Join Thurso Grows and North Highland College UHI SVQ2 cookery students for an evening of Burns celebrations.
Scottish EDGE is a large competitive fund to support home grown Scottish based entrepreneurial talent comprising a Dragon’s Den style pitching competition for ambitious entrepreneurs who wish to grow their business.
The competition is open to limited companies, social enterprises and charities in Scotland who have been trading for up to five years who wish to apply for up to £100,000 (max. £40,000 grant, max. £60,000 loan) to accelerate growth of their business. Smaller grants are also available for sole traders. To date there have been 28 Highlands and Islands winners gaining combined monies in excess of £1m.
Ahead of the opening of round 16 this webinar is open to Highlands and Island Businesses and Social Enterprises, HIE staff and other H&I business development agencies/influencers to join Caroline MacLellan:
EITHER – in An Lòchran, Inverness at Room 1.01 (to join in person please email: caroline.maclellan@hient.co.uk)
OR – to register on the link below to join by GoTo webinar:
Registration URL
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1417740383715238412
Webinar ID
451-445-011
At the webinar Alistair Murray of Atlantic Consultants (who facilitates the programme on behalf of HIE), Steven Hamill (Chief Operating Officer of Scottish EDGE) and a previous winner will explain the methodology and benefits so that individual businesses can assess the relevance of a bid and supportive groups can potentially explore what Highlands and Islands companies would be suited to and benefit from entering the competition.
Join the Royal Marine Hotel team at their Michael Buble Tribute night. As a Chamber member, you’ll even be eligible for a 10% discount on the ticket fee!
- The bar opens at 7pm for a 7.30pm start
- Enjoy a hot, three course buffet dinner
- Entertainment from Michael Buble tribute from 9pm – 9.40pm
- Twenty minute interval with DJ playing
- Entertainment from Michael Buble tribute from 10pm – 10.40pm
- DJ entertainment until 12.30am when the bar and the event will close.
Tickets cost £29pp or, receive a 10% discount if you’re a chamber member, just ask the team when you book.
Transport is available from Wick and Thurso for just £20 return. Ask the team when booking your tickets to reserve.
Took book your tickets and to find out about more special accommodation rates for one night and weekend stays, contact the Royal Marine Hotel team:
Royal Marine Hotel, Golf Road, Brora
01408 621252
info@royalmarinebrora.com
www.royalmarinebrora.com
Investing in the future
AREG would like to welcome and invite you to its final event of the year where we will look at the importance of investing in skills and resources as the renewables sector grows.
1800 – 1830 – Festive nibbles and networking
1830 – 1835 – Formal welcome
1835 – 1915 – Presentations from
- Paul de Leeuw, Director of the RGU Energy Transition Institute, who will discuss the key industry dynamics and the possible implications for the workforce.
- Mike Sibson, Office Head of BGF in Aberdeen, who will discuss the market’s view of investing in energy companies and where he sees the opportunities for the renewables supply chain.
1915 – 1930 – Q&A
1930 – 1935 – Vote of thanks
1935 – 2000 – Networking and close
Paul de Leeuw has worked for over 30 years in the energy industry and has worked for a number of companies, including Shell, Marathon Oil, Amoco, BP, Venture Production and Centrica Energy. His broad business and deep commercial background include senior leadership roles in strategy, commercial, business development, planning and supply chain. Before joining Robert Gordon University in July 2014, Paul was the Strategy and Commercial Director for Centrica Energy’s upstream business.
He is currently the Director of the RGU Energy Transition Institute, Chair of the Oil and Gas Innovation Centre, Chair of PlanSea Solutions Ltd, Chair of eCERTO, a Board member of the Oil and Gas Technology Centre and a member of the ONE Oil, Gas and Energy Board. Paul is also a regular commentator on developments in the energy industry.
Mike Sibson leads the Aberdeen office of BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active investor in growing businesses, with responsibility for originating and delivering investments in the north of Scotland. BGF has over £130m invested in north Scotland to date and Mike works with the investee companies’ management teams to help maximise their potential. Mike sits on the boards of a number of Aberdeen-based BGF portfolio companies, including offshore engineering services SPEX, remotely operated vehicle supplier ROVOP, catering company Entier, IT consultancy business Inoapps, and energy services group Frontrow. Mike started his career as a drilling engineer with Shell, working mostly in exploration in Angola and Congo, then joined 3i, and, after spells in Birmingham and Cambridge, moved to Aberdeen in 2004, where he invested in both oil service and exploration and production companies.
Please note this event is free for AREG members only, there will be a £25 charge for non-members to attend.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please register your attendance in advance via Eventbrite. Should you have any questions about the event please contact events@bigpartnership.co.uk
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Fast becoming a tradition – join us for the Lyth Arts Centre end of season Christmas Ceilidh!
What to expect: Music from Addie Harper and his band, Mulled Wine, Light Finger Buffet, Bar open until late!
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An indoor market with stalls from local artists and makers, supplying you with all your Christmas gifts and goodies.
This is a free event – no need to book
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See in the New Year with a Thurso Dip!
All funds raised for Thurso Harbour Improvements.
The Thurso Grows team have been busy making chutneys and stocking up on eco goods to sell at the Christmas food market. Join them on 14th December in Thurso Rugby Club, for locally produced food and crafts.
To chat to them about the market or the Thurso Grows project. E-mail: thursogrows@thursocdt.co.uk
