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Free health advice is only a phone call away this winter

Written by Natalie
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Tuesday, 17 January 2012 16:15 to 00:00
The return to work after the festive break is often very challenging for staff. A variety of factors, including Christmas debt, the cold weather, or the failure of New Year's resolutions, combine to make this the toughest time of year to get up and go to work. In fact, the third Monday of January has been designated as the most depressing day of the year for these very reasons. This January, Blue Monday falls on 16th January. Amidst an even bleaker winter of ongoing economic hardship and unusually grim weather conditions, Blue Monday this year may feel particularly difficult to face and many will experience occupational, physical or mental health issues as a result.

But help is at hand for employers, employees and GPs who are seeking advice on how to help their staff or patients to beat the January blues. The Health at Work Advice Line Wales is a free and confidential service that provides small business managers and GPs in Wales with the expert advice they need to help and support staff and patients experiencing health issues in the workplace.

The Health at Work Advice Line Wales is open between 9 – 5 on weekdays. After hours, messages can be left and an adviser will call back the next working day. Qualified advisers are on hand to offer advice on occupational health monitoring, screening and surveillance, as well as lifestyle and well-being issues, absence management and rehabilitation.

The Health at Work Advice Line is one of the services that is included in the Welsh Government's workplace health programme 'Healthy Working Wales'. The aim of Health Working Wales is to improve health at work; prevent people being made ill at work; retain or rehabilitate those made ill at work; and prevent the link between work related ill health and economic inactivity. Information on the advice line and other related services is available at www.healthyworkingwales.com 

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Here to help...

Written by Natalie
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Wednesday, 14 December 2011 00:00 to 00:00

Well I must say things have been extremely busy here at the Forum, with all the excitement leading up our 10th Anniversary Caerphilly Business Forum Awards in November, busy Business Breakfasts and generally keeping up to date with members of the forum, it appears that along the way I have forgotten to introduce myself!

Having been a member of the forum on behalf of my previous employer, Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa for many years, there are many faces I recognise at events and a fair few new ones in the mix. What is really great to see is that people tend to form a long lasting relationship with the forum, something I believe is incredibly important for our sustainability and future as the voice of local business.

   

Caerphilly Business Forum raises money for Cancer Research Wales

Written by Natalie
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Thursday, 17 November 2011 20:32 to 00:00

Caerphilly Business Forum raises money for Cancer Research Wales

Business people from Caerphilly raised more than a thousand pounds for Cancer Research Wales at the 2011 Caerphilly Business Forum Awards evening on Friday November 10th.

The money was raised through a raffle with prizes of a three-night weekend break for two in Zurich, provided by Renaissance Zurich Hotel and Helvetic Airways; a family weekend break at Bluestone Resort in West Wales and a one-night stay for two at the Park Plaza Hotel in Cardiff.

   

Peter’s Foods lands top business accolade

Written by Kate Williams
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Monday, 14 November 2011 16:44 to 00:00

Peter's Foods, a landmark on the South Wales business scene, has landed the ultimate accolade at the Caerphilly Business Forum's 2011 awards – more than 50 years after being established.

The company, famous across South Wales for its pies and other baked products, won the Premier Award, sponsored by Broomfield Alexander, at the 10th Annual Caerphilly Business Forum Awards in association with Coleg Gwent, held at the Llancaiach Fawr Manor near Nelson on Friday night (Nov 11th).

Earlier in the evening the family-owned business picked up the award for Business of the Year with more than 25 employees, sponsored by Seda Packaging.

   

Super raffle will raise money for charity at business awards night

Written by Natalie
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Tuesday, 18 October 2011 13:56 to 00:00

Businesses attending Caerphilly Business Forum’s 2011 annual awards will not only be out to celebrate success in the local business community but also to raise money for charity with some fantastic raffle prizes.

The annual awards evening sponsored by Coleg Gwent is aiming for an extra special night to mark its 10th anniversary and so as well as recognizing the best of businesses in the county borough, it will also be raising money for Cancer Research Wales.

   

UES restructures and rebrands after excellent growth

Written by Kate Williams
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Thursday, 13 October 2011 17:13 to 00:00

Leading energy and environment consultancy UES has restructured and rebranded the business after another very successful year which saw growth of more than 50%.

The company has rebranded itself as UES Energy to refocus the business on its core activities which have developed in line with the significant changes in the energy and environmental markets.
   

