Guaranteed Irish has unveiled ambitious membership targets and a programme of public engagement activities during a meeting with An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny today.
During the meeting, Guaranteed Irish CEO Brid O’Connell said the organisation plans to triple its membership over the next two years.
Ms. O’Connell said Guaranteed Irish members currently generate 30,000 jobs within the Irish economy. A quarter of the organisation’s members are in the construction, energy and manufacturing industries with 20 per cent in the food industry.
A number of Guaranteed Irish members attended today’s meeting with the Taoiseach, including representatives from Gem Pack Foods, Tegral, Irish Country Hotels, Bord na Mona, MSD and Showoff.
Throughout 2017, Guaranteed Irish will run a programme of a public engagement activities aimed at attracting new members, raising the profile of existing members and encouraging the wider public to support companies that contribute positively to Ireland’s economy and society.
At the meeting, Ms. O’Connell said, "Over the past six months, Guaranteed Irish has undergone a rebrand and plotted out ambitious targets for the coming years. We now place equal emphasis on attracting both homegrown enterprises and international companies operating in Ireland as members, who generate quality jobs and are proud of their provenance."
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny added, "The image of Ireland with its products and services, is synonymous with excellence and innovation. I'm delighted that the ambitious growth plans of Guaranteed Irish will promote and protect our national image."
Source: www.businessworld.ie
