Cork and Chicago firms in reciprocal trade initiative

CORK companies wishing to develop more trade in the US market will have free use of offices and phones in Illinois.

Members of a high-powered trade delegation from Chicago, who are on a fact-finding mission in Cork, revealed the initiative yesterday.

Bill Gaynor, a professional US lobbyist, said that Cork IT companies seeking markets in the US would be accommodated in Illinois offices free of charge for up to six months.