ICE Connect
Promote your business, make useful connections and stay part of the Welsh ICE community.
- Welsh ICE Member Directory profile
- Member spotlight opportunities
- Early access to tickets/opportunities
- Free Meet the Experts and Focus Fridays, plus member event prices
- 33% discount for our on-site Meeting Room
Save 10% compared with monthly membership
ICE Connect is an affordable business community membership for freelancers, founders and small business owners across Wales. For £5 a month, you can promote your business, make useful connections and stay involved with the Welsh ICE community.
Stay connected to a community that wants to see you succeed
Running a business can sometimes feel isolating, particularly when you work from home, work remotely or are building something by yourself.
ICE Connect is an affordable way to become part of the Welsh ICE business community without needing a coworking or workspace membership.
For £5 a month, you can promote your business through our Member Directory, discover useful opportunities, attend selected events and build relationships with founders, experts and organisations across our network.
Whether you are testing an idea, working as a freelancer or growing an established business, ICE Connect can help you stay visible, informed and connected.
£5 per month or £54 per year – Get a 10% discount for annual membership!
What is included with ICE Connect?
Raise the profile of your business
Create a profile in the Welsh ICE Member Directory and tell people who you are, what you do and how they can contact you.
Your directory profile gives your business a home on the Welsh ICE website, helping potential customers, collaborators and partners discover your work.
Share your story
ICE Connect members will have opportunities to feature in Welsh ICE member spotlights and other community content.
These features help us celebrate the people behind the businesses in our network while giving members another way to share their work.
Make useful connections
Sometimes the right conversation can help you find an answer, explore an opportunity or take your next step.
Through quarterly curated introductions, we will help connect you with relevant founders, experts, partners and organisations from across the Welsh ICE network.
While we cannot promise that every introduction will lead to new business, we will aim to make each connection thoughtful, relevant and useful.
Access free events and member prices
ICE Connect includes free access to regular member events such as Meet the Experts and Focus Fridays.
You will also receive free or discounted member pricing on other selected Welsh ICE events. Each event listing will clearly explain the available benefit and how to book.
Become part of the Welsh ICE community
Welsh ICE has been bringing entrepreneurs, freelancers and business owners together since 2012.
ICE Connect gives you a simple way to become part of that community, even if you do not need a desk or regularly work from our hub in Caerphilly.
Who is ICE Connect for?
ICE Connect could be a good fit if you:
- Run your business from home or work remotely
- Are a freelancer, sole trader or small business owner
- Want to raise the profile of your business
- Would value early access to events and opportunities
- Have completed a Welsh ICE programme and want to stay involved
- Want to join the community without needing coworking space
You do not need a polished business plan, a large team or all the answers. ICE Connect is designed to help people at different stages of their business journey feel connected and supported.
FAQ section
Does ICE Connect include coworking?
ICE Connect is a community membership and does not include regular access to the Welsh ICE coworking space. Day passes and coworking memberships are available separately if you need somewhere to work.
What information can I include in my directory profile?
Your profile can introduce your business, explain what you offer and provide relevant contact details and links. We will send you guidance about supplying your information after you join.
What is a curated introduction?
A curated introduction is a thoughtful connection to another person or organisation in the Welsh ICE network. We will consider what you are working towards and identify someone who may have useful experience, knowledge or opportunities to share.
Will my business definitely be featured on Welsh ICE’s social media?
ICE Connect gives you opportunities to be considered for member spotlights and community content. Features will be planned according to available space, relevance and the wider Welsh ICE content schedule.
Which events are included?
ICE Connect members receive free access to regular events such as Meet the Experts and Focus Fridays. Other selected Welsh ICE events may be free or available at a discounted member price.
Each event listing will explain the applicable member benefit. Places may still need to be booked in advance and will be subject to availability.