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Nantgarw contact centre announces new Royal British Legion partnership
12 Jun 2013
Nantgarw contact centre announces new Royal British Legion partnership

A NANTGARW-based contact centre has announced a new partnership with The Royal British Legion that will secure up to 15 new jobs.

Meet The Buyer Event
11 Jun 2013
Meet The Buyer Event

Local suppliers are being sought to undertake work on the development of the £200 million first phase of Swansea University’s new Science and Innovation campus, which is being developed by the University with leading regeneration specialist St. Modwen, through VINCI Construction UK and the Leadbitter Group.

Launch of £10 Million Wales Property Development Fund
05 Jun 2013
Launch of £10 Million Wales Property Development Fund

The new Property Development Fund will support smaller scale property ventures in Wales and provide a boost for the country’s construction industry.

Ascent programme providing management training for women
04 Jun 2013
Ascent programme providing management training for women

The ‘Ascent’ programme provides recognised management training and tailored one-to-one support, enabling employed women to develop their team-leading and management skills and gain an accredited Institute of Leadership and Management Qualification.

The Workforce of Tomorrow is Graduating Today!
31 May 2013
The Workforce of Tomorrow is Graduating Today!

GO Wales has two subsidised schemes enabling businesses in Wales to access skilled graduates this summer.

Have your say on waste support for SMEs
31 May 2013
Have your say on waste support for SMEs

The Welsh Government is developing plans to help small and medium businesses (SMEs) cut costs by preventing waste and becoming more efficient.

GTFM Celebrates ‘Fantastic’ Audience Figures
19 Apr 2013
GTFM Celebrates ‘Fantastic’ Audience Figures

GTFM is by far the top radio listening choice in Pontypridd (CF37 postcode area) and shares the ‘top spot’ with BBC Radio 1 in surrounding parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough, according to independent research published today.

A new university in Wales has been officially launched.
17 Apr 2013
A new university in Wales has been officially launched.

Student leaders from the old Glamorgan and Newport universities donned University of South Wales (USW) T-shirts to mark the new institution’s first day of operation.

WAVE
04 Apr 2013
Calling all women working in IT

Fully-funded post-grad courses for women working in IT

DecTek continues to expand with second investment from Finance Wales
02 Apr 2013
DecTek continues to expand with second investment from Finance Wales

A multi-award winning company which pioneered the digital manufacturing of polyurethane resin badges and labels has relocated to state-of-the-art premises on Treforest Industrial Estate to cope with increased demand.

Businesses Shine At Gala Awards
18 Mar 2013 RCT Club News
Businesses Shine At Gala Awards

Rhondda Cynon Taf businesses were given the chance to shine and celebrate their achievements at the 2013 Business Club Gala Awards and Dinner Evening.

RCT Business Club Gala Awards 2013 - Finalists Announced
08 Mar 2013
RCT Business Club Gala Awards 2013 - Finalists Announced

Top businesses and organisations will once again be honoured with prestigious awards at the RCT Business Club Gala Awards 2013 which will take place on the evening of Friday 15th March 2013 at the Miskin Manor Hotel.

Funding for hospitality, tourism and food SMEs
06 Feb 2013
Funding for hospitality, tourism and food SMEs

Your business could receive a grant of up to £50,000 and/or up to £10,000 worth of consultancy.

Team Metalogic Ltd Achieves Mark of Excellence
24 Jan 2013
Team Metalogic Ltd Achieves Mark of Excellence

South Wales based IT business Team Metalogic Ltd has been awarded the prestigious Accredit UK mark as recognition of their approach to quality.

Business support offices launched
08 Jan 2013
Business support offices launched

The Welsh Government has launched a £6.5m network of offices to support the growth of small businesses in Wales.

Embrace the opportunity to evolve your business
03 Jan 2013
Embrace the opportunity to evolve your business

Evolve is a bespoke programme that offers small and medium sized businesses the opportunity to develop and implement best practice equality and diversity strategies that improve productivity and enhance competiveness.

Making a Delivery to Remember
21 Dec 2012
Making a Delivery to Remember

On Monday 17th December JJ & Son Deliveries Ltd delivered some special parcels into 10 Downing Street for a charity event held there.

Up skill your workforce for FREE
10 Dec 2012
Up skill your workforce for FREE

Coleg Morgannwg is currently offering FREE training to organisations to up skill your workforce. The FREE training programme address skills in your workplace, such as English, Maths and ICT.

Selling ideas of innovation and impact
30 Nov 2012
Selling ideas of innovation and impact

The University of Wales, Newport is helping entrepreneurs to maximise the value of their business ideas at a special event next month.

Delivering Success
16 Nov 2012 RCT Club News
Delivering Success

Congratulations to Pam McGuire of JJ & Son Deliveries for achieving her NVQ in Business and Administration through the Excelsior Plus NVQ initiative with Bridgend College.