Confident Collaborative Connected

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1 Confident Collaborative Connected

2 Contents 3 You re welcome 15 The inside view 2 5 Growth environment 17 Connected 7 The inside view 1 19 Support systems 9 Lower costs 21 Capital infrastructure 11 Central Cardiff Enterprise Zone 23 The inside view 3 13 Skilled and loyal workforce 25 Quality of life Cardiff Bay and the Region beyond

3 You re welcome An ambitious Capital City Region that works harder, thinks bigger and adapts faster. Confident, collaborative and connected. You re looking for the right location, but know that it s about more than just cost. You want somewhere your business can thrive. A place to work and live, with the space, skills and support your business needs to succeed. With a dedicated Financial & Professional Services Enterprise Zone right in the heart of Cardiff, Grade A office rental levels at less than 50% of the average London rates, and a steady supply of highly skilled staff, we might just have the answer. 3 4

4 Growth environment Growth is driven by new talent, new opportunities and new investment and it provides the platform for future success. And Cardiff Capital Region is growing fast; in fact it s one of the UK s fastest growing city regions. You can sense it in our people, see it on our streets, and experience it in our businesses and universities. It s what makes Cardiff Capital Region the place to live, thrive and succeed. Cardiff is forecast to have the highest population growth rate of any UK city over the next 20 years. ONS 2014 Photography: Nick Guttridge Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama 6

5 The inside view Great spot, great people, great business city... love it. illustration: Elisabeth Moch/Soothing Shade Name: Henry Engelhardt Company: Admiral Group Position: Founder / CEO Location: Central Cardiff Enterprise Zone 8

6 Lower costs We understand that it s not all about costs, but the reality is that Cardiff can offer brand new office buildings of a comparable standard and specification to those in central London at occupational cost levels at up to 55% lower than typical London stock. And once you re in, comparable salary costs are up to 40% lower than in the City of London *. It will give you a real competitive edge. *Hays Salary Guides 2014 Admiral Insurance, Central Cardiff Enterprise Zone 10

7 Central Cardiff Enterprise Zone 10mins 8mins Cardiff Queen St. Station 6mins 4mins 2mins 01 British Telecom 02 Millennium Stadium 03 Admiral Group (UK HQ) 04 Centrica 05 Brewin Dolphin 06 British Gas 07 Deloitte LLP 08 Eversheds 09 ING Direct 10 Capital Law LLP 11 Lloyds Banking Group Black Horse 12 Involegal 13 BBC Wales HQ (opening in 2018) Cardiff Central Station 11 Cardiff Bay Station 600m

8 Atradius Trade Credit Management, Cardiff Bay A skilled & loyal workforce Good staff can make all the difference. Attracting and keeping them means your business needs to be in the right place. With up to 1.6m people within a 45 minute commute, three universities and almost 70,000 students on our doorstep, we re confident our region can provide a ready supply of talented professionals. And with Cardiff University rated as one of the UK s top five for research, we also know that we re dealing with some of the UK s brightest minds *. Real people power. *Research Excellence Framework 2014 One of the UK s fastest growing locations for Financial & Professional Service businesses. 13 PWC Good Growth for Cities, 2014

9 The inside view Deloitte is developing a major business operations centre in Cardiff. Our major success factor is the people here, we would not have achieved so much nor have the confidence to expand without the diverse and capable local workforce. Many of our people are highly qualified graduates, others have a wealth of experience in various disciplines. The area in and around Cardiff is also very attractive for prospective staff and their families, there is nothing in my business or personal life that is missing here. illustration: Elisabeth Moch/Soothing Shade Name: Ross Flanigan Company: Deloitte Position: Director, Cardiff Delivery Centre Location: Central Cardiff Enterprise Zone 16

10 Connected Cardiff Capital Region knows all about the power of being connected. During the industrial revolution, the city was home to one of the world s busiest ports, so we re an old hand at welcoming the world to the city. Today, those connections are supported by 4G networks and some of the UK s best access to superfast broadband as well as extensive road and air links. And we re only 2 hours from London by rail and by 2018 this will be reduced by a further 15 minutes following a substantial investment in electrification

11 Support systems The Senedd, Cardiff Bay. Home of The National Assembly for Wales. When a business needs a decision, it usually needs one pretty quickly. Cardiff Capital Region is structured to deliver this. With easy access to key decision makers in the Welsh Government, you ll find our pro-business approach will help you get things done quickly. 19

12 Capital infrastructure Being a capital city has its benefits. As well an established financial, property and government infrastructure to nurture and support businesses, the city is also home to key national institutions that add colour, life and vibrancy to our everyday lives: two national museums, a national opera company, a national theatre company, a national orchestra, a national conservatoire, a national dance company, a national concert hall and a national stadium. It s a city at ease in a civic, economic and cultural limelight. 21 Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay

13 The inside view I m very proud that British Gas has its flagship customer service centre in the heart of Cardiff. We provide great customer service for our customers and over the last 5 years has become the most decorated site in Europe winning the European Call Centre of the year 2 years running. We owe our success to the skills, commitment and the caring attitude of our people from Cardiff and the surrounding areas. illustration: Elisabeth Moch/Soothing Shade Name: Lynda Campbell Company: British Gas Position: Regional Director for Wales Location: Central Cardiff Enterprise Zone 24

14 The UK s number 1 city for quality of life * Cardiff Capital Region has an enviable quality of life. It s a perfect blend of high quality environment, affordable property costs and green spaces galore. Coupled with an impressive cultural and sporting infrastructure and some of the UK s finest countryside and coastline right on your doorstep, it really does bring out the best in everyone. *MoneySuperMarket

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