If this message does not display correctly, click here or go to http://www.capitalwales.com/news   The Dragon Economist | Capital Wales News Update Issue 45 | February 2010
Capital Wales is home to over half of Wales' workforce and its industry. The region offers one of the most highly skilled and productive workforces in Europe along with an excellent quality of life and attractive investment packages. Call 01443 845821 to discuss the business assistance, grants and free advice we can offer to make a business expansion in Wales even easier. MORRISONS BOOST FOR BARGOED Bargoed looks set to celebrate the news that supermarket giant Morrisons is to create a new 55,000 square foot flagship store in the town centre. read more »» Newport's Regeneration is taking shape Work is progressing well on many regeneration and redevelopment projects in the City of Newport. New homes, a university campus, railway station and a riverside park are all due to be completed this year. read more »» Admiral expands in Newport creating 200 new jobs Insurance giant Admiral is doubling staff numbers at its Newport office with the announcement of 200 new jobs. read more »» New bridge officially opened for Ryder Cup A vast new bridge which will transport players and spectators to the practice ground during this year’s Ryder Cup has been officially opened by the First Minister of Wales. read more »» Newport contact centre workers awarded for making the industry sparkle A Newport contact centre employee has received a top accolade for helping to pull his industry through the recession. read more »» Royal Mint invests £16.5m in upgrade The Royal Mint is to build two new production facilities at its site in Llantrisant. read more »» Entrepreneurs generate 112 jobs at Technium Springboard 29 young technology companies have migrated from the incubation facilities provided by Technium Springboard since the centre was launched in 2006 creating a combined 112 jobs during their time in residence. read more »» Businesses Benefit from Local Investment Fund Two further Rhondda Cynon Taff businesses have benefited from an important new investment scheme that aims to help local firms expand and grow. read more »» BARGOED TOWN CENTRE RECEIVES MAJOR BOOST The Deputy Minister for Housing and Regeneration, Jocelyn Davies, visited Bargoed town centre to announce an £8.3m funding package that will help give the town centre a major boost. read more »» BStart-Up Newport Company Clinches Top UK Business Awards A high tech Newport company, which only started trading in 2007, has picked up two prestigious UK business awards. read more »» Finance Wales backs Ocelus Ltd with second round investment Ocelus Ltd of Newport, a company developing a needle-free drug delivery device, has received close to £500,000 in second round investment and funding from Finance Wales and the Welsh Assembly Government. read more »»
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