Capital Wales News Update

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The Dragon Economist | Capital Wales News Update

Issue 16 | June 2007

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.

WELSH COMPANY AT FOREFRONT OF INTERNET PROTOCOL TV PRODUCTION

VIP Film Productions - a niche multimedia business at the forefront of broadband TV production - has expanded into new premises to meet the growing demand for its services.

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VALTECH OPENS NEW CENTRE WITH RECRUITMENT DRIVE

Valtech - the global software development consultancy - launched its new operation in Wales this week which also marked the start of a recruitment campaign that will lead to the creation of over 160 highly skilled IT jobs.

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MAJOR RESEARCH BOOST FOR WALES WELCOMED BY FIRST MINISTER

EADS's announcement to locate a major new research facility in Wales is proof of the country's ability to attract world class innovation at the cutting edge of science and technology, said First Minister Rhodri Morgan.

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TAKAO ANNOUNCES £12M EXPANSION PROJECT FOR WELSH PLANT

A Japanese company that manufactures automotive components is set to virtually double the size of its Welsh plant and create more than eighty new jobs in a £12million investment.

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£10m hotel set for Newport's Old Town Dock

A £10m hotel is set to help transform the Old Town Dock area of Newport's city centre.

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Plans unveiled for massive distribution centre near Newport

Home Retail Group has unveiled plans for a massive regional distribution centre at Gwent Europark just off the M4, near Newport. Up to 500 new jobs could be created by the project.

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

Biotec

Contact Centres

Aerospace/Engineering

For a copy of the Dragon Economy Business Report call
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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.

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