Set in a superb natural environment - close to the sea and the stunning scenery of Snowdonia - it has a ready skills base and good access to markets.  The A55 coastal highway connects North Wales to the North West industrial heartland and via Holyhead, to Ireland. Penrhyndeudraeth offers another unique business benefit: a major European-funded project recently connected 1,500 homes and businesses in the area to high-speed broadband internet.  The range of services includes data back-up, voice over IP communications and online training.