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Why Cardiff
Whycardiff.com is the official website for Cardiff which acts as a portal for information regarding investment, tourism, conferences, events, shopping, Education, living and working in Cardiff.
You’ll also find information on Cardiff & Co, the organisation charged with promoting the city region, as well as marketing Resources aimed at individuals and organisations wanting to play their part in promoting our Capital City.
Conference to help new businesses
St David’s Day celebrations kick off in Cardiff this year with a distinct emphasis on business. Capital Cardiff, a conference for those helping to shape the future of Wales, will be at City Hall on February 29 to mark the start of the city’s St David’s Day festival
Cardiff & Co teams up with Google
Cardiff & Co is working with Google to help business owners in Wales make the most of the Internet with a series of workshops and one-to-one sessions for businesses. Google’s Getting Welsh Business Online campaign starts with a launch on 6th March at the Coal Exchange, in Cardiff Bay.
Council to back Convention Centre
Cardiff Council is to put money behind its plans for a convention centre as part of the new Central Business District. Cardiff & Co MD Richard Thomas said: “Congratulations to Cardiff Council for making a firm commitment on this. It is encouraging at a time when local authorities finances are tight. They clearly recognise this is a positive investment in the long term. The location is perfect, right in the heart of the central business district.”
Fast Facts
Cardiff has a population of 321,000 and attracts more than 11 million visitors a year. See more Cardiff facts and statistics here.
My Cardiff
“Having spent a couple of very happy years in Cardiff in the late eighties, I've returned regularly to see old friends - and each time I come back I'm impressed by the huge transformation that has taken place." Rory Cellan Jones - BBC Technology Correspondent. More.
Events Coming Up
Cardiff is an events city and has a full and varied programme throughout the year. You'll find world-class bands alongside sporting, foodie, theatre and cultural events. See a full listing here.
Where is Cardiff?
Live in Cardiff
Cardiff is a great place to live and has been voted one of Europe’s best places to live and work by its residents.
Work in Cardiff
Cardiff boasts one of the fastest growing economies in the UK - and has an above average level of employment.
Visit Cardiff
Within Cardiff's compact city centre you'll find unique attractions, top class entertainment and quality shopping with a difference.
Shop in Cardiff
Cardiff offers designer brands, major chains and independent boutiques in the city's network of traditional arcades.
Invest in Cardiff
Cardiff is one of the most competitive cities in the UK and can offer your business a platform on which to prosper.
Meet in Cardiff
Cardiff is a superb convention destination, it's compact, vibrant, cosmopolitan - and great value for money.
Study in Cardiff
With four major higher education institutions, Cardiff is ideal for students. It's young, it's cool. It's the capital of Wales.
Events in Cardiff
Cardiff is an events capital and can boast international sporting, music, theatre and cultural events in amazing venues.
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