Enterprise
Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing is to host a series of summits to drive forward the rural economy.
A series of events tailored to industries including forestry, agriculture and other sectors of food and drink will take place over the course of 2106 and early 2017. The first summit takes place on 1 September and will focus on the farmed shellfish industry.
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Applications are currently open for this year's Scottish Enterprise Rural Leadership programme.
The programme is aimed at business managers and employees from rural businesses who want to develop their leadership skills and grow their business.
The course will include:
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Scottish Borders LEADER is recruiting for up to three new members for our Local Action Group (LAG) following recent resignations and retirement from the group.
We are particularly keen to fill the vacancies with representation from youth groups, the business community and from environmental management organisations.
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Kelvin Valley & Falkirk LEADER are seeking new members for their Local Action Group.
Kelvin Valley & Falkirk LEADER are looking for people with experience of economic and/or community development in rural parts of East Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire and Falkirk to join the Local Action Group (LAG).
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The Scottish Rural Parliament's Rural Innovators Awards are currently open in seven categories.
Do you know a project, person or organisation improving life in rural communities?
Nominations are now being accepted in the following categories:
- Business
- Young People
- Climate Change
- Community Councils
- Housing
- Health and Social Care
- Angus
The closing date for all applications is 31 August 2016.
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Scottish Rural Action are recruiting volunteers to campaign on rural issues and facilitate workshops at the 2016 Scottish Rural Parliament event.
The Scottish Rural Parliament brings together people from communities and decision-makers from public bodies, NGOs and private bodies, with the aim of improving rural policy and finding better ways of providing services.
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