Prize challenge for young entrepreneurs in Carmarthenshire
The RDP Sir Gar Mentro Project has organised a 24-hour business challenge for rural Carmarthenshire's young entrepreneurs.
The session will culminate in ideas being pitched to a Dragon's Den-style line-up.
The best presentation will win £2500 to invest in their business.
The competition is open to individuals or teams aged 16-30 and based in rural Carmarthenshire.
The competition is open to individuals or teams aged 16-30 and based in rural Carmarthenshire.
Speakers including S4C’s presenter Heledd Cynwal, Tregroes Waffles’s Kees Huysman and Best of Carmarthenshire’s Diana Vickers.
They will be at Llanarthne Hall in the Tywi Valley giving tips on everything from networking and social media to presentation skills and web presence during the challenge.
The Rural Development Plan (RDP) is designed to support the regeneration of rural areas and has been funded by the Welsh Government and European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
The RDP Programme is overseen by Grŵp Cefn Gwlad in conjunction with Carmarthenshire County Council as lead body.
Tomas Marks, RDP Sir Gar Mentro project officer, said: “We have a fantastic assortment of experienced businesses who are very kindly giving their time to support and help develop the ideas of the new start-ups. Those taking part can look forward to gaining invaluable knowledge from our mentors as well as the possibility of winning our prize fund.”
The Rural Development Plan (RDP) is designed to support the regeneration of rural areas and has been funded by the Welsh Government and European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
The RDP Programme is overseen by Grŵp Cefn Gwlad in conjunction with Carmarthenshire County Council as lead body.
Tomas Marks, RDP Sir Gar Mentro project officer, said: “We have a fantastic assortment of experienced businesses who are very kindly giving their time to support and help develop the ideas of the new start-ups. Those taking part can look forward to gaining invaluable knowledge from our mentors as well as the possibility of winning our prize fund.”
Sponsorship for the prize money has come from local businesses Clay Shaw Butler business consultants and chartered accountants, Abaca Organic beds, Castell Howell, and LH Phillips accountants.
Mentro is run by Menter Bro Dinefwr and is part of the RDP Sir Gâr Rural Entrepreneurship project, providing free business support to young people aged between 16 and 30.
Mentro is run by Menter Bro Dinefwr and is part of the RDP Sir Gâr Rural Entrepreneurship project, providing free business support to young people aged between 16 and 30.
Funding for the project has come from the Rural Development Plan (RDP) for Wales 2007 – 2013 through the Welsh Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
They offer a free advice and guidance service on starting your own business and start-up loans and financial support available. They can also help with the creation of business plans and budgets.
To book your place for this exciting opportunity, or for more details on Mentro, please contact Tomas on 01558 825336 or email tomasmarks@menterbrodinefwr.org.uk.
Details -
17-18th July: 24 hour Business Challenge, Llanarthne Hall 3pm – 3pm24 Hour Business Challenge
17&18th July 2013
Provisional Programme:
15:00 – Tomas Marks//Mentro Project//Ice Breaker
16:00 – Nigel Payne//Allied Renewables//Embracing Renewables
17:00 – Diana Vickers//thebestof//Marketing It’s All Changed
18:00 – Kees Huysmans//Tregroes Waffles//My Business Story
19:00 – Natalie Reynolds//Social Media Coach//Social Media for Business
20:00 – SUPPER in the Emlyn Arms
21:00 – Huw Marshall//S4C//Digital Revolution
22:00 – Amanda Russell//Clay Shaw Butler Accountants//Good Book-keeping
23:00 – REVEAL business idea to the group and gain feedback
0:00 – REVEAL business idea to the group and gain feedback
1:00 – SLEEP
2:00 – SLEEP
3:00 - SLEEP
4:00 – SLEEP
5:00 – BREAKFAST
6:00 – Develop Business Idea + Business Pitch
7:00 – Simon Lamble//Blossom Websites//Website Good Practice
8:00 – Gareth Jones//Ice Wales//Team Spirit
9:00 - David Darkin///Darkin Architects///How important is the little black book?
10:00 – Heledd Cynwal//S4C Presenter//How to Present
11:00 –Robin Weallens//The Picture Works//Taking on the Big Screen
12:00 – LUNCH in the Emlyn Arms
13:00 –Grand Opening by Special Guest
14:00 – Presentations
15:00 – Winners!
Panel:
Nigel Payne – Allied Renewables
David Gravell - Gravells
David Butler – Clay Shaw Butler Accountants
They offer a free advice and guidance service on starting your own business and start-up loans and financial support available. They can also help with the creation of business plans and budgets.
To book your place for this exciting opportunity, or for more details on Mentro, please contact Tomas on 01558 825336 or email tomasmarks@menterbrodinefwr.org.uk.
Details -
17-18th July: 24 hour Business Challenge, Llanarthne Hall 3pm – 3pm24 Hour Business Challenge
17&18th July 2013
Provisional Programme:
15:00 – Tomas Marks//Mentro Project//Ice Breaker
16:00 – Nigel Payne//Allied Renewables//Embracing Renewables
17:00 – Diana Vickers//thebestof//Marketing It’s All Changed
18:00 – Kees Huysmans//Tregroes Waffles//My Business Story
19:00 – Natalie Reynolds//Social Media Coach//Social Media for Business
20:00 – SUPPER in the Emlyn Arms
21:00 – Huw Marshall//S4C//Digital Revolution
22:00 – Amanda Russell//Clay Shaw Butler Accountants//Good Book-keeping
23:00 – REVEAL business idea to the group and gain feedback
0:00 – REVEAL business idea to the group and gain feedback
1:00 – SLEEP
2:00 – SLEEP
3:00 - SLEEP
4:00 – SLEEP
5:00 – BREAKFAST
6:00 – Develop Business Idea + Business Pitch
7:00 – Simon Lamble//Blossom Websites//Website Good Practice
8:00 – Gareth Jones//Ice Wales//Team Spirit
9:00 - David Darkin///Darkin Architects///How important is the little black book?
10:00 – Heledd Cynwal//S4C Presenter//How to Present
11:00 –Robin Weallens//The Picture Works//Taking on the Big Screen
12:00 – LUNCH in the Emlyn Arms
13:00 –Grand Opening by Special Guest
14:00 – Presentations
15:00 – Winners!
Panel:
Nigel Payne – Allied Renewables
David Gravell - Gravells
David Butler – Clay Shaw Butler Accountants
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