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usinessoutlook RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL B U S I N E S S S U P P L E M E N T Join the RCT Business Club and see your business flourish Business Club Awards Launch 2013 George Govan of Formatt HiTech Ltd at the launch The Rhondda Cynon Taf Business Club Gala Awards 2013 were launched at the Miskin Manor Hotel, with a variety of businesses being invited to get involved. The awards are a great way to recognise the talent that exists in the County Borough, enabling entrants to promote their organisations to peers, suppliers and the wider business community, while also offering PR and networking opportunities – and a great night out! George Govan, Chairman of Formatt HiTech Ltd explained, “The Rhondda Cynon Taf Business Club Awards are a chance for all businesses to shine and we were absolutely overjoyed to be a recipient of one of the coveted awards on the night. “As a company we continue to thrive. Despite the difficult times facing us we have a motivated work force who are also extremely hardworking and this in turn has paid dividends. “On being a recipient of the Award it helped us attain some good press coverage and had a positive effect on all of the workforce who shared in the success and celebrations.” Find out more about the awards, the categories and the event at www.rctbusinessclub.co.uk or contact Claire Curtis via 01443 495183 or businessclub@rctcbc.gov.uk Rhondda Cynon Taf businesses were given the chance to shine and celebrate their achievements at the 2012 Business Club Gala Awards and Dinner evening. Sporting hero and Welsh star Colin Jackson joined sports presenter Ashleigh Crowter as guests of honour at the event. They got the evening into full swing, celebrating the talent, innovation and success that led to this year’s winners securing their awards. Held at Miskin Manor, the Gala Awards and Dinner evening is now in its sixth year and is organised to celebrate and share best practice, while also enabling businesses of all sizes to put themselves forward for the spotlight. The evening is just as much about inspiring all businesses as it is about celebrating the success and achievements of the winners, which this year were: • Business of the Year and Excellence in Manufacturing Award was received by Formatt HiTech Ltd of Aberaman Industrial Estate, Aberdare an organisation who focus on quality, supporting local supply chains using hitech methods and equipment. Demonstrating a significant contribution to the local economy and community. • Environmental Business of the Year was presented to Dragonsavers Credit Union of Bute Street, Treorchy who are a business that contribute towards a sustainable urban development through activities that meet the economic efficiency, safety and accessibility needs of members. • Excellence in Marketing Award was presented to Cannon & Smith Law Practice LLP of Cowbridge Road, Pontyclun a company who think outside the box for the needs of their customer base, demonstrating excellent use of marketing throughout all promotional activities. • New StartUp Business of the Year Award was presented to Blue Water Recruitment Limited of Treforest who have demonstrated a passion for delivering excellence, strength and quality of service in the locality thus supporting community sustainability. Businesses were celebrated at the gala dinner • Innovation Business of the Year Award was received by Your Pets Warehouse Ltd of River View, Tonypandy who have identified a gap in Adult Services and who now offer support to individuals by means of a work based learning and training facility, utilising a working retail environment and a progressive online presence. • Independent Retailer of the Year was presented to Sparkilicious of High Street, Treorchy a business that demonstrates excellent entrepreneurship and engages with the community • Service Sector Business of the Year Award was presented to Team Metalogic Ltd of the Valleys Innovation Centre in Abercynon an organisation who focus on quality of service and the building of strong, trusted client relationships. Cllr Paul Cannon, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Community Safety at Rhondda Cynon Taf Council said, “The standard of all the entries was very high. In these difficult economic times, it is vital we secure inspiration from others to drive us forward and I hope the success of the businesses recognised in the awards inspire others. “Rhondda Cynon Taf has a lot to be proud of and we remain ready for business. The Council’s Business Support Team helps to run the Business Club and also offers a range of services and interventions to assist local enterprises.” Would you like to celebrate the success of your business at the next Business Club Gala Awards? Contact Claire Curtis via 01443 495183, email businessclub@rctcbc.gov.uk or visit www.rctbusinessclub.co.uk 6 BUSINESS SUPPLEMENT
