Alisha Thomas won gold at the WorldSkills contest, where she took part in the Health and Social Care Foundation category.
Category: Business
Small business owners call for long-term plan as Covid restrictions ease
While restrictions are set to be eased as Wales returns to Alert Level Zero at the end of the month, small business owners in Caerphilly County Borough have said they want more to be done to protect their livelihoods going forward.
19-year-old beauty student “challenging stereotypes” by launching roofing firm
“I don’t think many people expect a 19-year-old woman who is studying beauty therapy in college to launch her own roofing company.”
Funding applications open for businesses hit by Covid restrictions
Eligible businesses can apply for grants of between £2,500 to £25,000, with grants dependent on their size and number of employees.
£120m support package for businesses affected by Covid restrictions
Details of a £120m support package for businesses impacted by new Covid restrictions have been announced by the Welsh Government.
Business resilience during pandemic celebrated at awards ceremony
The winners collected their awards at a ceremony at Bryn Meadows Golf Hotel and Spa, near Maesycwmmer.
Credit union to become a community bank
Caerphilly-based Credit Union Smart Money Cymru says its new name will better reflect its growing range of services.
Credit union becomes first in Wales to launch online shopping service
Smart Money Cymru CEO Mark White said the service is aimed at helping people with poor credit histories who are struggling to access finance.
Managing director for new timber-frame house builders named
Announced in August this year, Celtic Offsite will manufacture low carbon homes from a new 2,600 sq m factory in Caerphilly.
Welsh Government looking at business rates reform
The Welsh Government has told Caerphilly Observer it is looking at improving the business rates system as part of a wider tax reform.