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The Great British Businesswoman Awards brings together and celebrates the women who are changing the face of business in the United Kingdom. These awards showcase the business role models, advocates and mentors, as well as the inspirational women building and leading businesses across many sectors of the economy. This categories for this year are: Manufacturing Businesswoman Media Businesswoman Young Businesswoman Utilities Businesswoman Transport and Logistics Businesswoman Telecoms Businesswoman Technology Businesswoman Social Enterprise Businesswoman Food and...
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Do you have an early-stage start-up that develops sustainable and innovative consumer products? Apply to join the third edition of the Amazon Sustainability Accelerator for a chance to receive cash grants. The accelerator is a bespoke ten-week programme, designed to support founders of eco-conscious start-ups to scale their product and business. The programme is hybrid, including virtual sessions and in-person events; with three key in-person weeks across key European sustainability hubs - Berlin, Amsterdam and...
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The Welsh Government want your views on The Food (Promotion and Placement) (Wales) Regulations. We are also calling for evidence on energy drink consumption in children. This publication has 2 parts: Part 1: a consultation seeking views on the draft regulations and enforcement approach for The Food (Promotion and Placement) (Wales) Draft Regulations. Part 2: a call for evidence seeking evidence relating to energy drink consumption in children. The aim of the draft regulations is...
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Healthy Working Wales has launched new webpage guidance for employers on environmental sustainability, covering the responsible management of natural resources for present and future generations. ‘Integrating Environmental Sustainability into Workplace Wellbeing’ highlights to employers how responsible resource management – reducing waste, promoting renewable energy, and minimising pollution – can benefit their business, employees, and the planet. Explore the connection between climate change and sustainability, and find strategies like green office practices, active transportation, remote working...
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Innovate UK have a wide range of funding opportunities open to Welsh business to innovate and invest in RD&I. The Welsh Government Innovation team can help you to access this funding and further support your business: Business Wales Events Finder - CRISP24 - On-Line Innovation Support Meeting (business-events.org.uk) Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTP): 2024 to 2025 round three UK registered academic institutions, research and technology organisations or Catapults can apply for a share of up to...
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Wales' brightest entrepreneurial minds are being urged to seize an opportunity to fast-track their business ideas. The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme is now accepting applications for its innovative 12-week immersive Start-Up Accelerator Programme, set to launch in September 2024. The Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme will combine virtual and face-to face sessions to deliver a comprehensive, rapid start-up experience. Participants will receive step-by-step guidance on turning their idea into a fully operational business, with...
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Women over the age of 50 are the fastest growing group in the UK workforce. The menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 51. Most women will experience menopausal symptoms. Some of these can be quite severe and have a significant impact on everyday activities. Three out of five (59%) working women between the...
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International Plastic Bag Free Day takes place on 3 July to raise awareness about the harmful effects of single-use plastic bags on the environment. It encourages people, businesses, and governments to adopt eco-friendly alternatives to reduce plastic pollution. On 30 October 2023 the Welsh Government introduced Phase 1 of The Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Act 2023, an Act to tackle plastic pollution and deliver our commitment to abolish commonly littered single-use plastic products...
Procurex Cymru
Procurex Wales is an annual event, dedicated to helping procurement professionals to achieve better outcomes for their organisations, at the same time as having a positive impact on people and communities right across Wales. The 2024 event, delivered in association with the Welsh Government, will showcase opportunities for businesses that are already working with the public sector, and those that are looking to break into new sectors or service areas. Expert speakers will deliver a...
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This year’s Wales Tourism Week takes place from 15 July to 19 July 2024. Wales Tourism Week is an industry led opportunity to raise awareness of the issues impacting the tourism industry in Wales, but it is also a time to showcase the quality of Welsh tourism. 2023 saw a wide range of support from over 10 events hosted across the industry. Watch out for more details at: Wales Tourism Week - Wales Tourism Alliance...

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