28 Mar 2024
Cork named second in Europe for economic potential at investment awards
Cork City has been named second in Europe for economic potential at the 2024 Financial Times FDI awards, in the small city category. The city secured several top five finishes in the various categories related to FDI, including:
1st in Europe for FDI strategy
2nd in Europe for economic potential
3rd in Europe for business friendliness
4th overall in the small European category
The city has attracted over 200 multinational investors to its welcoming business environment, with several key attractors including a high number of graduates from two respected universities and a collaborative and innovative business environment.
Cork City Council Director of Services for Strategic and Economic Development Fearghal Reidy said:
“This reflects the attractiveness of Cork as a place to invest and do business, a testament to quality of life in Cork along with the top-class education, research and industrial supports available in the city”
Fearghal Reidy, Director of Service, Strategic and Economic Development, Cork City Council
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