The North Highland Regeneration Fund (NHRF) would like to invite you to attend their thirteenth Annual General Meeting, to be held at the Pentland Hotel, Thurso on Friday 22 November at 09:30.
This is an opportunity to hear about the work of the Fund over the past year, and to speak with the NHRF directors and team about how they could help your company.
If you would like to attend, please let them know by emailing enquiries@nhrf.co.uk or calling 01847 500103 by Tuesday 19 November.
Join Pulteneytown People’s Project for their AGM, on Tuesday 19th November 2019 at 7pm.
This event provides an opportunity to understand EIT Digital’s co-funding initiatives in applied research and innovation projects.
EIT Digital is a top 5 European accelerator programme operating in 18 cities across Europe with a €100m budget. We have a Scottish base in Edinburgh funded by Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Funding Council and constitute the biggest and widest conduit for Scottish Companies into European ecosystems. We are also supported by Highlands & Islands Enterprise, FinTech Scotland, Edinburgh Innovations and University of Edinburgh.
Companies that are involved in digital innovation should consider joining this event. There will be a presentation on the EIT Digital ecosystem, the funding programme and a question/answer session. There is a soft deadline of 30th November for applications and this event will represent a valuable briefing session for those interested in making an application.
To find out more and to book your free place, simply click here.
Join us on Sunday the 17th of November as North Lands Creative Glass opens our studio doors to welcome everyone in for a day of festive family fun.
Join in with our Festive Fusing mini-workshop where we will create beautiful fused glass pieces in the kiln. This taster event offers an exciting opportunity to make unique Christmas ornaments for yourself, or for friends and family, a perfect Christmas gift.
Experience the magical world of glass blowing in North Land Creative’s Hot Shop. Join us for a fun festive day of Christmas Bauble making with Artist Emma Baker. Design and create your own blown glass baubles under Emma’s guidance and tuition**
We will have Children’s Christmas Craft Activities and our beautiful Christmas gift shop will also be open, where will have unique handmade glass gifts, jewellery and handmade Christmas decorations made in the NLC studio by our visiting artists.
North Lands Creative in partnership with Lybster & Tannoch community benefit fund are delighted to launch a season our seasonal calendar of workshops, demonstrations and open days over the month of November.
Our exciting programme of workshops will be led by North Lands affiliate artist’s, exploring a broad section of Artistic Glass technique’s including glass blowing, flame working, kiln forming and glass bead making.
Phone: 01593 721229
Email: info@northlandscreative.co.uk
Website: www.northlandscreative.co.uk
**Advance booking recommended for this event.
Come along to hear about the current projects, plans and challenges for next year.
Thurso Community Development Trust are excited to invite their members to hear about the projects and plans for the future. They’ve been working on a 5 year strategic plan and can’t wait to share it with the people of Thurso. They’ll also go over the Tourism Development Plan which has been the focus of their Tourism Development Officer over the last year.
The documents have been created through hard work and dedication, making sure to include information gathered from community consultations over the last 20 months.
This event is for Thurso Community Development Trust members only, you can read about the FREE membership, what it means and sign up, here: https://www.thursocdt.co.uk/membership
Could exporting to the US be good for your business?
Join this free, one-day workshop for information on planning your entry into the US market.
With the US being Scotland’s top international trading partner, worth an impressive £4.6bn pa, you can discover how your business can take advantage of the opportunities out there and find out more about the support available.
Speakers at the event will include:
- Allan Hogarth, Executive Director, Scottish North America Business Council
- Ewen Cameron, Head of Trade Services, Scottish Development International
- Nora Rothrock, US Tax & Financial Services
- Jason Dobson, Contagious
- Martin Murray, Dunnet Bay Distillers
- Stewart Miller, Export Adviser, SDI/HIE
- Siobhan Rieley, Market Manager for the Americas, VisitScotland
To find out more and to book your free place, simply click here.
Highlands & Islands Enterprise’s innovation team is on tour, bringing information and support to businesses across the Highlands and Islands.
Join them at Around Lochaber in 80 Tables, part of Lochaber Ideas Week 2019, to find out how you can take your business to new heights. Hear about the services on offer, and talk to them about your ideas. You can find out if your business is eligible for support – and find out how to apply for advice and funding!
Book your ticket via Eventbrite – each business just needs to buy one ticket to secure a slot at this networking event.