HOVIP - Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme

Testimonials

"Superb – far above expectations. Really enjoyable and informal. To have other people helping you to develop your business was excellent. It has given me direction and focus. I can't recommend it enough."

PJ Cavalli, Owner, PJ Cavalli Training

Events

• HOVIP Events
• Non-HOVIP Events

1. March 2011

2. 10 March 2011: Creativity and Innovation Workshop, ViTCC, Blaenau Gwent

   HOVIP’s practical, proven and hands-on workshop to help you grow your business, improve any aspect of how you operate and to motivate your employees and colleagues. For more details and to book your place please download the Creativity and Innovation Workshop flyer.

3. December 2010

4. December 2010 : International Trade Mission to India (International Business Wales)

   For further details on this and other International Trade Missions visit www.ibwales.com

5. 1 December 2010: Turning Heads Club event (12-2pm) at BT, Cardiff Bay

   There are now 111 businesses who are members of the Turning Heads Club (HOVIP’s regional business network), which is exclusively for the Heads of the Valleys Innovation Award winners and entrants.
   
   This meeting, which is strictly by invitation only, is being hosted by HOVIP sponsor, BT, at their Cardiff Bay showcase facility, along with guest speaker David Russ (Managing Director, South Wales Chamber of Commerce), who will be speaking about exporting and winning business overseas.

6. November 2010

7. 18 November 2010: Creativity and Innovation Workshop, Orbit Business Centre, Merthyr

   HOVIP’s practical, proven and hands-on workshop to help you grow your business, improve any aspect of how you operate and to motivate your employees and colleagues. For more details and to book your place please download the Creativity and Innovation Workshop flyer.

8. October 2010

9. 10 October 2010 : St David’s Foundation Sponsored Bike Ride from Blaenavon to Cwmcarn

   Join us on our 2010 Sponsored Bike Ride cycling 26 miles from Blaenavon to Cwmcarn. Each year we care for nearly 3000 patients in their own homes, throughout Caerphilly, Torfaen, Newport and Monmouthshire.  However we need to raise £5.1million this year to enable us to continue our services – and this is one of our very popular fundraising events.  For full details download the 2010 Sponsored Bike Ride flyer or call us on 01633 271364, email fundraising@stdavidsfoundation.co.uk or visit www.stdavidsfoundation.co.uk Your help and support is very important to us!!

10. 10 – 14 October 2010 : International Trade Mission to Russia (International Business Wales)

    For further details on this and other International Trade Missions visit www.ibwales.com

11. September 2010

12. 23 September 2010: Turning Heads Club event at John Lewis, Cardiff

    There are now 111 businesses who are members of the Turning Heads Club (HOVIP’s regional business network), which is exclusively for the Heads of the Valleys Innovation Award winners and entrants.
    
    This meeting, which is strictly by invitation only, is being hosted by John Lewis, at their Cardiff store, along with guest speaker Liz Mihell (Managing Director, John Lewis Cardiff), who will be speaking about ‘People Innovation.’

13. 22 September 2010: HOVIP and clusters at Business Week Exhibition

    Come and meet members of the HOVIP team at stand number 55 at the Chamber of Commerce Business Week Exhibition (10am – 6pm), at the Celtic Manor Resort. The first three businesses, based in the Valleys, to book a place on our hands-on Creativity and Innovation Workshop (November 18 or March 10) will obtain a 10% discount. Representatives from HOVIP’s most established business clusters (e.g. Secure Wales and Build4Wales) will also be on the stand.

14. 19 September 2010 : St David’s Foundation Ruperra Castle Circular Walk

    Join us on a tranquil river walk through the Lower Rhymney Valley. Each year we care for nearly 3000 patients in their own homes, throughout Caerphilly, Torfaen, Newport and Monmouthshire.  However we need to raise £5.1million this year to enable us to continue our services – and this is one of our very popular fundraising events.  For full details download this flyer or call us on 01633 271364, email fundraising@stdavidsfoundation.co.uk or visit www.stdavidsfoundation.co.uk Your help and support is very important to us!!

