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Green Business Loan Scheme launches

Monday 6 March 2023

The Development Bank of Wales have launched the Green Business Loan Scheme, which will help businesses become more environmentally conscious. The Green Business Loan Scheme works to provide businesses across Wales with tailored support packages that help to address pressures that business face, as well as the competing priorities for resource and investment. Key barriers […]

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Bridgend Business Start Up Grant now open for applications

Tuesday 28 February 2023

The Bridgend Business Start-up Fund has now re-opened for 2023. The flexible grant scheme provides financial assistance to new or existing micro-businesses that are located, or are planning to locate, in Bridgend County Borough. A micro-business is one which has fewer than ten employees and a turnover or balance sheet total of less than £2 […]

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Applications for The Small Awards UK 2023 now open

Thursday 16 February 2023

If you know an inspirational small business in Bridgend County Borough, they could win at The UK Small Awards UK 2023. The Small Awards celebrate small businesses across the UK who have helped their local community and shine a light on business practices that could get overlooked by other awards events. The categories that businesses […]

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Applications open for cash grant programme

Thursday 16 February 2023

Applications for a cash grant programme worth £150,000 are now open. Enterprise Nation and VistaPrint have joined forces to give 20 small businesses from across the UK a chance to win marketing support along with a £7,500 grant. The marketing support includes a free subscription for 12 months to VistaPrint’s graphic design software, £500 to […]

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Tickets now available for Unleash 2023

Friday 10 February 2023

The Unleash 2023 conference is returning to Wales, with tickets now available for businesses. The Unleash conference is a one day event where businesses can get the latest resources on expanding and discovering the latest opportunities across the industries. Based at the ICC Wales on Sunday 26 April, the free event will feature: Free breakfast, […]

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Entries for the Wales Business Awards 2023 now open

Tuesday 7 February 2023

The Wales Business Awards 2023 are now open for entries from businesses across the county borough. The awards celebrate SME businesses from across Wales as they compete for Wales’ most prestigious accolades. Organised by Chambers Wales, the awards are now in their 20th year and businesses have the opportunity to enter for free however they […]

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Cost of Living action plan released for businesses

Tuesday 7 February 2023

Business in the Community (BITC) have launched a new Cost-of-Living Action Plan for businesses to refer to during the ongoing crisis. The 12-step action plan has been specially designed to help businesses across the county borough make smarter changes to their business practices amidst the crisis. Steps include: Helping to support employees by paying the […]

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St David’s Day networking breakfast tickets now available

Friday 3 February 2023

Bridgend Business Forum (BBF) are delighted to invite businesses across the county borough to our upcoming networking event. As well as great networking opportunities, the event will provide a platform to update current and potential members on the forum activities going forward. Date: Wednesday 1st March 2023 Time: 7.30am for 8.00am start until 10:00am Venue: […]

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Welsh Government launches consultation on new licensing scheme

Wednesday 1 February 2023

The Welsh Government has launched a new consultation on establishing a statutory licensing scheme for all visitor accommodation providers in Wales. The main aims of the consultation is to help establish a level playing field for all visitor accommodation businesses who currently operate in the sector. The consultation comes after concerns around a lack of […]

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PopUp Wales sees continued success in Bridgend County Borough

Tuesday 10 January 2023

Bridgend town centre has been rejuvenated by pop-up shops and activities as part of the PopUp Wales initiative. Since launch, PopUp Wales has supported over 30 small businesses and 20 voluntary organisations. PopUp Wales is the first pop-up space initiative in South Wales. The project matches up temporary retail spaces with individuals and businesses who […]

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