CIRCULAR ECONOMY & GREEN ECONOMY MEMBERS FORUM — 19/10/21
We were joined by Debbie Ward from the Birmingham & West Midlands Circular Economy Club chapter and Jackie Homan, the Head of Environment at the West Midlands Combined Authority as guest speakers. How can South West Wales learn from the circular practices conducted by these organisations and how can we apply them?
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WELLBEING REGION MEMBERS FORUM – 06/07/2021
We conducted an exercise to imagine South West Wales as being famous as “THE WELLBEING REGION” of the UK. What’s different, what does that look like – in communities, in workplaces, and in tourism? What can we do to realise this vision and amplify the work that’s already happening?
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CIRCULAR ECONOMY & GREEN ECONOMY MEMBERS FORUM — 15/06/21
How can we make it more convenient as consumers to spend our money with businesses that operate with sustainable practices? How can we map the circular economy in South West Wales and track our regional spending? We’re keen to play a role of connecting and showcasing these initiatives across South West Wales.
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DESTINATION, TRAVEL & TOURISM MEMBERS FORUM — 25/05/21
4theRegion members came together to share what’s been happening in the travel and tourism sector since the beginning of the first lockdown and how we can promote South West Wales as an ideal visitor destination in the future. 
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CREATIVE & DIGITAL MEMBERS FORUM — 18/05/21
How do we increase available apprenticeship opportunities and how can we retain creative student talent within the region? Are the opportunities being broadcast enough? Members discussed the potential for mapping, connecting talent and promoting the creative industry within South West Wales.
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PROCUREMENT & REGIONAL BUYING MEMBERS FORUM — 20/04/21
We really want to see what we can do, as a regional alliance, to keep more of our spending in the region – the money we spend as individuals and businesses, as well as the public money that gets spent by local authorities and major organisations. 4theRegion invited member businesses and organisations in the procurement sector to an online conversation to look collectively at the challenges our region is facing, discuss what’s needed and what we can do to help.
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WELLBEING REGION MEMBERS FORUM – 16/03/2021
Our vision for South West Wales is to be the UK’s “wellbeing region”, known for our quality of life, our natural environment, and our health, wellness, leisure, hospitality and tourism offer – whilst also for our commitment to the wellbeing of people and planet in alignment with the seven wellbeing goals of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act. How do we amplify this vision and grow our wellbeing economy? This open forum was an opportunity for entrepreneurs, organisations, businesses and changemakers to share and discuss the wellbeing sector.
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CIRCULAR ECONOMY MEMBERS FORUM — 23/02/2021
What’s working well in the Circular Economy sector? What are the strengths and assets that we can work on? This report covers discussion from our members working in the circular economy sector and sharing the possibilities using principles of circular economy to improve our region.
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CREATIVE & DIGITAL MEMBERS FORUM — 24/11/2020
The creative and cultural sectors have been among the worst affected by the lockdowns – there is huge uncertainty for creative organisations and venues about when they will be able to resume normal activities. By contrast, the digital sector has been better equipped to keep going through lockdown. How can the creative, cultural and digital sectors contribute positively to shaping a flourishing future for the region? 
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DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION MEMBERS FORUM — 11/11/2020
4theRegion invited member businesses and organisations in the development and investment sector to an online conversation to look collectively at the challenges our region is facing, discuss what’s needed and what we can do to help. How might we capture the lessons and new ways of working as demonstrated throughout the pandemic?
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