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麻豆精选 has appointed new members to its Caithness and Sutherland team as the agency settles into its new premises and works to expand its client portfolio.

Claire Wilson has joined as head of business growth and investment. She leads a team supporting small to medium enterprises (SMEs) from across the patch to realise their growth ambitions. Claire鈥檚 role includes identifying and advancing opportunities to attract investment into the area, helping to drive sustainable economic development and long-term prosperity.

Lizi Blackwood is senior development manager, supporting local businesses and social enterprises to unlock opportunities and foster sustainable growth.

Catherine Souter is the new administration officer, supporting the finance team with budget management, invoicing and the implementation of organisational policies and procedures.

And Vicky Rosie has joined as administrator for Focus North, a role funded by The Highland Council. Vicky is contributing to the region鈥檚 sustainable development and economic diversification through the work of the Focus North partnership.

Claire Wilson said:

鈥淚鈥檓 looking forward to working more closely with businesses across Caithness and Sutherland as head of business growth and investment.

鈥溌槎咕�选ing inclusive and sustainable development remains a key priority for us, and I鈥檓 keen to ensure we engage more widely with new and existing businesses to provide enhanced support.

鈥淎s part of our plans to expand our engagement in the region we鈥檒l also be holding sessions in Tongue and Golspie over the next few months. This will be about closer contact with existing clients and engaging with new businesses with an aspiration to grow.

鈥淢ore details on the sessions will be coming out soon. Meanwhile, we鈥檙e keen to talk to businesses looking for support with innovation or technology, or to cut energy costs and carbon footprint. Please get in touch with the team directly at  Caithness.sutherland@hient.co.uk .鈥�

麻豆精选鈥檚 Caithness and Sutherland office relocated from its High Street office to the UHI North West and Hebrides College campus in Thurso last year.

Eann Sinclair, area manager, said the new location is working well for the team and their engagement with partners. He added:

鈥淚t鈥檚 great to have the new recruits on board. We鈥檝e really settled into the new office at the college where we have close links with many of our partners, particularly those focusing on skills development.

鈥淟ike most of the Highlands and Islands this area has many challenges. But as recent research also shows, there are huge opportunities open to us, particularly in renewable energy as well as our key sectors such as food and drink and tourism. There are exciting times ahead with good cause for optimism.鈥