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 40 | August 2009
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. First Minister opens new TES Aviation facility in Bridgend The Rt. Honourable Rhodri Morgan AM, First Minister for Wales has officially opened the new corporate headquarters and logistics centre of TES Aviation Group at the Waterton Industrial Estate, Bridgend. read more »» Bridgend business is first off the starting block to receive new European funding Bridgend-based First 4 Numbers is the first company in South East Wales to benefit from the new European Union Convergence funded scheme the South East Wales Local Investment Fund. read more »» JEHU wins Welsh title of building contractor of the year Services, Marc Jehu, has proved he is top of his game by winning the ‘Building Contractor of the Year’ award at the People in Property Awards Wales 2008. read more »» Sights set on global expansion as Admiral profits rise Admiral Group, the insurance group headquartered in Cardiff, this morning announced another record half year and continued growth as pre-tax profit hit £105.3m for the six months to 30 June – 5 per cent ahead of 2008 figures. Turnover rose 17 per cent to £540.1m. read more »» Transglobal comes to Bridgend Trans Global Freight Management is bucking the economic downturn by investing in a new branch in Bridgend. read more »» Growth continues for ACT Large format print and display company ACT in Cardiff is celebrating record turnover as it passes its 15th anniversary. Established by Ian Davies, Antoni Dziemidowicz and Lee Saltmarsh in 1994, ACT is responsible for creating graphics and displays for more than 300 active clients across the UK. read more »» BIOTEC scoops prestigious Queens award Biotec Services International has been awarded The Queens Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, the UK’s most prestigious award for business performance. read more »» AWARD-WINNING WORLD OF WOOD An award-winning rural business is branching out by offering a range of hand crafted timber products from a new base in Ystrad Mynach. read more »» COUNCIL APPLIES FOR GAP FUNDING FOR CAERPHILLY TOWN CENTRE DEVELOPMENT Caerphilly County Borough Council has applied for £6 million from the Welsh Assembly Government's Strategic Capital Investment Fund (SCIF) to enable the ambitious town centre development scheme in Caerphilly to proceed. read more »» AWARD SUCCESS FOR GREEN SCHEME The Oakdale and Penmaen Community Partnership is celebrating after receiving a prestigious award for developing an impressive green space in the heart of their community. read more »»
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