Vale Business Club in sporting mood
Expert tips on taking commercial advantage of high profile
sporting events provided the focus for the Vale Business Club at
its latest meeting.
More than 50 members of the club, which was founded by the Vale
of Glamorgan Council, and guests leapt at the chance to attend the
interesting and potentially lucrative networking opportunity.
The speakers were Professor Brian Morgan, director of the
Creative Leadership and Enterprise Centre at UWIC’s School of
Management, and Rob Holt, of Ryder Cup Wales 2010, two of Wales'
leading business specialists. They referred, in particular, to the
2010 Ryder Cup and, on a national level, the Olympics. Also covered
were the recent Rugby World Cup and other major sporting events
that Wales regularly attracts.
The Vale Business Club events are held every other month and
allow members and guests to meet new business contacts, gain
relevant business knowledge and promote their companies and
services.
Phillip Ellis, business manager at Business in Focus, a leading
business support agency in South Wales and a Vale club sponsor,
said: “The Olympics are expected to generate over £800 million of
indirect business opportunities across the UK, on top of the
obvious infrastructure opportunities, with tourism, supply,
etc.
"Wales and its small and medium enterprises have a lot to offer
visitors and participants in these major events, and events like
this can ensure they create and maximise opportunities."
"It’s down to us all to lure these visitors to our area and
provide memorable products, services and experiences that will
bring them, and others, back to Wales. The advice given by Rob and
Brian was very relevant.”
Vale council economic development manager Bob Guy, who thanked
HSBC Bank and Business in Focus for their ongoing sponsorship and
support fo the club, said: “There was a very positive feedback from
our event and the news of this potential £800 million bonanza.
"We wish our members every success in applying what they’ve
learned and taking advantage of these opportunities."
The next Vale Business Club event is the Christmas luncheon at
the West House Country Hotel at Llantwit Major (CF61 1SP for satnav
users) on 13 December.
Anyone interested in joining the club or attending this event as
guests should call Joanne Roberts on 0870 970 90 90 or email
enquiries@valebusinessclub.co.uk. The club will be pleased to hear
from you.