More flexible business support
16th
Feb,
2009
John Swinney on Friday welcomed European approval for Scottish public sector bodies to have greater flexibility in providing support for business during the current economic downturn. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/02/13105400
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Scotland’s new Environment Minister relishing new challenge
16th
Feb,
2009
Scotland's new Environment Minister officially took up her new post on Friday and spoke of her determination to play a leading role in creating a cleaner, greener Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/02/12171922
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Far North photography exhibit is launched in Parliament
16th
Feb,
2009
A photographer Mike McCartney's latest exhibition is to play a crucial role in promoting the Far North. http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/6082/Far_North_photography_exhibit_is_launched_in_Parliament.html
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Scots Company Joins Tidal Project
16th
Feb,
2009
A “strategic alliance” has been formed to push forward a plan to use tidal energy to power a computer data centre in Caithness. http://www.atlantisresourcescorporation.com/news-press/scots-company-joins-tidal-project/
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Strong Interest in Pentland Firth Marine Energy Development Opportunity
16th
Feb,
2009
The Crown Estate has announced that the first stage of the process to allocate sites for wave and tidal renewable energy in the Pentland Firth strategic area is complete. http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/newscontent/92-pentland-firth-tidal-energy-project-2.htm
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Firms gear up for marine trade
16th
Feb,
2009
Companies in Caithness are starting to gear up to service the new trade expected to flow from the first round of licensing marine turbines in the Pentland Firth. Speaking at the first of two seminars held to promote the opportunities, Highlands and Islands Enterprise's Louise Smith said a number of local firms have already planned […]
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Market plan mooted for Woolies stores
16th
Feb,
2009
Former Woolworths branches in Wick and Thurso have been giving business leaders food for thought, and now plans are being considered to create indoor markets to utilise the empty stores.The idea has been put forward by the Caithness Chamber of Commerce, which is eager to find alternative uses for the now unoccupied premises. http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/6131/
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Furniture firm gets £50,000 loan boost
16th
Feb,
2009
A furniture making firm has become the first business in Sutherland to receive funding from the North Highland Regeneration Fund. http://www.northern-times.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/5508/
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