For further information call the Business Support Team on Call: 01443 495169 Email: businessclub@rctcbc.gov.uk 01443 www.rctbusinessclub.co.uk 495169 • invest@rctcbc.gov.uk • www.rctcbc.gov.uk businessoutlook RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL B U S I N E S S S U P P L E M E N T T he Sweet Success for Treorchy Shop Treorchy has a wonderful new business and a family has a stronger legacy, thanks to a £15,000 Building Improvement Grant from Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. Candy Lane, which employs four people, has opened in the heart of the town after landlord Ceri Davies was able to extensively refurbish his premises internally and externally using the Council funding, which supports refurbishment and enhancement works to commercial properties, and matchfunding. The familyrun company is spearheaded by David Humphreys who is realising a lifelong ambition to run a traditional sweet shop. He explained, “I had always dreamt of opening a traditional sweet shop from a young age and I also want my children to be able to have a secure future, which is why Candy Lane is a family business. “We have two members of staff, our manager Katie Wood who ensures the arrival of the apprentices, who are all aged 27 and under, marks the fruition of plans laid by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council earlier this year to create a genuine, robust scheme that created longterm employment opportunities at a time when youth unemployment is at its highest. Each of the apprentices has a fixedterm, paid apprenticeship and will also learn, study and train towards official qualifications that mean, at the end of their contract, they have the skills and experience they need to pursue a career in their chosen field. David Humphreys at his new Treorchy business smooth day to day running of the shop and Naome Thomas who works for us on a Saturday, along with my step sons Joel and Jake Davies who take it in turns to work. “Although times are hard and some small businesses are struggling, I saw for myself the major refurbishment work being undertaken and realised it was the perfect location for a traditional sweet shop, right in the middle of Bute Street, Treorchy. “We are now at the top of the food hygiene rating and with a wide selection of sweets that will remind you of The apprenticeships are across a wide range of vocations, including Highways, Streetcare, Customer Care and ICT, Early Years and Family Support, Cultural Services and more. Each candidate selected the field they wished to undertake their apprenticeship in and underwent a gruelling selection process, including interview and even workshops, to ensure the right people were selected for the right jobs. Find out more about opportunities at your council: www.rctcbc.gov.uk/jobs childhood days, to Sidoli’s ice cream, we also have two speciallymade sweet carts to hire for special occasions so it’s a busy place to be. This is alongside the wedding carts and sweet trees which we also provide on order. We are very grateful to the support of our fellow traders and the property owners themselves who ensured a firstclass premises thanks to the Council funding.” If you are a local business who would like more information on the advice and support on offer, from grants to Business Club membership, contact 01443 495169. Building Control Partnership The construction industry is being offered a onestop, professional Building Control Service thanks to the Council’s Local Authority Building Control Partnership Scheme. The Scheme is particularly important for those working on a difficult site, involving complex designs or where innovative or unusual design features or construction methods are being considered. When time and budgets are tight, getting quick advice and getting it right the first time is essential – which is why the Local Authority Building Control Service at your local Council comes into its own. Neil Parfitt, the Building Control Business Manager for the Council and his team, offers a single point of contact for all building control work, with advice on Code for Sustainable Homes and energy certificates. Site inspections are carried out by the team who offer liaison with Planning, Highways Engineers and the Fire Service. Also offered is expertise on issues from warranties and sustainability to fire safety and contamination and more. Find out more please contact Neil Parfitt on 01443 494845 or email planningservices@rctcbc.gov.uk Tourism Success Tourism brings a wealth of visitors to the County Borough every year and in turn this means higher revenue profits for a whole host of business, expanding opportunities to invest in the area and create new jobs. According to the Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor report for 2011 Rhondda Cynon Taf businesses benefited from £116.83m in that year alone and welcomed 2,528 day visitors and 1,909 overnight stays. Tourism is an area of investment which is on the increase in the County Borough because of its many interesting attractions and unique shopping destinations. To find out more contact tourismenquiry@rctcbc.gov.uk or visit: www.destinationrct.co.uk BUSINESS SUPPLEMENT 7
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