Development Bank of Wales

🏆 That’s a wrap on the 2025 Cymru Master Builder Awards! What a night – full of energy, pride, and brilliant stories from across the Welsh construction industry. A huge congratulations to all of our winners who continue to set the standard for quality, craftsmanship and professionalism in building: 🔧 Apprentice of the Year – Callum Jones, M J Lewis Plumbing & Heating Ltd T/A MJ Construction 🛁 Bathroom Project – Talbot Green Construction & Landscaping 🏠 Business of the Year – Davies Contractors Ltd 🏛️ Commercial or Public Sector Project – R & M Williams Limited 🏡 House Builder Award – Dragon Homes Ltd 🍽️ Kitchen Project – Project One Design and Management Limited 🏗️ Large Renovation Project – Project One Design and Management Limited 🏠 Medium Renovation Project – Project One Design and Management Limited ⭐ Outstanding Builder of the Year – Excel Home Design Ltd 🔨 Small Renovation Project – Excel Home Design Ltd 🌱 Sustainable Building Award – M J Lewis Plumbing & Heating Ltd T/A MJ Construction To every nominee – thank you for your outstanding contributions to building in Wales. And to our headline sponsor, Development Bank of Wales – thank you for supporting this celebration of excellence. Here’s to another year of raising the bar in construction!

Fe wnaeth Coffi Lab, y siop goffi sy’n gyfeillgar i gŵn sydd â chynffonau yn ysgarthu, ddenu buddsoddiad o £1.7 miliwn gennym ni. Gan ddechrau o un caffi yn 2021, mae’r sylfaenydd James Shapland wedi ehangu Coffi Lab i bum lleoliad bywiog ar draws Caerdydd a thu hwnt, gyda hyd yn oed mwy ar y ffordd. Maen nhw wedi agor eu trydydd lleoliad ym Mryste yn ddiweddar, gan ei gwneud hi’n haws nag erioed i’r rhai sy’n dwlu ar gŵn fwynhau coffi eithriadol ochr yn ochr â’u ffrindiau blewog. Gyda chynlluniau uchelgeisiol ar gyfer twf ar draws De Cymru a De-orllewin Lloegr, nod Coffi Lab yw creu 40 o swyddi newydd dros y flwyddyn a hanner nesaf. Ydych chi'n barod i archwilio'ch hoff lecyn nesaf gyda'ch ci? Edrychwch ar bopeth sydd gan Coffi Lab i'w gynnig yma: https://ow.ly/77R950VvBgv #HelpoddBancDat Coffi Lab Ltd . I Loves The 'Diff . Cardiff Council . Cardiff Business Council . Business Wales / Busnes Cymru . Business News Wales

Coffi Lab, the dog-friendly coffee shop that's got tails wagging, brewed up a £1.7 million investment from us. Starting from one cafe in 2021, founder James Shapland has expanded Coffi Lab to five vibrant locations across Cardiff and beyond, with even more on the way. They've recently opened their third location in Bristol, making it easier than ever for dog lovers to enjoy exceptional coffee alongside their furry friends. With ambitious plans for growth across South Wales and the South-West of England, Coffi Lab aims to create 40 new jobs over the next year and a half. Are you ready to explore your next favorite spot with your pup? Check out all that Coffi Lab has to offer here: https://ow.ly/XpV650VvB2q #DevBankHelped Coffi Lab Ltd . I Loves The 'Diff . Cardiff Council . Cardiff Business Council . Business Wales / Busnes Cymru . Business News Wales

Whether your a start-up or existing business, come along to one of the clinics hosted by Caerphilly County Borough Council, Development Bank of Wales and Business Wales / Busnes Cymru. 👉 F2F session on Wednesday 9th April at Risca Library 👉 online session via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 10th April At these sessions, you can find out more about local support available to businesses. Working together we can offer businesses advice, guidance and funding to start or expand your business. Please email business@caerphilly.gov.uk to book a 20-minute slot. #businesssupport #businessadvice #funding #businessgrants #grants #businessloans #loans Sally Harvey LAUREN James Angharad Williams Adam Sadler Dylan Evans Caerphilly Business Club Welsh ICE Caerphilly Council Business Liaison Team

Tonight, we celebrate. To all those attending the Cymru Master Builder Awards – welcome! It’s set to be a night full of pride, recognition and genuine connection. Proudly supported by the Development Bank of Wales 📸 Don’t forget to tag your photos with #MBAwards – let’s share the joy.

