Wednesday, 13th Sept 2023

GREEN ECONOMY | Offshore Floating Wind - What Next? - Following the recent announcement by UK Government that there were no bidders for FLOW projects in the Celtic Sea, Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Tom Sawyer, Manon Kynaston and Cian Conroy to discuss the next steps for this potentially game changing industry.

START-UPS | 4,597 Welsh Businesses Uplifted with £46m from Start-Up Loans - Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, has delivered more than £46m in more than 4,500 loans across Wales, with the average loan amount in Wales more than £10,000.

TECHNOLOGY | Artificial Intelligence: What Does it Mean for Your Job - Wales Tech Week in October, created by Technology Connected, has been designed to help professionals from all sectors keep pace with rapid technological developments. 

GREEN ECONOMY | Significant Boost as Morlais Developers Secure Guaranteed Price for Electricity - Four turbine developers linked to the Anglesey tidal energy project, Morlais, have been awarded Contracts for Difference (CfD) as part of the UK Government’s latest renewable energy auction, AR5.

EVENTS | Welsh Innovation is #OnTour in London - Wales’ week-long innovation tour is underway, showcasing a nation of innovators across London, allowing industry to network with a new ecosystem and even inspiring the next generation.

TECHNOLOGY | Anglesey Beauty Spot First in the UK to Benefit from New Satellite Technology - A popular Anglesey beauty spot now has super-fast mobile connection as part of an initiative led by Morlais Menter Môn. 

HR & PEOPLE | Is Unlimited Holiday a Good Idea? - Many employers are looking at new ways of attracting and retaining staff. One of the latest trends is to offer staff unlimited annual leave. Darwin Gray discuss whether this is a good idea, and what the legal considerations are.

APPOINTMENT | Brown Bob Cymru Appoints Award-winning Programme Maker as New Creative Director - The independent production company Brown Bob has confirmed Samantha Rosie as Creative Director, to head up their Cardiff base, Brown Bob Cymru.

RURAL ENTERPRISE | Technology to Help Disease Surveillance on Livestock Farms Across Wales - Using technology to help disease surveillance on livestock farms across Wales to avoid and control disease is a step closer.

PROPERTY | Home Sellers Admit to Covering up Property Problems During Viewing Process - The latest research from property purchasing specialist, House Buyer Bureau, has found that one in 10 (13%) of home sellers have avoided showing a particular room to potential buyers.

NORTH WALES | Chopstix Extends Presence in North Wales as the Brand Ramps up Franchise Growth - Award winning Asian QSR brand, Chopstix, has strengthened its relationship with partner Sparta Foods LTD, with the franchisee opening its 4th Chopstix site this month in Rhyl, Wales.

MID WALES | Tourism Body’s Key Role Highlighted at Brecon and Radnor Politicians Briefing - MWT Cymru’s key role of representing tourism and hospitality businesses across Mid Wales was underlined recently when officials and members met with Brecon and Radnor’s elected representatives in the Welsh and UK Parliaments.

RURAL | Sheep Meat Exports Soar as EU Market Performs Well in 2023 - Fresh and frozen sheep meat exports from the UK performed well in the first six months of the year, recording a 14 per cent year-on-year increase - while imports fell considerably.

EVENTS | Sheep Meat Exports Soar as EU Market Performs Well in 2023 - Team Wales have launched the Tîm Cymru Clwb Busnes, with Cardiff Metropolitan University as its headline sponsor, and their launch event is happening this month!

BUILT ENVIRONMENT | Seal of Excellence for Redrow Site Manager - Site Manager Craig Thomas from the Rhondda has been awarded the Pride in the Job Seal of Excellence Award for the fourth year in a row.

HR & PEOPLE | Offices of the Future: 5 Key Workspace Trends That Are on The Up - The office was a regular part of everyday life just a few years ago, but is it still relevant to today's workplace? 

EVENT | Understanding Foundational Economy Principles - Understanding foundational economy principles and how to implement them into public sector organisations

DATE: Sep 20 , 2023

TIME: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

LOCATION: The Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme, 46-48 Dunraven Place, Bridgend, CF31 1JB