News & Opportunity Bulletin 17.01.25

Jan 17

Here are the latest opportunites and business news promoted by Mid Wales Manufacturing:

UK SMEs called to apply for major government export awards

https://www.great.gov.uk/campaign-site/made-in-the-uk-awards/

The Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards are open for SMEs to enter until 9 March

The Department for Business and Trade’s Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards are open for entries until 9 March, celebrating outstanding small businesses achieving international success
Previous winners have benefited from the platform the awards offer, seeing revenue growth and expansion to new territories across the world
Categories expanded to include Digital & Technology and Export Services alongside Advanced Manufacturing & Construction; Agriculture, Food & Drink; Consultancy & Professional Services; Creative Industries; Education & EdTech; Financial Services & FinTech; Healthcare; Infrastructure and Engineering; Low Carbon Energy; Retail and Consumer Goods

The Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards are open for SMEs to enter until 9 March, with the addition of two new categories and an expanded prize package to honour exceptional accomplishments in global trading.

Businesses Survey - Arolwg Busnes

Green Careers - Green Steps | Pathway to Success

Open Newtown want to hear your thoughts on employing young people with disabilities and/or young people from ethnically minoritised communities.

Please take the survey- https://forms.gle/RL5QhaLZYGzw7C1y6

Open Newtown are designing a new project in Mid Wales to support young people (16-30) into Green Careers such as nature restoration, building retrofits, renewable energy and regenerative farming. This can include free training, a personalised job coach, apprenticeships and work experience placements.

Green Careers reduce carbon emissions, restore nature and help us adapt to our changing climate.

Welsh Government Regional Business Engagement Event

Click here for more info - https://shorturl.at/qhUq3

Hosted by Rebecca Evans MS Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy & Planning

Are you a business leader, business owner or entrepreneur interested in making Wales the best place in the UK to start and grow a business?

Join Business Wales at one of their regional engagement events hosted by Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Evans. They will talk about the opportunities and challenges for the Welsh economy and help define economic priorities.