News Archive

CASE Approvals List - July 2005

The following are funds approved up to the last day of the month.   Please note that the sums relate to approvals, not payments.  

Businesses Called To Clear The Air For A Healthier Scotland

The Scottish Parliament has voted to introduce smoke-free enclosed public places.   This will have implications for employers and employees in all workplaces including all offices as well as bars, restaurants, hospitals and schools across Scotland.  

Caithness And Sutherland Enterprise Area Business Survey

In March, CASE sent the web-based business survey to a valid sample of around 500 businesses, and achieved 114 responses, a rate of 23%.  This survey covers employers� perspectives on recruitment, training and business confidence.  

Tourism Gets Active

The second phase of the European-funded 'HIE Activity' scheme is well under way across the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) network area.   'HIE Activity 2', which was approved by the Highlands and Islands Partnership Programme on the 1st of February this year (2005), runs until the end of June 2006.  

Highlands And Islands Enterprise Launch New Strategy

The Highlands and Islands Enterprise network (HIE), today (Friday June 17), launched its new strategy 'A Smart Successful Highlands and Islands'.   The document, which spells out HIE's objectives over the coming three to five years, is published in both English and Gaelic and is available online at Highlands And Islands Enterprise Network Strategy,or from any HIE network office.  

HIE Network Announces Results For 2004 - 05

The economy of the Highlands and Islands is continuing to improve, with unemployment showing a steady downward trend while population levels are rising.   That was the message today (Thursday 26 May) from William Roe, chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise.  

Natural Produce Set To Clean Up On-Line

Busy bees can now get on with the housework, safe in the knowledge they can do so in an environmentally-friendly manner, thanks to the products of a new Caithness business.   Kristin Douglas has set up Wax Nostalgic Ltd, based at her home in Halkirk, through which she will produce a range of handmade, environmentally-friendly, products for use around the home, available from her website at http://www.waxnostalgic.co.uk The range will include furniture polish, leather and wood care products, antibacterial and antifungal and general cleaning sprays, all made with a very high content of natural materials such as bees wax, organic and non-organic essential oils, pure vegetable oils and resins.  

New Caithness.org Arts Index

This should make life easier for anyone looking for people connected with Arts, Music, Drama Dance and other arts related activities in Caithness.   The new section is for anyone whether professional artist, sculptor, musician, writer or community based.  

NVQ certificates in Nuclear Decommissioning for RWE NUKEM Employees

Pictured above is the presentation of NVQ level 2 Certificates in Nuclear Decommissioning to RWE NUKEM operatives at Dounreay.  The presentation was carried out by Ian Laidlaw, NDA Site Programme Manager - Region 4.  

Business Learning Accounts

Caithness and Sutherland Enterprise (CASE) has announced the introduction of Business Learning Accounts (BLAs), targeting small businesses in the area.   Businesses across other parts of the Highlands have already used BLAs to broaden their product range, to establish a market for new crops, for specialised survey training and to diversify and establish sector "best practice".