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Interview with Sion Barry on Fast Growth 50



This week, we celebrated ten years of the Fast Growth 50. Here is a video interview which I undertook with Sion Barry to discuss the origins and success of the project.

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Anonymous said…
Dylan - some left wing blogger called Amlwch to Magor has decided to have a go at your fast 50. Obviously is one of that group of people who do little for Wales but who take great delight in attacking those who do. The Fast 50 is a great initiative which celebrates the best of welsh business and you should proud of what you have achieved.
November 01, 2008 9:59 pm
Anonymous said…
There seems to be a "get Dylan" campaign by some Labour-Nat trolls - no doubt the usual suspect researchers within WAG - which shows how effective you are, especially compared to the rest of your party in Wales. Keep up the good work - you are rattling their empty cages.
November 02, 2008 7:01 am
Professor Dylan Jones-Evans said…
I have looked at these posts and it is the usual sad political backbiting by people who clearly believe that they are helping Wales by spreading malicious gossip and lies.

As stated, the piece quoted was written by Sion Barry, business editor of the Western Mail, and I didn't have anything to do with it. Of course, I was naturally flattered by what he said, as Sion normally does not take prisoners.

However, what saddens me is the attempt to belittle the fast growth 50 project, and everything it does for the firms who take part.

The project is apolitical and focuses on the success of indigenous businesses.

It is their comments and those of the business sector which are important.

Let me share two with you which I have received in the last couple of days alone:

“Just wanted to thank you for all your sterling efforts in organizing Friday’s event, and everything that preceded it. My colleague and our wives thoroughly enjoyed the evening, and even though we didn’t win an award found the whole thing engaging and really quite exciting. You have somehow managed to turn a cynic into an enthusiast – I’d like to be able to attend again”.

“This just a note to thank you for the Fast Growth 50 gala dinner on Friday. I really enjoyed being there and that you for making that possible. I thought your setting of the scene speech was absolutely terrific. Apart from setting a very positive atmosphere for the rest of the evening, it reminded me and I’m sure most of us, of the important contribution these companies are making. No message could be more important at this difficult time."

I think that says it all.
November 02, 2008 8:35 am
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