News - Business and Trade
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30 August 2024
Four areas across Orkney benefit from “transformative” 4G mobile programme
Mobile coverage across four areas of Orkney – Stronsay, Burray, Deerness and Rackwick - has been expanded as part of the Scottish Government’s Scottish 4G Infill (S4GI) £28.75 million programme.
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6 August 2024
Solid foundation at OIC helps pave the way for Jay within construction industry
Joining the Council as a summer student often leads to exciting employment opportunities in Orkney and further afield.
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15 July 2024
Report highlights unique role of agriculture in Scottish island life
A new report produced by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has highlighted the unique role agriculture plays in island life and calls on Government to use this new evidence in policy decisions.
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1 March 2024
Flexible working webinars for local employers
Orkney’s businesses and wider community can both benefit from flexible working.
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23 February 2024
West of Orkney Windfarm invites Orkney public to ‘pop in’ for an update on the windfarm
Local people interested in the proposed West of Orkney Windfarm can pop in for an update from some of the project team.
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29 January 2024
Orkney Business Forum event
Challenges and opportunities for local business will be in sharp focus at a special forum later this week (1 February) involving private, public and third sector representatives.
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7 December 2023
Festive Period Commercial Refuse Collections
Commercial refuse collection days over the Christmas and New Year period are listed below.
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4 December 2023
Pre-startup business events to visit every area in Orkney
Local would-be entrepreneurs in Orkney are being asked to register their interest for special workshop events in their area, aimed at helping potential businesses in their pre-start phase.
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5 September 2023
Nominate individuals or teams for an award and let them know that you think they are VIPs
Orkney Islands Council is calling on members of the local community and visitors to help shine the spotlight on OIC employees or teams who have made a difference.
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1 September 2023
Construction industry recruitment scheme launched
A new scheme to support the local construction industry recruit and sustain suitably skilled employees has got off the ground in Orkney.
