NEW FUNDING TO SUPPORT SCOTLAND'S RECOVERY 

The Scottish Government has announced new targeted funding designed to seize Scotland’s economic potential, creating secure, sustainable and satisfying jobs and supporting businesses recovery from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Taxi drivers and operators across Scotland will receive up to an additional £62 million of funding (click for full details) whilst a further £25 million will support the culture sector through the second round of the Performing Arts Venue Relief Fund and the Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund.

VisitScotland is also administering a new £3 million Destination and Sector Marketing fund (click to find out more) 

Easing of Restrictions Sees Fife to Move to Level One

As the vaccination programme advances through age groups, some restrictions are to be eased sooner in areas where case rates and prevalence of coronavirus (COVID-19) allow.

The move sees Fife, along with a number of other areas, move to Level One on Saturday, June 5th.

Click here to find out more.

Or click here to download official Scottish Government guidance on what you can and cannot do in each of the levels

Destination and Sector Marketing Fund

A new £3 million VisitScotland Destination and Sector Marketing Fund has been launched as part of a national tourism recovery strategy.

This is one of the ten recovery proposals developed by the Scottish Tourism Emergency Response Group (STERG) in collaboration with the Tourism Task Force and is part of the £25 million tourism recovery programme announced in March.

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Fife Food Summit to Be Held on 22nd June 

The Fife Food Summit will focus on key themes, including how we can use and procure local and seasonal food more, reduce food waste, keep good food in circulation, and work better together to bring about good food for Fife and our planet.

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Former Bifab Facility Gets New Tenant

Orca Oceanic Systems Ltd has announced a new operations facility at the former Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) site located in Burntisland, after securing a significant contract from Well-Safe Solutions for the provision of Dive System Support and Engineering Services.
 
The Burntisland facility will be the focal point for the refurbishment, modernisation and commissioning of dive systems and associated equipment by the Aberdeen headquartered business.

Read the full story now at https://www.fifebusinessmatters.co.uk/.

Investment to support legal aid traineeships

A fund providing up to £1 million to support 40 new legal aid trainees has been launched. 

The government fund will be managed by the Law Society of Scotland and support new talent through the duration of their traineeships.

The support package will increase the capacity and capability of the legal aid profession in Scotland by providing employment and training opportunities.

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MRS Training & Rescue Invests In New Fife Facility

A brand-new purpose-built training facility has been launched in Inverkeithing, Fife by MRS Training & Rescue. 

The indoor training centre will complement the company’s existing Fife site at Crossgates to deliver an ultra-realistic practical training environment.

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Pass the Badge Campaign Launched to Encourage Us to Start Talking

See Me and Abandon Ship have come together to get people to 'Start Talking' about mental health using a digital badge.

The campaign encourages people to find a photo that means something to them and upload it above to put our digital badge on. Then share it on social media with a story about why you think it’s important to Start Talking about mental health.

Find out more about the campaign now.

Innovative Seminar for Fife Food and Drink Companies

Transform Net-Zero is an initiative designed to help reduce carbon emissions in the Scottish food and drink industry. Scottish Enterprise is funding a two-year project to use Abertay's leading Food Innovation, Environment and Computer Games expertise.

This seminar will bring together the expertise in the world-class computer games department at Abertay to understand how games can support your business.

Find out more now.

Fife Chamber to Hold Live Networking Trial Events

Fife Chamber is conducting trials for in-person live networking events.

The Chamber is holding a networking event on 8th June at the Fairmont Hotel outside St Andrews and one on 17th June at the Doubletree by Hilton in North Queensferry.

Find out more.

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We understand things may be extremely challenging at the moment whether it's dealing with financial issues, supporting your employees, or understanding what needs to be in place to enable you to safely reopen.

If you have any questions or just need someone to talk to, our business advisers are here to help.

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Free Online Workshops and Seminars 

Our exciting events programme is packed with workshops and training seminars which will help you to learn new skills, implement new ideas and improve your operations, as you look to rebuild your business.

Featuring new seminars on key topics such as managing your online reputation and producing your own video content, as well as some of the most popular courses to take control of your website, marketing activities and bookkeeping, we are here to support your business and help upskill your team. 

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SUPPORT PACKAGES AVAILABLE 

Business Rates Support for Fife Businesses

Funding for Social Enterprise Businesses from Firstport 

The Creative Sector