http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/ Allnewswire for Shetland en-gb info@allmediascotland.com info@flamegreen.com 360 http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3152/Shetland_Centre_for_Creative_Excellence_Receives_HIE_Funding Plans for the proposed centre of excellence for international creativity in Shetland have moved closer following a major investment of £965,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Mareel is due to open in 2010 as a creative industries centre with a multi-purpose music, cinema,... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3116/Shetland_Workshops_to_Generate_Innovative_Business_Ideas Businesses in Shetland are being invited to take part in an online survey to explore how they can improve their competitiveness and profitability by adopting new ideas. The survey at www.survey.sqw.co.uk/shetland closes on August 28. The findings will form part of a study commissioned by... Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3096/Enterprise_Agency_Hails_Success_of_Unst_Islanders The UK's most northerly populated island appears to have weathered the immediate impact of an economic storm which blew up when its largest employer shut its doors. Just three years ago, residents of the Shetland island of Unst were left stunned by news that the Ministry of Defence had... Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2572/HIE_Hosts_Shetland_Decommissioning_Event The enormous potential of the oil and gas rig decommissioning business for the Shetland economy has become increasingly clear over the last two years, more so since the arrival of enormous Frigg platform to be disposed of in Lerwick last year. This month Highlands and Islands Enterprise's... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2574/Shetland_Rock_Band_Means_Business GOING on tour is part of a long term career path for a young Shetland group seeking fame and fortune with the help of a business development grant from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Black Bic Biro have surprised everyone with the amount of interest they have generated within the music... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2575/Black_Bic_Biro GOING on tour is part of a long term career path for a young Shetland group seeking fame and fortune with the help of a business development grant from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Black Bic Biro have surprised everyone with the amount of interest they have generated within the music... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2530/Launch_of_Shetland_Creative_Industries_Study People involved in the creative industries of Shetland are invited to attend Lerwick Town Hall on Thursday April 17 for the launch of the 'Creative Industries in Shetland' study. The study was commissioned by the Shetland Creative Industries Unit (SCIU) and carried out by consultants... Mon, 7 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2427/Bright_New_Future_for_Shetlands_Economic_Development_Services Shetland's key economic development agencies are set to meet the needs of local business in delivering the Scottish Government's new economic strategy, with a one-stop-shop in a new and innovative office in Lerwick. Shetland Islands Council Economic Development Unit and Shetland... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT