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CBI Wales

@CBICymru

The voice of business in Wales. #CBICymru is part of @CBItweets

 Wales, United Kingdom
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Does Chancellor @JohnHealey_MP's Budget give Welsh business enough to invest, hire and grow? 💸 👷🏻 🏭 Read our Director Russell Greenslade’s @WalesBusiness column ⬇️ orlo.uk/tk9cS #WALESECONOMY #GROWTH
Welsh Businesses Need More Than Ambition to Invest, Hire and Grow

Welsh Businesses Need More Than Ambition to Invest, Hire and Grow

The Welsh economy is not immune from the major challenges facing the global economy, and while the UK Government has set out significant ambitions to

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.@markjhooper’s announcements on the M4 and Menai Crossing will be welcomed by businesses and communities that need access to reliable roads. 🚗 🚦 Business will partner with @WelshGovernment @LlywodraethCym to turn the plans into reality. 🤝 ➡️ orlo.uk/cEzW9
CBI Wales responds to M4 and Menai Crossing announcements

CBI Wales responds to M4 and Menai Crossing announcements

CBI Wales responds to M4 and Menai Crossing announcements

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Welsh business grappling with high costs, and global instability wanted a @LlywodraethCym Programme for Government that delivers growth and investment🏭🔌🌊🛤️ Business and Govt can together make Wales one of Europe's most competitive economies.🤝 👉bit.ly/3TfsJpl
CBI Wales responds to the 2026-2030 Programme for Government

CBI Wales responds to the 2026-2030 Programme for Government

CBI Wales responds to the 2026-2030 Programme for Government

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Book now to reserve your place at the CBI Wales Annual Dinner in Cardiff on 3 December, in association with @ButeEnergyWales and @AndrewScottLtd. Senior political and other leading business speakers will be at the black-tie event in @MercureCardifHH. 👉 orlo.uk/aJ6fB
The CBI Wales Annual Dinner is on Thursday 3 December in Cardiff.

ALT The CBI Wales Annual Dinner is on Thursday 3 December in Cardiff.

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Today’s #CBIWAL26 sponsored by FOR Cardiff was a fantastic success! Thanks to speakers @Adamprice @JoStevensLabour @BrownellCarolyn @JohnFoster85 and over 200 business leaders from across Wales for a brilliant afternoon of insights, discussion and networking. 👏
The CBI Wales Annual Lunch was an outstanding success!

ALT The CBI Wales Annual Lunch was an outstanding success!

The CBI Wales Annual Lunch was an outstanding success!

ALT The CBI Wales Annual Lunch was an outstanding success!

The CBI Wales Annual Lunch was an outstanding success!

ALT The CBI Wales Annual Lunch was an outstanding success!

The CBI Wales Annual Lunch was an outstanding success!

ALT The CBI Wales Annual Lunch was an outstanding success!

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Congratulations @RhunapIorwerth and @Plaid_Cymru on winning the Welsh election. Business stands ready to help the new government deliver economic growth, investment and prosperity to every corner of Wales.👏 👉bit.ly/4dwyA0x
Rhun ap Iorwerth and Plaid Cymru have won the Welsh election.

ALT Rhun ap Iorwerth and Plaid Cymru have won the Welsh election.

Plaid Cymru have won most of the seats at the Senedd.

ALT Plaid Cymru have won most of the seats at the Senedd.

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With #Senedd26 votes cast on Thursday, our director Russell Greenslade took part in @BBCRadioWales discussion today with presenter James Williams in Cardiff Bay, and @FSB_Wales' Joshua Miles. Russell called for a Welsh Industrial Strategy and support for firms facing high costs.
CBI Wales Director Russell Greenslade and FSB's Joshua Miles are interviewed by James Williams on BBC Wales' pre-election breakfast programme at the Senedd

ALT CBI Wales Director Russell Greenslade and FSB's Joshua Miles are interviewed by James Williams on BBC Wales' pre-election breakfast programme at the Senedd

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.@RhunapIorwerth launched @Plaid_Cymru's #Senedd26 manifesto with a focus on growth and prosperity across Wales. A National Development Agency, tackling youth unemployment, M4 congestion and Menai Bridge closures, are other priorities if elected. ➡️ orlo.uk/KXnBR
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth at the CBI Wales Annual Dinner 2025

ALT Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth at the CBI Wales Annual Dinner 2025

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Delighted @TracyBlackCBI came to speak about the CBI's work at our recent North Wales Committee. With #Senedd26 well under way, members were also told of the CBI Wales Business Manifesto’s call for a Welsh industrial strategy. Thanks for a great discussion #NWalesBusiness!
Tracy Black, CBI Chief Commerical Officer, Russell Greenslade, CBI Wales Director, and CBI North Wales Committee Chair Jackie Pearson at our March 2026 meeting in Llandudno.

