http://www.hie.co.uk/news-2010.htm en Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:58:19 GMT Sitekit version9.0 Web Content Management System Businesses and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with ambitious ideas are being encouraged to attend an event focusing on a new Scottish Funding Council (SFC) knowledge exchange competition which has £12 million funding available over three years. http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmge.Lang-EN.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:58:19 GMT 0finewmge All-HIE news Three directors based in the Highlands have been shortlisted for the final of the Institute of Directors (IOD) UK Awards which take place in London in October. http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmgd.Lang-EN.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:57:11 GMT 0finewmgd All-HIE news The creation of 11 offshore wind manufacturing sites could bring over 5,000 green jobs to Scotland, according to a joint report published by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Enterprise. http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmgc.Lang-EN.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT 0finewmgc All-HIE news A Thurso based engineering company which has been supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has successfully diversified into the offshore wind industry. http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmgb.Lang-EN.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:38:26 GMT 0finewmgb All-HIE news Inverness based AWS Ocean Energy has today received additional funding support to develop  its new wave energy device.  The Highlands company and its project partner, the University of Strathclyde, have received £350,000 from the Technology Strategy Board, sponsored by the UK Government to promote and support innovation and technology.  http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmga.Lang-EN.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:55:21 GMT 0finewmga All-HIE news A technology business with a number of high profile contracts with multinational corporations is opening in Inverness, initially creating 51 new jobs in the area. http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmg9.Lang-EN.htm Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:05:46 GMT 0finewmg9 All-HIE news The remote Wester Ross community of Applecross will celebrate the official launch of its newly refurbished filling station on Friday (23 July). http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmg8.Lang-EN.htm Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:35:02 GMT 0finewmg8 All-HIE news Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is backing an Argyll hotel's bid to gain a coveted 5-star rating.  http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmg7.Lang-EN.htm Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:03:20 GMT 0finewmg7 All-HIE news The SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration is now in its 12th year. The prestigious annual awards process recognises and promotes best practice in regeneration in Scotland. http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmg6.Lang-EN.htm Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:02:51 GMT 0finewmg6 All-HIE news Highlands and Islands businesses are being invited to a series of evening seminars to explore how introducing green energy could reduce their bills and bring in additional income. http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmg5.Lang-EN.htm Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:21:16 GMT 0finewmg5 All-HIE news This autumn, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce is delivering a major international conference, the Scottish Low Carbon Investment (SLCI) Conference, 28-29 September, supported by the Scottish Government. http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmg4.Lang-EN.htm Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:24:02 GMT 0finewmg4 All-HIE news After devising a unique electricity capping system and dramatically reducing household carbon emissions by 47%, the community of a Scottish island was last night (1st July) announced as the overall UK winner in the 10th annual Ashden Awards, the world’s leading green energy awards. http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmg3.Lang-EN.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:31:28 GMT 0finewmg3 All-HIE news Two fishermen with over 50 years experience on the seas between them are expanding their business to attract more tourists to the North West coast of Scotland. http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmg2.Lang-EN.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:45:09 GMT 0finewmg2 All-HIE news Funding support for AWS Ocean Energy was announced today (Tuesday July 6th, 2010) by Jim Mather, the Scottish Government Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism ahead of his visit to Loch Ness to view trials of the company’s new wave energy device. http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmg1.Lang-EN.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:23:40 GMT 0finewmg1 All-HIE news A Gaelic language development contract worth £680,000 has been awarded to Comunn na Gàidhlig (CnaG) for the next two years by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmg0.Lang-EN.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:07:05 GMT 0finewmg0 All-HIE news Social enterprises in the Isle of Harris are going from strength to strength, delivering community and environmental benefits for residents. http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmfz.Lang-EN.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:51:38 GMT 0finewmfz All-HIE news Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed a new Chief Executive. http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmfy.Lang-EN.htm Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:15:00 GMT 0finewmfy All-HIE news The popularity of the Aviemore area as a tourist destination has been strengthened following the addition of two new facilities, both supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmfx.Lang-EN.htm Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:32:10 GMT 0finewmfx All-HIE news Inverness company LifeScan Scotland Ltd has been voted the best in the UK at encouraging youngsters' interest in science subjects. http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmfw.Lang-EN.htm Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:19:23 GMT 0finewmfw All-HIE news The Centre for Health Science Company are set to reward those that spark inspiration in the health sciences sector in the Highlands and  Islands as the new Centre for Health Science Award 2010 is now open for  entries.  http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmfv.Lang-EN.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:00:44 GMT 0finewmfv All-HIE news A leading international business services provider is coming to Lochaber as part of a recruitment drive to find workers who want the flexibility of homeworking. http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmfu.Lang-EN.htm Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:33:06 GMT 0finewmfu All-HIE news The Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) plans to relocate its Inverness operation from the premises at Drummondhill, Lochardil to the proposed new Inverness Campus at East Beechwood. http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmfs.Lang-EN.htm Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:00:48 GMT 0finewmfs All-HIE news A Tain-based glass studio is enjoying the fruits of ambitious growth plans supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). http://www.hie.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-0finewmfr.Lang-EN.htm Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:54:01 GMT 0finewmfr All-HIE news