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 wool mill to increase capacity and create two new jobs after investment
Jamieson’s of Shetland is to increase its capacity and add two new jobs after an investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). A knitting machine…
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Ness Engineering gets cash boost for net zero welfare unit project
Ness Engineering has been given a cash boost from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for a project which provides green welfare units to construction sites….
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Dozens of projects given millions in investment
More than £1.3 million was given to Shetland businesses through Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) over the last year, according to its area manager. Across…
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Support scheme for young entrepreneurs rolls out in Shetland
A business support programme aimed at developing the next generation of entrepreneurs is to be extended into Shetland. Impact30 is operated by Highlands and Islands…
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Foula residents sign green energy pledge
Foula residents have signed a pledge to help them develop a cleaner energy system.
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Cash package secured for new £6.3 million Lerwick fishmarket
The final piece of major funding has been secured to pave the way for a new £6.3 million fish market in Lerwick.
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Inaugural business week is a success ‘beyond expectations’
Shetland’s first ever business week has been hailed a success “beyond expectations” by Rachel Hunter of the local Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) branch.
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Ocean Kinetics expansion to create 21 jobs
Engineering firm Ocean Kinetics is to embark on a £1.1 million expansion project creating 21 full-time jobs.
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Angry response as enterprise board is scrapped
The Scottish government has confirmed the abolition of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise governing board, sparking renewed fears that Shetland could lose out through centralisation.
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Fears expressed over HIE centralisation ‘through the back door’
MSPs are still waiting for answers from the Scottish government over fears that a new nationwide board to co-ordinate Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Scottish
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The chief executive of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) Alex Paterson will be in Shetland on Tuesday and Wednesday next week to see some of…
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Millions invested as Shetland bids to become decommissioning hub
Investments totalling £20 million will be announced today as Shetland bids to become a global leader in the multi-billion pound decommissioning industry – creating scores
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Design project for Unst boat manufacturer
A boat manufacturing and engineering business has been approached to design a new type of vessel for use in the oil and gas industry.
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