North Wales Business

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North Wales Business

North Wales Business is a podcast series dedicated to highlighting the opportunities, challenges, and developments within the North Wales economy. Each month, we dive deep into a different theme impacting the region, providing valuable insights for businesses and professionals.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    Can North Wales Lead on Wales’ AI Revolution?

    With Artificial Intelligence (AI) set to drive economic growth and reshape business landscapes, host Carwyn Jones is joined by Alwen Williams of Ambition North Wales, Ben Lucas of Amundi Technology and Glyn Jones, Welsh Government’s chief digital officer, to consider whether North Wales is in a prime position to lead Wales' AI revolution.

    36 min

  2. FEB 14

    Powering Growth: The Wrexham & Flintshire Investment Zone, Ambition North Wales, and Entrepreneur Support

    Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Alwen Williams of Ambition North Wales, Gary Hall of FI Real Estate Management and Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE of Ideas Forums to discuss the economic growth potential of the Wrexham and Flintshire Investment Zone and other key initiatives in the region including a new scheme to support early-state entrepreneurs.

    38 min

  3. JAN 10

    Regional Outlook 2025: Navigating Growth and Innovation in North Wales

    North Wales is known for its diverse industries - from tourism and manufacturing to renewable energy and agriculture. Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Prof Joe Yates, Vice-Chancellor of Wrexham University; Claire Davies, Deputy Chair of West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce; and Hedd Vaughan-Evans, Head of Operations at Ambition North Wales, to explore the key economic drivers, investment opportunities, innovations and infrastructure projects likely to shape the region’s growth in 2025.

    26 min

  4. 11/07/2024

    Ambition North Wales

    What does the work of Ambition North Wales mean for the economy of the region? Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Alwen Williams, Interim Chief Executive of the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee; Dr Edward Jones, Senior Lecturer in Economics at Bangor University; and Sioned Williams, Chair of the Ambition North Wales Portfolio Board to discuss the initiative's aims, its collaboration with partners and what it could achieve in the long-term.

    29 min

  5. 10/03/2024

    The Future of High Value Manufacturing in North Wales

    Carwyn Jones and guests Andy Silcox, Research Director at AMRC and Professor Anne Nortcliffe, Dean of Faculty of Arts, Computing and Engineering at Wrexham University, focus on the future of high value manufacturing in North Wales and the significance of adopting new technologies to stay competitive. They explore the roles of automation, digitalisation, and industry 4.0 technologies, as well as the importance of high-value products in sectors such as aerospace, food manufacturing, and green energy.

    29 min

  6. 08/30/2024

    An Overview and Outlook of Anglesey’s Economic Potential

    In our inaugural episode of North Wales Business, Business News Wales editor Gemma Casey conducts a SWOT analysis of Anglesey's economy. She discusses innovative projects, the rising green economy, and the critical need for capital investment and home-grown talent. The episode features insightful discussions with Dylan Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Anglesey County Council; Huw Brassington, Senior Mechanical Engineer at Tenet Engineers; and Dyfed Jones, Business Advisor and Councillor.

    39 min

  7. 08/12/2024

    North Wales Business: Show Teaser

    A monthly feature series hosted by Business News Wales, focused on amplifying the opportunities, challenges and developments within the North Wales economy. Each month, we deep dive into a different theme within North Wales’ regional economy.

    1 min
  • 7 Episodes

About

North Wales Business is a podcast series dedicated to highlighting the opportunities, challenges, and developments within the North Wales economy. Each month, we dive deep into a different theme impacting the region, providing valuable insights for businesses and professionals.

Information

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

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