VistaMed, Cora Systems, the Shed Distillery highlighted to all in attendance at the Leitrim Investment Event in Dublin how you can turn your business idea into a very successful venture in Leitrim. VistaMed gave an insight into how a medical device business now employing 390 people are continuing to expand from their three bases in Leitrim, Cora Systems, a project management software business now employ 50 people and hope to double those numbers in the next year. Pat Rigney of the Shed Distillery shared the story of opening the first distillery in Connacht in 101 years in the Food hub in Drumshanbo. All emphasised the quality staff they have working for them in Leitrim, the high retention levels and the quality support from local government and enterprise agencies in Leitrim.
Frank Curran shared recent developments in Leitrim across economic development, tourism, infrastructure and supports to business emphasising that Leitrim is open to business. Padraic White, Chairman of Collins-McNicholas Recruitment Agency showed that 87% of people who move to this area for work would recommend it to others.
Check out a short video of the event https://vimeo.com/166481926 to see the range of business exhibiting on the night and download the details of business attending.