ALT Tracy Black, CBI Chief Commerical Officer, Russell Greenslade, CBI Wales Director, and CBI North Wales Committee Chair Jackie Pearson at our March 2026 meeting in Llandudno.

Members of the CBI North Wales Committee met in Llandudno in March

ALT Members of the CBI North Wales Committee met in Llandudno in March

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Hold the Business Page! 🗞️ CBI Wales Director Russell Greenslade dropped into the @WalesOnline newsroom to be interviewed by Business Editor @sionbarry about our new #Senedd26 election Business Manifesto. Read Sion’s article here: orlo.uk/2coNM
CBI Wales Director Russell Greenslade and Western Mail/Wales Online Business Editor Sion Barry.

ALT CBI Wales Director Russell Greenslade and Western Mail/Wales Online Business Editor Sion Barry.

CBI Wales Director Russell Greenslade and Western Mail/Wales Online Business Editor Sion Barry.

ALT CBI Wales Director Russell Greenslade and Western Mail/Wales Online Business Editor Sion Barry.

The Western Mail's print interview with CBI Wales Director Russell Greenslade.

ALT The Western Mail's print interview with CBI Wales Director Russell Greenslade.

The front cover of the CBI Wales #Senedd26 Business Manifesto

ALT The front cover of the CBI Wales #Senedd26 Business Manifesto

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Our North Wales Business Dinner sponsored by @WrexhamUni was a fantastic success! Thanks to speakers @PrifWeinidog , Professor Joe Yates, Wrexham University, @JackSargeantAM, Iain Mansfield @PrincipalityBS, @TracyBlackCBI and our guests who raised funds for @air_ambulance. 👏
Guests arriving for the CBI North Wales Business Dinner in Llandudno.

ALT Guests arriving for the CBI North Wales Business Dinner in Llandudno.

First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, and Welsh Government Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership attended the CBI North Wales Business Dinner in Llandudno.

ALT First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, and Welsh Government Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership attended the CBI North Wales Business Dinner in Llandudno.

The First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, speaking at the CBI North Wales Business Dinner in Llandudno.

ALT The First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, speaking at the CBI North Wales Business Dinner in Llandudno.

Sue Barnes, Chief Commercial Officer, Wales Air Ambulance Charity, speaking at the CBI North Wales Business Dinner.

ALT Sue Barnes, Chief Commercial Officer, Wales Air Ambulance Charity, speaking at the CBI North Wales Business Dinner.

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The CBI's #Senedd26 business manifesto is making waves in Cardiff Bay and across Wales! Delighted to see @WalesBusiness cover the manifesto launch this week. 👏 Read the article here ➡️ orlo.uk/HLI0S #WALESECONOMY #TEAMWALES
‘Make Wales One of Europe’s Most Competitive and Sustainable Small Economies by 2035’

‘Make Wales One of Europe’s Most Competitive and Sustainable Small Economies by 2035’

Ahead of the Senedd election, the CBI has challenged party leaders to transform Wales into one of Europe’s most competitive and sustainable small

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Hold the Business Page! 🗞️ CBI Wales Director Russell Greenslade dropped into @WalesOnline's Cardiff newsroom to be interviewed by Western Mail Business Editor @sionbarry about our new #Senedd26 election manifesto. 👏 Read Sion’s article here: orlo.uk/Gi353
CBI Wales Director Russell Greenslade and Western Mail/Wales Online Business Editor Sion Barry.

ALT CBI Wales Director Russell Greenslade and Western Mail/Wales Online Business Editor Sion Barry.

CBI Wales Director Russell Greenslade and Western Mail/Wales Online Business Editor Sion Barry.

ALT CBI Wales Director Russell Greenslade and Western Mail/Wales Online Business Editor Sion Barry.

