Yell mussel firm expands – creating four new jobs
A family-run mussel farming business in North Yell is creating four new jobs after investing in new harvesting equipment – with support of up to…
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Sandness woollen mill investment
A project to increase capacity and productivity by using innovate technology at Shetland’s largest commercial woollen mill is now up and running. Family-owned business Jamieson’s…
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Survey shows demand for business premises
Discussions will be held with business operators after demand for more premises was highlighted.
READ FULL STORYMajor investment expected to bring new job opportunities to North Yell
A project to expand a business park in North Yell has secured half a million pounds of investment. Around 25 new jobs are expected to…
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Wiseman named as new HIE manager
Highlands and Islands Enterprise has announced Katrina Wiseman as its new area manager for the isles. Mrs Wiseman joined HIE in 2003 and has been…
READ FULL STORYSurvey to study demand for land and properties
A survey is being carried out by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to assess demand for commercial land and property. The survey is being carried…
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Highlands and Islands Enterprise pledge £2.35 million to Fair Isle observatory rebuild
Highlands and Islands Enterprise has pledged £2.35 million to the rebuild of the Fair Isle Bird Observatory. It said the funding would help the £7.4…
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Busta to receive almost £200k for hotel upgrades
Busta House Hotel near Brae has secured almost £200,000 in funding to make “significant improvements” to the building. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will provide…
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Investment made in island green recovery projects
Three green projects will benefit from a combined £132,000 in funding aimed at providing an environmentally-friendly future for the isles.
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Call on SNP to ensure enterprise agency has resources to do the job
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) should have the resources it needs to support economic recovery. That is the cry from Jamie Halcro Johnston, who says…
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Businesswoman defends HIE after Carmichael criticises agency
A businesswoman has insisted the isles would not have a tourism strategy were it not for the support offered by Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
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Carmichael criticises HIE in call for fresh start on economic development
A call has been made for the “revitalisation” of island economies to help mitigate against the impact of coronavirus.
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“Ambitious” 10-year plan hopes to improve outcomes for all
An “ambitious” 10-year plan which aims to improve the lives of every Shetland resident was launched on Tuesday. The Shetland Partnership Plan 2018 – 2028…
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Former NHS finance chief take on enterprise agency role
Former NHS Shetland head of finance Nick Kenton has been appointed to a similar position with economic and community development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise…
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