15. August 2010

16. 14 August 2010 : St David’s Foundation "Canoe the River Wye"

    Join us as we canoe down the River Wye! Each year we care for nearly 3000 patients in their own homes, throughout Caerphilly, Torfaen, Newport and Monmouthshire.  However we need to raise £5.1million this year to enable us to continue our services – and this is one of our very popular fundraising events.
    
    For full details download our Canoe the Wye flyer or call us on 01633 271364, email fundraising@stdavidsfoundation.co.uk or visit www.stdavidsfoundation.co.uk Your help and support is very important to us!!

17. July 2010

18. 1 July 2010 : Explore Export Wales (International Business Wales), Cardiff

    An opportunity for companies to have 1-2-1 sessions with Commercial Officers from a number of Embassies and Consulate across the globe (we are expecting in the region of 50 to be present. Details and registration form at www.ibwales.com/international-trade/in-wales-events/explore-export-wales-2010-form

19. June 2010

20. 24 June 2010: Heads of the Valleys Innovation Awards and Marketplace, Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa, near Caerphilly.

    Click here to register as a visitor.

21. 24 June 2010: Speed Networking: 4.00pm until 5.00pm Pre-booking for this popular event is essential.

    The Supplier Development Service would like to invite you to this FREE event. During the event you will have the opportunity to meet approximately 20 companies for 4 minutes each. Due to the nature of the event we can only accommodate 2 companies from each type of business sector. We can only accept one delegate per company. Download Speed Networking flyer.

    All places MUST be pre-booked and places will be allocated strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.

    To book your place, contact Leanne Edwards on 01443 742890 or at ledwards@venturewales.com

    All attendees are invited to the HOVIP Awards & Marketplace - please register online for this event.

22. 6 June 2010: St David's Foundation “It's A Knockout” Challenge, Rogerstone Welfare Grounds, Newport: Fun for all the family!

    Join us for an afternoon of fun, laughter and games. Enter your team now - it's a great Team Builder for any organisation and a great opportunity to prmote yourselves...and you are supporting St David's Foundation Hospice Care as well. This year's event is much bigger, as we have teamed up with "5 For Life" Healthy Living Festival and are anticipating over 1500 people. Red Dragon Radio are coming along with their team. There's lots of fun for all the family including cookery demos, inflatable obstacle course, climbing wall, Zumba dance, free workshops, variety of stalls and BBQ and much more!! Download a flyer and application form here.

23. May 2010

24. 12 May 2010: Meet the HOVIP team at The Acorn Show, Parkway Hotel, Cwmbran.

25. April 2010

26. 20 April 2010: Supplier Development Service – Trading Partnerships with Bangladesh

    The Supplier Development Service (sponsored by the Welsh Assembly Government) invite you to the ‘Trading Partnerships with Bangladesh’ event at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on 20 April 2010 starting at 11:30am. Places must be pre-booked. Contact Leanne Edwards on 01443 742890 or ledwards@venturewales.com. Download full details here. (PDF 258 KB)

27. March 2010

28. 28 March 2010: St David’s Foundation “Ladies Day”, The Parkway Hotel Cwmbran

    Ladies, enjoy a Pamper Treatment and Retail Therapy, catch up with friends over coffee in the lovely surroundings of the Parkway Hotel.
    Treat that special person with a special day!!!  Appointments and tickets must be booked in advance.  Tickets £17.00
    For further information about this and all our events please contact Fundraising at St David’s Foundation Hospice Care Tel.01633 271364
    email fundraising@stdavidsfoundation.co.uk or www.stdavidsfoundation.co.uk

29. 22 March 2010: Innovative Branding workshop, Merthyr

    Gain a basic understanding of branding and how brand helps you to win business. Download Innovative Branding flyer

30. 21 March 2010: St David’s Foundation Castle to Castle Walk

    From Abergavenny Castle along the scenic Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal to Newport Castle.
    22 miles – other distances available.
    For further information about this and all our events please contact Fundraising at St David’s Foundation Hospice Care Tel.01633 271364
    email fundraising@stdavidsfoundation.co.uk or www.stdavidsfoundation.co.uk

