Coronavirus (COVID-19): Support for businesses and communities

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Advice and support for businesses and communities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Scotland Food & Drink partnership launch The Academy aiming to help over 200 business in the industry

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COVID-19 support for businesses and communities

We're working closely with government and partners to react to the needs of businesses and communities, and the challenges they face, as a result of COVID-19. Support is available now, go to our COVID-19 section to find out what's available. We are publishing new information daily.

COVID-19 support

Support, events and how we can help you

As a result of COVID-19, we're changing the way we support businesses and communities, but we're still here for you. See what's available now and what's coming up.

We work with a number of different organisations

Who we work with

Support, guidance and funding for organisations in the Highlands and Islands to restart, reopen and recover during COVID-19.

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HIE/SDI Food & Drink Showcase. An Lochran, Inverness.

Have a look at events coming up. We're digitising as much as possible to make sure we're still able to support as many of you as we can.

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We've a wide range of programmes available to support businesses, social enterprises and communities. How we deliver our support is being adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Helping to build a successful region since 1965

We are the economic and community development agency for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. We've been working with organisations and communities for over 50 years to ensure the region remains successful and competitive.

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Whether it's marketing or technology, people or product development, our support services cover a broad range of topics to help organisations and communities of all sizes across all sectors.

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did you know?

1,000

of organisations supported by HIE throughout the year

54.6

has been invested by HIE in the region in the last 12 months

1,000

jobs created between 2018-19

of our region reached in our latest next generation broadband rollout

Our Purpose and Priorities

Our strategy 2019-22 and operating plan 2019-20 set out our priorities for investment across the region to support sustainable and inclusive growth.

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Our support services will help you fulfil your ambitions and overcome challenges.

a spectacular and diverse scottish region

Our region may be known globally for its beauty and produce, but there's so much more to discover about the Highlands and Islands. Covering over 15,000 miles, it's home to more than 480,000 people and over 20,000 businesses.

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Creative industries are diverse and fast-growing, making an important contribution to our region.

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COVID-19 support for businesses and communities

Support, events and how we can help you

Helping to build a successful region since 1965

supporting businesses and communities

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Our Purpose and Priorities

how we help organisations

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a spectacular and diverse scottish region

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