The launch of the prestigious Rhondda Cynon Taf Business Club Gala Awards 2012 is 'occurring' this month. From Thursday, September 29, the search will be on for the best of RCT's enterprises, and local businesses are invited to enter the RCT Business Club Gala Awards. Previous hosts for this high profile event include Welsh treasure, Ruth Jones, and Lord Sugar's right hand man Nick Hewer.

EXCEPTIONAL BUSINESSES WANTED

The Gala Awards recognise and celebrate all that is great in local business and, over the last five years, have become the local business event of the year.

With seven categories and an overall Winners Award, the event is open to all businesses in the County Borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf and are easy to enter. Non Business Club Members can also enter.



Why enter?
Award winners and companies that are shortlisted enjoy many benefits:

■ Publicity and recognition of achievement throughout the county and beyond
■ Press and media recognition straight after the Awards
■ Winners receive a certificate and bespoke trophy
■ Winners also receive the accolade of being judged the best of the best in their field in the county borough
■ Opportunity to reward staff for their contributions to the company
■ An excellent networking opportunity at the awards ceremony.

The RCT Business Club Gala Awards will take place on Friday, April 27 2012 and are all about showcasing the best businesses in RCT.

There are plenty of opportunities to take part in the ceremony, from sponsoring an award to winning one. Rhondda Cynon Taf Business Club continues to work for the benefit of its members and remains open to all who wish to join.

The Business Club provides an environment for local business people to access services and information to help your business thrive and grow; membership of the club is corporate so you and all your team can participate and benefit.

Enter your business in The RCT Business Club Gala Awards To request an entry form call 01443 495169 or visit www.rctbusinessclub.co.uk

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ABERCYNON
Techsol UK A local success story



Techsol UK Ltd of Abercynon, a design consultancy that provides a product solution from concept to manufacture, is one of the latest businesses to benefit from the South East Wales Local Investment Fund.

As well as being a previous winner of the RCT Business Club Gala Awards, receiving financial support has further developed their business. With the help of financial assistance, Techsol UK were able to update their hardware, acquire new CAD software to enable the business to expand the range of services it offers to clients and were able to create a new staff position. The Local Investment Fund was developed with support from the Welsh Government through the European Regional Development Fund, under the Convergence Programme and is delivered through a partnership across six Local Authorities. The Local Investment Fund is currently available and supports new and existing SMEs to develop and grow by investing in capital projects.

Business Support Team 01443 495169 invest@rctcbc.gov.uk