
News & Announcements
Mobility Pathfinder 2023
Mobility Pathfinder Innovation Programme with funding of £50,000 to £70,000 available for inspirational, life-enhancing ideas, prototypes, or plans to reimagine how personal mobility options in the UK can better support a rapidly ageing population to stay connected, active, and independent for longer.
Green Manufacturing Survey - Business News Wales
The move to greener manufacturing is a huge challenge. As part of a pan Wales project, Business News Wales is asking - “How is this going for you?”
Walmart US Marketplace 101 for global UK Sellers
Webex are pleased to be kicking off their r 2023 webinar schedule with their first webinar with Walmart on Wednesday 19th April at 2.30pm titled - Walmart US Marketplace 101 for global UK Sellers
New packaging requirements for France & Italy
Every single consumer product in France and Italy, now requires additional information on packaging so Retailers cannot accept non-compliant products and fines are substantial for those selling without compliance - so it’s important for UK brands and suppliers to be compliant.
NEW SPORTING EVENTS BACKING WILL BENEFIT EMPLOYEES
Powys Business of the Year and MWMG members, Wipak UK, has teamed up with a renowned sporting events company to bring a calendar of running and cycling challenges to the county, whilst also enhancing its own employee benefits package.
A Review of the 2023 Budget by WR Partners
Paul Brown at WR Partners, who are MWMG members, reviews the 2023 budget announcement from this week.
Careers in focus as member company hosts students during Apprenticeship Week
More than 50 Year 10 and 11 students from Newtown High School, who are studying product design, engineering or a combination of both, are visiting award winning Newtown company Makefast this week and on February 13, 14 and 17 to experience the world of work.
New Chair for the Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership Board
MWMG would like to congratulate Emma Thomas, HR Manager of current members ABER instruments, after she was announced as the new Chair of the Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership Board of which MWMG are part of also.
Newtown College launches Employment programme
The Employment Bureau will offer a one-stop-shop for students, supporting them with enterprise and employability skills and providing advice and guidance to support a positive employment or self-employment outcome. Students can visit the bureau for support in CV writing, application form support, mock interviews, start-up support and any other career queries a student might have. Careers Wales will also be regular visitors to the bureau offering advice and guidance.
International Trade Week
he Department of International Trade (DIT) are hosting a week of free events and training both On-line and face to face) across the week – the list of the extensive opportunities can be seen from the link below. Each has a list of events with a great opportunity to hear from experts within key markets and sectors.
New guidance to help support staff through the cost of living crisis
Healthy Working Wales has launched a new guidance for employers on “The Cost of Living Crisis”.
Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II last week, the country fell in to mourning of the admired leader of our country for 70 years.
MWMG Director Mike Mills gave his tribute via Business Wales.
North Powys Job Fair Info
Manufacturing | Construction | HGV | Manual Handling | Care | Groundworks | Warehousing | Hospitality
Come along and meet local employers and see what vacancies are available now!
Exciting Toyota Leans Clusters Programme - Book Today!
The Welsh Government and the Toyota Lean Management Centre at Deeside are pleased to announce the further courses of the Toyota Lean Clusters Programme, offering assistance for companies in Wales wanting to make sustainable improvements in competitiveness.
Budding scientists and engineers from Powys rise to the STEM challenge
Budding scientists and engineers at eight primary school across Powys have been introduced to a series of STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths – activities.
Important update on R&D tax relief - recorded webinar available for MWMG members
On Thursday 28th April we hosted a webinar about changes to R&D tax relief. R&D tax relief specialists ForrestBrown and our accountant partners WR Partners, discussed these changes with us, and what they mean for our sector. Watch the webinar.
Government Information and support on the UKCA transition, 1 January 2023 deadline
What is the UKCA marking?
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is the new UK product marking covering most goods currently subject to the EU’s CE marking. Most manufactured goods will need to use the UKCA marking when placed on the market in Great Britain on or after 1 January 2023.
The requirements for the UKCA marking generally mirror those that currently exist for the CE marking. If the CE marking goes on the product or packaging currently, then so can the UKCA marking