Capital Wales News Update

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The Dragon Economist | Capital Wales News Update

Issue 1 | March 2006

Capital Wales is home to half of Wales' workforce and its industry. With one of the most highly skilled, productive workforces in Europe, attractive investment packages and affordable, high standards of living are just some of the reasons forward-thinking companies are making the move to South East Wales.

Call 01443 845821 to discuss the business assistance, grants and free advice we can offer to make a business expansion in Wales even easier.

Cardiff bids to host the prestigious
Galileo Supervisory Agency
28/02/2006

Cardiff – one of Europe’s most dynamic capital cities - is bidding to become the permanent base for the agency that will regulate and oversee the development and operation of Europe’s largest and most expensive space project.

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Rhondda Cynon Taf Grant Schemes Support
Developing Businesses and Local Markets.
21/02/2006

Fork-lift trucks, websites to entice customers, smart new premises and essential equipment are just some of the essential things businesses have bought using grants exceeding £600,000.

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Boost to the Welsh Environmental Sector
with £5 million dedicated Fund
7/02/06

Finance Wales has announced a dedicated £5 million Environmental Fund following the results of an independent review to evaluate the needs of Welsh businesses.

Rhian Pugh, Environmental Fund Manager for Finance Wales, explained “Following research with organisations across the whole of Wales, the previous Renewable Energy Fund will now incorporate a broader remit and new features which will include projects that fall within the wider activities of Environmental Goods and Services.

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Roath Basin Redevelopment
‘Potentially Britain’s Best Waterfront Project’
3/02/2006

Britain’s first urban regeneration fund, Igloo Regeneration Partnership, has been chosen as the private sector development partner for the £200 million redevelopment of Cardiff Bay’s Roath Basin. Igloo, established in 2002 is managed by Morley Fund Management, which currently has in excess of £17 billion of property investment funds under management.

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Lord Richard Attenborough re-launches
Rhondda Cynon Taf Business Club.
1/02/2006

Film legend Lord Richard Attenborough was guest of honour and received a standing ovation from the 180 guests at the Rhondda Cynon Taf Business Club re – launch this month.

The Business Club, launched at the Pop Factory in Porth, will play an important role in the ongoing regeneration and innovation in Rhondda Cynon Taf, allowing businesses to share knowledge, expertise and contacts.

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ADL choose Bridgend for expansion
1/02/2006

A HI-TECH firm whose sophisticated barcode software helps keep TV bobbies on the beat is creating new jobs at Bridgend.

Application Developments Ltd (ADL) creates computer software for a wide range of specialist purposes, including the barcode system that keeps track of the huge wardrobe of ITV police drama The Bill.

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Business Sectors:
Several industry sectors have developed a particularly strong business presence in the South East Wales region.

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Why South East Wales?
Quality of Life
The variety of rural landscape and urban regeneration offers a diversity of living, working and leisure options. Technology & Innovation
Over 75% of revenues in the region are achieved from products and services less than 3 years old.