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 13 Dec 2024.

In summary

Check out our Monthly Newsletter which summarises all of the activity from the FSB Wales team. In North Wales, we helped celebrate some fantastic hospitality businesses at the Go North Wales Tourism Awards and it was a pleasure to meet so many business owners, who remain upbeat despite the challenges facing the industry.  We also had stands at the Innovate Local event in Wrexham and the Denbighshire Business Club Expo in Llangollen. Read more below!

Featured news and events

Wales Monthly Update 

And just like that, December is upon us, the final month of 2024! We have had another busy year and plans are already forming for 2025 to continue in the same way. Make sure you keep up-to-date with our latest Wales Monthly Update, here to keep you in the loop, providing an overview of our November activities, as well as looking forward to what is coming up in the New Year.

Wales Monthly Update - December

 

FSB North Wales Business Breakfast

Our regular in-person networking events in North Wales are back with our North Wales Business Breakfasts. The next one is taking place on Tuesday 10 December, from 9.30am - 11am, where this month we return to Busnes@LlandrilloMenai in Bangor. This monthly networking meet-up offers a prime opportunity to forge meaningful business connections, in a professional environment. Come 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 

North Wales Police & Crime Commissioner – Online Business Advice Surgery

North Wales Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) Andy Dundobbin is holding his first online advice surgery for the business community across North Wales. Taking place on 15 January 2025, 6.30pm – 7.30pm, this event aims to bring policing close to the people of the region, enabling local business owners and operators to discuss policing in their communities and to raise any concerns. The surgery will take the form of an open, online forum where the Commission will be joined by representatives from his office and North Wales Police, to provide the maximum possible assistance to the public.

To book to attend the Online Business Advice Surgery, please email [email protected] or call 01492 805486

Smart Towns: Everything You Need To Know – Online Event

Smart Towns Wales is a Welsh Government funded programme which supports business, towns and councils to harness the power of data and technology to help regenerate their high streets. The ‘Smart Towns: Everything You Need To Know’ online event, being held on Wednesday 15 January 2025, 2-3pm, will provide a comprehensive understanding of what it means to be a smart town, outlining the benefits for local communities and the practical steps to move forward. This session is open to all and is perfect for town stakeholders, decision makers and anyone with an interest in improving their high street, without the need for any technical knowledge.

For more information and to register to attend, 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

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:

  • 6 February - The Dragon Theatre, Barmouth
  • 12 February - Eryri Heritage Railway Station, Caernarfon
  • 5 March - Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli
  • 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


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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.