rescheduled to be held in Inverness on 15th-16th February 2010. 11 January 2010 | |
| Expansion plans for Orkney oatcake producer
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is backing major expansion plans by a leading Orkney food company with a funding package worth more than £100,000.
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