History
NBC has evolved over the past 10 years. The CONBC was re-launched in 2003 to better reflect the economic basis of the City of Newport in that it small firms, increased growth, recognizes importance small firms to cities economy and growth in both new technology based and leisure industry.
With the help of a number of sponsors, and business clients, a new committee was formed under Chair Janet Harris before handing over to current chair Jonathan H Deacon.
The CONBC owes a debt of gratitude to past committee members as and is now confident of moving forward in a very positive way & servicing the needs of its members to maximum effect.
Past speakers
We regularly offer speakers in a wide of range of interest areas, including motivational, sport’s, business support & training.
Our past speakers include:
Mike Ruddock: Former Wales Rugby National Team Manager
Ken Hames: BBC TV Beyond Boundaries
Ted Johns: Institute of Customer Service
Roger Pride: Director of Marketing, Department of Enterprise Innovation and Networks
Welsh Assembly overnment.
Ruth Badger
Tony Wright
Andy Middleton
- Current Board Members
click here for more on our current board members: - Jonathan Deacon - Chair
- Mike Mahoney - Vice Chair
- Kara Williams - Treasurer
- Neil Underwood - Secretary
- Janine Dance - Social Secretary
- Geraint Evans - IT/Website
- Janet Harris - Membership Secretary
- Graham Harris - Press Officer/PR