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Friday 14 June 2019
Following the recent announcement that the Ford Engine Plant is planning to close in 2020, a high-level meeting of local business leaders and employers is being organised by Bridgend County Borough Council.
Thursday 06 June 2019
Senior members at Bridgend County Borough Council have described the decision to close Bridgend's Ford Engine Plant as being ‘the single biggest blow to our economy since the closure of the pits’.
Wednesday 05 June 2019
Bridgend County Borough’s flagship awards programme, ‘The Bridgend Business Forum Awards 2019’ are back and are even bigger and better than before!
Friday 31 May 2019
A Bridgend-based hair salon is thriving after it launched ten months ago with the help of a Kick Start grant provided by Bridgend County Borough Council and Tata Steel subsidiary UK Steel Enterprise.
Friday 31 May 2019
A Bridgend-based shortbread company which has received start-up support through the council’s Kick-start fund has been crowned winner in the ‘Welsh produce of the year’ category at the Food Awards Wales 2019.
Monday 08 April 2019
Over 80 upcoming local entrepreneurs have gained the knowledge and tools needed to start their own business after attending a week-long course with the PopUp Business School last week.
Tuesday 02 April 2019
New funding is available to help make businesses in Bridgend town centre look more attractive.
Thursday 14 March 2019
Bridgend County Borough Council has put the spotlight on 26 current apprentices and 21 former apprentices at a special event to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2019.
Friday 08 March 2019
A free PopUp Business School that provides participants with the knowledge and tools needed to start their own business without funding or money is returning to Bridgend County Borough for one week only this March!
Thursday 07 March 2019
Welsh rugby star, Ryan Jones made a welcome return to Bridgend County Borough where his momentous career began to deliver an inspirational talk at the Bridgend Business Forum’s annual St David’s Day business breakfast.