Newport Business

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Newport Business

Newport Business is a podcast series dedicated to exploring the opportunities, challenges, and developments shaping Newport's regional economy. Each month, we dive into a different theme relevant to businesses operating in this vibrant, growing city. Join us as we uncover insights and stories that matter to Newport's business community.

Episodes

  1. MAR 28

    Newport's Business Support Ecosystem

    Newport is making a name for itself as a key location for tech start-ups as well as being home to many major employers. Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Dr Louise Bright of USW, Hannah Williams of the Alacrity Foundation and Louise Harris of Tramshed Tech to discuss the business ecosystem in the city and the organisations putting it on the map for start-up support and business acceleration.

    33 min

  2. FEB 14

    The Newport Property Market – Residential & Commercial Outlook

    Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Dan Smith of M4 Property Consultants, Oliver Griffiths of Paul Fosh Auctions, Tony Jones of m2 Estate Agents and Tom Benjamin of Sanctuary Chartered Financial Planners to discuss the opportunities and challenges in Newport’s commercial and residential property markets.

    39 min

  3. JAN 10

    Regional Outlook 2025: Newport’s Transformation and Opportunities for Growth

    Newport is undergoing significant transformation through ambitious development projects and strategic planning. Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Nikki Marshall, owner of Newport Arcade; Andrew Hill, Director and Partner of HSJ Accountants; and Newport councillor Emma Stowell-Corten to discuss regional opportunities and challenges and consider initiatives which aim to reposition the city as a leading hub for economic growth, innovation, and sustainability.

    27 min

  4. 11/07/2024

    The Future for Newport City Centre

    Like all town and city centres, Newport has faced significant challenges, but collaboration between businesses, local leaders and community groups mean there are plenty of plans and opportunities underway and on the horizon. Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Kevin Ward, manager of business improvement district Newport Now, Councillor Dimitri Batrouni, leader of Newport City Council, and Niall Leighton-Boyce, director of Boyce Group, to discuss what lies ahead for Newport’s city centre.

    33 min

  5. 10/03/2024

    The Role of Business in Supporting Newport’s Communities

    Host Gemma Casey discusses Business in the Community's (BITC) first place-based initiative in Wales, the Newport Place Programme, with guests Tracy Rees, Director of BITC in Wales; Huw Williams, Senior Director of Operational Excellence at KLA; Matt Sparkes, Sustainability Director at Linklaters; and Professor Simon Gibson CBE DL, Chair, BITC Newport Place Programme Board. They explore the programme's principle, which is that businesses can make a meaningful and long-lasting impact on the areas in which they operate when they work in collaboration with local communities and listen to their needs.

    41 min

  6. 08/30/2024

    The Challenges and Opportunities for Newport’s Regional Economy

    In our inaugural episode of Newport Business, Business News Wales editor Gemma Casey delves into Newport's rapid growth and key economic sectors, including semiconductors and green energy. She also examines the pivotal role of the port, city centre development, and the importance of skills and infrastructure in sustaining this growth. The episode features insightful discussions with experts Debbie Wilcox, the Baroness Wilcox of Newport; Ashley Curnow, Divisional Port Manager for Wales and the Southwest with Associated British Ports; and Kevin Ward, Media and Management Consultant.

    43 min

  7. 08/12/2024

    Newport Business: Show Teaser

    A monthly feature series hosted within Business News Wales with a supporting regular email newsletter, focused on amplifying the opportunities, challenges and developments within the Newport economy. Each month, we deep dive into a different theme within Newport’s regional economy.

    1 min
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    About

    Newport Business is a podcast series dedicated to exploring the opportunities, challenges, and developments shaping Newport's regional economy. Each month, we dive into a different theme relevant to businesses operating in this vibrant, growing city. Join us as we uncover insights and stories that matter to Newport's business community.

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    • Creator
      Business News Wales
    • Years Active
      2024 - 2025
    • Episodes
      7
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © Copyright 2025 Business News Wales
    • Show Website
      Newport Business

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