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SALLY FINDS HER BOAT HAS COME IN AT ICONIC LOCH LEVEN EATERY

The iconic Boathouse restaurant on the shores of Loch Leven is celebrating an ambitious new owner!
Sally Fotheringham, from Fife, has left her career in financial services to return to what she calls her “first love” – the hospitality industry.

Thursday, 28 February 2019

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EXPERIENCED MILNATHORT CREATIVE CONSULTANCY PROVIDING A “GATEWAY” TO EXPERT BRANDING AND DESIGN ADVICE

With over 100 years experience between them, the four Directors of Flintriver digital creative agency in Milnathort, have announced that they have been re-appointed as one to one specialist business advisors for Fife Council’s Business Gateway Expert Help framework.
 
The three year contract, running until 2021, is the second appointment Flintriver have been awarded via Fife Business Gateway and Fife Council.

Wednesday, 27 February 2019

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Economic Adviser Innovation (FIF13091)

Interview Date: Thursday 4 April 2019
 
Based within Fife Council’s Economic Development Team, the post holder will support the Service Manager and Lead Officer in building industry awareness regarding business innovation.

Wednesday, 20 February 2019

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Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme

Full fibre networks are the future and getting ready for a gigabit speed is a key step for most businesses.
 
Demand for greater and greater digital connectivity is set to accelerate in future years and full fibre connections will be able to support that demand: Online business applications and internet connected devices; cloud data storage, cyber security systems and back-ups; streamed services such as video and music; voice and video conferencing; and flexible working for employees with access to company systems.
 
If you are a small or medium siz

Sunday, 17 February 2019

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Pitreavie Delivers £1.1 million Investment for Fife Packaging Centre of Excellence

Fife based Packaging Group, Pitreavie has revealed ambitious plans for 2019 to the value of £1.1M including the creation of a new 5000 sq. ft. office complex and an additional 40,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, both at its Glenrothes head office.
 
The announcement follows a £650k investment into the business last year, as well as the acquisition of Worcester based Taylors Industrial Supplies in December 2018 and Aberdeen based Leipers Associated Packaging in January 2019.

Thursday, 07 February 2019

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VELUX appoints new managing director to lead roof window business from UK headquarters in Scotland

VELUX® Company Ltd has appointed a new managing director to lead its roof window business from its UK headquarters in Fife, Scotland. 
 
Mick Schou Rasmussen joins the company, which recently unveiled plans for a £7 million expansion at its UK and Ireland head office building at Woodside Way in Glenrothes.
 
The 41-year-old brings more than 15 years’ experience of the roof window industry having worked for VELUX as Managing Director in Denmark, Russia and several Eastern European countries. 
 
Prior to moving to the UK, Mick spen

Thursday, 07 February 2019

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Can Do SCALE Summer School

3rd - 6th June 2019 | Dunblane Hydro | Scotland
 
 
Looking for the knowledge to take your business to the next level?
 
 
Specially designed for organisations with a turnover of over £250,000, Scotland Can Do SCALE is an intensive four-day business growth programme. Scotland Can Do SCALE gives you the necessary tools for increasing profit, developing long-term staffing plans, and entering new markets.

Monday, 04 February 2019

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Inspiring businesswomen to share their stories at St Andrews event

Two inspiring award-winning female entrepreneurs will share their stories and advice in the second annual St Andrews Business Club event to celebrate International Women’s Day.
 
In the event, to be held at the Old Course Hotel from 5.30pm on March 6, Angie Foreman and Kirsty Thomson will inspire attendees from all backgrounds.
 
In her 25-year career, award-winning businesswoman Angie Foreman, Programme Director & Founder of Coca-Cola 5by20 and CEO of Women’s Business Station, has worked mainly in the third sector and is mostly recognised for h

Monday, 28 January 2019

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FLINTRIVER MERGER CREATES STRONGER DIGITAL OFFERING FOR MILNATHORT BASED CREATIVE CONSULTANCY

Milnathort based digital creative agency, Flintriver, has announced a merger with Big Crayon Digital, a Kinross based agency specialising in website and branding development.
 
Headed up by web specialist Euan Brunton, one of Big Crayon’s leading clients is the prestigious Archerfield estate in East Lothian, where Big Crayon has recently completed stand alone websites for its main house, golf club, and Fletchers Cottage luxury spa.
 
Flintriver, a successful partnership of four experienced graphic designers, which has operated since 2001, has a dive

Friday, 25 January 2019

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Dunfermline Heritage Project makes a strong start

The Dunfermline Heritage Partnership has made a strong start with their plans to use the town’s heritage to aid economic regeneration as well as delivering educational, social and environmental benefits.
 
Since Dunfermline secured funding of £288,200 from the Heritage Lottery Fund Great Places Award in January 2018, significant progress has been made in setting up the three-year heritage project. In May 2018, the DHP recruited and appointed Grant Williams, Project Manager and Hayley Muir, Project Officer to deliver the programme of activities.

Tuesday, 22 January 2019

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