Get the latest news, opportunties and events for rural businesses and communities:
Auchterarder Coffee Morning
Join Angela Laurie, GrowBiz Enterprise Facilitator, on Wednesday 12 March for a relaxed and friendly Business Coffee Morning at Aytoun Hall in Auchterarder. With no fixed agenda, the conversation is entirely open—discuss anything that's been on your mind. Whether you'd like to explore new ideas, make collaborations, share challenges, talk about your business journey or hear from others, this is the perfect space to connect. GrowBiz coffee mornings give you a great opportunity to take a break from your normal routine and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea whilst engaging with the local business community in a welcoming environment.
Book here for free.
GrowBiz Client Survey
GrowBiz is committed to supporting small/micro businesses, social enterprises and the self-employed across rural Scotland and want to establish how best to provide this support in the the year ahead. They are therefore asking clients to please complete this short survey, so that they are able to better understand their clients and improve their support.
FSB Big Small Business Survey
This recently launched survey from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland asks small business owners a series of questions to capture a comprehensive picture of the trading environment in Scotland. Make your voice heard by taking part before 9 March at The Big Small Business Survey 2025.
PERTHSHIRE Talks Tourism - Spring Edition 2025 - Tourism Month
Perthshire Talks Tourism is a series of in-person events and webinars which aim to inspire, inform and connect tourism businesses across Perthshire. This event will take place at the Perth Concert Hall's Norie-Miller Studio on 26 March from 10am. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with industry experts, local business owners, and tourism leaders. Book here.
Start-Up and Growth Loan
The Start-Up and Growth Loan offers affordable, fixed rate loans to businesses based in the Highland Council region. Loans of between £5,000 and £200,000 are available, with a loan term of between 1 and 10 years. Find out more here.
Scottish EDGE25
The 25th round of Scottish EDGE is now open for submissions, offering a total prize pot of £1.5 million. To apply, businesses will need to submit an application and a three-minute video pitch. Applications are open until 27th February, and the live final is scheduled for 9th May. Apply here.
Scottish Tourism Month – The Signature Conference
Delivered by the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), this conference series will run from Monday 10th to Tuesday 11th March at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. As well as the conference itself, the event will include an afternoon of optional interactive workshops. A special evening gathering will take place at The Signet Library, Edinburgh. View the programme and book here.
Meet the Buyer Tayside 2025
This SDP event on 4th March from 10am is a chance for suppliers to hear about upcoming contract, supply chain and sub-contracting opportunities across the Tayside region. Attendees will also be able learn about business support available to them. Takes place at the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, Dundee. Find out more and book here.
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