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 24 | March 2008
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. FLAGSHIP VISITOR CENTRE OPENS ITS DOORS An impressive new visitor centre located in the heart of a popular country park in Cwmcarn has been officially opened. The new £2 million facility at Cwmcarn Forest Drive will help attract even more visitors to the site. read more »» AEROSPACE EXCELLENCE A unique partnership offering a total training service for the worldwide aerospace industry has been launched at Anglesey Airport. This commitment is vital to provide training to aircraft technicians in support of a global sector driven by technology, quality and cost effectiveness. read more »» SALE OF LAND MARKS A HEALTHY START FOR THE WORKS The disposal of 13 acres of land in Ebbw Vale for the £48millionYsbyty Aneurin Bevan – a local general hospital where in-patients will have single rooms – was signed and sealed this week. read more »» £25M Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Project signs leading restaurant operators The new £25m leisure and commercial development under construction in the heart of Merthyr Tydfil has taken a major step forward by signing two further high profile brands. read more »» £1 million boost for Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil will benefit from a £1 million investment as part of a multi million pound tourism package for the Heads of the Valleys. read more »» Enterprising Art & Business Taste of Enterprise is an exciting project providing unique support for people or groups who are thinking about setting up a business. The project gives free space to most types of business enabling them to try out their business/idea in a low risk and supported environment where they can work alongside like-minded people. read more »» A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN THE HEADS OF THE VALLEYS A Cardiff based commercial property developer is investing £5million in four separate projects in the Heads of the Valleys in response to the growing range of business opportunities in the region. read more »» WORK SET TO START ON £225MILLION ‘VILLAGE’ DEVELOPMENT AT BRIDGEND A key stage in the creation of a new village style community for Bridgend gets under way next month when road and site infrastructure work commences. read more »»
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