to provide or assist in the provision of advisory, training, management, technical, accountancy and other services to persons engaged in or proposing to engage in business in the Highlands and Islands;

to promote or assist in the promotion of publicity relating to the Highlands and Islands or to the functions of the Board;

to engage in such other activity as the Board may deem expedient for the introduction, operation or development, whether by the Board or other persons, of industrial, commercial and other enterprises in the Highlands and Islands.