HOVIP - Heads of the Valley Innovation Programme

Testimonials

"I would recommend the Creativity and Innovation training to the whole of WMS as it is a fantastic learning experience and one not to be missed."

Kelly Hughes, Sales, Williams Medical Supplies plc

Events

• HOVIP Events
• Non-HOVIP Events

1. May 2009

2. 14 May 2009: Business Challenge workshop, Treforest.

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

3. March 2009

4. 25 March 2009: Business Challenge workshop, nr. Abertillery.

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

5. February 2009

6. 26 February 2009: Branding & Innovation Taster workshop, Merthyr Tydfil.

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

7. November 2008

8. 27 November 2008: Turning Heads Club, Tredegar

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

9. 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

10. 18 November 2008: Business Challenge workshop, Merthyr

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

11. October 2008

12. 7 October 2008: Branding & Innovation Taster workshop, Tredegar

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

13. June 2008

14. 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.

15. 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)

16. 3 June 2008: Branding & Innovation Taster workshop, Aberbargoed.

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

17. November 2007

18. 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.

19. 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

20. October 2007

21. 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