HIGH LEVEL FLORIDA TRADE MISSION VISITS GALWAY

Date Published: 18-Jun-2009

A business delegation from Jacksonville in Florida are in Galway today to forge business links between northeast Forida and the west of Ireland. The trade mission is being organised by Atlantic Way - a voluntary organisation comprising business, community and local government leaders from Galway, Clare and Limerick.Established in 2005, Atlantic Way aims to promote the west and mid-west as a region of excellence for living, working and leisure, and one which will rival Dublin.The Jacksonville delegation is headed up by City Mayor, John Peyton and includes representatives from Jacksonville's Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Commission.The visit includes a meeting with Galway's small and medium-sized companies conducted by GMIT President Marion Coy and a reception hosted by NUI Galway President Dr James Browne.