John Conlon of the Irish Industrial Development Agency.
The Philadelphia-based Irish American Business Chamber and Network (IABCN) and the Irish Industrial Development Agency (IDA) are co-sponsoring a conference on starting a business in or working with firms in Ireland’s Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking areas) on Wednesday, November 30, at The Union League of Philadelphia.
Representing Udaras na Gaelachta, the regional authority responsible for the economic, social and cultural development of the Gaeltacht, will be CEO John Lowery and vice president Seamus Keough. There will also be representatives from four Gaeltacht-based businesses, including Telegael, one of Europe’s leding television, animation, and new media groups; OGT of Donegal, makers of AlgaeGreen, a natural seaweed extract and seaweed fertilizer; SELC, developer and manufacturer of electronic lighting controls and photocells, based in County Mayo; and Proxy Biomedical, which develops medical products using proprietary biomaterials technology.
Among the speakers for the morning program are John Conlon, executive vice president of North American, IDA Ireland; John Brennan, former chairman of ICT Group, and Bill McLaughlin, founder and chairman of IABCN.
IDA is Ireland’s investment promotion agency, responsible for attracting and developing foreign investment in Ireland. It offers funding and grants to clients considering making a direct investment in Ireland and help secure investment in the areas of high-end manufacturing, global services (including financial), research, development and innovation.
The event begins with breakfast at 8 AM, followed by the conference at 9 AM, and lunch at 12:30 PM. To register, go to www.iabcn.ticketleap.com/udaras_30_nov_2011, or email abarry@iabcn.com. Cost is $50 for members and $90 for nonmembers. The Union League is located at 140 South Broad Street.
