Sme award for nenagh company
Nenagh's Adsmart is one of 63 companies acknowledged for their contribution to enterprise and innovation across the island of Ireland.
They were awarded 'Business Ambassador' status by InterTradeIreland at a special event held in the Mansion House in Dublin. The event was hosted by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD.
Every county in Ireland was represented by the Business Ambassadors, who were nominated as companies that had successfully embraced innovation; developed new cross-border markets or secured venture capital with InterTradeIreland's support. Representing the full spectrum of industries, the 63 companies have generated approximately €20 million in additional business value to the Irish economy so far.
Adsmart based in Nenagh are a full service marketing company powered by a dynamic and experienced team of consultants, designers, developers and marketers. They offer a full service marketing solution to their clients, which includes graphic design, website development and print management using unique and intelligent print management software.
Speaking at the event Tomas Ryan, MD, Adsmart said: 'The support received through InterTradeIreland programmes has been essential for our business development opportunities in the Northern Irish market. Through InterTradeIreland's support we could afford to hire a new employee who was a great asset to the organisation.'
He added: 'To be an InterTradeIreland Ambassador is an honour. It also means Adsmart can now let other businesses in Tipperary know about the supports that are in place to expand into the lucrative Northern market. Hopefully we can continue to grow our business in Northern Ireland. And this can be taken as motivation to other Tipperary business to explore this worthwhile marketplace.'
InterTradeIreland, the cross-border body that provides SMEs with funding, information, advice and support has greatly helped small businesses to identify and develop trade and business opportunities across the island.
Since 2003, InterTradeIreland has helped more than 25,000 companies with cross-border information and services, supporting over 6,000 SMEs through its trade and innovation programmes. The result has been over €885 million worth of trade and business development and the creation of 3,000 jobs through its programmes. For every €1 invested in InterTradeIreland, it provides a twelve-fold return in business development value.
For further information on InterTradeIreland and the business supports available please visit www.intertradeireland.com.