The Western Mail's coverage of their interview with CBI Wales Director Russell Greenslade.

ALT The Western Mail's coverage of their interview with CBI Wales Director Russell Greenslade.

The Western Mail front page on March 4 2026

ALT The Western Mail front page on March 4 2026

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With 65 days to go until the Welsh election, we have published our #Senedd26 business 'manifesto.' The CBI calls for a Welsh Industrial Strategy to transform into one of Europe’s most competitive, economies by 2035. 👉bit.ly/46FsrLY
'Make Wales one of Europe's most competitive and sustainable small economies by 2035' - CBI Wales...

'Make Wales one of Europe's most competitive and sustainable small economies by 2035' - CBI Wales...

'Make Wales one of Europe's most competitive and sustainable small economies by 2035' - CBI Wales 'manifesto' challenges party leaders ahead of Senedd election

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📢Only two weeks to go until the CBI North Wales Business Dinner! 📢 @PrifWeinidog is our keynote speaker at this exciting event at @VenueCymru, Llandudno, on Thursday 19 March (18:00-22:00). You can book a place here👉bit.ly/4aBAqfn
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Apprenticeship Week Wales is a shot in the arm for a sector going through a challenging time. They are reshaping themselves around digital, green and AI-powered growth for business - so get behind #AWWales2026 #WPCymru2026! Read our new blog: bit.ly/4kpzeip
Wales Apprenticeship Week, 9-15 February 2026

ALT Wales Apprenticeship Week, 9-15 February 2026

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Today @PrifWeinidog set out her renewed commitment to the devolution settlement in a speech. Eluned Morgan's pledge to continue the close work between @LlywodraethCym and @WalesOffice will be welcomed by firms grappling with higher business costs. 👉bit.ly/4pTP3Po
Eluned Morgan MS, the First Minister of Wales, speaking at the Wales Investment Summit in December 2025. Image: © Crown Copyright, Welsh Government 2025.

ALT Eluned Morgan MS, the First Minister of Wales, speaking at the Wales Investment Summit in December 2025. Image: © Crown Copyright, Welsh Government 2025.

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Our Planning for Growth report asked @LlywodraethCym to address the bottlenecks holding up key infrastructure projects. We are delighted the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 is has come into effect before a pivotal decade for the local economy.👏 👉bit.ly/4pF2Nya
CBI Wales reacts to introduction of the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024

CBI Wales reacts to introduction of the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024

CBI Wales reacts to introduction of the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024

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The Welsh Dragon roared at @LlywodraethCym Wales Investment Summit @ICCWales! From tech, life sciences, semiconductors to creatives, advanced manufacturing and amazing speakers @KensingtonRoyal @PrifWeinidog @RachelReevesMP, @peterkyle - an amazing day to #InvestInWales2025!
Rain Newton Smith, CBI CEO, with Creos Medical CFO Richard Rees at the Wales Investment Summit.

ALT Rain Newton Smith, CBI CEO, with Creos Medical CFO Richard Rees at the Wales Investment Summit.

Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales, at the Wales Investment Summit

ALT Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales, at the Wales Investment Summit

Peter Kyle MP, UK Business Secretary, with Creos Medical's CFO Richard Rees and CEO Craig Gulliford, at the Wales Investment Summit.

ALT Peter Kyle MP, UK Business Secretary, with Creos Medical's CFO Richard Rees and CEO Craig Gulliford, at the Wales Investment Summit.

Oxford University Economics Fellow Dr Linda Yueh CBE took part in a panel with CBI CEO Rain Newton-Smith at the Wales Investment Summit.

ALT Oxford University Economics Fellow Dr Linda Yueh CBE took part in a panel with CBI CEO Rain Newton-Smith at the Wales Investment Summit.

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The Wales Investment Summit at @ICCWales is declared open by @PrifWeinidog Eluned Morgan, who says @LlywodraethCym plans to put a 'rocket booster' for the Welsh economy to boost growth. 👏 Our response to the speech: bit.ly/4iEV2Wn
Eluned Morgan, First Minister of Wales, opens the Wales Investment Summit at the ICC conference centre in Newport.

ALT Eluned Morgan, First Minister of Wales, opens the Wales Investment Summit at the ICC conference centre in Newport.

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