Business

If your business needs a cost competitive location, excellent communications and access to a labour force of almost half a million within a 30 minute drive time, then take a close look at Newport…one of the most successful areas in the UK for inward investment.

Newport will play on the world stage in 2010 as host city for golf’s Ryder Cup (opens new website) competition. Ambition is running high as the city undergoes transformation through a billion pound investment programme.

Hear what companies working in Newport have to say

Recent company relocations and investments here include Admiral, Yell.com, Wales and West Utilities, Quinn Radiators, HM Prison Service Shared Service Centre, Kingslegal and EADS to name a few. Watch our short film on YouTube and see why companies find Newport a great place to invest (opens new website)

Latest news

Chambers of Commerce Business Week begins 20th September

The South Wales Chamber of Commerce (SWCC) has officially launched its Chambers of Commerce Business Week 2010. Read the full story…

Deputy First Minister for Wales officially opens Wales’ newest industrial park

Deputy First Minister for Wales, Ieuan Wyn Jones, has officially opened Wales’ newest industrial park – Phoenix Park in Newport. Read the full story…

The South Wales Chambers of Commerce Business Awards 2010 are open for entry!

Winning awards can bring many benefits and we encourage all businesses, no matter what size or from which sector, to enter all relevant categories and be in with a chance of winning one of the most coveted prizes for business in Wales. Read the full story…

Llanwern regeneration scheme

Newport City Council’s leader has welcomed the news that work can start on the £1billion regeneration of the former Llanwern steelworks which will include housing and a major new business park. Read the full story…

Newport Business Breakfast will inform on the Single Investment Fund Local

Newport City Council and Flexible Support for Business are hosting a business breakfast on Tuesday 11 May at Malpas Court, Newport. This free event will inform Newport based businesses about the Single Investment Fund Local scheme which is available to help small medium sized business (SME’s). Read the full story…

Prestigious Newport company signs the city’s construction charter

Rowecord has become the latest company to sign up to the Newport Construction Initiative Charter (NCI). Read the full story…

Olympic opportunities for businesses in Wales

Businesses in Wales are being encouraged to bid for contracts associated with the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read the full story…

World Class Data Centre opens in Newport

Next Generation Data (NGD) opens one of the world’s largest data centres in Newport. Read the full story…

WAG Minister recognises Solutia’s leading edge energy policy

Wind turbines in Newport are officially opened by Wales’s Environment Minister, Jane Davidson. Read the full story…

IAC celebrates the acquisition of new premises

The UK’s largest independent electrical systems integrator, Industrial Automation and Control (IAC) Ltd, acquires new premises on Queensway Industrial Estate, Newport. Read the full story…

Helping hand for Newport businesses
Entrepreneurs in Newport can take advantage of a range of support offered by the city council’s business team. Read the full story…

BT and Logica move to Next generation Data ahead of Schedule
Next Generation Data Ltd has announced that two large-scale custom built data halls for BT and Logica have been completed in record time at its new tier 3 mega data centre in Newport. Read the full story…

Newport Construction Initiative and Building Excellence awards

The second Newport Construction Initiative (NCI) and Building Excellence awards have been held at the Parc Golf Club, Coedkernew with eleven award winners from from the local construction sector. Read the full story…

Newport contact centre workers awarded for making industry sparkle

A Newport contact centre employee has received a top accolade for helping to pull his industry through the recession. Read the full story…

Let us help you

Whether you are looking to locate your business in Newport, are already here, or you are thinking of starting a business, our experienced team of advisors can help you with free and confidential business support. Our service is wide-ranging. We can:

provide the facts and figures you need about the city
help you find the right site or premises
identify sources of funding
offer guidance through planning and other council services which may apply to your business
signpost you to other agencies for further advice

Simply get in touch and we’ll do our best to help.