Highland Business Week 2024: A Celebration of Innovation, Networking, and Success
Highland Business Week returns from Monday to Friday, September 23-27, bringing with it an exciting line-up of events designed to inspire, connect and empower.
Organised by Inverness Chamber of Commerce, this dynamic week will feature invaluable networking opportunities, insightful seminars, the renowned Highland Spotlight business exhibition, and the prestigious Highland Business Awards lunch. It's a must-attend series for anyone looking to grow and nurture their business.
Here’s the full programme:
Monday, September 23
Make The Media Work For You
Drumossie Hotel, Inverness
10am-4pm
Inverness Chamber members Nicky Marr and DP Digital Media have teamed up to deliver this one-day interactive, fun and immersive workshop that will help you to do three things: understand how to deal with the media; learn how to use the media to promote what you do; and get comfortable in front of a camera.
Doing Business in Ireland ft Consulate General of Ireland in Scotland
Online
10-11am
Inverness Chamber International, in partnership with Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a free workshop which will focus on doing business in Ireland.
Tuesday, September 24
Highland Spotlight Business To Business Exhibition
Drumossie Hotel, Inverness
10-4pm
The Highlands' largest dedicated business to business exhibition provides organisations and companies the time and space to meet together in a collaborative setting, forge lasting connections with contacts across the region and learn more about the products and services available on our doorstep.
Highland Spotlight Seminar
Building A Strong Brand: Key Principles For Highland Businesses
Drumossie Hotel, Inverness
Noon–1pm
Join Ed Lopez and Chris Hawkes from Strut, as they guide you through what you need to consider when developing your own brand, as well as offering practical insights and actionable advice.
TechHUB Networking Event - Food Science And Product Development
Rural Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centre (RAVIC), Inverness Campus
2–3pm followed by refreshments, networking and tour
This second annual networking event from Food and Drink TechHUB Business Support Service will focus on food science, shelf life, nutritional analysis, reformulation and product development, giving attendees the opportunity to hear from businesses and universities that supply food science services to the food and drink industry.
Wednesday, September 25
Learning About Action Learning Sets
The Wee Bar, Ness Walk, Inverness
9.30am–1pm followed by lunch
In this half-day session, coach and communications professional Nicky Marr will lead you through how an Action Learning Set works, with an opportunity to try it out. £25 per person.
Green Freeport Event: What Businesses Need To Know
Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness
2.30–5pm
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie and Irwin Mitchell invite you to hear about how their combined strengths locally, nationally and internationally can help you join the green freeport journey to transform the Highland economy and benefit your business. Hear from a panel of special guests, including Calum MacPherson, CEO of Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport, followed by a Q&A session chaired by WJM Partner Angus MacLeod.
Thursday, September 26
Economic Business Breakfast
Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel, Inverness
8.00am – 10.00am
This economic briefing from Royal Bank of Scotland will set out the key issues and trends for the economy and the impact on businesses as they respond to the economic landscape, both at home and abroad.
Innovation, It’s Easier Than You Think
Inverness Chamber of Commerce, Metropolitan House, 31-33 High Street, Inverness
9.30am – 12.00 noon
Join Clan Alchemy in this interactive workshop and learn about a purpose-driven and people-centric way to innovate where everyone gets to realise that they can and do innovate – an essential first step in developing a sustainable innovation culture for your organisation. £20 per person.
UHI Connect Event: Bringing Together Highland Businesses, Students And Graduates
UHI House, Old Perth Road, Inverness
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Come along to this UHI Connect Event to find out more about the opportunities for local businesses to connect with students and graduates.
Friday 27 September
Highland Business Awards
Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness
12.00 noon for 12.15pm – 3.30pm
The culmination of Highland Business Week will recognise the valuable contribution that so many businesses and individuals make to the Highland business community, as the winners of the prestigious Highland Business Awards 2024 are announced.
For full details and to book, visit: www.inverness-chamber.co.uk/events
