Key Activities
The organisation is focused on individuals, businesses and the education sector, in the Midlands region of Ireland, creating awareness and stimulating interest in international trade, education and cross-border co-operation. It opens minds to the possibility of growth internationally and between the two jurisdictions on the Island of Ireland. Through special initiatives, pro-active support, exchanges, micro-trade missions, coaching and mentoring it builds confidence and competence in individuals and organisations, enabling people to develop business and education links internationally and regionally, using dedicated partnerships developed by Atlantic Corridor.Atlantic Corridor has been funded and supported since its inception funding from the Department of Foreign Affairs has allowed the organisation to grow and develop as a unique value-added development agency in the Midlands region, providing cross-border and international links for a variety of projects. The project is managed by a board of 10 members, representing the fields of enterprise, education, tourism, research and consultancy. A skilled and motivated staff of 3 people presently works for Atlantic Corridor, bringing with them a diverse range of experience that benefits the project enormously.
If you feel that your company, educational institute or local development activity would benefit from the value which cross-border and international linkages can bring, I would urge you to contact Atlantic Corridor.
See also
Atlantic Corridor has proven the value of strategic international linkages. The network of high impact contacts, the flow of added value communications and the partnering projects and initiatives are already delivering results. The objective of our...
Micro-Trade Missions to the USA, Canada and Northern Ireland are undertaken by Atlantic Corridor with companies from our region to partner regions outlined above. Atlantic Corridor can work with its partners and associated contacts to undertake small...
Atlantic Corridor has also added value to the local development process in the Midlands region of Ireland in which it operates, by becoming involved in a number of actions relating to education, tourism, e-access, technology, business...
In October 2006, the British and Irish Governments agreed an agenda for strengthening all-island economic co-operation. This agreement presents an unprecedented opportunity to develop a world class infrastructure on the island and opportunities for...