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Applications for Chwarae Teg‘s Step to Non-Exec are now open

Monday 22 August 2022

Applications for an exciting development programme being run by Chwarae Teg are now open to women across Bridgend County Borough. ‘Step to Non-Exec’ is a 12 month development programme designed to help women of all ages and backgrounds build the confidence and skills needed to achieve a first board position within a company. With only […]

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Big Ideas Wales to tour across the country

Monday 22 August 2022

Big Ideas Wales will be on tour at locations across Wales, bringing their expertise on starting your own business to aspiring business owners. As part of the tour, Big Ideas Wales will be stopping in Bridgend. You will get the opportunity to hear from business owners who have been there and done that, take part […]

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Innovation Loans Future Economy Competition

Monday 22 August 2022

Innovate UK are offering up to £25 million in loans to micro, small and medium sized enterprises who are building future economy focused projects. The competition is in its fifth and final stage of applications and the loans are particularly focused on businesses who are bringing future economy focused projects. Businesses must meet the following […]

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Nominations for the Great British Businesswoman Awards 2022 now live

Monday 22 August 2022

Nominations for the Great British Businesswoman Awards are now open, with businesswoman across Bridgend County Borough being encouraged to apply or nominate. The awards showcase the business role models, advocates and mentors, as well as the inspirational women leading businesses and those ascending to new heights. There are a wide range of categories available to […]

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Age at Work Wales launches for businesses

Monday 22 August 2022

The Age at Work Wales programme has now launched across the country. The Wales Age at Work programme supports employers to recruit, retain and train older workers as part of a multi-generational workforce.  With over a third of the current workforce being aged over 50, the programme will allow businesses to help support their older […]

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Businesses invited to learn about sustainable plastics

Tuesday 16 August 2022

Businesses across Bridgend County Borough are being invited to an event to learn about the recent exciting developments about sustainable plastics. UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) are holding an event at the Raddison Blu hotel in Cardiff, about the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge. The event will give businesses advance details about plans for […]

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Welsh Automotive Forum looking for electric vehicle companies

Monday 1 August 2022

The Welsh Automotive Forum are looking to identify companies in Wales that are currently operating or could operate in the new Net Zero Emission Vehicle market. The project is being run on behalf of the Welsh Government and aims to bring companies in Wales together, building clusters of businesses with similar interests in the future […]

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Businesses invited to have their say on the latest innovation strategy for Wales

Monday 25 July 2022

A new consultation from the Welsh Government is now live, encouraging businesses in Bridgend County Borough to have their say on the latest draft innovation strategy. The government have worked with stakeholders to develop this strategy and are now seeking the views of businesses across Wales to finalise the strategy for Wales for the next […]

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‘Help To Grow: Digital’ discount available for businesses

Tuesday 19 July 2022

Businesses in Bridgend County Borough could be eligible for a discount of either £5,000 or 50% off digital business software. The ‘Help to Grow: Digital’ scheme is a UK Government backed, UK-wide scheme that supports eligible SMEs to choose, buy and integrate software into their business. The scheme is designed to help businesses boost their […]

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Businesses encouraged to apply for a place at upcoming marine energy event

Friday 15 July 2022

The Welsh Government are offering businesses in Bridgend County Borough a place to participate in an upcoming marine energy event. The International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE) and Ocean Energy Europe will be co-hosting the largest network of ocean energy professionals in the world, taking place between the 18 and 20 October in San Sebastián, […]

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