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 […]
Marketing with the Shield Programme
FIDC were pleased to host an Introduction to Marketing workshop with the Shield Programme this week. Lane offered them a brief presentation and the workshop continued with each participant discussing their aspirations for their products and creating a poster. We look forward to preparing and hosting a further range of activities and workshops with Shield […]
Yes! IJS Enterprise Programme
Congratulations to Cookie Surprise, the winning team of the IJS Enterprise Programme! The children of Year 6 were tasked to establish their own cookie business over the last 6 weeks, with sessions to assist them everything from costing to marketing. Joe Birmingham of Falklands College says: “Jane and I have been massively impressed by the […]
FIDC Team Members Gain Qualifications
Huge congratulations to Clare, Louise and Sue on completing their recent qualifications! Clare has completed a Coaching for Business course with City University of London. Sue has completed two courses; Mental Health Awareness for Managers and an Employment Law course. Louise completed her Leadership and Development course with Alliance Manchester Business School in January 2022 […]
Launch of International Shared Risk Scheme
FIDC is pleased to launch a new scheme to assist the business community with reducing the risk of the international recruitment process. In the FIDC 2023 Business Climate Survey, shortage of skilled labour was highlighted by businesses in the Falkland Islands as being their largest barrier to growth. The shortage of available labour in the […]
