Speaker Marc Strathie, Head of Policy and Research at ScotlandIS, will explain about the Climate Tech sector and the digital opportunities available for businesses. He will also tell us about a range of SMEs from across the region and throughout Scotland, who have already made use of digital opportunities to tackle climate related challenges. He will focus on key sectors including energy, land use, the built environment and transport.
Find out more and book your place on the HIE website.
Professor Julieanna Powell-Turner will be visiting Caithness on 21 September to deliver two sessions on the practicalities of sustainability along with Magnus Davidson from the ERI in Thurso.
These sessions will take place in the Royal British Legion Scotland, Thurso from 10:30 and 14:00 and are free to attend for any business interested in learning more about sustainability. The sessions will cover a range of areas including sustainability, the circular economy, the report of the Just Transition Commission and the practical experiences of working with organisations of all sizes across a range of sectors on these issues.
Professor Powell-Turner is one of the leading authorities in the UK in this field and her experiences of not only working in academia and leading on the establishment of ISO standards, but also working with large multinational organisations and small SMEs is well worth listening to. She will also talk briefly about her involvement in the ROSE Project, supporting the CNSRP in our local region and how it could benefit Caithness and North Sutherland.
If you or any of your team are interested in attending the talks, please contact Simon Middlemas on mml.scrabster@btinternet.com to confirm your attendance.
As the conversation around climate change and net zero continues to build, we must understand the influence and impact it’s beginning to have on the way people live and their shopping habits.
The UK Market Development team at Scotland Food & Drink is delighted to be working with The Knowledge Bank and IGD to deliver a virtual workshop that looks at the sustainability strategies of grocery, major retailers and food service operators.
This workshop will help Scottish food and drink businesses understand more about what they should be doing in this area.
Event details
Date: Tuesday 24th August
Time: Session 1 – 10:00am / Session 2 – 11:30am
Session 1: Introductions and scene-setting presentations from The Knowledge Bank, Scotland Food & Drink and IGD.
You will then hear from speakers from Asda, Co-op and Sodexo, who will give tangible examples from their sustainability strategies.
Session 2: The second part of the workshop will include an interactive Q&A with all of the speakers and there will be some interactive polls to hear more about your thoughts and experiences.
How to register
To register for the workshop, click here. Once you’ve registered, you will be sent all details you need to join.
This workshop is open to all food and drink companies in Scotland.
If you have any questions about the workshop in the meantime, please email info@theknowledgebank.scot
The Board of Thurso Community Development Trust would like to welcome Members and interested members of the public to attend their Annual General Meeting. Please note this is the AGM with Accounts and Annual Report from Year 2019/20 which has been delayed due to Covid-19. There will be another AGM later in the Year where the 2020/21 Accounts & Annual Report will be presented.
The AGM will be held on Zoom, all attendees are required to register via Eventbrite using this link. You can read the annual report in advance of the AGM here.
The Agenda for the Evening is as follows:
- 7pm – Hello, Welcome & Introductions to current Board Members
- 7:10pm – Presentation of Annual Report for 2019/20 – Helen Allan (Chairperson) & Joan Lawrie (Development Manager)
- 7:30pm – Presentation of Annual Accounts – Carol Paterson (Treasurer)
- 7:40pm – Opportunity for Members/Interested Parties to ask questions of the current Board
- 8pm – Election of Board Members
- 8:10pm – Presentation of our current work
- 8:30pm – Close
If you’re interested in joining the board, please see more details and complete a nomination form on the trust website. Once you’ve completed the form, Helen Allan, the current chairperson will get in touch for an informal chat. If you’d like to join the board, please complete the online nomination form before the 12th August.
We, in partnership with Royal Bank of Scotland, would like to invite you to attend a free workshop on “Responding to Change” on 18 August from 10:00-11:00.
The workshop is part of the Royal Bank of Scotland’s Business Builder series of workshops developed to support businesses and entrepreneurs at all stages. This session will focus on facing up to change, something which the past year has shown to be crucial to survival and success.
It will be delivered by members of the Royal Bank of Scotland Enterprise team including Màiri Macdonald, Local Enterprise Manager for the North of Scotland, and will cover:
- How to effectively monitor changes to your business landscape
- How to blend changes into your existing business model
- How to develop a change-ready culture for a long-term business future
To sign up for your free place, simply email us on info@caithnesschamber.com today!
Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) will be hosting a virtual event called Defence Innovation Loans: Your Questions Answered. At the event you will be able to talk directly to the experts, who will be covering the following:
- What DASA does and how Defence Innovation Loans work
- Who can apply – is your business and innovation eligible?
- What you can borrow – amounts and eligible costs
- Understanding the project and loan periods and terms – an explanation of the costs and how the loan works
- How to apply – including top tips
- Q&A
The event will take place on 3 August at 11am and registration is via Eventbrite using this link.
Organiser: North Highland College UHI
Cost: £140
This qualification is for those involved in the sale of alcohol in both on-sales and off-sales environments. It has been developed to comply with Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Alcohol etc. (Scotland) Act 2010. These standards are necessary because of changes in the law which makes them part of the licensed trade’s responsibility – i.e. it is a regulatory requirement.
This one-day short course covers three key areas:
- Introduction to licensing
- Responsible operation of licensed premises
- Effect of irresponsible operation on society and health
Click here to find out more and book your place
Organiser: North Highland College UHI
Cost: £100
This course is designed for;
People working or volunteering in settings where they may be required to support others, such as community groups, schools and line management of staff.
People who wish to increase their awareness and knowledge of mental health issues and support strategies. Topics covered include:
- Common Mental Health Issues – symptoms and signs
- Advice for dealing with mental health issues
- Self-Care
- Coping Strategies
- Growth Mindset
- Resilience
- Mindfulness
Click here to find out more and book your place.
The Highlands and Islands Enterprise Pathfinder Accelerator programme supports businesses operating in the life sciences and technology sectors the opportunity to accelerate new product, service or business model in just six months. Participants are taught practical tools and techniques to interrogate their idea, plan for opportunities and optimise for marketplace success.
Ahead of the next intake, the Pathfinder team are running short taster sessions to allow you to find out more about the programme and meet members of the Skillfluence team who – in partnership with Investing Women Angels – will coach participants.