Small Business Focus featuring Justyna Sikor of JS Hair Studio & Education

The Small Business Focus for August features multi-award winning hair stylist Justyna Sikor of JS Hair & Education on Post Office Avenue – a haven for those seeking expert hair care and innovative treatments in Inverness City Centre.

You can read the full feature via the link below: bid24 august sbf JS Hair Studio

• Posted on August 27th, 2024 in Uncategorised

Free Wellbeing Training Event for BID Businesses

The Cairngorm Group are delighted to invite you & your staff to an afternoon of free, CPD accredited Wellbeing training.

On Wednesday the 18th of September, we are thrilled to have Patrick Regan OBE from Brighter Days to take us through practical steps to improving our Wellbeing & Mental Health such as dealing with anxiety, perfectionism, resilience, healthy relationships, understanding the character traits of a resilient person/team & exploring the environment needed to allow people to flourish and grow.

Patrick Regan OBE is an activist who is passionate about speaking on themes such as resilience, courage and wellbeing. He has founded two award-winning charities; XLP, a Schools and Community Charity which he ran for 22 years and has pioneered Kintsugi Wellbeing groups all over the UK to help people in the area of their mental health. He is a mental health first aider, a campaigner on issues of social justice and was awarded an OBE for his services to young people by the late Queen Elizabeth II. He is an Honorary Fellow of the South Bank University for his contribution to Justice and Wellbeing and recently was awarded CEO of the year 2023 for mental health training.

The event is free to attend with donations welcome to the work of the Kintsugi Hope Charity – but places are limited so booking is essential.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR SPACE

The event will start at 1pm at the King’s Factory, Smithton Industrial Estate, IV2 7WL & will be concluded by 5pm.

• Posted on August 26th, 2024 in Uncategorised

Person Behind the Business featuring Eilidh MacLean of Fasaidh Tattoo

Read the inspiring journey that led to Eilidh Maclean opening her own tattoo studio Fasaidh Tattoo on Church Street via this link:

Eilidh Maclean – Fasaidh Tattoo

• Posted on August 16th, 2024 in Uncategorised

Successful Small Business highlighting Ablekids Press

Our feature business for July 2024 is Ablekids Press on Market Brae Steps, the charming creation of author and shop owner, Pauline Mackay.

This unique destination blends children’s publishing with a delightful bookshop experience. Explore one of Scotland’s largest collections of Gaelic books, alongside popular bilingual picture books as well as the popular Wee MacNessie series!  In addition the Wild About Inverness trails which are a great way to have some fun in the city centre and around Ness Islands and explore the city’s rich history.

www.ablekidspress.com

READ THE FEATURE HERE

• Posted on July 30th, 2024 in Uncategorised

Person Behind the Business featuring Dave Beaton of Stagecoach

In the July Person Behind the Business we hear about David Beaton of Stagecoach who tells the story of his journey from being a trainee to becoming the Managing director for Stagecoach North Scotland.

Read the full story HERE

• Posted on July 19th, 2024 in Uncategorised

Gull Incident Reporting

BID are collecting information on gull disturbance incidents in the city centre during the summer of 2024. This information will be anonymised and used to inform NatureScot and support our future gull management programme (subject to funding).

If you have experienced or witnessed a gull incident, please take a moment to report this via the link below. Your input is much appreciated and will help us to assess and address the issue.

• Posted on July 16th, 2024 in Uncategorised

Person Behind the Business featuring Sam Mia from Sam’s Indian Cuisine

Sam Miah and his business partner Harry Sarwar run the successful Indian restaurant on Church Street which specialises in authentic Bangladeshi and Indian dishes.

You can read Sam’s story behind his business in the Inverness Courier on Friday 28th June 2024 HERE – BID24 June pbb Sam’s Indian Cuisine

• Posted on June 28th, 2024 in Uncategorised

Successful Small Business Focus featuring Harris Tweed Isle of Harris

Our May Successful Small Business Feature Spotlights Harris Tweed Isle of Harris on Inglis Street, we hear from Annabel Campbell Manager at the Inverness store.

You can read the Questions and Answers Here

• Posted on May 30th, 2024 in Uncategorised

Person Behind the Business featuring Duncan Chisholm of La Tortilla on Castle Street

Our Person Behind the Business’ features Duncan Chisholm, owner of La Tortilla Asesina on Castle Street.  Find out about more about Duncan and the success of his business in this month’s feature HERE

• Posted on May 17th, 2024 in Uncategorised

Successful Small Business Focus featuring One of a Kind

Our April Successful Small Business Feature Spotlights ‘One of a Kind’ in the Eastgate Shopping Centre which is run by Louise & Alan Innes.

You can read the Questions and Answers Here

• Posted on May 1st, 2024 in Uncategorised