HIE Network news

People between 15 and 30 from across the Highlands and Islands and beyond are being urged to have their say in a major online survey launched this week to discover the deciding factors behind living and working in the region.
14 May 2008

Internationally known and highly regarded subsea technology firm, Bennex, has just moved into a purpose-built new unit at The Enterprise Park, Forres.
14 May 2008

Two planning firms have been appointed to draw up a master plan for what is considered to be one of the most important developments for the Highlands and Islands over the next 20 years.
07 May 2008

It's called career planning - but not as we know it. A radical approach to the way secondary school pupils plan their future takes off this week in the Highlands and Islands.
07 May 2008

The Wild West is where you would normally expect to see wigwams, but a new take on the old design is making its mark throughout the north of Britain.
02 May 2008

Scottish Sea Farms is to install new filleting lines at its premises in Argyll and Shetland, with support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).

29 April 2008

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is holding a free workshop in Inverness to give business people the skills they need to transform their businesses and succeed.

24 April 2008

A selection of the best food and drink produce in Moray will be showcased to industry representatives on Wednesday April 30 between 2pm and 5.30pm at Innes House, Elgin at the Moray Food Producer's Fayre.
23 April 2008

The enormous potential of the oil and gas rig decommissioning business for the Shetland economy has become increasingly clear over the last two years, more so since the arrival of enormous Frigg platform to be disposed of in Lerwick last year.
23 April 2008

Going on tour is part of a long term career path for a young Shetland group seeking fame and fortune with the help of a business development grant from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).

23 April 2008

The 2008 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival being held next month is to be opened by Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond.
23 April 2008

Thurso man Eann Sinclair has been appointed programme manager for the Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership.

16 April 2008

The finalists have been selected for the first Celtic and Scots languages song contest to be held in Inverness as one of four regional competitions held across Europe.
15 April 2008

A speed networking event next week provides an ideal opportunity for local RAF personnel leaving the services to meet Moray employers in order to kick start their new careers.
14 April 2008

Highlands and Islands Enterprise is setting out on the new financial year with a new agenda focusing on its key areas of expertise. From this April the agency will be ensuring that the Highlands and Islands contribute fully to the Scottish Government's purpose of increasing sustainable economic growth.
08 April 2008

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has confirmed the names of new area managers for teams based in Lochgilphead, Stornoway and Thurso.
08 April 2008

A workshop is to be held in Inverness and Aberdeen as part of series of consultations into the need for better freight facilities to improve the links between airports, ports, rail and roads, and to help Scotland's economic competitiveness.
07 April 2008

People involved in the creative industries of Shetland are invited to attend Lerwick Town Hall on Thursday April 17 for the launch of the 'Creative Industries in Shetland' study.
07 April 2008