Spotlight on The Midlands The four local authorities of the Midlands, Longford, Westmeath, Offaly & Laois, working in partnership with state agencies and industry, under the auspices of the Midlands Regional Enterprise Development Office this month published two sectoral plans; the MidlandsIreland.ie Regional Food & Drink Strategy 2021-2024 and the Midlands Advanced Manufacturing Action Plan 2021-2024, as outcomes of the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan to 2020. In welcoming the launch of the plans, Ms Anna Marie Delaney, Chief Executive of Offaly County Council and Designated Regional CE of the Midlands Local Authorities stated : “I want to commend both working groups in developing these sectoral plans, both are key employers in the Midlands Region, the implementation of these plans in partnership with regional stakeholders will enable our region to capitalise on its identified strengths in both these sectors.”
The MidlandsIreland.ie Regional Food & Drink Strategy focuses on strengthening the food & drink sector in the region through four strategic pillars: Sustainability; Awareness; Export Capability & Food Tourism: In welcoming the publication of the Strategy, Minister for Trade Promotion & the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan, Robert Troy TD, said, “This strategy recognises and seeks to reinforce the unique potential of the Midlands food and drink offering– one of excellence, visibility, and pride. It is about making the Midlands the most sustainable regional food and drink ecosystem in the country.” The strategy was developed with the support of the Local Enterprise Offices in Laois, Longford, Offaly & Westmeath and the Local Authorities of Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath. View the full strategy on www.midlandsireland.ie
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