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eeef closed its first community based transaction in the UK in cooperation with Ore Valley Housing Association and the Renewable Energy Investment Fund
The European Energy Efficiency Fund (eeef) launched its cooperation with Ore Valley Housing Association (OVHA) in 2012, with OVHA becoming one of the first Technical Assistance (TA) beneficiaries under the eeef European Commission TA facility. Since deploying TA funds, eeef has worked closely with OVHA by providing guidance to support the project development to realize investments. eeef supported OVHA in the development of a new project scope for on-shore wind turbines and the replacement of over 200 outdated gas boilers in residential buildings owned by OVHA in Fife Council Area in Scotland. This transaction demonstrates eeef’s capabilities in assisting communities to address the technical and financial barriers, which public entities often face when planning climate change related projects.

First cohort complete new short course for professionals at RGU
The first cohort of Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) new short course on Optimisation in Production Processes has completed the programme.

Scottish entrepreneurs set sights on driving greater growth
More than 50 entrepreneurs and key players from Scotland’s entrepreneurial community met on Tuesday 15 November, to discuss how to increase the number of companies which grow to scale in Scotland.

Global sales and marketing solutions provider showcases first European headquarters in Glasgow
U.S.-based Televerde has been showcasing its first European headquarters in Glasgow today (Wednesday 16 November) where 170 jobs will be created.

£8.5m for Scottish Aerospace economy as Chevron establish Centre of Excellence at Prestwick Airport
Project will create 82 jobs in Scotland

Chinese power company opens new offices in Edinburgh.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today opened the new offices of Red Rock Power Limited, a subsidiary of State Development & Investment Corporation (SDIC) in Scotland.

Diabetes management leader Dexcom breaks into EMEA markets with new Edinburgh HQ
Office opens on World Diabetes Day - quarter million Scots suffer from diabetes

Scotland wins best international pavilion at leading oil and gas event
This week, Scottish Development International was joined by 80 Scottish oil and gas companies – 60 on the Scotland pavilion – at Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2016 to maximise opportunities in the Middle East market.

Scotland reports another record year of risk capital investment
The Scottish Investment Bank today announced the findings of its annual risk capital market report, revealing that risk capital investment in Scotland was up 70% to £430m in 2015. The results represent an almost fourfold increase in investment since 2012.

Scheme launched to help Scottish businesses prevent cyber crime
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across Scotland are being given the chance to enlist the services of an industry expert to assist them with a cyber security strategy.

Scottish companies project international sales of £1.7 billion
Scottish businesses are set to deliver 366 export projects with a combined international sales value of £1.7 billion over the next three to five years, supported by Scottish Development International (SDI).