Forthcoming Business Club Events:

Business IT Essentials - 18^th September 2007

In the world of communications and Information Technology have you come across anything you want to know more about?

LightAge Communications Ltd will be de-mystifying the world of IT for your business. Successful companies rely on communications systems to support their business activities and gain competitive advantage. Sometimes however, the wealth of information can be confusing. Whether you are a large or small company we all need some form of IT to communicate. But how can you be sure you are getting the best out of your IT investment?

To help you make the most of your existing infrastructure or to plan for the future of your individual business needs, respond to the question above and Business Club patron LightAge Communications will help you de-mystify IT at our lunchtime event on the 18^th September 2007 at the Aberdare Coliseum.

Visit www.rctbusinessclub.co.uk for more information on this excellent event or Contact Claire on 01443 424 109.

Business Club News:

Membership

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

New members this month

• Working Pulse
• Projectclean
• Saurus Ltd
• Connaught Plc
• Glampak Ltd
• Ethos Creative

Going Live

If you would like the Business Club Website www.rctbusiness.co.uk to help promote your business news then, please submit your news to us. If you have any comments, feedback or improvements about the website please contact us.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are now looking towards the RCT Business Club Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony and would like to hear from any Member who would like to be apart of this exciting event. If you are interested in promoting your business by linking up with our Gala Dinner then please contact: Claire Curtis on 01443 424109 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.

Members Deals

Don’t forget to check out the deals available to you as a club member.

Go to Members Offers on the Rhondda Cynon Taf Business Club web site.

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