Events Sponsorship Opportunities

Written by Leah Roberts
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Thursday, 21 July 2011 12:55 to 00:00

Caerphilly Business Forum now offers our members the opportunity to sponsor evening networking events. This provides our members with the following opportunities:

  • Designated speakers slot 
  • Two tables to place any marketing material of your choice.
  • The opportunity to display up to 4 company banners around the room.
  • A considerable amount of marketing support and exposure from Caerphilly Business Forum

Our evening networking events have been well attended in the past attracting between 30 to 50 people.

Total cost of sponsorship - £250 + VAT (includes venue and buffet requirements).

If you are interested in sponsoring an event or require further information please email info@cbforum.co.uk

   

Community Planning, Caerphilly County Borough Council Standing Conference at Llanciach Fawr Manor

Written by Michelle Rose-Innes
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Wednesday, 15 June 2011 10:19 to 00:00

CBF board representatives: Michelle Rose-Innes & Tony Sheehan

A very informative event, led by the inspiring Anthony O’Sullivan, Chief Exececutive of Caerphilly County Borough Council.

   

Enter the CBForum 2011 Business Awards!!

Written by Leah Roberts
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Friday, 10 June 2011 10:16 to 00:00

The Caerphilly Business Forum Awards will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary this year and we have exciting plans underway to mark this achievement.

Following a very successful awards launch held on Friday 10th June at Llancaiach Fawr, we are now inviting members to have a good look at the categories available and to enter the 2011 Caerphilly Business Forum Awards.  To view the categories available and to download an application form please click here

   

CBForum FREE Events - 2011

Written by Leah Roberts
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Monday, 18 April 2011 12:36 to 00:00

Caerphilly Business Forum has decided to offer much more to its members… all CBForum business breakfasts will now be FREE to members!

In line with our efforts to increase and promote networking within the forum, we hope that by making these events free we will increase the number of members that attend and also encourage more people to join the forum.

Events will cost £5 for non-members. However, that cost will be redeemable if a business attending a particular event decides to join there and then. 

Please help us promote the forum within Caerphilly and the surrounding areas as we look to build upon the strong networking community we have already developed. 

To request a copy of all upcoming events please email natalie@cbforum.co.uk


   

BBC Wales Today Interview Chairman of Caerphilly Business Forum

Written by Leah Roberts
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Friday, 15 April 2011 09:33 to 00:00

BBC Wales have been filming the Caerphilly Business Forum Chairman Andrew Diplock, to get his opinion about the Caerphilly Constituency, as a result of the upcoming elections on May the 5th. Make sure you watch Wales Today at 6.30pm this evening.

The Caerphilly Business Forum is actively working to strengthen its profile in the local and surrounding area. As a forum we are striving to encourage business trade between our members and by increasing our presence within various forms of media we hope to continue building the forum from strength to strength.

Please make sure that you keep updated with our latest news articles on our website, check our facebook and twitter pages for up to date news and join our LinkedIn members page to contribute to our recent dicussions.

   

Caerphilly candidates grilled in Business ‘Question Time’

Written by Leah Roberts
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Thursday, 07 April 2011 08:52 to 00:00

Four Assembly candidates standing in Caerphilly answered questions on the key issues facing businesses in the county borough.

The “Question Time” style event was organised by Caerphilly Business Forum so candidates could explain to the business community exactly what they had to offer and the audience could let their would-be representatives know which issues they needed to address most urgently.

Among the candidates facing the 50-strong audience at Bryn Meadows Golf Hotel and Spa near Ystrad Mynach on April 6th were Ron Davies, a former a cabinet minister in Tony Blair’s government but now standing for Plaid Cymru, and Labour’s Jeff Cuthbert who won the Caerphilly seat at the last election. They were joined by two candidates from the parties ruling in Westminster, Liberal Democrat Kay David and Owen Meredith standing for the Conservatives.

   

CBForum Recent Events

Written by Leah Roberts
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Thursday, 24 February 2011 12:37 to 00:00

Wednesday the 23rd of February brought the first stage of the CBForum workshop centred around Branding Success. Michelle Rose-Innes of Rose-Innes Designs, encouraged businesses to think twice about their brand colour, layout and size and showing us exactly how the brand works.

With an effective presentation, Michelle encouraged everybody to examine their brands carefully, bringing all the important issues to the surface of how their brands are working and how they could communicate in different situations, from website to marketing literature and more.

