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"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
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.
For further details on this and other International Trade Missions visit www.ibwales.com
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.
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.
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!!
For further details on this and other International Trade Missions visit www.ibwales.com
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.’
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.
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!!
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!!
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
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.
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.
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)
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
Gain a basic understanding of branding and how brand helps you to win business. Download Innovative Branding flyer
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
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
See www.hovip.org.uk/partner-services-cardiff-university.php for more details
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM or contact Cardiff University on 02920 875 274 / train@cardiff.ac.uk
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
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
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
See www.hovip.org.uk/business-challenge-workshop.php Business Challenge Workshop for more details
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM or contact Cardiff University on 02920 875 274 / train@cardiff.ac.uk
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
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.
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.
See www.hovip.org.uk/partner-services-cardiff-university.php for more details
Gain a basic understanding of branding and how brand helps you to win business. Download Innovative Branding flyer
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:
To book a place at this event please contact Leanne Edwards on 01443 742890 or ledwards@veturewales.com. All places must be pre-booked.
Further details to follow
Gain a basic understanding of branding and how brand helps you to win business. Download Innovative Branding flyer
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
See www.hovip.org.uk/business-challenge-workshop.php Business Challenge Workshop for more details
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.
See www.hovip.org.uk/business-challenge-workshop.php Business Challenge Workshop for more details
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.
Further details to follow
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.
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.
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.
Visit http://www.liberty-stadium.com for further details.
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.
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.
See www.hovip.org.uk/partner-services-cardiff-university.php for more details.
Cardiff University are running a PRINCE2 Refresh breakfast briefing. Download this poster for more information.
See www.hovip.org.uk/partner-services-cardiff-university.php for more details.
See www.hovip.org.uk/business-challenge-workshop.php Business Challenge Workshop for more details
See www.hovip.org.uk/business-challenge-workshop.php Business Challenge Workshop for more details
See www.hovip.org.uk/partner-services-design-wales.php for more details
See www.hovip.org.uk/partner-services-cardiff-university.php for more details.
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.
See www.hovip.org.uk/turning-heads-club.php Turning Heads Club for more details
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
See www.hovip.org.uk/business-challenge-workshop.php Business Challenge Workshop for more details
See www.hovip.org.uk/innovation-workshops.php Innovation Workshops for more details
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.
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)
See www.hovip.org.uk/innovation-workshops.php Innovation Workshops for more details
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.
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
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







Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme (HOVIP) aims to increase the capacity for innovation in businesses in the region. Phase 1 was KEF ESF Funded and hosted by Merthyr Tydfil College. HOVIP2 is supported by the Welsh Assembly Government HoV Regeneration initiative and is hosted by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.