How we work
We work with businesses and communities of all sizes to help them develop and grow.
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We work with businesses, communities and social enterprises across the Highlands and Islands. We also support businesses looking to locate in our region.
Our support can include specialist advice across a range of key topics including innovation, R&D and improving productivity, as well as access to property, and funding.
We are the economic and community development agency for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. We've been working with organisations and communities for over 50 years to ensure the region remains successful and competitive.
We want the Highlands and Islands to be a leading net zero region with a dynamic wellbeing economy, which benefits its growing population and makes a valued contribution to Scotland.
Our Strategy covers a five-year period and details how we will deliver through investment in People, Place, Planet and Prosperity.
As an organisation one of our top priorities is attracting talent to our region, so we know a thing or two about making people welcome.
Keep an eye on vacancies and if you can, come join our team, we’d love to have you.
We support businesses, communities and social enterprises across the Highlands and Islands region. We’re focused on helping to build resilience, support recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 and Brexit, and create growth opportunities.
We work with businesses and communities of all sizes to help them develop and grow.
We support businesses, communities and social enterprises through a range of support services, including advice, funding, events and property. Find out how we can help you.
Communities are at the heart of social and economic development
How we supported the Highlands and Islands economy, businesses and communities during 2020-21
Published on 31/03/2022
capital asset investment across the region
COVID-19 funds distributed to businesses & communities
invested in projects in fragile areas
approved to support businesses & social enterprises grow
Our region may be known globally for its beauty and produce, but there's so much more to discover about the Highlands and Islands. Covering over 15,000 miles, it's home to more than 480,000 people and over 20,000 businesses.
Find out what's happening across the region in our latest news section or have a look at who's already living and working here.
Have a look at our latest news to find out more who we're supporting and how we're helping to develop the region.
Our blog authors are staff, board members and industry experts talking about the hot topics, opportunities and challenges across the Highlands and Islands.
Browse our knowledge library to see our latest case studies and playback training webinars and podcasts.
Please get in touch if you need our help or would like to discuss working with us.