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Inside this issue
• Customer services and business administration have thrived as coal and steel have all but disappeared
• Public and private occupiers have been attracted by relatively low rents - -
Content
Golden chance to put itself on the map
The Ryder Cup will place one of the youngest cities in Europe under the spotlight, writes Jonathan Guthrie
Economy: Mixed picture emerges as old industries decline
Customer services and public administration have thrived, drawing on a large local workforce, writes Jonathan Guthrie
Profile: Next Generation Data
A mothballed semiconductor factory that was seen as the UK’s worst industrial white elephant has finally gained a function, writes Jonathan Guthrie
Commercial property: Alternative location attracts public and private occupiers
Rents are considerably lower than in Cardiff and Bristol, says William Hall
Technology: Fruits of digital revolution grow from deep roots
New industries are building on steel’s foundations, writes Andrew Bounds
Relocation guide: Success factors remain in place
William Hall looks at transport links, education and housing choices
Profile: The many shades of Coilcolor
Andrew Bounds sees one Newport company that has found success with the mantra that small is beautiful
Ryder Cup: A decade of build-up – for three days of golf
Roger Blitz examines the potential economic impact for the area of one of the world’s leading sporting events
Heritage: City takes Romans and rap in its stride
Jonathan Guthrie explains how a border settlement has kept its edge
Profile: Cintec puts a sock in it
The company has carved out a niche in reinforcing buildings and bridges, says Jonathan Guthrie
