Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) takes place from the 12th – 18th November 2018 and inspires people throughout 170 countries to engage in entrepreneurial activity, while connecting them to potential collaborators, mentors and even investors. Each year it plays a critical role in encouraging potential entrepreneurs to consider starting up their own business, helping to inspire poeple to explore their potential as self-starters and innovators.
During Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Effect Networking is celebrating it’s 3rd anniversary, which is the perfect combination. The event was created for businesses to interact, network, share expericences and opportunites. There will be a number of business related announcements, at the General Offices, to mark it’s third successful year.
The Effect Networking team has arranged the following programme of events to take place at the General Offices, Ebbw Vale on 15th November (5pm – 8pm), to update you on the exciting new developments happening in Blaeanu Gwent:
Mark Langshaw, MBE, Chair of Tech Valleys talks about…
- The £100 Million Tech Valleys Programme – The Strategic Vision
- Launch of the New Blaenau Gwent Enterprise Board
Richard Crook, Corporate Director, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council the following exciting developments happening in Blaenau Gwent…
- Overview of the £1.28 Billion Cardiff Capital City Region Programme
- Support available from the Council’s Economic Development Unit
- Our latest business property developments – How to register your interest!
Plus...
Blaenau Gwent Business Awards
- Highlights from 2018 Awards and the launch of 2019 Awards
Business Support Zone
- General business support will also be available from Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Economic Development Unit, Business Wales, Superfast Business Wales and Coleg Gwent
With over 150 attendees at the last event, the Effect Network is the perfect way for you to informally engage with other local businesses and entrepreneurs for free. Refreshments will be available so don’t miss this ‘must attend’ - call Economic Development Team on 01495 355700 or email: business@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk and book your place as soon as possible.