Grab your tickets for our next networking event

Tuesday 9 September 2025

We are delighted to announce that the next Bridgend Business Forum networking event is on the horizon.

Event Information

The event will be taking place on Thursday 25 September at The Olive Tree Restaurant in Pyle Garden Centre, between 8am and 9.30am (with doors opening at 7.30am).

Come and join us for a morning of networking and collaboration with local businesses. This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and expand your network.

A full itinerary can be found below:

  • 7.30am – Doors Open
  • 8am – Event begins
  • Introduction to Bridgend Business Forum
  • Lead speakers Jayne and Rob James discuss their success with Pyle Garden Centre
  • Bridgend County Borough Council updates on grants and funding available
  • Employability Bridgend updates
  • Open networking

Our Guest Speakers

Jayne and Robert James

Jayne and Robert are the owners of Pyle Garden Centre, having taken up the mantle in March 2012, following in the footsteps of Robert’s father Geoff. Jayne is a former BBC Wales newsreader and quit her job to help run Pyle Garden Centre alongside her husband Robert, which they have expanded to accommodate local businesses and become a thriving destination within Bridgend County Borough.

The couple will be discussing their experiences building the business up and sharing their story in how they continue to make the garden centre a thriving hub for the local community.

Members of Bridgend County Borough Council’s business team will also be sharing some updates about grants and funding available to businesses, alongside Employability Bridgend.

Bookings for this event will close on Friday 19 September – so book your place today!

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