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Ex-Army man sets up business with Caerphilly Council help

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 15:00, Thursday November 18th, 2010.

Sharon Owen, from Caerphilly Council, Andrew Morris of UK Steel Enterprise and Mark Brown
Sharon Owen, from Caerphilly Council, Andrew Morris of UK Steel Enterprise and Mark Brown
An ex-serviceman from Llanbradach has set up his own decoration and finishing business with help from Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Mark Brown left the Army in June this year and set up a business called ‘The Finishing Touch’.

Mr Brown has received financial support through Caerphilly County Borough Council and UK Steel Enterprise’s Community Business Support Fund.

Cllr Ron Davies, cabinet member for regeneration said: “We urge local entrepreneurs to get in touch with our Economic Development team to find out more about the kind of support that is available to help them get their business ideas off the ground.”

Andy Morris, Area Manager for UK Steel Enterprise said: “We are delighted that Mark was able to use Community Business Support Fund to purchase essential equipment to start his business and also to help to market it through a website. We wish him the best of luck for the future.”

For more information about the Council’s Economic Development Team call them on 01443 866222.

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