Finance & Investment - New columnists and podcasts ⚡   In this edition we discuss; Succession Planning In our latest podcast, host Lord Carwyn Jones Jones is joined by: - Frank Holmes of Gambit Corporate Finance LLP - Bethan Cousins of Development Bank of Wales - Robert Lloyd Griffiths OBE of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Succession planning is a crucial step for business continuity, ensuring that companies remain stable, sustainable and competitive when leadership transitions occur. In this episode Carwyn and guests discuss successful succession planning and options including employee ownership, management buyouts and M&A. Take a look at the columnists and podcasts here https://lnkd.in/e2FViYsP Take a look at the columnists, podcast and features here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gxCY3AWY

Mae'r gwanwyn wedi cyrraedd ar draws Cymru! Ac, nid yn unig hynny - mae hi bron yn Basg hefyd. Wrth i’r siopau lenwi’n gyflym ag wyau Pasg, roeddem am gymryd peth amser i weiddi a dathlu’r holl berchnogion busnesau bach sy'n gadw ein strydoedd mawr yn fyw ledled Cymru. Rydym yn nodi’r cyfnod cyn y Pasg drwy ddathlu llwyddiant busnesau bach yn ein cymunedau. Drwy siopa’n lleol, rydym yn helpu i roi hwb i’n dyfodol ariannol, creu swyddi, a chadw swyn unigryw ein strydoedd mawr ledled Cymru.   Boed yn siop anrhegion bach yn Wrecsam, yn gwmni siocled teuluol yn Aberystwyth, neu’n werthwr blodau lleol yng Nghaerdydd – mae eich pryniannau yn gwneud gwahaniaeth MAWR.   Cefnogwch eich gwneuthurwyr, artistiaid a chrewyr lleol. Marciwch eich calendrau a dathlwch y cyfnod cyn Penwythnos y Pasg gyda ni. #SiopaLleolCymru Business Wales / Busnes Cymru . Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government . Llywodraeth Cymru Economi | Welsh Government Economy

Spring has sprung across Wales! And, not only that - it’s almost Easter too. As the shops rapidly fill with Easter eggs, we wanted to take some time to give a shout out and celebrate all those small business owners, keeping our high streets alive across Wales. We’re marking the run-up to Easter by celebrating the success of small businesses in our community. By shopping local, we help boost our financial future, create jobs, and preserve the unique charm of our high streets throughout Wales. Whether it’s a small gift shop in Wrexham, a family-owned chocolate company in Aberystwyth, or a local florist in Cardiff – your purchases make a BIG difference. Support your local makers, artists, and creators. Mark your calendars and celebrate the run up to Easter Weekend with us. #SupportSmall #ShopLocalWales Business Wales / Busnes Cymru . Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government . Llywodraeth Cymru Economi | Welsh Government Economy *Footage captured from sunny Wrexham, Caergwrle, Newtown, Cardiff, and Yr Hôb

Rydym yn chwilio am ddau aelod anweithredol newydd o’r Bwrdd i helpu i sbarduno ein gwaith hanfodol i gefnogi twf economaidd ledled Cymru. Rydym yn chwilio am ymgeiswyr sydd â phrofiad lefel Bwrdd mewn gwasanaethau ariannol rheoledig, yn ddelfrydol o fanc masnachol, cwmni buddsoddi ecwiti, neu sefydliad buddsoddi tebyg. Byddai brofiad â'r sector cyhoeddus yn fanteisiol. Bydd aelodau newydd y Bwrdd yn cyfrannu naill ai at y Pwyllgor Archwilio a Risg neu’r Pwyllgor Buddsoddi, gan sicrhau llywodraethu cryf wrth gefnogi ein nodau ar gyfer datblygu economaidd yng Nghymru. Dysgwch fwy am y rôl a gwnewch gais: https://ow.ly/UCiQ50VtJXz #SwyddCymraeg Careers Wales . Jobs In South Wales . JobsinWales.com . Business Wales / Busnes Cymru

We’re seeking two new non-executive Board members to help drive our vital work in supporting economic growth across Wales. We’re looking for candidates with Board-level experience in regulated financial services, ideally from a commercial bank, equity investment firm, or similar investment organisation. Exposure to the public sector would be advantageous. The new Board members will contribute to either the Audit & Risk Committee or the Investment Committee, ensuring strong governance while supporting our goals for economic development in Wales. Learn more about the role and apply: https://ow.ly/sRIj50VtJF7 #WelshJobs Careers Wales . Jobs In South Wales . JobsinWales.com . Business Wales / Busnes Cymru