All-HIE news archive from September 2008
Food from the Highlands and IslandsBusinesses and individuals savouring success as Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards Winners announced

Businesses and individuals in the food and drink industry from across the Highlands and Islands will be celebrating in Inverness tonight (Friday 26 September) as the winners of this year’s Scotland Food & Drink – Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards are announced at the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness.
27 September 2008


First Minister Alex SalmondFirst minister set to attend Caithness Conference

The second annual Caithness Regeneration Conference takes place next week, arranged by key organisations in the area.
25 September 2008


Tom KitchenA feast of fare at Taste of Caithness and Sutherland

The youngest Scot ever to win a Michelin star, Tom Kitchin, will be demonstrating his talents to local food businesses at the forthcoming Taste of Caithness and Sutherland exhibition in Wick.
25 September 2008


Caithness StoneStone company paves the way with new investment

A Caithness company which has supplied stone to several prestigious building projects around the world has just completed a major investment in new buildings and specialist machinery at its Spittal base in Caithness.
24 September 2008


Speed networkingHIE speeds up recruitment in Forres

Highland and Islands Enterprise (HIE) hosted a fourth speed networking event in Forres on Wednesday evening (September 17). This event enabled RAF personnel who are about to leave the forces to meet with local employers and learn about the job opportunities they have to offer.
22 September 2008


Inverness medical company scoops top award

An Inverness company whose pioneering system looks set to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of heart patients has scooped a top award at this year's Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) annual dinner and business excellence awards.
22 September 2008


Grid connection contract awarded

Consultants have been appointed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and the Scottish Government to identify options for renewable energy producers in the Pentland Firth, between Caithness and Orkney, to connect energy supplies to the grid.
12 September 2008


Fiona MacPherson, Inward Investment ManagerCaithness and North Sutherland regeneration manager appointed

A lawyer with extensive international experience in various sectors has been appointed to the post of inward investment manager with the Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership.

11 September 2008


EMEC - OpenHydro successfully mounts tidal turbine on the seabed off Eday

A specially built barge is steering the next stage in the development of tidal energy technology under test at EMEC, the Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre.

10 September 2008


Balnain PrimaryHighlands and Islands schools to receive renewable energy toolkits

Pupils in schools across the Highlands and Islands are to receive toolkits demonstrating the importance of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
09 September 2008


UHI Millennium Institute (UHI)Competition seeks out business ideas

Entrepreneurs in the north of Scotland are being invited to submit business ideas to win cash prizes in a regional competition. 
08 September 2008


Speed networkingSpeed networking opportunity for Moray RAF personnel

Another exciting opportunity has arisen for RAF personnel in Moray to meet potential employers from the area.
08 September 2008


Philip AtkinsonExpert to hold Brand You master class in Inverness

International management consultant Philip Atkinson is to deliver a talk on personal branding and influencing with integrity, at the invitation of The Chartered Institute of Marketing in Scotland (CIM).
04 September 2008


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