A former footballer is hoping to win big after opening a new gastro pub.Richard Hamer, who was an apprentice with Newport County and represented Wales at junior level, has opened the new…
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Economy Minister Edwina Hart praises Oakdale sweet firm Bon Bon Buddies
Economy Minister Edwina Hart has praised a multimillion pound sweet manufacturer for its innovation.Bon Bon Buddies, based at Oakdale Business Park, is to receive £27,360 of Welsh Government support to further its…
Finalists announced for Caerphilly Business Forum Awards 2014
The finalists of the 2014 Caerphilly Business Forum Awards have been announced.Organisers have said more industry sectors than ever before make up the list with the introduction of four new categories.Noddlepod, Bomper…
Caerphilly Business Forum: We all have a responsibility to make a contribution to the local community
In a new regular feature, we shine a light on members of Caerphilly Business Forum. Here Caerphilly Business Forum Chair Denise Lovering explains why everyone has a responsibility to make a contribution to the local community.
More than 12,000 on Jobs Growth Wales
More than 12,000 youngsters have found employment through the Welsh Government’s Jobs Growth Wales Scheme.
Caerphilly-based health start-up Nudjed valued at £1m
A Caerphilly-based start-up has been valued at £1 million as it tries to attract investors to its high-tech approach of staying fit and eating well.Nudjed, based at the Welsh Innovation Centre for…
Companies urged to ‘go for glory’ at Caerphilly Business Forum Awards
Companies in Caerphilly County Borough have been urged to enter this year’s Caerphilly Business Forum Awards 2014. Firms of all sizes and sectors based in Caerphilly have until October 3 to get…
Bon Bon Buddies signs sweet deal with soft drink company Britvic
An Oakdale-based sweet manufacturer has signed a new deal with soft drink brand Tango.Bon Bon Buddies, Europe’s leading licenced character confectionery company, will expand its own-brand range with the launch of new…
Caerphilly County Borough Council to introduce ‘Pop Up’ shops to fill empty properties
Temporary ‘pop up’ shops are to be launched across Caerphilly County Borough in a bid to fill empty high street shops.The launch of the new scheme by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Town…
Welsh construction firms’ confidence growing
Almost two-thirds of construction firms in Wales are more optimistic about their future prospects than they were 12 months ago, according to a new report.The survey of over 600 companies by law…