Recent years have seen Cork transform into an independent economic engine. A city region that was, for a long time, viewed as a counterbalance to the capital has been transformed by significant investment, unparalleled talent and an ambitious local ecosystem, driven by a vision of a thriving, prosperous region.

Despite numerous international challenges in the past decade, business confidence remains high among firms operating in Cork. Ongoing growth and investment demonstrate the capacity of Cork business to be agile and resilient. 

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