HOVIP - Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme

Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme

delivered by business people for business people

"Extremely useful and practical advice which is very relevant and can be applied in many ways".

Wendy Locke, Virtual Assistance

Clusters

Facilitated by business people for business people:

Small groups of businesses (across any sector) mainly based in the Valleys (Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf or Torfaen)
Clusters are facilitated by HOVIP then managed by the founder members.
Many clusters are open to new members if they provide complementary products or services

Here's how the clusters benefit:

Jointly bid for contracts
Reduced marketing costs
Increased profile for individual members
Shared services and expertise
Enhanced customer offering
One-stop for related services and products

What to do next:

Secure Wales brings together like-minded businesses involved in the security sector to increase their commercial potential and add value to the individual services offered by each member. Potential customers can access a wide range of specialist advice, products and services through one point-of-contact. Contact Secure Wales via www.securewales.co.uk or 01685 886 366.
Build4Wales consists of a variety of businesses providing architectural, construction, building maintenance, energy efficiency, interior furniture and external decorative finishing products and services, through one point of contact. Contact Build4Wales via www.build4wales.com.

Performance Engineering Cluster (contact Bob Austen 07768 514 229).

Clusters in progress: 'The Big Valleys Experience', Accommodations and Attractions, Recycling, Swann Street Studios, Specialist Automotive. Contact Sadie Fentham 07590 833 503.