HOVIP - Heads of the Valley Innovation Programme

Algebra Office Technology

A total solution for all your office equipment requirements.

Blaenau Gwent Business Development Services

The Business Services Team is dedicated to helping businesses start, grow and develop within Blaenau Gwent.  The team offers guidance and support in relation to sites and premises, financial assistance and general business issues. For information please browse www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/business/30.asp

Business in the Community

Business in the Community is a membership organisation that mobilises business for good. We inspire, engage, support and challenge our member companies to improve their positive impact on society. For further information: www.bitc.org.uk

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Meet our economic development and procurement teams.

Capital Law

Capital Law is a leading provider of commercial legal services to private and public sector clients throughout the UK, Europe and beyond.  With five core areas of specialism and access to a specialist HR consultancy, Holistic Services Ltd, we are a unique practice that offers a focused and expert service designed to provide our clients with what they need, when they need it. Our culture and vision sets us apart from our competitors. We attract and retain experts that enable us to deliver a varied range of advice and we are always thinking ahead. We value our clients, our staff and our success.  Our aspiration is to build on this success and constantly improve our knowledge, service and reputation.  We aim to deliver more and add value wherever possible.

Cig Mynydd Cymru (Welsh Mountain Meat)

A co-operative of 5 farming families from the South Wales Valleys who have formed a partnership to sell their Welsh Black beef and Welsh Mountain lamb. Top quality, locally produced meat with full traceability. Available from Butcher's shop in Treharris and by mail order at www.cigmynyddcymru.co.uk

Design and Supply Ltd

Steel hinged door sets

Design and Manufacture

Design engineers and blacksmiths of the 21st century

EAM Consulting

Maintenance Consultancy Services, Project Management and bespoke software/application creation specifically for SMEs

Form Contemporary Craft

Form Contemporary Craft Gallery provides an opportunity for high quality designer makers to showcase in South Wales. This unique gallery also attracts discerning buyers looking for beautiful hand made items for personal enjoyment and investment. A selection of exclusive items will be available to purchase at the Innovation Marketplace.

Formula One Driver

Full size genuine F1 car with built-in Simulator - Corporate Events, Product Launches, Retail Parks

Groundwork Merthyr & Rhondda Cynon Taff

Environmental Regeneration Charity enabling communities and businesses across the Heads of the Valleys are to improve their sustainable development practices.

Gurnos Ceramics

Gurnos Ceramics, a community-led social enterprise provides local people with opportunities for personal development and employment. Working with artists and designers, local residents produce and sell high quality tableware which reflects the local culture. Gurnos Ceramics have produced the unique Trophies for this year’s Heads of the Valleys Innovation Awards.

Hafal Merthyr Tydfil

Training and Education opportunities for people recovering from severe mental illness

HSBC

Banking services

ISO in a Box

ISO in a Box provides a simple and highly flexible solution for companies seeking to set up management systems that enable them to achieve certification to International Standards, ISO9001 and ISO14001.

ITConnectsU Ltd.

Unified IT and communications system design, installation and support

JobMatch

JobMatch offers a free recruitment services which

• helps solve your staffing problems
• finds you motivated, job-ready local people
• manages the recruitment process from start to finish
• provides ongoing support, training and mentoring, and
• helps with succession planning, for when key people leave or retire

JobMatch aims to help 10,000 people within the Heads of the Valleys area into employment by 2012.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Learn about the business support and tendering opportunities that Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council can offer your business.

Micaul Solar Ltd

We design, supply and install renewable energy systems.

Pink Ladies (South Wales) Ltd

A ladies only members club with the option of booking a car with lady-only drivers guaranteed – feel safe when travelling

Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council

The Business Support Team provides a wide range of services that actively encourage the development and growth of business.

Rhymney Brewery

Brewers and pub retailers

Royvon Dog Training Schools

Dog training school and boarding facility for all your dogs needs.

Shabby Chic Antiques

Shabby Chic Antiques present their unique vintage painted furniture - as seen in Vogue and soon to be featured on BBC’s 60 Minute Makeover.

Solus Design Studio

Graphic and Web Design Agency

South Wales Chamber

The South Wales Chamber of Commerce was established in 1870 as the Newport Chamber of Commerce. In September 2008, the Chamber submitted a successful bid to the British Chambers of Commerce to extend its territory to include Cardiff, and the Chamber now provides accredited Chamber services to businesses from Bridgend to Chepstow. Through the South Wales Chamber of Commerce, businesses have access to a broad portfolio of services, including: legal cover, export documentation, multi-use commercial property, regular networking events, and a host of marketing services. For more information visit: www.southwaleschamber.co.uk

St Davids Foundation Hospice Care

Local charity providing Hospice at Home Care within South East Wales. Includes 27 Charity shops, Day Hospice & Family support.

Taste of Enterprise

Support for Pre Start Business Clients to test their idea in a safe and low-risk, supported environment.

Taste of Enterprise Showcase

Support for people, individuals or groups, thinking about setting up a business who want to test the market, develop products and services and embrace innovation - before taking the plunge! Arts & Crafts, Holistic and all general business can get involved with no costs for our services, including free gallery and office space.This Showcase includes - Sarah Barrow, Training company; Sarah Ann Davies, Illustrator; Janice James, Ceramic jewellery; Sean Carter, wood turned pens/desk top gifts; Jenny Jones, Artist

Torfaen County Borough Council

Find out about the support and advice available to businesses in Torfaen.

University of Wales Global Academy Prince of Wales Innovation Scholarships

Managed by the University of Wales, the Prince of Wales Innovation Scholarships will attract the brightest university graduates from the world’s best academic institutions to work on research projects within Welsh companies. The aim of the project is to place doctoral researchers within participating businesses to help develop their innovation capacity. Find out more at www.globalacademy.org.uk

UWIC

Provide education and training opportunities to businesses to help the business and its people to develop and grow. For further information; www.uwic.ac.uk

Wales Millennium Centre

Wales Millennium Centre, based in Cardiff Bay, is Wales' number one visitor attraction and celebrates its 5th Birthday this year (2009). The Centre is one of the most unique and lively performing arts centres in Europe, opened by Her Majesty The Queen in 2004. As a charity, we need to raise £2million a year to fill our funding gap. Every donation we receive makes a huge difference and helps to make great things happen here at the Centre. Every penny raised is put to excellent use and helps to maintain a programme of the highest quality for all to enjoy, so please do all you can to support us in our 5th Birthday year.

For example,

• £10 could fund a tour of teh Centre for 2 school children through our outreach work;
• £20 could fund free equipment for a patron who is hard of hearing, enabling them to enjoy a show; and
• £50 could allow 10 young people to participate in an urban arts workshop.