Hillside Business Park – Mikaela’s Hair Salon
Mikaela Ford travelled to City College Plymouth in 2010 to undertake VRQ Level 2 & 3 barbering and spray tanning qualifications and upon her return to the Islands in 2012 began her hairdressing career. In 2015 she began her self-employed journey and established her own business, Mikaela’s Hair Salon, offering her services to her clients […]
Human Resources and People Management with Harrison-Moody Training
A course focused on Human Resources and People Management skills organised by FIDC was delivered recently. The two-day course was held virtually at the Chamber of Commerce and was led by tutor Sophie Harrison-Moody of Harrison-Moody Training. The course programme comprised four modules; each with a mix of tutor-led input, combined with facilitated interactive discussions […]
Wool Warehouse Walkthrough
FIDC and The Falkland Islands Company invited members of the legislative assembly and the press for a visit to the new wool warehouse. Working with Falkland Islands Government and FIC, the development corporation is set to deliver a new 2,000 sq/m wool warehouse facility to house all wool from Falkland Islands Wool Co. Ltd., who […]
Free Energy Audits
As part of FIDC’s new Green Business Programme, free energy advice was recently provided to many businesses in both Camp and Stanley. Former FIDC Rural Energy Advisor Andrew Crighton was contracted to provide a range of advice on behalf of FIDC. His work was primarily focused on energy audits which are inspection surveys that enable […]
Leadership & Management Development with Harrison-Moody Training
Nigel Moody from Harrison-Moody Training travelled to the Islands to deliver a five-day Leadership and Management Development course, hosted by FIDC, to provide attendees with a better understanding of what constitutes effective leadership and management. The programme comprised a mix of tutor-led input, providing essential background information and context, combined with facilitated interactive discussions, group […]
40th Anniversary of FIDC
On the 31st of May 1983, after the recommendations of Lord Shackleton’s 1982 Economic Study, FIDC was born to be the agency to encourage and assist the economic development of the Islands through Agriculture, Tourism, Fishing and Industry. The Corporation was constituted when the FIDC Ordinance 1983 came into effect on the 14th of June […]
Applications open for Hillside Business Park
With cabin renovation works from Clarke’s Building Services well underway and making good progress, applications are now open for all remaining cabins. Our Business Development Team are available to offer business/finance advice, assist with creating a business plan, or completing the application form. Contact us for more information.
FIDC Client Statistics 1st July – 31st August 2023
A total of 48 clients enquiries were received by the Business Development Team from the 1st of July to the 31st of August. An encouraging 65% of these enquiries related to the newly launched Green Business Programme. Green Business Programme Funding Accessed:3 x Commercial Green Loan1 x Personal Green Loan3 x Rural Energy Additional Generation […]
Careers Day 2023
FIDC were very pleased to attend Careers Day at the Falkland Islands Community School yesterday holding an interactive session creating business/marketing plans and were overwhelmed by the amazing enthusiasm and engagement from each of the students. Well done to all and thank you to Falkland College for organising another wonderful day.
FIDC attends the Tourism Expo!
In anticipation of World Tourism Day 2023 FIDC was pleased to participate in the tourist expo hosted by the Falkland Islands Tourist Board. Attendees were able to learn more about the new FIDC Green Business Programme, which is comprised of a suite of financial grants and loans that enable sustainable business practices, and the development […]
