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Newport City Council’s helping hand for businesses
Awards set to be biggest yet
There will be new categories, new sponsors and a new location for 10th annual Caerphilly Business Forum Awards, making them the biggest yet, says chairman Andrew Diplock (pictured). He was speaking at the at the awards’ launch,
sponsored by Norgine, at Llancaiach Fawr manor, near Nelson. The awards themselves will be held at the manor house on November 11th, with a marquee in the courtyard extending the capacity of the venue to accommodate up to 250 guests – 60 more than last year. Eight award categories are open to businesses
this year including two new ones; a Finalist Achievement award and a Women in Business award. The Finalist Achievement award is open to all past finalists and is designed to highlight the success of businesses in Caerphilly Business Forum over the 10 years the awards have been running. It will be awarded to the business which has achieved the most since winning the award. The Women in Business award, sponsored
by Glenside, will be given to someone who has motivated and encouraged other women to recognise their achievements. The judges will be looking at all sorts of achievements, such as overcoming financial constraints, social disadvantages or skills gaps. Around 70 people attended the breakfast time
launch and they heard Andrew Diplock outline the growth of the awards and CBF over the last 10 years, the changes planned for the 2011 awards and the benefits of entering the awards. “Ten years ago members of the forum sat
down and discussed whether or not there was the hunger for annual business awards in
Caerphilly County Borough and whether they’d be sustainable,” he said. “Ten years on, the answer is a resounding
‘Yes’. This year, our 10th annual awards will be the biggest yet and to help us celebrate the achievements over the last 10 years we have introduced a ‘Finalist Achievement Award’ for which we’ll be inviting all the finalists of the last 10 years to tell us about their development. The awards are open to forum members based
in the county borough. The other categories are: The High Growth Business Award, sponsored by Direct Healthcare, which is aimed at newer businesses and is open to those with a turnover up to £80,000; The Business of the Year with up to 25 employees will be awarded to a business which has demonstrated outstanding and consistent achievement, or shows the greatest promise for the future. It is sponsored by Caerphilly County Borough Council; The Business of the Year with more than 25 employees has similar criteria but is aimed at larger businesses and is sponsored by Seda Packaging; The Environment Award, sponsored by UES, will be awarded to a business that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the reduction of its environmental impact and its energy use; The Young Achiever Award is open to owners, directors, managers and employees of private businesses who are up to 35 years old. It will be awarded to the person who has made an outstanding contribution to the overall success of a business or to particular aspects of it. Individuals may enter on their own behalf or be nominated by another person. The category is sponsored by PHS Group.
Our business services team offers free, impartial and confidential advice to start-up businesses in the city, established local firms and those looking to relocate in Newport. Skilled advisors will help locate
suitable premises, guide you through council-related regulations, provide assistance in obtaining financial aid and help you access expert advice from partner agencies as well as offer general support and advice. Newport offers a superb choice of
sites and premises to meet business requirements. A comprehensive database of available industrial, office, retail properties and sites is available on request and the team is happy to discuss what is needed. Viewings can be arranged for both private and council-owned properties. Many businesses have flourished in
the city with financial assistance from the business services team. Newport City Council offers a
variety of grants available to those looking to either relocate their business in Newport or expand an existing company. The financial assistance available
comes in a range of packages including help with leasing premises, site improvements, IT and staff training. For more information on how
Newport City Council could help you, contact the business services team on 01633 656656 or e-mail:
inward.investment@
newport.gov.uk or visit
www.newport.gov.uk/business
Safety firm moves safely
Contsruction site business SHS Safety Ltd has relocated into a new premises in South Wales. The specialist site safety-netting business
has taken some 5,530 sq ft of space at Bowen Industrial Estate, Aberbargoed. SHS Safety, which employs ten people, has
Unit M Bowen Industrial Estate, Aberbargoed
taken a five year lease with a three year break at a headline rental of £3.50 psf a year exclusive on the property. Newport-based Hutchings and Thomas, joint agents with BNP Paribas, acted for CNC
Investments in the deal. Haydn Thomas, of Hutchings and Thomas,
said: “SHS Safety are established in the South Wales area and were looking to remain in the vicinity. “The business provides its specialist services
throughout the UK and wanted a base that was more compatible with their work. “We were delighted to have been able to
satisfy their requirements with Unit M at Bowen Industrial Estate.”
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