Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE)

HIE is the Scottish Government's economic development agency for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. We work with private businesses and enterprising public and third sector organisations to build sustainable economic growth across a diverse and beautiful region, from Shetland to Argyll and from the Outer Hebrides to Moray. We are committed to developing the Highlands and Islands as a competitive region which is home to strong communities, successful, high growth businesses and excellent quality of life.

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HISEZ to lead on developing social enterprises in Highlands and Islands
A three year contract to develop and promote social enterprises in the Highlands and Islands has been won by The Highlands and Islands Social Enterprise Zone Community Interest Company (HISEZ CIC).
Posted on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:35:00 GMT

Shetland centre for creative excellence receives HIE funding
Plans for the proposed centre of excellence for international creativity in Shetland have moved closer following a major investment of £965,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Posted on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:49:00 GMT

Shetland workshops to generate innovative business ideas
Businesses in Shetland are being invited to take part in an online survey to explore how they can improve their competitiveness and profitability by adopting new ideas.
Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:04:00 GMT

Local businesses urged to benefit from world sporting events
	Small and medium-sized businesses across the Highlands and Islands are being urged to find out more about opportunities arising from the 2012 London Olympics and 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Posted on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:25:00 GMT

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