The second stage of our branding workshop will be held on the 9th of March. This will be held by Dr Gillian Whitfield of Astrum-IP, who will cover issues such as protecting your brand and making sure you are not risking infringing the trade mark rights of others. Please see link for event information...http://www.cbforum.co.uk/component/option,com_eventlist/Itemid,164/id,152/view,details/

   

Caerphilly Business Forum backs ‘Yes’ vote

Written by Leah Roberts
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Thursday, 17 February 2011 14:49 to 00:00

Welsh business people should vote “Yes” in the referendum on March 3rd, says the Chairman of Caerphilly Business Forum Andrew Diplock.

Mr Diplock, who is also Commercial Director of energy and environmental consultancy UES, said businesses could benefit from the increased legislative powers proposed.

   

Caerphilly healthcare firm lands top business accolade

Written by Leah Roberts
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Monday, 15 November 2010 12:49 to 00:00
A company which spotted an opportunity in a unique healthcare niche has received the ultimate seal of approval at the Caerphilly Business Forum Awards – just 19 months after being set up.

Direct Healthcare Services Ltd, from Caerphilly, picked up the Premier Award, sponsored by Broomfield Alexander, at the ninth annual Caerphilly Business Forum Awards at the Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel and Spa (Friday 12th Nov).
   

New Board Member - Laurence Cope

Written by Leah Roberts
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Friday, 05 November 2010 15:06 to 00:00

Laurence Cope, Director of Amity Web Solutions Ltd has been appointed as a new board member of the Caerphilly Business Forum.

Having set up his own company in 2005, Laurence has developed many high quality web designs, Caerphilly Business Forum website being one of them. His company continues to prosper as he provides his clients with high quality products and services. He will be a valued member within the board, contributing to the development and long term objectives set and also helping the forum develop and prosper towards the future.

   

Quality shines through as business awards finalists announced

Written by Kate Williams
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Thursday, 04 November 2010 18:22 to 00:00

Tough economic times are bringing out the best in businesses in Caerphilly, according to judges who announced the finalists in the 2010 Caerphilly Business Forum Awards.

The six category winners and one overall winner will be crowned at the ninth annual awards presentation evening sponsored by Coleg Gwent at the Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel and Spa in Maesycymmer on Friday, November 12.

   

Bigger grants made available to Caerphilly businesses

Written by Kate Williams
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Thursday, 04 November 2010 18:12 to 00:00

More money has been made available to businesses in Caerphilly Borough in the form of grants from the Local Investment Fund.

The grants were established to meet up to 40% of the cost of capital investments, such as buying new equipment or extending business premises. The previous limit on most funding applications was £5,000 but this has now been increased to £10,000.

Businesses in Caerphilly wishing to find out more about grants or apply for one should contact John Edney or Sharon Owen at Caerphilly County Borough Council on 01443 866222 or email business@caerphilly.gov.uk. They will explain the grant availability and help with the application process. More information can be found by visiting the council’s website www.caerphilly.gov.uk/business and clicking on “Local Investment Fund”.

The fund is available to businesses in parts of north-west, south-east and south-west Wales and is backed by £23 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

   

Caerphilly Businesses Urged to Enter New Environment Award

Written by Sarah Bruton
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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 11:49 to 00:00

Green-conscious companies will be honoured for the first time at this year’s Business Forum awards – with a brand new environment award category. Businesses that promote environmental initiatives, that run their own recycling schemes, take an active role in reducing energy consumption or encourage staff to reduce their carbon footprint are being sought to enter the award.

The new category is sponsored by previous award winner, UES, a Caerphilly-based company that specialises in helping business to cut costs and reduce its impact on the environment.

UES Marketing Manager, Kate Williams, said: ‘The Environment Award is all about celebrating and recognising the achievements of those local businesses that are actively reducing their carbon footprint, energy, materials and resources. We at UES are passionate about these issues, which are at the heart of our own environmental philosophy.'

'As a Caerphilly company and a CBF award winner, we believe it is vital for local companies to be recognised for the excellent work they do.’

To enter The Caerphilly Business Forum Environment Award, sponsored by UES, visit www.cbforum .co.uk.

 

 

   

Forum Chairman Says VAT Rise Is The Price We Pay

Written by John Edney
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Monday, 28 June 2010 09:14 to 00:00

Commenting on the first budget of the new coalition Government, Forum Chairman Andrew Diplock was quoted in the Western Mail last week:

"Caerphilly businesses, like everyone, have felt the impact of the recession and have been bracing themselves for the Budget. Our initial reacion is that it is not quite as severe as many might have feared.

"The VAT rise from January is, unfortunately, the price we have to pay for tackling the deficit and bringing Britain's balance sheet back in line.  It is likely to bring spending decisions forward prior to Christmas, too - a welcome boost to local retailers."

   

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