Ireland, is at the heart of the trading world.
We occupy an enviable location - between The Americas and Europe…
With a modern, dynamic economy, fuelled by entrepreneurial spirit, great things have been achieved in Ireland.
Some of the most creative and competitive products and services in the world have been developed in towns and cities across Ireland.
- By indigenous companies that are now among the most innovative in the world
- Putting Ireland firmly on the map as a centre of innovation excellence
We have nurtured some of the most interesting and talented people in the world …
- In sport – Ireland has produced the world’s top golfers, athletes and equestrian stars
- In literature – our writers and poets have produced Nobel Prize winning works
- In entertainment – our artists have produced platinum selling albums and Oscar winning films
- And Riverdance, has delighted audiences all over the world.
In business – we are equally creative, productive, competitive and accomplished.
- Ireland has produced many global leaders, heads of some of the world’s largest corporations
- There are more Irish directors of UK-based companies than any other nationality
- Ireland has one of the most forward thinking, entrepreneurial societies in the world…..
- Where some of the youngest entrepreneurs in the world….start and grow, international companies of scale….
Ireland is a nation with Global Reach –
- We’re one of the most open global economies.
- Our goods and services are sold in every continent.
- Last year, customers located in over 140 countries bought goods and services from Ireland to the value of €150bn.
- The value of Irish exports is greater than the value of exports of Australia or Brazil.
All this, from a nation with a resident population equal to that of the greater Boston area……Or half the population of Sweden, Switzerland or Austria…
But you don’t just take our word for it - top international names, from the world of business, have located major offices in Ireland.
- That’s because Ireland is recognised as one of the ‘best places to do business’ in the world.
In Ireland, in 2011 you will find
- A business ‘eco-system’ - where global business thrives;
- A proud and accomplished people – who are natural innovators and have a high propensity for entrepreneurship;
- And a nation with a powerful history of meeting challenges, of surviving, of recovering, and of achieving success.
In Ireland in 2011 – you will experience a new momentum.
You will hear the beat of a very distinctive drum.
- An impatient beat - a beat that doesn’t allow us to sit around and wait for things to happen.
- It’s pervasive. Compulsive…. And it’s gaining pace.
- It’s a beat that cannot be ignored…it encourages us to do things for ourselves….
- To turn ideas into businesses, dreams into realities…..
- To move forward, with confidence and renewed vigour.
The things that made Ireland great – still exist – our people, our innovation capability, our global reach …
- Now, more experienced than ever – with a modern dynamic economy
- Now, more capable than ever – with a highly skilled workforce
- Now, more competitive than ever
Now - is the time, to be in business, in Ireland.