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Bridgend Business Forum Networking Event – Christmas Networking Breakfast

Thursday 27 October 2022

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: Thursday 1st December 2022 Time: 7.30am for 8am start until 10:00am Venue: […]

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New online service launched for employers to support disabled people

Tuesday 25 October 2022

A new online service has been officially launched by the UK Government to give employers the tools they need to support their disabled employees. The Support with Employee Health and Disability service aims to provide essential information about supporting and managing employees who are disabled or have health conditions at work. Any employer can access […]

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Inclusive Innovation Awards applications now open

Friday 21 October 2022

The Inclusive Innovation Awards have now opened for applications. The awards ceremony, run by Innovate UK, will help invest up to £2.5 million per year for the next three years to celebrate inclusion in innovation. 50 awards will be offered to micro, small or medium-sized enterprises across the UK to support diversity in business. In […]

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Fareshare Cymru launches ‘Surplus With Purpose’ fund

Friday 21 October 2022

Fareshare Cymru has officially launched funding for food and drink businesses of all sizes across Wales. Surplus With Purpose Cymru is open to companies across Bridgend County Borough who have food that is edible but is wasted because of costs or the food being unsuitable for commercial use. The fund aims to overcome the barriers […]

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Innovation Brief virtual events taking place during October

Thursday 13 October 2022

A series of virtual events will be taking place during October all about the latest updates in Innovation Brief. Briefing Event for the Sustainable Production & Supply of Food Challenge Tuesday 18 October 2022 1pm – 3pm In collaboration with Monmouthshire County Council, Cardiff Council are seeking to identify and support projects to develop innovative […]

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Business webinars about the UKCA Mark taking place

Monday 10 October 2022

A series of webinars are taking place this month to help businesses understand the use of the new UKCA mark, which are being run by Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The new UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking rules – replacing the Conformitè Europëenne (CE) mark – will come into force from 1 […]

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Business Wales launches Resource Efficiency service

Friday 7 October 2022

Business Wales has launched service towards energy costs for businesses during the cost of living crisis. Resource Efficiency involves cutting energy, water and waste disposal costs and cover all aspects of energy by using raw materials wisely. In order for Wales to drive towards a low carbon and low waste sustainable economy, Business Wales are […]

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Businesswomen in Bridgend invited to Celebration of Women in Business

Tuesday 4 October 2022

Are you a businesswoman based in Bridgend County Borough? Want to meet and network with like-minded women across South Wales? An evening event, “Celebration of Women in Business” is being held to help businesswomen across Bridgend and South Wales meet and network. The event is taking place on Thursday 17 November at 6pm and will […]

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Businesses invited to attend upcoming Business Support Fair

Monday 26 September 2022

Businesses across Bridgend County Borough have been invited to attend an upcoming Business Support Fair. The free event will be taking place on Thursday 3 November between 4pm and 6pm at the STEAM Academy, Pencoed Campus in Bridgend. Businesses from all industries and types are invited to attend, with support and guidance available to help […]

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Have your say on the future of Bridgend Business Forum

Thursday 15 September 2022

The Bridgend Business Forum needs your input to ensure it remains relevant to the needs of its members in the future. An online survey is now live, where members can have their say. The findings of this research will help understand the views of the Bridgend business community, support the review of BBF’s activities and […]

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