Monday, 10th July 2023

ECONOMY | Fastest Fall in Welsh Activity Since February 2021 - The headline NatWest Wales Business Activity Index – a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of the region’s manufacturing and service sectors – registered 46.7 in June, down from 49.4 in May.

EVENT | Unleashing the Potential of Businesses in our Valleys - CCR’s Unleash Business Conference proved an immense success in April, bringing together businesses of all sizes and sectors, to discover the best practices - and channels for investment - open to SMEs in South East Wales.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT | Completion of Cardiff International Sports Village Takes a Step Forward - Plans to accelerate the completion of the International Sports Village will take a step forward when the Council's Cabinet meet on the 13^thJuly. 

GROWTH | Hugh James Strengthens Resources and Sector Expertise with Acquisition of Loosemores Solicitors - Top 100 Law Firm Hugh James has announced it has joined forces with Loosemores Solicitors, as part of the firm’s strategy to grow its corporate and commercial services. 

TECHNOLOGY | Openreach Connects Over 700,000 Welsh Homes and Businesses with Full-Fibre Network - Business News Wales spoke to Martin Williams, Partnership Director for Wales & the West for Openreach who has recently taken up the reigns of Connie Dixon, now Head of Client Partnerships, where he discussed his role of successfully delivering their commercial programme, the importance of supporting communities with a full-fibre network and the details of fibre community partnerships.

FOOD & DRINK | South Caernarfon Creameries Sweeps up at the International Cheese Awards - South Caernarfon Creameries has had its best year at the International Cheese Awards claiming five golds, one silver and four bronze awards.

AWARDS | Entry Deadline Extended for 2023 Wales STEM Awards - The entry deadline for the 2023 Wales STEM Awards has been extended with nominations and applications now accepted until 14^th July.

FOOD & DRINK | Aberglasney Set to Host its First-Ever Celebration of Local Food and Music - Aberglasney is set to indulge all your senses this September when it holds its first Food & Music Fair in the beautiful surroundings of the Gardens. 

TOURISM | Beyond Breakout Wins 2023 Travelers’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor - A Mid Wales escape rooms attraction has won a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award from Tripadvisor after a series of great reviews from customers.

AWARDS | Local Business Leader Acknowledged for Impressive Growth in Wales - Local Business Leader, Mark Sweeny, has been shortlisted by the prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2023 in recognition of his success in building pioneering tech company, de Novo Solutions.

HONOURS | Talyllyn Railway Pioneer John Bate Awarded an MBE - One of Talyllyn Railway’s first volunteers, John Bate, was awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to railway preservation.