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Latest news and updates
- 13 November 2019
HIE appoints new area manager for Moray
Dr Stuart Black has been appointed area manager for Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in Moray.
Read more - 06 November 2019
HIE’s Stornoway office relocates
Staff at Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in Stornoway will take up new residence at the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar owned, public sector building on Sandwick Road (CnES HQ) next week.
Read more - 06 November 2019
USA export markets explained at free event in Inverness
Businesses interested in exporting to Scotland’s top international trading partner, the United States, can attend a free event in Inverness on Wednesday 20 November.
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Upcoming events
- Nov 18
- Nov 19
- Nov 19The Moorings Hotel, Banavie, Fort William, PH33 7LY
Innovation Tour - Fort William Stop
19 November 2019 - Nov 20
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Our Priorities
Businesses and social enterprises in the Highlands and Islands are ambitious, both for their individual enterprise and for the growth of the region as a whole. Greater economic prosperity will be delivered through private sector led investments which create jobs and wealth.
The Government Economic Strategy (GES) identifies seven sectors as offering particular opportunities for growth due to existing comparative advantages or through potential to capitalise on Scotland's unique natural assets.
HIE plays a leading role in developing the conditions which will enable the Highlands and Islands to fulfil its potential as a globally competitive region with a thriving, low carbon economy.
Strong communities are essential to the continued success of the Highlands and Islands. Social and economic developments are complementary in achieving growth, particularly in remote, sparsely-populated areas.