Wales - Host Nation for The 2010 Ryder Cup
Business
Expanding into Wales
Why you should grow into Wales
There are many sound reasons for investing in or relocating your business to Wales. The country has forged a reputation for itself across the world for being a prime European site for growth and success and that's precisely why so many global names have moved here.
Geographically, you would be perfectly positioned to reap the benefits of the vast European market, and as part of the European Union, Wales enjoys tariff-free access to this market. There are also incentive packages for investors, aimed at boosting economic development. Set-up and running costs are highly competitive, plus there is a wide and varied choice of good commercial property, from science parks to city offices.
"Lloyds TSB employs over 2000 people at its banking and insurance operation in Newport. It recently announced plans to recruit a further 200 staff."
Infrastructure and communications are very much to your advantage too. The latest broadband is firmly established, while road, rail and air links are all excellent, fast and reliable.
"Six of the world's top ten aerospace companies are based in Wales - EADS, BAE Systems, GE Aircraft Engine Services, General Dynamics, Raytheon and Thales - employing more than 20,000 people."