CASE Approvals List - December 2004

14th January 2005

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.

Schoolhouse Restaurant (JOG) Ltd, John O'Groats, establishment of restaurant, �12,000;
Manson Grant and the Dynamos, Wick, website and e-commerce development, �1,075;
Overscaig House Hotel, Lairg, website & interactive network, �12,970;
Bervie Stores, Kinlochbervie, upgrade of fuel pumps, �3,400;
Richards Garage Ltd, Wick & Thurso, upgrade of fuel pumps, �10,200; John 'Groats Crafts Ltd, John O'Groats, promotion and design consultancy, �525

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

Alistair Stephen, Wick, LGV, �407; Duncan Smith, Wick, Locksmith course, �500

HIE Network financial assistance for community projects
Financial support for a wide range of community-based projects.

Embo Football Club, Embo, creation of changing facilities, �10,000

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

David Shearer, Wick, �Norwick Mastering�, �3,600; David Shaw, John O'Groats, �Schoolhouse Restaurant�, �3,600; Hamish Lamb, Wick, creel fishing boat 'Good Prospect', �3,600

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