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 9 | November 2006
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. NEW FUND WILL SUPPORT MORE WELSH BUSINESSES A new £30million commercial fund has been launched by the Welsh Assembly Government to help Welsh businesses achieve their growth plans. read more »» WELSH COMPANY TO PLAY KEY ROLE IN NEW 'FLOOD RISK' SERVICE Flodef, a Welsh company that designs and manufacturers flood protection systems for properties, has linked up with Norwich Union, the UK's largest insurance company, and Flood Search UK Ltd, to provide a web-based information service aimed at helping flood victims and those at risk of flooding. read more »» WORLD-LEADING SOLAR TECHNOLOGY FIRM TO INVEST IN WALES A multi-million pound investment into a unique world-leading renewable energy technology is to create up to 300 jobs in South Wales read more »» @WALES BESTOWED INTERNATIONAL HONOUR - FIRST IN THE UK The Welsh Assembly Government's pioneering @Wales Digital Media Initiative is the first in the United Kingdom to receive the international accreditation for its work read more »» Springboard Innovation Centre Shortlised for UKBI New Incubator Of The Year Award Springboard Innovation Centre in Llantarnam Park, Cwmbran has been short listed for Newcomer Business Incubator of the year. read more »»	Business Sectors: Several industry sectors have developed a particularly strong business presence in the South East Wales region. Biotec Contact Centres Aerospace/Engineering Food/Packaging Medical Financial Services Software & IT For a copy of the Dragon Economy Business Report call 01443 845822 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. Archived Newsletters Issue 1 - March 2006 Issue 2 - April 2006 Issue 3 - May 2006 Issue 4 - June 2006 Issue 5 - July 2006 Issue 6 - August 2006 Issue 7 - September 2006 Issue 8 - October 2006
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