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SCDI works across Scotland to ensure it reflects and actively supports members both nationally and locally. The SCDI regional office for the Highlands & Islands is in Inverness and it supports an active membership in the region, with direct links to the wider organisation and its membership. SCDI encourages members to make use of these direct links and to capitalise on the local networks and knowledge.

Highlands & Islands Contact Details

Highlands & Islands Office
Ballantyne House
84 Academy Street
Inverness IV1 1LU

+44 (0)1463 231 878
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+44 (0)1463 243 568
lesley.rhind@scdi.org.uk
Please click here for directions
Highlands & Islands Committee
Members:
Click here for a list of the current H&I Committee members
Meeting dates:

Friday 20th February 2009, Hosted by LifeScan Scotland Ltd

Friday 25th May 2009 - Hosted by Cromarty Firth Port Authority, Invergordon
Friday 14th August 2009
Friday 4th December 2009
 

SCDI H&I Annual Dinner & Business Excellence Awards 2008

Click here for more details of the SCDI H&I Annual Dinner & Business Excellence Awards 2008
Full text of speech by Joe Moore, SCDI Highlands & Islands Committee Chairman
 
Highalnd Dinner 2008
Guests at the SCDI H&I Annual Dinner & Business Excellence Awards 2008
SMAS November 08
Gordon Bell, SMAS; Bugess Hay, Firscot Engineering; and Lewis Maclean, Macleans Highland Bakery at the recent SCDI SMAS seminar in Inverness
Forthcoming Highlands & Islands Events
Behind the Scenes with Scottish Water
Wednesday 10 December, 12 noon - 2.00pm
Venue: Inverness Water Treatment Works, Loch Ashie
 

Influencers’ Dinner with Richard Ackroyd, Chief Executive, Scottish Water

Thursday 29 January 2009, 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Venue – Hosted by the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness
In Partnership with Morrison Construction
Contact:
For further information on these or any other events, please contact
Gareth Williams - H&I Area Manager
Lesley Rhind - Administration Office
SCDEye - Highlands & Islands
Please click here for a copy of our latest newsletter covering the Highlands & Islands
Recent Highlands & Islands Policy Submissions
The Home Office Migration Advisory Committee on restrictions on workers from Romania and Bulgaria (42 - 07/08)
 
The Scottish Parliament Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee on Determining and Delivering Scotland’s Energy Future (35 - 07/08)
HM Treasury Consultation on Aviation Duty (30/07/08)
The Chancellor of the Exchequer on the impact of current high fuel prices on business and industry in Scotland (29 - 07/08)
The Secretary of State for Scotland on the Points Based Immigration System and the Oil and Gas Industry - 04/07/08
The Scottish Government in response to the discussion paper ‘Choosing the Right Ingredients: The Future for Food in Scotland’ - 29/04/08
The Scottish Government on the Consultation "The Future of Flood Risk Management in Scotland" - 24/04/08
The Home Office on Immigration Issues and the Scottish Economy - 28/03/08
 
 
SCDI Highlands & Islands in the Media
Gareth Williams
Inverness Courier
Gareth Williams, Highlands & Islands Manager for SCDI, writes a regular column for the Inverness Courier.
The links below will take you to his recent articles:
Short-term action needed for long-term gain - Nov 08
Boom time for city with expanded harbour - Oct 08
Highland economy not immune from credit crunch - Sep 08
Highland air services need support to secure future - Aug 08
Food Policy Must Be Spot On - July 08
Highlands can be winner in energy race - May 08
Vision for the North Needs Sufficient Backing - Apr 08
Giving Businesses a Greater Say in Skills - Mar 08
'Public' fund could pay for infrastructure - Feb 08
Learning lessons from 2007 will help hit tourism targets -Jan 08
Creating a healthy working culture - Nov 07
Investment is key to growth - Oct 07
 
Other SCDI Highlands & Islands press coverage:
SCDI calls on Chevron chief's energy expertise - Press & Journal - 18 Nov 08
North Sea licensing stampede lifts gloom - Press & Journal - 13 Nov 2008
Sir Ian’s £50m heart for city is backed by business - Press & Journal - 11 Nov 08
Fewer flights blamed for drop in numbers flying from Inverness - Press & Journal - 21 Aug 08
UK points based system bad news for fresh talent - Press & Journal - July 08
Between the lines: Long-term strategy for transport across the country is essential - The Scotsman - May 08
Call to Invest in North Transport - Press & Journal - May 08
Investigations ‘no threat to ferry services’ - Press & Journal - May 08
A Greater Choice in Water Services - Press & Journal - Apr 08
Email Please click here to contact Gareth Williams about any of the issues covered.
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