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CBI Wales chief Ian Price Joins Thomas Carroll as Non-executive Director
Ian Price, Director of Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Wales, has joined Thomas Carroll Group as a non-executive Director. Ian has been at CBI Wales for 19 years, having initially joined as Assistant Director for …
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Caerphilly Business Finance Broker Takes Top National Prize
A Caerphilly business finance broker has taken the top title at a national awards ceremomy. MacManus Asset Finance was named Asset Finance Broker of the Year at Business Moneyfacts in London. The largest business finance …
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Investment Fund for Wales Announces £95,000 Smaller Loans for Three Businesses
The first smaller loan deals from the British Business Bank’s £130m Investment Fund for Wales have been unveiled. The inaugural three deals from the Smaller Loans fund, managed by appointed fund managers BCRS, add up …
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Steve Burt Announced as New Chairman of Welsh ICE
Incubation hub Welsh ICE has announced the appointment of Steve Burt as its new Chairman. The Caerphilly-based organisation provides coworking facilities and offers business support and training to entrepreneurs across Wales. Steve Burt qualified with …
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Welsh Linen Company Awarded B Corp Certification
A South Wales linen supply firm has become a B Corp. Star Linen UK, based at Ystrad Mynach, near Caerphilly, was formed in 2016 and now supplies bedding, bathroom, dining and kitchen products to leading …
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Medical Products Firm Launches Consultation for Green Manufacturing Hub
A global medical products and technologies company is consulting on plans to create a green manufacturing hub at its South Wales plant. Convatec’s planned project at its manufacturing site in Rhymney will feature three wind …
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£50 Million Investment Programme Launched to Help Transform the Northern Valleys of South East Wales
A new investment programme aimed at catalysing economic growth and social impact in the Northern Valleys was unveiled today (11 April 2024). The Northern Valleys Initiative aims to play a long-term levelling-up role in tackling …
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World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Meals On Wheels Van Enters Trials In Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire Council has partnered with a Caerphilly-based van specialist to trial the world’s first hydrogen-powered meals-on-wheels vehicle. Built by Ystrad Mynach-based van converter Vantastec, in partnership with Swedish fuel cell experts PowerCell, the vehicle will …
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Welsh ICE Brings Exciting Pop-Up Shop Opportunities to Caerphilly Traders at Ffos Caerffili
Welsh ICE is set to inject vitality into Caerphilly’s business landscape by offering pop-up shop opportunities to local traders. This initiative marks a significant step forward in the implementation of the Caerphilly Town 2035 Placemaking …
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UK’s First Not-for-Profit Law Firm Grows with Two Solicitors Qualifying into the Employment Team
AltraLaw, the UK’s first Not-For-Profit law firm headquartered in Wales, has added two newly Qualified Solicitors to its team. Founded by Nathan Vidini in 2020, AltraLaw provides specialist legal advice on employment and work-related issues. …
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Welsh Schools Show Support for Local Food Producers with Patriotic St David’s Day Menus
Schools are showing their support for patriotic producers and using more locally sourced ingredients for their St David’s Day dinner menus. Specially prepared items for today’s (Friday) lunchtime celebrations at a select number of primary …
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Wales Tech Scale-up Collaborates with Steel Manufacturers to Make Production Greener
Wales (Caerphilly) and Ireland (Dublin) based technology business, Nightingale HQ (NHQ) has supported a major UK & EU consortium as it looks to make reinforcement steel manufacturing greener. The collaboration includes steel manufacturers Midland …
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Start Up Loans Celebrates Significant Funding Milestones in Four Welsh Counties
The Start Up Loans programme, part of the British Business Bank, today announces that it has delivered a combined £15m of funding to small businesses in four key local authorities in Wales since the programme …
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Excitement Builds After Caerphilly Residents Discuss Town’s Regen Plans
Caerphilly residents have been in engaged in conversation over the town’s regeneration projects under the Caerphilly Town 2035 umbrella. Excitement is building over the future of the town, and the recent engagement sessions found there …
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Up to £2k available to Caerphilly Venues to Join Coworking Project
Caerphilly venues looking to make the most of their space are being encouraged to apply for up to £2k as a new business support project gathers pace. Following successful projects in Swansea, the Vale of …
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Investment Fund for Wales Announces its First Major Deal
The British Business Bank announces its first major equity deal from the £130m Investment Fund for Wales, with a £650,000 investment from the Equity Finance fund, managed by appointed fund managers Foresight Group (“Foresight”), into …
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£300k to Safeguard Future of Paper Packaging Firm in Caerphilly
A paper packaging manufacturer for the food industry in Caerphilly has been granted £300,000 of Welsh Government funding to safeguard 55 jobs and create 10 more. Chevler Ltd in Hengoed makes packaging for bakery, butchery …
