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SECOND TERM SUCCESS FOR INVERNESS LOCH NESS TOURISM BID

The Board and management of Visit Inverness Loch Ness have expressed thanks to member businesses for their support in ensuring a continuation of the work of the Tourism BID for a further five years.  At Eden Court today the CEO of Highland Council, Donna Manson, announced that following a ballot of all 359 Tourism BID members 115 had voted in favour and 43 against. The turnout was 44.66% and the turnout by rateable value was 46.64%. Thus on all accounts the result meets the BID requirements to be successful.       

Best Bar None Awards 2018

CONGRATULATIONS to the Inverness licensed premises who won awards at the 2018 Best Bar None Awards held in the Mercure Hotel on Monday 7th January 2019.Twenty-two venues were recognised under the Best Bar Scheme for their outstanding efforts in helping to create a safer environment for the public.Each business that applied for accreditation under the Best Bar None scheme was visited by an independent assessor and judged on thei

January Business Focus by Mike Smith

The Business Focus in the Inverness Courier - 8th January 2018 'It is clear the current tax system is broken by treating competing businesses unfairly.'READ THE FULL COMMENT HERE  

BID Manager, Mike Smith's Business Comment in the Inverness Courier on 11th December 2018

Read the Business Comment HERE 

Elf on the Shelf 2018

 Lots of excited youngsters took part in the 4th Elf on the Shelf Hunt on Friday 30th and Saturday 1st December. The Market was absolutely buzzing with families - around 3000 in total took part with people travelling from places like Skye, Elgin and Thurso to hunt for the Elves in the Market shop windows. Many comments were received from people who had not realised the variety of shops in the Market.

Celebrate Christmas with Inverness Independent Businesses

Click HERE to see all the offers available over the 2 day event on Friday 30th and Saturday 1st DecemberLet's come together and celebrate the fantastic range of independent businesses in the City Centre that make Inverness unique! 

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October 2018 Small Business Focus in the Inverness CourierRead the full version HERE

October Business Comment by BID Manager Mike Smith

The October Business Comment featured in the Inverness CourierWe need to be prepared for the next industrial revolutions pros and cons.Read HERE 

BID TASK TEAM CONCLUDE SUMMER HOURS

Inverness BID Task Team have concluded their Summer Season on 1 September 2018 and will no longer be available to respond to calls for service from Businesses until they return to active duty on a date as yet to be announced later in the year.

Celebrating the 2018 Inverness City Centre Floral Displays

Celebrating The 2018 Inverness City Centre Floral Displays