November 2011
Where has the year got to? It's November already, the nights are dark and there is still so much to do! We are trying to arrange as many visits as possible before the weather turns unpredictable and this month HISEZ is hosting 4 networking lunches - one in Ross-shire and 3 in the Western Isles. It would be great to see you there so please come along if you can.
In addition to this Brian is heading down to Holyrood for the Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition AGM and Parliamentary reception. There is also the UHI Business Ideas competition final to look forward to. We wait in anticipation of the Best Social Enterprise Idea winner and hope they will go on to great things!
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Award-winning Artysans!
Artysans Cafè, a social enterprise run by the Calman Trust, in Inverness has already established itself as a firm favourite with the HISEZ team as it has with many others in Inverness so naturally we were delighted to hear that they won Most Innovative at the Highland and Islands Food & Drink Awards in October. They only opened this year so this is a huge success. If you are popping into Inverness for a visit do make your way there and sample the amazing tablet with your coffee! More information on Artysans and their menu can be found here www.artysans.org.uk |
Glenfinart Garden project welcomes Cowalfest walkers.
Despite the rain, Ardentinny Community Trust welcomed Cowalfest walkers to Glenfinart Walled Garden on Saturday 15th October. Walkers were able to go around the garden and also view a small exhibition on the project.
It was a plan hatched at a Highlands and Islands Enterprise conference in Ardfern last year. There, Cowalfest organiser, Diane McCormack met with Trust members and suggested they might like to include the Glenfinart garden in this year's programme.
The Trust hopes to build on this and have garden visits and walks included in Cowalfest 2012.
More information on the walled garden project is available online at www.GlenfinartGarden.org.
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Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition General Meeting
4.15pm, Tuesday 15 November
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh
As the Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition moves on to the next level of campaigning and development of the social enterprise movement they believe that now is the time to refresh and renew their identity.
The Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition Board has voted in favour of changing the name of the organisation to Social Enterprise Scotland. This change is supported by all staff of The Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition... read more
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Starting Your Social Enterprise
Starting January 2012
Islay
Starting Your Social Enterprise (SYSE) is an essential programme for those who are looking to establish a sustainable and thriving social enterprise or new income stream. You will be given business start-up knowledge plus tools and skills to help you to create, develop and sustain your social enterprise... read more
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Social Enterprise Exchange
27 March 2012
SECC, Glasgow
Social Enterprise UK and the Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition (SSEC) have joined forces to host what will be the world’s biggest social enterprise event. The Social Enterprise Exchange will take place on Tuesday 27th March 2012 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow so get the date in your diaries because you really don’t want to miss this. Further information on tickets, hotel offers and the programme will be available from early November on www.socialenterprise.org.uk and www.scottishsocialenterprise.org.uk. Interested sponsors should email business@socialenterprise.org.uk. |
Eigg Box new website now live
Eigg Box will be a workspace on Eigg for island-based artists and creative businesses to share with visiting artists from Scotland and beyond. As well as different sized work spaces, Eigg Box might also have a small exhibition area... read more
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