Business News Wales Podcasts

In this episode, Carwyn sits down with Heather Myers, CEO of the South & Mid Wales Chamber of Commerce

In this episode, Carwyn sits down with Ken Skates AM, Minister for Economy and Transport with the Welsh Government

In this episode, Carwyn sits down with Ian Edwards, Chief Executive of the Celtic Manor and International Conference Centre Wales. Ian has a reputation for making things happen, having led the bid for Celtic Manor and Wales to stage the 2014 NATO Summit and was named ‘Hotelier of the Year 2015’ at the European Hospitality Awards.

In this episode, Carwyn sits down with Rupert Moon, Head of Business Development at i4 Technology and former professional rugby player.

The Carwyn Meets series will see former First Minister for Wales Carwyn Jones, talk to a variety of prominent figures in the Welsh business community around the challenges and opportunities facing the Welsh economy today. The new Carwyn Meets series is the latest development in Business News Wales’ newly developed podcast strategy, following the launch of its Business Weekly podcast back in February. The podcasts are recorded at a purposely built studio at Business News Wales’ offices in the Welsh capital.

In this week’s Podcast, we spoke a variety of business leaders across Wales including: Former First Minister Carwyn Jones talks to us about the current situation in Bridgend following the Ford decision We speak to Marc McAuley of CIPFA about the potential £1bn threat that fraud poses the public sector Professor Geraint Harvey of Swansea University shares his research into the gender pay gap within the airline industry USW has opened an incubator dedicated to graduate entrepreneurs, Richie Turner joins us to tell us more Newport Wafer Fab has recently completed a Multi-million pound re-financing deal. Rob McKay and Paul James tell us more about the Wafer fab and the deal David Jones of Hafod Renewables reacts to the recent decision to quadruple the VAT on solar panels and Eleri Powell of Brecon Carreg talks to us about their fundraising campaign for defibrillators across Wales.

The series will see former First Minister for Wales Carwyn Jones, talk to a variety of prominent figures in the Welsh business community around the challenges and opportunities facing the Welsh economy today. The new Carwyn Meets series is the latest development in Business News Wales’ newly developed podcast strategy, following the launch of its Business Weekly podcast back in February. The podcasts are recorded at a purposely built studio at Business News Wales’ offices in the Welsh capital. In this episode, Carwyn sits down with Ben Cottam, Head of External Affairs at FSB Cymru

In this episode of Carywn Meets... Carywn is joined by the Managing Director of Business News Wales, Mark Powney, to discuss his background, the current state of media and his plans for Business News Wales.

In this week’s Podcast, we spoke a variety of business leaders across Wales including: Economy Minister, Ken Skates AM, spoke to us about Welsh Government funding of 650k for a new Software Development Hub in the Welsh capital. Walter May from Global Welsh tells us about a new investment portal enabling Welsh Diaspora to invest in Wales based businesses. Colin Lea of Transport for Wales talks to us about the  £7 million investment to upgrade and maintain station ticket machines. Monmouthshire based Estuary Oils, have the opportunity to win of £100 million in contracts thanks to Sell2Wales. Ashley Smith from Estuary Oils spoke to us about the opportunity. Brains Brewery have recently moved to their new site and have released a special beer to celebrate the move. Head Brewer Bill Dobson explains all. Ashley Rogers from the Growth Track 360 Campaign speaks to us about the campaign and their plans for the North Wales Rail Network. Ben Samson tells us why Swansea University has become the first organisation in Wal

In this episode, former Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones sits down with James Price, Chief Executive of Transport for Wales.

In Limestone Grey's podcast, Managing Director Matthew Jones is joined by Adrian Coles, Relationship Director at Natwest to discuss R&D tax credits, what they are all about and how they can benefit your business.

What is Lean Management and what can it do for your business? We spoke with British Manufacturing company Rototherm and US based Pheonix Technology to find out more on how these two companies have identified and implemented Lean Management within their organisations.

In this episode, former Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones sits down with Councillor Paul Miller of Pembrokeshire County Council.

