The Rural Business Development Centre at Nant Y Ci is a dedicated Business Development Centre. It is an initiative of Carmarthenshire County Council as part of the Economic Development strategy and Business Plan. The Centre is designed to play an active role in supporting the development of new businesses to support and diversify the local economy. The Centre offers a one-stop shop facility for advice and guidance for people who wish to improve their businesses. The Centre was built within the assistance of European and local Regeneration Funding.

Based at the Centre are staff that support and deliver several new programmes currently established in the region, for example:-

• Regional Centre Service - contact 01267 242385
• Local Investment Fund - contact 01267 242390
• Developing the Rural Economy - contact 01267 242397 or 01267 242398
• Rural Conversion Grants - contact 01267 242338
• Business Support & Relief Package  - contact 01267 242331

The Centre provides information on numerous grant and business development programmes that can support new and existing businesses. If required appointments can be made for advisors to meet with clients to develop new ideas or to assist with solutions and provide support to current businesses.

Who Can Use The Centre? 
The centre is open to all new and established business within the region. The region has a strong Agricultural and Tourism base, however, there are many other businesses ranging from light industries to crafts, food processing and an expanding service industry operating in the County and all are welcome at the Centre.

Existing Businesses
Support for existing businesses is available at the Centre with up to date information available on Grant and support packages available within the region. If you wish to expand, diversify or are looking at ways to consolidate your current business the Centre can assist.

New Businesses
The Centre welcomes anyone who wishes to start a new business from the young to the not so young, there are programmes, which can help all establish and fulfil their full aspirations.