Under 30s urged to have their say on the Highlands and Islands
	People between 15 and 30 from across the Highlands and Islands and beyond are being urged to have their say in a major online survey launched this week to discover the deciding factors behind living and working in the region. Read the full story

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Subsea technology firm move to Forres
	Internationally known and highly regarded subsea technology firm, Bennex, has just moved into a purpose-built new unit at The Enterprise Park, Forres. Read the full story

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Major new campus for Inverness takes step forward
	Two planning firms have been appointed to draw up a master plan for what is considered to be one of the most important developments for the Highlands and Islands over the next 20 years. Read the full story

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Youngsters to play star role in career planning
	It's called career planning - but not as we know it. A radical approach to the way secondary school pupils plan their future takes off this week in the Highlands and Islands. Read the full story

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Wigwams in the wild north
	The Wild West is where you would normally expect to see wigwams, but a new take on the old design is making its mark throughout the north of Britain. Read the full story

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Scottish Sea Farms makes Highlands and Islands investment
	Scottish Sea Farms is to install new filleting lines at its premises in Argyll and Shetland, with support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).<br /> Read the full story

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Transform your business at Inverness workshop
	Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is holding a free workshop in Inverness to give business people the skills they need to transform their businesses and succeed.<br /> Read the full story

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Innes House prepares for Moray Food Producers Fayre
	A selection of the best food and drink produce in Moray will be showcased to industry representatives on Wednesday April 30 between 2pm and 5.30pm at Innes House, Elgin at the Moray Food Producer's Fayre. Read the full story

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HIE hosts Shetland decommissioning event
	The enormous potential of the oil and gas rig decommissioning business for the Shetland economy has become increasingly clear over the last two years, more so since the arrival of enormous Frigg platform to be disposed of in Lerwick last year. Read the full story

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Shetland rock band means business
	Going on tour is part of a long term career path for a young Shetland group seeking fame and fortune with the help of a business development grant from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).<br /> Read the full story

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Spirit of Speyside whisky festival
	The 2008 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival being held next month is to be opened by Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond. Read the full story

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Eann joins Caithness Regeneration Partnership
	Thurso man Eann Sinclair has been appointed programme manager for the Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership.<br /> Read the full story

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Nòs Ùr song competition finalists announced
	The finalists have been selected for the first Celtic and Scots languages song contest to be held in Inverness as one of four regional competitions held across Europe. Read the full story

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Speed networking evening for RAF leavers
	A speed networking event next week provides an ideal opportunity for local RAF personnel leaving the services to meet Moray employers in order to kick start their new careers. Read the full story

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HIE to focus on high growth businesses and sectors
	Highlands and Islands Enterprise is setting out on the new financial year with a new agenda focusing on its key areas of expertise. From this April the agency will be ensuring that the Highlands and Islands contribute fully to the Scottish Government's purpose of increasing sustainable economic growth. Read the full story

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Three new area managers announced at HIE
	Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has confirmed the names of new area managers for teams based in Lochgilphead, Stornoway and Thurso. Read the full story

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Scottish freight study consultation underway
	A workshop is to be held in Inverness and Aberdeen as part of series of consultations into the need for better freight facilities to improve the links between airports, ports, rail and roads, and to help Scotland's economic competitiveness. Read the full story

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Launch of Shetland Creative Industries study
	People involved in the creative industries of Shetland are invited to attend Lerwick Town Hall on Thursday April 17 for the launch of the 'Creative Industries in Shetland' study. Read the full story

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