Midwest Talent Pool Key In Attracting Foreign Investment – Shannon Chamber

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The Chief Executive of Shannon Chamber says the talent and capabilities of the Midwest region have proved to be an integral factor in securing the European Centre of Excellence of a US product certification and knowledge company for Shannon.

exida yesterday announced 25 new jobs, predominantly in engineering, software and development and consulting for their new base at Shannon, with the roles coming on stream over the next five years.

The base was secured by the IDA through the first virtually managed investment for a regional location.

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Chief Executive of Shannon Chamber Helen Downes says the decision by exida to choose Shannon reinforces the rich resources that the region has to offer when trying to attract foreign direct investment: