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Kildare County Council Launches 2025 Economic Development Strategy

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It has identified 8 key focus points which will contribute to the future economic success of Kildare.

Kildare County Council has unveiled the Kildare 2025 Economic Development Strategy, outlining a roadmap for attracting new investment.

The five year plan is the "culmination of a lengthy consultation process with key stakeholders as part of the Kildare Economic Forum. "

It has identified 8 key focus points which will contribute to the future economic success of Kildare.  

These include indigenous industry, foreign direct investment, the green economy and retail.

Carey, Chief Executive, Kildare County Council says "We are committed to continuing to encourage, facilitate and support the economic development of our county and believe that the implementation of this strategy will create an energy and commitment that will propel county Kildare to the fore of economic innovation and make it an even greater place to live, work and do business.”
 
Allan Shine, Chief Executive Officer, County Kildare Chamber said; “Kildare is now well positioned to welcome further foreign direct investment and to support our indigenous businesses in the county. Our highly skilled workforce, the attractiveness of our region coupled with the quality of life we enjoy and our excellent infrastructure provision and connectivity ensures we are well placed to secure investment and help support businesses based in Kildare, as well as businesses seeking to set up in Kildare.
 
Jacqui McNabb, Head of Enterprise & Economic Development, Kildare Local Enterprise Office added; “Local authorities through their Local Enterprise Offices are today playing a greater and more proactive part in assisting economic development and job creation.  Kildare County Council has now positioned itself as the lead employment agency for business supports in the County and for promoting and supporting an enterprise culture that is sustainable, and one which promotes best practice.”
 

 

 

 

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