We'd like to make you aware of the following Opportunities.
Peer to Peer Entrepreneurs Network
A valleys peer to peer network has been launched to support ambitious business leaders.
The Peer to Peer Entrepreneurs Network is a new pilot for ambitious business leaders who want to drive company growth, undertake effective change management and realise their full leadership potential.
To be considered to take part in the pilot, individuals must be in a senior leadership position in an established business based in the South Wales Valleys region and be prepared to commit at least 12 days of their time to the Network, over the course of a year.
The Peer to Peer Entrepreneurs Network is now open for Expressions of Interest until 21 June 2019.
For more information click here
Foundational Economy Challenge Fund
The Foundational Economy Challenge Fund is now open for applications. With £1.5 million of funding available specifically for valleys based projects, the fund will offer support of up to £100,000 for experimental projects to test how Welsh Government can best help nurture and grow the foundations of our local economies, with a view to sharing successful approaches across Wales.
Any public, private or third sector organisation which can demonstrate it is active in the foundational economy in ways which benefit Wales is eligible to apply for this fund.
More information on the fund and how to apply is available here
Business Surgery in Bargoed hosted by Hefin David AM
On the 17th June a drop-in style business surgery will be held in Bargoed town centre hosted by Hefin David AM. The event will provide local entrepreneurs/small business owners a chance to drop in and meet their local AM to discuss ideas, opportunities and barriers. The Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport, will also attend over the lunchtime to talk to businesses about his priorities for the foundational economy. If this pilot business surgery proves to be a success, the Deputy Minister plans to invite other Valleys AMs to roll out business surgeries across their areas.
Please keep an eye on TalkValleys social media for more information.
If you have a question about any of the above information, please email OurValleys@gov.wales
@TalkValleys #EinCymoedd #OurValleys