Invest in Cardiff

Next week, we're delighted to be supporting the #LivingWageWeek in Cardiff. Join Cynnal Cymru - Sustain Wales, Living Wage Employers and workers for the launch of Living Wage Week in Wales. The event will celebrate employers who have helped to develop the real Living Wage in Wales and to explore the role of the real Living Wage in shaping a more equal Welsh economy and society. During the event, meet Living Wage Employers from across Wales, and hear from a range of speakers who work for or are leading Living Wage organisations. Venue: Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay Date: Monday 4th November Time: 2-4pm To book you place, follow the link: https://shorturl.at/IzeYK Cardiff was recognised as a Living Wage City as part of the ‘Making Living Wage Places’ scheme in 2019. In 2015, Cardiff Council became a Living Wage accredited employer. To achieve this accreditation, a group of prominent Cardiff employers joined forces to form the Cardiff Living Wage Action Group and launched a three year action plan to make Cardiff a Living Wage City. There are currently 227 Cardiff Living Wage employers signed to the scheme and the city is well on the way to exceeding their initial three-year action plan. More information can be found here:

Businesses - you could be eligible for £2,000 to assist with recruiting your next staff member.   If you’re looking to grow your small business (0-49 employees) and recruit a member of staff – you could get financial support and training advice.     Are you based in Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen or Vale of Glamorgan? £2,000 could help towards your next hire plus tailored training advice to develop their skills.     To be eligible, the new employee will need to be recruited into a net zero, advanced manufacturing or digital role. This opportunity is available through joint funding from Cardiff Capital Region and the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.    Details: Apply by 30 November 2024 For posts recruited between 01 October 2024 to 01 February 2025 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ev_AGWaJ Cardiff and Vale College

Are you a Welsh budding entrepreneur with a high-growth business idea? The Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator offers rapid start-up methodology and tailored individual support to help you launch your high-growth business, secure your first customer and potentially attract investment. This immersive programme is delivered by a team of highly experienced and proven business growth coaches who have experience leading and supporting pre-revenue businesses with high-growth aims and the determination to get there. To find out more about the programme, register your expression of interest, follow the link: https://shorturl.at/7p2hA.

Great to see how Central Quay is coming on. Juliet Gamlin recently visited the site for a tour of the development, specifically Plot 1 Central Quay, overlooking The Brewhouse and plot 2 of Central Quay. The Central Quay development is part of a 6.5 hectare mixed use regeneration scheme immediately south of Cardiff central train station, creating a new destination to live and work in, whilst retaining the legacy of the original Brewery by retaining the iconic chimney stack and bringing the historic Brewhouse back into use. Find out more on the development here: https://lnkd.in/eKQK6Wwh

It's hard to believe it has been 15 years since St.David's shopping centre opened in the city, occupying one third of the city centre and catapulting Cardiff to become one of the UK’s top shopping destinations. Today, the shopping centre is the retail heartbeat of Cardiff's city centre with with a total of 1.4m sq ft of retail space and creating more than 1,500 jobs, as well as being home to more than 300 apartments with rooftop gardens above the shopping centre. And it doesn't stop there, owners Landsec, are continuing to invest in Cardiff with plans underway for a new city square. The £17 million scheme includes plans for new play places for families with a water fountain splash pad and park, performance space with staging, landscaping and cycle parking spaces as well as two new restaurants and kiosks. We look forward to see the next chapter of St.David's take place, which will unlock even more potential for Cardiff. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ev-fwbFR #retail #shopping #citycentre #shoppingcentre #shoppingdestination #regeneration #redevelopment #living #lifestyle #residential #cardiff #investincardiff

Get into the festive spirit in the heart of Cardiff! 🎄✨ From Thursday, 14 November to Sunday, 5 January 2024, Cardiff City Centre will be bustling with Christmas lights, festive markets, and the magical Winter Wonderland. With thousands of visitors flocking to enjoy the festivities, now’s the perfect time to showcase your brand. We have prime promotional activation spaces in this lively setting, providing a fantastic opportunity to engage with shoppers and families during the busiest season of the year. Don’t miss out, secure your site today and be part of the magic! 📩 Contact citycentre@cardiff.gov.uk for availability and rate card For more information on Christmas in Cardiff activity, visit https://lnkd.in/djBkRTn #OOH #OOHMarketing #MarketingStrategy #customerengagement #oohadvertising #brandactivaton #promotionalactivations #brand #Christmaspromotions Visit Cardiff

