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30th Aug 2024

The Challenges and Opportunities for Cardiff’s Regional Economy

In our inaugural episode of Cardiff Business, Business News Wales editor Gemma Casey delves into the impact of the broader UK economy on Cardiff. She addresses challenges faced by local businesses post-pandemic, the rise of sectors such as cyber and fintech, infrastructure developments like the South Wales Metro, and the crucial need for more investment in growth-stage businesses. This episode features insightful discussions with Ken Poole, MBE, Head of Economic Development at Cardiff Council, Chris Sutton, a Chartered Surveyor, and Louise Harris, CEO and Co-Founder of Tramshed Tech.

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About the Podcast

Cardiff Business
Cardiff Business is a podcast series dedicated to highlighting the opportunities, challenges, and developments within Cardiff's economy. Each month, we dive deep into a different theme relevant to businesses trading in the Welsh capital.

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mark powney

Business News Wales is a Welsh-owned independent media and communications business with a team of journalists and storytellers located in all regions of Wales.

Our wide-ranging menu of platforms, communication services, and highly targeted distribution networks offers our clients a proven, strategically connected one-stop-shop solution for all regions and business sectors in Wales and beyond.