In this week’s Podcast, we spoke a variety of business leaders across Wales including: Heather Myers from the South Wales Chamber encourages business to apply to become part of the Supply Chain for Hinkley Point. Monmouthshire Council have reported another surplus for the year of 2018/19. Councillor Phil Murphy joins us to tell us more. A recent survey by KPMG has looked into how businesses view digital transformation. We spoke to Director of IT advisory at KPMG, Derek Kay to find out more. The importance of a Social Media policy in the modern workplace is of critical importance in this digital era. Caryl Thomas of Cardiff Based HR Dept spoke to us on the subject. We spoke to David Elsmere of Superfast Business Wales who is encouraging Business to use their Digital support programme. Emelyne Burkhard of the Celtic English Academy spoek to us on why Wales should aim to attract more international students. BITC Cymru have held their 'Waste to Wealth' summit this week. We spoke to BITC Cymru Director, Matt Apple

In this week’s Podcast, we spoke a variety of business leaders across Wales including: Ben Cottam of the FSB and Sophie Howe, the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, give us their reactions to the decision surrounding the M4 Relief Road. Recent research from Indeed shows that UK employees are more supportive of a 4-day working week and the publication of salaries. Pawel Adrjan from Indeed tells us more. Martin Condy talks to us about the New Beginnings Employability programme which Cardiff and Vale College have partnered with Deloitte to deliver. Young women in Wales are being offered the chance to gain boardroom experience through a programme from Chwarae Teg. Helen Antoniazzi gives us more detail. North Wales PR firm Outwrite PR have picked up three nominations for a podcast series. Anthony Bullick tells us more about the awards and how they got the nod. A North Wales wind farm has picked up momentum and Katy Woodington of innogy Renewables joins us to tell us more about how the project will benefit

In this week’s Podcast, we spoke a variety of business leaders across Wales including: Swansea Council Leader Rob Stewart talks to us about the Energy Island Vision to renew Swansea's Tidal energy ambitions. Jan Quarrington of Principality Building Society tells us about the £10m financing they have given to South Wales Projects Following on from a recent debate, Iwan Thomas of Planed discusses if more should be done to ensure Welsh Students study in Wales. The 2019 Social Business Awards have Launched and Glenn Bowen of the Co Op joins us to tell us more about the awards Amber Energy have released the UK's first Business Energy Comparison Bot and Dan Ashman joins us to tell us more. Fflur Jones of Darwin Gray joins us to tell us more about the Mental Health at Work Conference. And Elfed Thomas talks to us about how Pure Fibre Housing has deliver fibre to housing association tenants

In this week’s Podcast, we spoke a variety of business leaders across Wales including: Walter May, who speaks to us about the new Japanese City Hub recently opened by GlobalWelsh. Swansea City Council have found that 'Staycations' are providing a boost to Swansea's Economy, Robert Francis-Davies tells us more. We speak to Nick Stamenkovic about the latest NatWest data around Welsh Business Activity. Following a recent announcement of £30m in funding, Rhiannon Hardiman of Living Streets Symru talks to us about 'Active Travel' Aine Morris, Chief Exec of the Abergavenny Food Festival shares with us the line-up for this year's event. Hugh James' HQ, Two Central Square recently won at the BCO Regional Awards, Matthew Tossell tells us more. The DVLA were recently awarded as a FairPlay Employer by Chwarae Teg, to discuss the scheme we are joined by Alison Dacey. Sarah Ellwood of Supertemps and S2 talks to us about the Demand for Skilled Workers in North Wales. And finally, Annalisa O'Rourke of Memset discusses how a

In this week’s Podcast, we spoke a variety of business leaders across Wales including: Max Munday of Cardiff Business School about the latest report from the Economic Intelligence Wales (EIW) Unit. Neil Meredith from EY following Sean Taylor’s win at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 Midlands and South West awards. Andrew Walker tells us more about MADE a suite of initiatives designed for manufacturers in Wales. Liz Brookes of Grapevine event management tells us about the Shortlist for the Cardiff Business Awards. Wales won big at the Public Finance Awards, and Rob Whiteman of CIPFA is on hand to tell us more. Menter a Busnes are celebrating their 30th Anniversary, but also turning their attention to Mental Wellbeing in time for Mental Health Awareness Week. And finally we speak to Adrienne O’Sullivan around how ACT Now is using the big screen to get big results.

In this week’s Podcast, we spoke to Nichola Cothero to find out more about a new Charity has been set up to protect Pembrokeshire’s coastlines. Dr Claire Haven Tang talks to us about an international food conference which is being held in Wales for the first time. Other stories this week include; Three new members have been appointed to the FSB’ Wales Policy Unit, we spoke with Ben Francis of FSB Wales to find out more Business Wales has launched a new pilot scheme in North Wales to drive more diversity in the transport sector, Clive Barnard explains why this scheme is so vital. Hays Travel North West, has pledged to sponsor the club’s Mold Road stand for the 2019/20 season. We spoke to Don Bircham of Hays Travel to discuss what the deal will mean for Wrexham. A recent survey conducted by the mental health charity MIND revealed that nearly half of employees feel that their manager would be able to spot if they were having problems with their mental health. Claire Foster of Mind tells us more. GO2 Drivers, one