'Dragons Den' event in Carmarthen
Budding young entrepreneurs living in rural parts of Carmarthenshire have pitched their ideas in front of a panel of local business leaders in an exciting competition called Cwtsh y Ddraig. The Cyf.le Cwtsh y Ddraig competition final was held in the Llwyfan Arts Centre in Carmarthen along with a business networking evening. Six finalists were given 10 minutes to convince the business dragons to part with their cash to invest in their businesses, in a similar way to the TV series Dragon’s Den. Local businesses put their hands into their pockets to sponsor the £900 prize fund. The winner Shelley Williams, of Vintage Tea Party Experience, won £500 to invest in her business which will provide the experience of a traditional tea party for weddings and other special occasions. Emma Burgess of Llanboidy, who manufactures designer wool gifts exclusively from Welsh wool, won a 2nd prize of £250. The 3rd prize of £150 went to Llyr Lloyd, whose sports and occupational therapy business idea impres...