Game day in Cardiff. There’s no rugby experience like it! 🏉🔥 With the Autumn Nations Series 2024 just around the corner, Cardiff City Centre is set to host thousands of passionate rugby fans. This epic series will draw huge crowds, creating the perfect opportunity for brands to engage with a vibrant and energetic audience. Don’t miss the chance to put your brand front - we’re offering prime promotional activation spaces in the heart of the city, where pride, passion, and performance collide. Secure your space now and make the most of this massive footfall! For more information on promotional opportunities, contact citycentre@cardiff.gov.uk #Cardiff #OOH #OOHMarketing #MarketingStrategy #customerengagement #oohadvertising #brandactivaton #promotionalactivations #brand #rugby #sportsevents

Thackeray Group are pleased to bring Fairfax House, Cardiff to the market. This fully let, prime long income investment presents an extremely rare opportunity with strong rental returns, standout tenants and an unrivalled location. 📍 Location: Cardiff City Centre 📏 Size: 29,757 sq ft across 3 tenants, including Cardiff’s most iconic roof terrace. 💼 Price: Offers in excess of £7,650,000 📈 Net Initial Yield: 8.58% 💰 Total Income: £700,000 per annum 💡 Key Features: -Fully let to established tenants, providing a secure income stream. -Prime location in one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities, with excellent footfall and transport connections. -Unique feature: Cardiff’s top roof terrace, offering panoramic city views and enhancing the leisure appeal. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to invest in one of Cardiff’s landmark properties. For further details, please contact our agents at Green & Partners or Tydus Real Estate #CardiffProperty #FairfaxHouse #InvestmentOpportunity #CommercialRealEstate #LeisureProperty #ThackerayGroup #PropertyForSale #LongIncome #FlightClub

European Cargo has officially landed in Wales 🌍✈️ The British air freight carrier has invested in opening a new base at Cardiff Airport. This fantastic development means there will be 3 weekly flights between Wales and China, building to 4 weekly, with the ambition of this frequency increasing in the future. We are thrilled to welcome this major investment and new connection for Wales!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Full story here https://bit.ly/4eEmeSb

NatWest and the Department for Business and Trade are hosting the Scaling Through Internationalisation event, which is aimed at diverse business owners from underrepresented backgrounds. The event will allow businesses and entrepreneurs to understand the key challenges businesses from underrepresented backgrounds may face when considering the export of goods and services as a scale up option. The event will cover a range of topics in the area, so businesses can expect the following: - Hear from the UK Export Academy on the steps they need to consider when selling their goods and services overseas - Find out about the export support they can access from the Department for - Business and Trade and Welsh Government - Engage with a panel of expert entrepreneurs who will discuss their journeys to internationalisation Registration closes on Thursday 19th September! For more information on this event and how to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/ehEvAPMF Mae NatWest a'r Adran Busnes a Masnach yn cynnal y digwyddiad Ehangu Busnes drwy Ryngwladoli, sydd wedi'i anelu at berchnogion busnes amrywiol o gefndiroedd sydd heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol. Bydd y digwyddiad yn galluogi busnesau ac entrepreneuriaid i ddeall yr heriau allweddol y gallai busnesau o gefndiroedd sydd heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol eu hwynebu wrth ystyried allforio nwyddau a gwasanaethau fel opsiwn wrth ehangu’r busnes. Bydd y digwyddiad yn ymdrin ag amrywiaeth o bynciau yn y maes, felly gall busnesau ddisgwyl y canlynol: - Clywed gan Academi Allforio'r DU ar y camau y mae angen iddynt eu hystyried wrth werthu eu nwyddau a'u gwasanaethau dramor - Dysgu am y cymorth y gallant ei gael gydag allforio gan yr Adran Busnes a Masnach a Llywodraeth Cymru - Ymgysylltu â phanel o entrepreneuriaid arbenigol a fydd yn trafod eu siwrneiau i ryngwladoli Mae’r cofrestru yn cau ddydd Iau 19 Medi! Am fwy o wybodaeth am y digwyddiad hwn a sut i gofrestru, ewch i: https://lnkd.in/ehEvAPMF