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30/10/2022
HIE Board Visits Shetland
On Monday afternoon, the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) board members paid a visit to Lerwick Port Authority to hear about the plans to develop an ultra-deep-water quay at Dales Voe. The project intends to further enhance port facilities and allow for a significant volume of future decommissioning work and offshore wind opportunities that will create many jobs.
23/10/2022
Dounreay Recycles 98% Of Reactor Decommissioning Waste
The fuel element storage block has now been demolished. This steel tank was 4.7m high and 2.8m in diameter, surrounded by an iron-shot concrete cylinder, and was capped off by a thick steel top plate.
15/10/2022
Outer Hebrides Salmon Business Expands And Creates Jobs
An Outer Hebrides salmon producer, which is undergoing a refit project at a facility it recently purchased has secured £72,685 investment from HIE. Salar Smokehouse Ltd currently produces a range of smoked salmon products from a site at Loch Carnan, South Uist.
13/10/2022
Household Survey In Highlands And Islands Highlights Investment Needs
HIE has published the findings of its My Life in the Highlands and Islands survey, carried out by IPSOS at the start of the year. More than 5,300 people over the age of 16 living in 4,442 households across the region responded to the study.
6/10/2022
First Containers Sealed Into Dounreay Low Level Waste Vaults
Dounreay's waste team is carrying out the first in a series of campaigns to seal the waste into place in the low level waste vaults. As part of the waste disposal process, the spaces between the containers in the low level waste vault are being filled with grout.
5/10/2022
Highlands And Islands Latest Business Panel Survey Results
A survey carried out in June and July this year (2022), indicated that most businesses in the Highlands and Islands were operating at either the same or above their pre-pandemic levels. However, it also showed a significant decline in exporting activity and in the level of confidence in Scotland's economic outlook.
5/10/2022
Highlands And Islands Museums To Get Global Reach With App
Five museums across the region will be selected to share their collections, which can range from 100 to 1,000 objects with audiences across the world. XpoNorth Digital has partnered with Smartify, the world's most downloaded museum app with more than 3 million history and art loving users.
5/10/2022
Exploring Cairngorm's Geothermal Potential
A feasibility study is getting under way to explore the potential to use natural heat, miles below the Earth's surface, as a renewable energy source at Cairngorm Mountain. HIE and resort operator Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd have commissioned independent engineering consultants Arup to lead the study.
3/10/2022
Highlands And Islands Enterprise Endorses Green Freeport Bids
Locating a green freeport in the Highlands and Islands is likely to have greater impact for Scotland and the UK than any other location. This is according to HIE's chief executive.27/9/2022
Young Entrepreneurs Encouraged To Apply To Support Programme
Young business leaders in the Highlands and Islands are being encouraged to apply to a year-long programme aimed at developing the next generation of entrepreneurs. IMPACT30 is led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and delivered by business skills training consultancy, Skillfluence.
27/9/2022
Delegation From Highlands And Islands To Boost Social Enterprise Overseas
Three representatives from the Highlands and Islands will be attending the Social Enterprise World Forum in Australia this week to promote the region's social economy and attract inward investment. Scottish Government has sponsored a small delegation to attend the event, which takes place in Brisbane on 27-29 September.25/9/2022
£2.8m Funding Announced For Orkney Research and Innovation Campus (ORIC) Expansion
HIE and Orkney Islands Council have approved a funding package totalling £2.8m towards the second phase of development at Orkney Research and Innovation Campus (ORIC). The announcement was made on Friday 23 September 2022 as part of the official opening of the first phase of ORIC, carried out by Fred Olsen.
22/9/2022
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority And National Decommissioning Centre Launch Research Partnership
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and the National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) have signed a three-year collaborative research agreement - the first of its kind between the nuclear and oil and gas decommissioning sectors. The unique strategic partnership, supporting research with a potential value of up to £900,000, will see the NDA work with researchers from the University of Aberdeen in areas of mutual interest to both the nuclear and oil and gas sectors.7/9/2022
Highlands And Islands Enterprise Results For 2021/22
Investments during the year supported businesses and social enterprises to create 1,327 full time equivalent jobs across the region and retain a further 160. Of the total jobs supported, 138 were in fragile areas and 82 were green jobs.
7/9/2022
14 Businesses To Fast Track With Accelerator Programme
Developed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and delivered mostly online, the programme will provide fast-track training and mentoring for entrepreneurs looking to build a company or launch a new product. This is the eleventh group to start on the four-month programme since it began in 2018. A launch day was held on Thursday 1 September at An Lòchran, Inverness Campus for all businesses taking part.2/9/2022
Minister Announces £190k HIE Investment In Moray Shipyard Expansion
Macduff Shipyard Limited (MSL) is to double the berthing capacity of its facility in Buckie. This will enable the company to take on more building, maintenance and repair work for various industry sectors and vessels.
2/9/2022
Support For The Rising Cost Of Doing Business
Highland and Islands Enterprise offer a wide range of advice and support for businesses in the current financial climate. REDUCING THE COST OF RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS Rising costs of doing business are having a significant impact on businesses, communities and social enterprises across Scotland.18/8/2022
Launch Of New Support For Highland Food And Drink Firms
A new support service for Highland based food and drink companies will be launched at a series of events next week in Fort William, Inverness and Dornoch. Attendees will be able to share their business challenges and asked for their views on the detail and content of the service.16/8/2022
Skye Company And Community To Benefit From £441k HIE Investment
The Isle of Skye Candle Company has acquired the Aros Centre in Portree, which has served the local community for more than 20 years. The company is refurbishing the centre to create a bespoke manufacturing facility with visitor centre.
13/8/2022
Rachel Hunters Blog - Rewarding Fair Work And Innovation
A healthy, wealthy and inclusive society starts with a happy employee, writes Rachel Hunter, HIE's director of service delivery There's no doubt that people do a better job when they're happy in their work. They're more committed, more productive, and more innovative.
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