This project will support festivals and events within Powys with vital support, networking opportunities and funding that will allow them to get the most out from their event for both exhibitors and visitors. Support will be provided in the following ways:

1. Networking – An on-line resource that will allow groups to discuss and share best practice examples, download lists of local suppliers of technical, exhibitor and support services, contact relevant Local Authority officers, download application forms for funding and download relevant templates eg risk assessments.
2. Funding – Through an Enterprise Fund - event organisers will be able to access funds to develop new ways of marketing, promoting and supporting their event.
3. Capacity building and knowledge transfer – A series of seminars will be offered to groups on topics such as marketing, public relations, licensing, event check lists and food preparation. These sessions will not be training events, but will provide event organisers’ opportunities to share best practice in the development and management of events to ensure events and festivals held across Powys maximise their economic potential.

Groups supported by the project will be encouraged to look at the social, economic and environmental impact of their enterprise to benefit the wider economy and sustainability of the county.