CASE Approvals List - October 2004

19th November 2004

The following are funds approved up to the last day of the month. Please note that the sums relate to approvals, not payments. While finance may be approved, for a business investment for example, it does not guarantee that the developments will go ahead. The approval simply shows that funds have been made available by CASE, but they will not be released until evidence is received that the project or activity has gone ahead.

HIE Network financial assistance for business
Financial assistance to help new and existing businesses to expand and develop.

MM Miller (Wick) Ltd, Wick, relocation of company, £47,200.
E & M Engineering Services, Scrabster, relocation and development, £25,500.
Crannag Bistro, Bonar Bridge, establish new restaurant and take-away, £10,900

HIE Network financial assistance for skills development
Support for organisations wishing to develop new skills.

Graham Begg Ltd, Wick, sales training, £270.
NFU, Thurso, health and safety awareness day for farmers and crofters, £900.
Gordon Simpson, Haster, forklift training, £410
Anthony Dawson, Shebster, Safety Passport training, £90
Christopher MacLeod, Lochinver, driving instructor training, £750

Business start-up
Financial support for new business start-ups.

James Lowther, Watten, 'Jimmy's Gardening Services', £1,800
Moira Budge, Wick, 'Caithness and Orkney Soap Company', £3,600
Ian Smith, Bonar Bridge, 'Crannag Bistro', £3,600
Carol-Anne Moynes, Scourie, 'Sophisticuts', £3,600