Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

Caerphilly-based Welsh ICE director named entrepreneur’s champion

Business, News | | Published: 15:00, Thursday January 31st, 2019.

Francesca James, founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, with Welsh ICE’s Jamie McGowan (centre) and Wynne Evans

Jamie McGowan, Campus Director at the Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise has been named the UK Entrepreneurs’ Champion of the year at the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

Now in its sixth year, the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards celebrates the hard work and inspiring stories of entrepreneurs from across the UK.

The awards ceremony held in Coutts, London, brought together a range of businesses and professionals.

Mr McGowan said: “To say I’m shocked is an understatement. I was delighted to have been chosen for the Wales and south-west England award, so to have been named Entrepreneurs’ Champion at the grand final in London is something I’ll be proud of for the rest of my life.”

Latest News

  • Machen Women's Institute carried out a litter-pick in the village on January 2
    Machen WI members brave freezing temperatures to clean up their villageTuesday, January 6, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council's headquarters in Tredomen
    Tax bills set to go up as council to focus on ‘doing the basics right’Tuesday, January 6, 2026
  • Council chief calls for more private sector investment in Blaenau GwentTuesday, January 6, 2026
  • Former McDonnell pub, Bargoed, pictured in July 2025
    Takeaway and flats proposed for site of former pubTuesday, January 6, 2026
  • Bargoed players, coaches, and staff huddle together before the trophy presentation
    Charity day at Bargoed Rugby Club to support injured playersTuesday, January 6, 2026
  • Deri Primary School
    Primary school remains shut due to icy weatherTuesday, January 6, 2026

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, December 11, 2025
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, November 27, 2025
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Darts Dungeon, BargoedThursday, November 27, 2025
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Ffos CaerffiliThursday, November 27, 2025
© 2009-2024 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.