HOVIP - Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme

• Hands On Support
• Clusters
• Creativity and Innovation Workshop
• SalesCo Pilot
• Innovation Awards
• Innovation Marketplace Event
• Turning Heads Club
• Joint Innovation Initiatives

Testimonials

"To anyone thinking about attending these workshops – just do it! I have gained so much from attending the event. It has been an eye opener. I would recommend the course to anyone who wants to improve their business and be challenged. Looking forward to Day 2. Thank you."

Alexandra Smith, Alexandra Smith Therapies

Inside Welsh Industry Scheme

This programme of best practice visits, delivered by the Wales Quality Centre, provides an opportunity for any organisation to learn from successful businesses both large and small.

Here's how YOU can benefit:

• Discuss best practice initiatives first hand
• Obtain new ideas to improve your business
• Make new contacts
• Encourage personal development

The organisations hosting 2-4 hour best practice visits include: British Airways, The Patchwork Traditional Food Company, SA Brains, Bees Knees Nursery, Marriot Hotel and Ty Nant.

The following Heads of the Valleys Innovation Award winners are approved hosts:

• Penn Pharmaceuticals Services Ltd. (visit covers: managing growth, Investors in People, ISO 14001 and Green Dragon Level 5 Environmental Accreditation)
• Royvon Dog Training School (visit covers: how to profitably grow an SME, customer relationship management and customer service)

What to do next:

• Please browse www.insidewelshindustry.org.uk if you would like to book any visit
• Download the Best Practice Host Request Form if you are a HoV Innovation Award winner who would like to be considered as a host

Please browse the following pages if you would like to help your business improve:

• 2010 Award winners
• 2009 Award winners