In a new column for the Caerphilly Observer, businesswoman and Welsh ICE director Mandy Weston looks at the significance of Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov 12 – 16) and what it means for entrepreneurs locally.
Category: Opinion
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Economic recovery must be taken with a pinch of salt
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks at the recent economic recovery news.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 31
Boundary Changes I was pleased to see that the Boundary Commission for Wales has published revised proposals for Parliamentary boundary changes in the Caerphilly area.Observer readers may recall that the initial plans…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Awards shortlist announced
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan congratulates those shortlisted for the Caerphilly Business Forum Awards 2012.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 17
Blood Clots The Assembly’s health committee has released a very significant report revealing that almost 1,000 people are dying unnecessarily in Welsh hospitals due to blood clots.I’m a member of the committee…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s Blog: October 15
Gren The other day, I attended the launch of the Gren walk in Hengoed. The brilliant cartoonist was of course a resident of Hengoed and his depiction of Welsh life was truly…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Council’s Living Wage backed
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan has welcomed Caerphilly County Borough Council giving its workers a pay rise.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 3
Social media and the NHS I was alarmed to receive a complaint from a constituent in my south-east region about a patient at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny, posting a picture on Facebook…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s Blog: September 25
Caerphilly Street Pastors Last Saturday night was a little bit different for me. At 10pm, I went out with the Caerphilly Street Pastors. We met young people outside of a number of…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Quality and ambition of Caerphilly businesses shown
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan highlights two Caerphilly firms featured in the Fast Growth 50.