31. 20 March 2010: St David’s Foundation - Medley of Music Saturday, Riverfront Newport

    Newport Philharmonic Choir, Risca Male Voice Choir and other supporting artists. Tickets £10. available from Riverfront Tel. 01633 656757
    For further information about this and all our events please contact Fundraising at St David’s Foundation Hospice Care Tel.01633 271364
    email fundraising@stdavidsfoundation.co.uk or www.stdavidsfoundation.co.uk

32. 18 March 2010: Introduction to Media Relations course

    See www.hovip.org.uk/partner-services-cardiff-university.php for more details

33. 16 March 2010: Marketing - Utilising Online Tools

    • 2 and 16 March (two half-day workshops plus lunch)
    • Venue: Orbit Business Centre, Merthyr
    • Cost (covers both sessions): £163 (all). £100 (businesses in the boroughs of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Torfaen). £40 (Turning Heads Club members).
    • Places: 4 booked – ONLY 6 remaining places.

    • TO BOOK YOUR PLACE PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM or contact Cardiff University on 02920 875 274 / train@cardiff.ac.uk

34. 13 March 2010: St David’s Foundation 5 Bridges Daffodil Walk 5k, Newport

    Fun 5k walk over Newport’s five bridges. Starts 10.00am.
    For further information about this and all our events please contact Fundraising at St David’s Foundation Hospice Care Tel.01633 271364
    email fundraising@stdavidsfoundation.co.uk or www.stdavidsfoundation.co.uk

35. 13 March 2010: St David’s Foundation Daffodil Walk, Twmbarlym & Cwmcarn Forest

    Follow the Popular Raven Walk.
    Starts 9.00am at Cwmcarn forest Drive Visitors Centre, Choose from 4 distance: 1.2ml, 2.5ml, 7ml, 12.5ml. We hope to be finished in time for the Rugby at 2.30pm!!!
    For further information about this and all our events please contact Fundraising at St David’s Foundation Hospice Care Tel.01633 271364
    email fundraising@stdavidsfoundation.co.uk or www.stdavidsfoundation.co.uk

36. 12 March 2010: St David’s Foundation Super Draw Celebration Dinner with “Big Macs Wholly Soul Band”, Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel &Spa

    Tickets £35.00pp
    For further information about this and all our events please contact Fundraising at St David’s Foundation Hospice Care Tel.01633 271364
    email fundraising@stdavidsfoundation.co.uk or www.stdavidsfoundation.co.uk

37. 10 March 2010: Business Challenge Workshop, Technium Springboard, Cwmbran

    See www.hovip.org.uk/business-challenge-workshop.php Business Challenge Workshop for more details

38. 3 March 2010: International Trade Development Workshop, Cardiff

    A free, full day workshop (for up to 2 delegates per company) which addresses the key elements of preparing for international trade. Delivered by International Business Wales. Please return the attached form to Kathryn.thurlow@wales.gsi.gov.uk or fax 01443 846 735.

39. 02 March 2010: Marketing - Utilising Online Tools

    • 2 and 16 March (two half-day workshops plus lunch)
    • Venue: Orbit Business Centre, Merthyr
    • Cost (covers both sessions): £163 (all). £100 (businesses in the boroughs of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Torfaen). £40 (Turning Heads Club members).
    • Places: 4 booked – ONLY 6 remaining places.

    • TO BOOK YOUR PLACE PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM or contact Cardiff University on 02920 875 274 / train@cardiff.ac.uk

40. February 2010

41. 28 February 2010: St David’s Foundation 44km Bike Ride, Newport area

    Starting at Caldicot Castle and ending at Newport Wetlands.
    For further information about this and all our events please contact Fundraising at St David’s Foundation Hospice Care Tel.01633 271364 email fundraising@stdavidsfoundation.co.uk or www.stdavidsfoundation.co.uk

42. 25 February 2010: Wales Quality Award Launch 2010, Miskin Manor Hotel, South Wales

    The Wales Quality Award is one of the best known and highly regarded Awards in Wales - winning an Award will say a lot about your organisation.  Whether you are a large multinational, a public sector organisation or an SME – this Award process can make a cost effective difference to your organisation.
    The Launch events will take place in North and South Wales respectively on the 24th and 25th February for details contact us on info@walesqualitycentre.org.uk or book on line at www.walesqualitycentre.org.uk
    Timing 8.00 to 11.00 am
    Venues – North Wales Talardy Hotel
    South Wales Miskin Manor Hotel
    For more details or to speak to a member of our team call us on 01656 652063.

