Small business bulletin for North Wales

Local News 29 May 2024

Local small business news from Michael Learmond, your FSB Senior Development Manager. Covering Ynys Môn, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham Last updated 7 March 2025.

In summary

February may be the shortest month, but we certainly packed a lot in!  This included attending Wrexham University Leadership conference, Cwmpas Business Succession event, a conference on the Gwynedd Visitor Economy, Working Denbighshire jobs fair in Rhyl and a packed event in Wrexham outlining the university’s vision for 2030 which includes working with local businesses.  We also managed to meet with Bangor Aberconwy MP, Claire Hughes and ran our FSB networking events. More to come in March!

Featured news and events

Wales Monthly Update 

As we head into March, the promise of spring brings fresh energy and exciting opportunities to connect in 2025! Stay up-to-date with our latest Wales Monthly Update, where we’ll reflect on February’s highlights and share what’s blooming on the horizon for the months ahead. Don’t miss out - dive in to stay in the loop with everything we’ve got planned!

Wales Monthly Update - March

 

North Wales Business Breakfast

Our in-person networking in North Wales returns with our popular regular monthly North Wales Business Breakfast events. This monthly networking meet-up, this month taking place on Wednesday 12 March in Coleg Cambria Business School, Northop, offers a prime opportunity to forge meaningful business connections, in a professional environment. At this event we are pleased to welcome Paul Peters from The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales (WCRC) as our guest speaker who will discuss the topic ‘I Don’t Do Cyber’, highlighting current threats to SMEs and micro businesses. Come along and network, collaborate, promote your services and support each other. Open to all, both FSB members and non-members.

Book your place now


In other news 

Gwaith Gwynedd Job Fairs - 2025 Dates

Gwaith Gwynedd has confirmed their 2025 dates for their popular job fairs, offering businesses in Gwynedd an opportunity to showcase vacancies and connect with local job seekers. They will take place across the following dates in the venues listed:

  • 12 March - Pontio, Bangor
  • 27 March - Glan-Llyn, Bala
  • 2 April - Y Ganolfan, Porthmadog
  • 14 May - Ty Siamas, Dolgellau

If you would like to attend any of these fairs, please email [email protected] to register your interest

We Mind The Gap ‘The Big Conversation Flintshire’ Employers Questionnaire

In January, We Mind The Gap, in partnership with Wrexham University, conducted the Big Conversation Flintshire, an appreciative inquiry into what life is life for 18 to 21 year olds and how it could be improved. The young people interviewed shared their voices, experiences and aspirations and they are now looking to collect information from local employers, in relation to recruitment and retention of young people, to strengths and challenges as well as offering work experience. The report of the collected information will be shared with businesses, local leaders and other key stakeholders across the county, the input will be anonymised to which industry or sector your organisation works in. If you would like to take part in a telephone conversation please contact Craig McKee on [email protected] or call 07549 290431.

To complete the online survey please click here

Still in the news 

Green Digital Academy - Sustainable Business Guide 

The Sustainable Business Guide from Busnes@LlandrilloMenai's Green Digital Academy, is free for businesses to help them make a more positive impact on the environment. The guide includes practical tips to reduce waste and energy consumption, source eco-friendly materials and suppliers, enhance your brand's sustainability credentials and attract environmentally conscious customers. The guide can also help you save money by taking energy-saving actions to increase home and workplace efficiency, reduce your carbon footprint, and increase sustainability. 

Register today and download the free guide here

Unlocking Opportunities for Welsh Businesses at PropTech 2025

Welsh businesses operating in property, construction, and technology sectors have a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and forge strategic connections by attending PropTech 2025, one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to digital innovation in the built environment. The conference brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology pioneers to explore the latest trends in property technology, from smart building solutions to data-driven decision-making. 

For Welsh businesses looking to attend, you can showcase your expertise on a global stage, connect with potential investors and partners, and gain firsthand exposure to cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of property development.

For more information, click here


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Mike Learmond

Your FSB Development Manager for North Wales is Michael Learmond. If you'd like more information about the topics above, or if you have news about this area that you'd like to share, please get in touch.