June Newsletter

Forthcoming Business Club Events

Networking Lunch - 3^rd July 2007

Companies can greatly benefit from our next networking session, facilitated by Molly Carey come and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and make contacts with local businesses.

Ranging from web designers to data storage, photographers to private investigators and restaurant owners to trainers and mentors, there will be entrepreneurs and small and medium sized businesses from an array of industries that can help you grow your company.

The event will be at lunchtime 12:00 noon for 12:30pm Start, at ESIS, Nantgarw, Treforest Industrial Estate. Cost: £10 +VAT for Members and £15 +Vat Non-Members

Are you a Golfer?

The Business Club has a Golf Tournament planned at Rhondda Golf Club on the 6^th September. Contact Claire on 01443 424 109 or email businessclub@Rhondda-Cynon-Taff.gov.uk for more information and to book your tee-time. Bring guests as part of your party. Enjoy a Bacon Sandwich and a cup of coffee at the clubhouse before you play.

Treat it as a chance to relax or spend some time with prospective clients and business associates. There will be a range of tournament prizes including the longest drive, closest to the pin etc that will be drawn at the end of the day. Look for partners through the RCT Business Club Members Directory

If you are interested in attending the above events, please contact Claire Curtis on 01443 424109 or email businessclub@Rhondda-Cynon-Taff.gov.uk

Other Events

Innovation Marketplace Event and Awards - Thursday 28^th June 2007 – Parkway Hotel Cwmbran

The Heads of the Valleys innovation programme is organising an exhibition and Awards ceremony for businesses based in the heads of the valleys and beyond. If you would like to find out more information then please contact: Wendy Locke 01685 726061 hovip@merthyr.ca.uk or visit the website to download details: www.merthyr.ac.uk/hovip

The Lions come back to Pontypridd

Pontypridd British Lions Commemorative Dinner is being held at Pontypridd Rugby club on Saturday, 28th July 2007 (reception 7.30 pm) to celebrate the nine Pontypridd players who have worn the red jersey of the British and Irish Lions.

The tables are priced at a mere £500 (or £50 per head). The function will be held in a huge marquee on the pitch at Sardis Road, and as well as the British Lions there will be a host of other rugby celebrities present.

Russell Robins, Tommy David, Neil Jenkins, Dafydd James, Martyn Williams, Brent Cockbain, Gethin Jenkins, Michael Owen and Mike Griffiths will all be there, and the guest speaker for the night will be Nigel Owens. Past and present players will also be there in abundance.

If you want to come then contact the Club Office (01443 405006) as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can contact Wayne Cullen (07877 819096, waynecullen8@aol.com), or the other members of our marketing team - Gareth Howells (07974 873683) or Bob Coburn (07977 633118) - email marketing@ponty.net

Business Club News:

Going Live
The Business Club Website www.rctbusiness.co.uk has been launched offering free listing for club members, opportunities to book spaces at our events, submit news and download useful information.

Members Deals
Don’t forget to check out the deals available to you as a club member. If you are looking for goods or services check our members deals and see what other local businesses can do for you before you shop elsewhere. Go to Members Offers on the Rhondda Cynon Taf Business Club web site.

Sponsorship Opportunities
The Business Club is now discussing with partners our programme for the coming year. If you are interested in promoting your business by linking up with one of our events or in becoming one of our main sponsors/ patrons then please contact: Ross Chamberlain on 01443 665721 or email businessclub@rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk

The whole ideal of these promotions is to raise the profile of YOUR business. There is a range of opportunities for you to take advantage of, ranging from sponsoring a whole event to a single award at our Gala Dinner.

Membership
Business club membership is constantly growing. As you know, the more members we have the better a networking experience it is for you.

Introduce a member to the Club and get a free place at one of our breakfast events contact Claire Curtis on 01443 424109 or e-mail businessclub@rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk to make arrangements.

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