43. 24 February 2010: Wales Quality Award Launch 2010, Talardy Hotel, North Wales

    The Wales Quality Award is one of the best known and highly regarded Awards in Wales - winning an Award will say a lot about your organisation.  Whether you are a large multinational, a public sector organisation or an SME – this Award process can make a cost effective difference to your organisation.
    The Launch events will take place in North and South Wales respectively on the 24th and 25th February for details contact us on info@walesqualitycentre.org.uk or book on line at www.walesqualitycentre.org.uk
    Timing 8.00 to 11.00 am
    Venues – North Wales Talardy Hotel
    South Wales Miskin Manor Hotel
    For more details or to speak to a member of our team call us on 01656 652063.

44. 24 February 2010: Sales for Non-Sales Persons course

    See www.hovip.org.uk/partner-services-cardiff-university.php for more details

45. 22 February 2010: Innovative Branding workshop, Treforest

    Gain a basic understanding of branding and how brand helps you to win business. Download Innovative Branding flyer

46. 17 Feb 2010: Women in Business Event run by Supplier Development Service, Cardiff

    You are invited to the ‘Women in Business Event’ run by the Supplier Development Service on the 17/02/2010 at the Village Hotel, Cardiff (CF14 7EF)

    The event runs from 9:30am-3:00pm

    The event includes:

    • Top tips on tendering from buyers and business women that have been successful in wining tenders
    • A How to Tender Workshop
    • A Sell 2 Wales and e-procurement Workshop
    • Speed Networking Session
    • Networking Lunch (12:00pm)

    To book a place at this event please contact Leanne Edwards on 01443 742890 or ledwards@veturewales.com. All places must be pre-booked. 

47. 10 February 2010: Marketing - Get Your Message Across

    • Date: 26 Jan and 10 Feb (two half-day workshops plus lunch)
    • Venue: ViTCC, Tredegar
    • Cost (covers both sessions): £163 (all). £100 (businesses in the boroughs of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Torfaen). £40 (Turning Heads Club members).
    • Places: 4 booked – ONLY 8 remaining places.
    • TO BOOK YOUR PLACE PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM or contact Cardiff University on 02920 875 274 / train@cardiff.ac.uk

48. January 2010

49. 26 January 2010: Marketing - Get Your Message Across

    • Date: 26 Jan and 10 Feb (two half-day workshops plus lunch)
    • Venue: ViTCC, Tredegar
    • Cost (covers both sessions): £163 (all). £100 (businesses in the boroughs of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Torfaen). £40 (Turning Heads Club members).
    • Places: 4 booked – ONLY 8 remaining places.

50. December 2009

51. 8 December 2009: Turning Heads Club

    Further details to follow

52. November 2009

53. 30 November 2009: Innovative Branding workshop, Tredomem

    Gain a basic understanding of branding and how brand helps you to win business. Download Innovative Branding flyer

54. 18 November 2009: Equinox - HOVIP Challenge, Orbit Business Centre, Merthyr

    Equinox PR and HOVIP have joined forces to deliver an innovative initiative as part of Global Enterprise Week and Merthyr Tydfil Enterprise Group’s series of related events. The Equinox – HOVIP Challenge is an exciting initiative involving teams of Merthyr Tydfil College students developing imaginative means of marketing Parc Taf Bargoed Lakeside Activity Centre, the Welsh International Climbing Centre and related facilities. The initiaitive is loosely based on the Dragons’ Den concept. Download the Equinox - HOVIP Challenge Overview

55. 17 November 2009: Business Challenge Workshop, Orbit Business Centre, Merthyr Tydfil

    See www.hovip.org.uk/business-challenge-workshop.php Business Challenge Workshop for more details

56. 13 - 14 November 2009: New Start Wales Exhibition, Cardiff

    Free entry to up to 50 seminars and workshops and to meet 150 exhibitors. Includes Ben Kench, motivational speaker and author of "Selling for Dummies". For more details and to register visit http://www.newstartwales.com or call 0845 371 6950.

