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Five Limerick Hubs Receive Atlantic Economic Corridor Funding Support To Reopen

Atlantic Economic Corridor Hub Network Project will soon launch an online booking system for all digital hubs in the region 
 
Five Limerick Hubs Receive Atlantic Economic Corridor Funding Support To Reopen
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Stephen Carolan, Enterprise Hubs Programme Manager at the Western Development Commission

Five hubs across Limerick have received funding to support their reopening in compliance with public health guidelines as the economy recovers from the impact of Covid-19.

The investment has been announced by the Department of Rural and Community Development as part of the Atlantic Economic Corridor Enterprise Hub Network project.  

The Limerick hubs which will receive support are Broadford Enterprise Centre, Bruree Foods Ltd, Engine Hub, Kantoher and Rathkeale Enterprise Centre.  

The Western Development Commission, working with Melissa Buckley, the Atlantic Economic Corridor officer in Limerick managed the delivery of the scheme on behalf of the Department for Rural and Community Development.  

Funding has been provided to help the hubs implement social distancing guidelines, purchase necessary safety equipment, online meeting equipment and support marketing of the hub network.

Dr Pat Daly, Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council has welcomed the funding announcement. “The investment in these enterprise hubs in Limerick and along the western seaboard is a crucial piece of infrastructure to aid balanced regional development. Connectivity allows people to work from anywhere while being in contact with their customers and potential customers,” he said.

“We need to provide the infrastructure to allow people to remote work and develop community enterprises. These will help to reinvigorate rural communities while supporting rural businesses and helping us all to live our lives in a more sustainable manner. These hubs can become the life blood for areas that are in danger of decline. They can also help to build communities between like-minded people who can work together to create sustainable economic opportunities for themselves and their localities,” he added.

 

A total of €300,000 has been allocated to 65 digital hubs across the country including Enterprise, R & D, Coworking, Scaling and Community hubs across the Atlantic Economic Corridor which stretches from Donegal to Kerry.

Stephen Carolan, Enterprise Hubs Programme Manager at the Western Development Commission said, “This support will assist  the  hubs with their reopening plans during Covid 19. These hubs are a crucial asset for supporting those who want to continue to work remotely outside of their home setting. The hubs will play a critical role in rural and regional areas in the months and years ahead, allowing skilled workers to work close to where they live, driving sustainable economic activity and building communities.”
 

The Atlantic Economic Corridor Hub Network Project will soon launch an online booking system for all digital hubs in the region alongside a new marketing campaign to help drive awareness and increase use across County Limerick.

For more info on the Atlantic Economic Corridor go HERE 

For stories on Covid Funding stories go HERE

 

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