Event: Building a Resilient Business Model
Date: Wednesday, 23rd August · 10 – 11am GMT
Location: Online, Register Here
Keep up with the growing pace of business in 2023 by joining Caithness Chamber of Commerce and Màiri Macdonald, Local Enterprise Manager, Royal Bank of Scotland in this online session.
In this session we will examine the 9 key areas of a business model and talk through the best practices for your business.
Caithness Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Royal Bank of Scotland are presenting a series of online and in-person business builder events designed to support and challenge entrepreneurs to develop the right foundations for their business.
Màiri Macdonald, Local Enterprise Manager, Royal Bank of Scotland will host these tailored events design to meet specific business needs, offering attendees an opportunity to upskill in the company of other like-minded business owners, share experiences, and work through individual and group exercises to implement the learning into their own business.
These 60-minute events will take place on monthly basis and attendees can select which courses are best suited to their needs. The sessions are free to attend for all Caithness Chamber of Commerce and Business Support Members.
Register Online Here or for more information, get in touch with Fiona at: fiona@caithnesschamber.com
Learn more about Defence Innovation Loans!
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and Innovate UK are hosting a webinar on 13 June to provide participants with more information about Defence Innovation Loans (DIL’s) and details of how you can apply. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask the hosts questions they have about the service.
What will the webinar cover?
- What is DASA?
- How do Defence Innovation Loans work?
- Who can apply – is your business and innovation eligible?
- What you can borrow – amounts and eligible cost.
- What project and loan periods are available and what the repayment terms are.
- How to apply for a Defence Innovation Loan; information about submitting applications to DASA and Innovate UK.
- Q&A
DASA introduced DIL’s in 2021 as an alternative funding method to help convert mature defence innovations into viable business propositions that can compete for defence procurement.
Aimed at small to medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), and with a below market interest rate of 7.4% per annum, Defence Innovation Loans provide affordable funds to help innovators commercialise defence innovations.
Attend the webinar on 13 June to learn more and keep an eye on the DASA homepage for updates.
Scotsman Conferences is delighted to bring this LIVE event to the heart of the Highlands and Islands for the 2nd year.
Scotland has set itself a tough target of hitting net-zero targets by 2045, five years ahead of the rest of the UK.
Energy transition from oil and gas to renewables is already underway, but can Scotland become a world-leader in this sector? What role does the Highlands and Islands play in achieving this goal and what practical steps are needed to ensure is it achievable? Join our experts in a focused debate on the challenges and opportunities for H&I as Scotland aims to position itself as a global leader in green energy transition.
Tickets: http://higreenenergy.co.uk (Free ticket with code TSGUEST)
Event Sponsors, E.ON, West of Orkney Wind Farm, Highland Council & Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
The event Agenda can be viewed online here: www.nationalworldevents.com/higc-2023/agenda/
Dounreay is excited to be hosting a supplier event open to to small to medium sized enterprise (SME) and non SME companies.
Come along to the ETEC facility, UHI North Highland, Thurso, at 09:00 on Thursday 8 June, to have the opportunity to network with Dounreay and Magnox representatives and attend workshops from subject matter experts from across the organisation.
Focus North will also provide an overview of its master plan to drive the opportunities that will help shape the area’s future.
You must register in advance for the event and workshops; all companies are welcome to attend: Register Here
Refreshments and a light lunch will be available on the day.
- Thursday 25th May 2023
- 09:30 – 17:00
- Location: Thurso
The Scottish Personal Licence Holders course by Aspire HLTC Ltd is designed for learners looking for an awareness of personal licensing, or who wish to go on to achieve the Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders or refresher qualification. Achieving the qualification enables the learner to apply for a personal licence to sell alcohol whether they work in on-sales or off-sales environments, it also supports those completing the 5 or 10 year refresher.
Areas covered:
– Licensing law
– Personal licences
– Premises licences
– The protection of children
– Powers and enforcement
– Temporary events
– Responsible alcohol retailing
Who is it aimed at?
Ideal for anyone who is looking to apply for a personal licence in Scotland or that requires refresher training.
Please email aspire@aspirehltc.co.uk for further information and to register.
To book, please click on link – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/artificial-intelligence-for-defence-collaboration-event-tickets-600649287187
Artificial Intelligence for Defence
Dstl and DASA will be sharing information on current innovation funding calls for AI in Defence, including The Sub Threshold and Analysing and Understanding Audiences.
Join us at the Catalyst Building, Newcastle-upon-Tyne to hear about current funding opportunities from the Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the Defence & Security Accelerator (DASA), themed around Artificial Intelligence (AI). The event is for suppliers to hear about our defence challenges, the military end-user perspective, and the ways to work with DASA and Dstl.
The event will present three innovation calls to generate novel and innovative solutions to meet current and future UK Defence needs:
- AI for Defence: The Defence AI Strategy sets out the UK’s vision to adapt and exploit AI at pace and scale for Defence advantage.
- The sub-threshold: This Themed Competition explores the role AI-enabled technology can play in improving the MOD’s ability to conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) of the sub-threshold information environment.
• Analysing and Understanding Audiences (Phase 1): This Themed Competition seeks novel and innovative tools, techniques and methods that have the potential to aid the selection, analysis and understanding of audiences. This includes AI approaches as well as human and social science challenges.
The Food and Drink TechHUB Business Support Service would like to invite you to attend on online webinar on “Supporting your Journey to Net Zero”. The free event will take place via Microsoft Teams on Monday 24th April 2023 at 4pm-5pm. Net Zero Webinar
‘Net Zero’ means the amount of greenhouse gas emissions we put into the atmosphere and the amount we’re able to take out will add up to zero. The Scottish Government have ambitious targets to reach net zero by 2045, with interim targets of 75% by 2030 and 90% by 2040. Our first step in becoming net zero is to reduce our emissions by changing our actions and processes.
This 1hr technical webinar will give you an overview of what support is available from the Scotland Food and Drink Partnership to help food and drink business implement a net zero strategy. The session will also include case studies outlining some of the practical processes and procedures food and drink businesses can implement to move towards net zero. This will include a case study from Windswept Brewing who are implementing sustainable energy and waste management innovations that will improve energy efficiencies, conserve resources and reduce waste and wastewater generation.
To register for the event please visit Net Zero Webinar
Johnston Carmichael’s roundtable Food & Drink Club is for leaders of Scottish Food & Drink businesses to discuss current sector issues.
At our next event, Ewan Reid, Managing Director of food fulfilment specialists, Move Fresh, will share the building blocks for a successful ecommerce strategy and the benefits of best-in-class third party food fulfilment. Adam Hardie, Head of Food & Drink at Johnston Carmichael, will provide an update on the findings from our recent food & drink industry survey.
BOOK YOUR SPOT
If you can’t make the event but are interested in hearing more, please get in touch at foodanddrink@jcca.co.uk
Brakes Scotland – Meet the Buyer Opportunity
Brakes is a leading name in the wholesaling sector, providing the fresh and frozen food and ingredients to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and Michelin-starred restaurants.