57. October 2009

58. 22 October 2009: Business Challenge Workshop, ViTCC, Tredegar Business Park

    See www.hovip.org.uk/business-challenge-workshop.php Business Challenge Workshop for more details

59. 11 October 2009: Sponsored 26 Mile Bike Ride

    Another of St David's Foundation Hospice Care fantastic fundraising events. For more information visit www.stdavidsfoundation.co.uk or download a leaflet about this event here.

60. 06 October 2009: Improving Media Relations course

61. 06 October 2009: Turning Heads Club, Llanhilleth Institute 6 – 8pm

    Further details to follow

62. 1 October 2009: How to Tender workshop, 9am – 1pm, Ynys Hywel Activity Centre, Caerphilly

    Run by Supplier Development Service. The purpose of the event is to provide businesses with advice on how to tender for contracts with the public sector e.g. Councils, the NHS, etc. The workshop will consist of information on completing PQQs and Sell 2 Wales. Please email Leanne Edwards at ledwards@venturewales.com or call 01443 742890 to reserve your place. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

63. 01 October 2009: Sales for Non-Sales Persons course

64. September 2009

65. 23 September 2009: 'Getting Uppity in a Downturn' workshop, 12-3pm, Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson

    A practical and humorous response to the recession with Philippa Davies. This workshop is jointly hosted by Caerphilly Business Forum and Rhondda Cynon Taf Business Club and sponsored by HOVIP.The event is open to business club members and non-members. Book now at www.cbforum.co.uk or call John Edney on 01443 866208 or book at www.rctbusinessclub.co.uk or call Lorna Reed on 01443 495178.

66. 20 September 2009: Rhymney River Walk

    Another of St David's Foundation Hospice Care fantastic fundraising events. For more information visit www.stdavidsfoundation.co.uk or download a leaflet about this event here.

67. 17 September 2009: Liberty Stadium Business Show, Swansea

    Visit http://www.liberty-stadium.com for further details.

68. 15 September 2009: How to Tender workshop, 9am - 1pm, Orbit Business Centre, Merthyr

    Run by Supplier Development Service. The purpose of the event is to provide businesses with advice on how to tender for contracts with the public sector e.g. Councils, the NHS, etc. The workshop will consist of information on completing PQQs and Sell 2 Wales. Please email Leanne Edwards at ledwards@venturewales.com or call 01443 742890 to reserve your place. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

69. 6 September 2009: Monmouth Raft Race

    Another of St David's Foundation Hospice Care fantastic fundraising events. For more information visit www.stdavidsfoundation.co.uk or download a leaflet about this event here.

70. August 2009

71. 12 August 2009: Sales for Non-Sales Persons course

    See www.hovip.org.uk/partner-services-cardiff-university.php for more details.

72. 11 August 2009: Improving Media Relations course

73. July 2009

74. 21 July 2009: PRINCE2 Refresh Breakfast Briefing

    Cardiff University are running a PRINCE2 Refresh breakfast briefing. Download this poster for more information.

75. June 2009

76. 25 June 2009: Heads of the Valleys Innovation Awards and Marketplace, Engine House, Dowlais. Be inspired! Do business! Celebrate success!

77. May 2009

78. 19 May 2009: Sales for Non-Sales Persons workshop, Cardiff

    See www.hovip.org.uk/partner-services-cardiff-university.php for more details.

79. 14 May 2009: Business Challenge workshop, Treforest.

    See www.hovip.org.uk/business-challenge-workshop.php Business Challenge Workshop for more details

80. April 2009

81. 7 April 2009: Turning Heads Club / 2009 HoV Innovation Awards Launch, Caerphilly

82. March 2009

83. 25 March 2009: Business Challenge workshop, nr. Abertillery.

