Tuesday, 13th June 2023

PARTNERSHIP | IoD Wales Joins Forces with Business News Wales to Amplify the Voice of Industry Leaders in Wales - In a ground-breaking alliance, IoD Wales and independent publisher Business News Wales have solidified a one-of-a-kind strategic partnership, designed to unify the voices of business leaders across Wales and further amplify their voice and influence.

GREEN ECONOMY | Developing a Sustainable Tourism Strategy - In this special Green Economy Wales Digital Discussion, host Carwyn Jones is joined by Adrian Barsby, Vice Chair of Wales Tourism Alliance and Andy Middleton, Chief Exploration Officer at TYF,

INNOVATION | DASA Reaches £5 Million Milestone in Funding for Welsh Innovators - Innovators in Wales have reached a key milestone, receiving over £5 million in funding for defence and security related projects.

AWARDS | Shortlist for the 2023 Fintech Awards Wales Announced - The prestigious Fintech Awards Wales is thrilled to announce the shortlisted nominees for the 2023 edition.

AWARDS | Cardiff Business Awards 2023 Launched! - The prestigious Cardiff Business Awards returns this year to honour businesses that have excelled in the past 12 months and to commemorate their accomplishments at an elegant black-tie dinner.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT | Work Starts on UWTSD’s New Centre for Digital Innovation and Enterprise - Work has commenced on the Innovation Matrix, the next phase in the UWTSD Innovation Quarter at SA1 Swansea Waterfront. 

TECHNOLOGY | Wales’ Sector Strengths: Wales Tech Week to Showcase World-Leading Expertise - Avril Lewis, Managing Director of Wales Tech Week creator Technology Connected, explores some of our nation’s strongest tech sectors, and the opportunities they offer to Welsh businesses and workers – all of which will be platformed at the summit in October.

SKILLS | The Graduate Boot Camp Developing Digital Excellence - This innovative collaboration aims to equip recent graduates with the essential tools and expertise needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape

ECONOMY | Resilient Businesses Adapt Strategies for Growth - A third (36%) of UK businesses plan to adapt their strategies to navigate financial challenges over the next six months, new research from HSBC UK reveals.

GROWTH | Welsh Training Provider Expands with New Facility in Port Talbot - Specialist Wales-wide training provider, Itec, has opened its 12th base in Wales with a new dedicated training facility in Port Talbot to support unemployed 16-19-year-olds in the area.

PROPERTY | Welsh Luxury Property Group Expands Portfolio Supported by Cynergy Bank - Cynergy Bank has provided a £1.3m refinancing loan to Welsh commercial property developer DJE Property Holdings Ltd, to expand its portfolio with luxury residential retreats.

AWARDS | Hodge Celebrates Awards at Industry Ceremonies - Hodge had a bumper award month last month scooping three awards at different financial industry ceremonies throughout the month.

INNOVATION | Nobel Winner Launches Hub for Industry Excellence - Nobel Peace Prize-winning US climate scientist, Professor Donald J. Wuebbles, has launched the UK’s newest centre for Net Zero industry solutions.

FOOD & DRINK | Easter Boost Helps Early Year Lamb Sales - Strong sales over the traditional Easter season saw a 24 per cent lift in volumes over 2022 with fresh lamb roasting joints a firm favourite with holiday buyers.

GREEN ECONOMY | Glaslyn Ice Cream Parlour and Greener Edge Unite in Vision to Make Snowdonia a Carbon-Free Zone - Green Economy Wales spoke to Bonnie Rowley, Managing Director at Glaslyn Ice Cream Parlour alongside Stu Meades, who explained who they are as businesses, why Glaslyn is committed to achieving a carbon-free zone, how Glaslyn and Greener Edge came together and why it is so vitally important that Snowdonia becomes a carbon-free zone.