The North West of Ireland Set to Launch Economic Development Initiative in MA

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Thursday, June 30, 2016

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

The North West of Ireland announced on Tuesday the establishment of a new economic development program will serve a dual mission assisting U.S. companies utilize region as a gateway to Europe and help accelerate irish companies expand to the North American market. 

“The North West of Ireland has a long history of collaboration and business linkages with the wider State of Massachusetts. We are delighted to announce this strategic initiative aimed at further embedding these relationships. Our proposition is a simple one – we have some of the most talented, innovative and creative companies situated anywhere in the world. We can offer companies, with expansion plans the opportunity to trade within both the EU and UK regulatory environments. We can support this expansion through superfast broadband connectivity, a university educated skills base and a competitive corporation tax base," said CEO's of Derry City and Strabane District Council and Donegal County Council. 

The North West of Ireland has engaged Boston-based economic development consulting firm Benchmark Strategies to support its bilateral trade and investment initiative in Massachusetts. The region will work closely with corporations, industry associations, and site selection consultants to build business partnerships which will help lead to job creating and economic growth. 

The North West of Ireland has served as a nexus point for global companies due to the region's reputation as an excellent base for business, whether a small local company or a larger multi-national corporation, firms can benefit from the world class level of wireless and high speed broadband connectivity. 

The connectivity infrastructure provides companies with a competitive advantage in the European marketplace. 

In November, North West of Ireland will lead a business delegation of technology companies that are interested in expanding to the United States. 

The focus of the delegation's visit will be building commercial and investment relationships. 

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