    See www.hovip.org.uk/business-challenge-workshop.php Business Challenge Workshop for more details

84. 5 March 2009: Branding & Innovation Taster workshop, Merthyr Tydfil.

    See www.hovip.org.uk/partner-services-design-wales.php for more details

85. February 2009

86. 6 February 2009: Sales for Non-Sales Persons workshop

    See www.hovip.org.uk/partner-services-cardiff-university.php for more details.

87. 4 February 2009: Doing business in China seminar and reception

    Seminar: Opportunities for UK Businesses in China’s Regional Cities – download brochure here.
    Reception and Launch: Chinese New Year Reception and Official Launch of China-Britain Business Council in Wales – download invitation letter here.

88. January 2009

89. 29 January 2009: Turning Heads Club, Cwmaman

90. November 2008

91. 27 November 2008: Turning Heads Club, Tredegar

    See www.hovip.org.uk/turning-heads-club.php Turning Heads Club for more details

92. 17-21 November 2008: Merthyr and National Enterprise Week

    HOVIP is delighted to sponsor the launch of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's contribution to National Enterprise Week Download the pdf for more details

93. 18 November 2008: Business Challenge workshop, Merthyr

    See www.hovip.org.uk/business-challenge-workshop.php Business Challenge Workshop for more details

94. October 2008

95. 7 October 2008: Branding & Innovation Taster workshop, Tredegar

    See www.hovip.org.uk/innovation-workshops.php Innovation Workshops for more details

96. June 2008

97. 26 June 2008: Heads of the Valleys Innovation Awards and Market Place, Parkway Hotel, Cwmbran. Be inspired! Do business! Celebrate success!

    Visitor, exhibitor and Award entrant details and forms can be found at the Innovation awards and the Innovation marketplace event pages. Deadline for Award entries is June 6th - the anniversary of D-Day. We plan to extend last year's successful inaugural event by including an exhibition area specifically to assist public sector procurement. Likewise, Ian Woodall, the first person to lead a South African expedition to the summit of Everest will be giving an inspirational and spell-binding presentation on motivation, leadership and taking responsibility: see www.taoofeverest.com.

98. 26 June 2008: How to tender workshop

    An Invitation to attend a free ‘How to Tender’ workshop
    As part of this years’ Innovation Marketplace event, organized by the Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme, the Local Supplier Development Project will deliver a free How to Tender Workshop for local businesses at the Parkway Hotel, Cwmbran on June 26th 2008. The workshop is an introduction into the world of tendering and an overview of the obstacles and practicalities of tendering in the public sector. To attend this workshop please complete the Booking Form attached and email to natalietaylor@centreforbusiness.co.uk
    Download the "How to Tender" pdf
    Download the "How to Tender" Booking form (XLS)

99. 3 June 2008: Branding & Innovation Taster workshop, Aberbargoed.

    See www.hovip.org.uk/innovation-workshops.php Innovation Workshops for more details

100. November 2007

101. 15 November 2007: Social Enterprise in Health and Social Care Seminar (9:30 – 1 pm with lunch to follow, The Bessemer Hotel, Dowlais)

     The seminar, hosted by the Merthyr Tydfil Social Economy Network, will explore the opportunities for social enterprise in the health and social care sector. For more information or to book your free place please contact Rhian Edwards, Social Economy Team, 01685 725 017 or Rhian.edwards@merthyr.gov.uk.

102. 12–16 November 2007: Merthyr Tydfil Enterprise Week

     A range of events and opportunities including advice on how to start a new business, a business networking breakfast, Merthyr Business Awards and Social Enterprise market at local venues. Contact Gareth Voyle, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, 01685 726 275 or gareth.voyle@merthyr.gov.uk

103. October 2007

104. 15–19 October 2007: Five Counties Business Week

     Five Counties (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Newport, Monmouthshire and now Powys) Business week includes a networking breakfast and lunch, how to tender workshop, awards dinner and business-to-business exhibition. See www.fivecounties.co.uk