From San Francisco to LA, Archibald showcases the north to US investors
Pictured (L-R) are Anne Beggs, CCO, Invest NI and Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Minister for the Economy
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is in the United States this week for a series of high level engagements aimed at boosting investment, trade and tourism with Northern Ireland.
The Minister begins her visit in San Francisco, where she and senior Invest NI officials will meet major US investors, business leaders and industry networks.
This visit offers an important opportunity to demonstrate the north’s strengths as a competitive, innovative and strategically positioned location for US investment.
Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Minister for the Economy
Speaking from the West Coast, Dr Archibald said: “This visit offers an important opportunity to demonstrate the north’s strengths as a competitive, innovative and strategically positioned location for US investment.
“The US remains one of our most significant sources of inward investment, with a strong base of USowned companies operating across the north, including Californian investors such as Seagate, Proofpoint and Imperva.
“Dual market access, deep sectoral strengths, a skilled talent base and a resilient business culture all contribute to the north’s continued appeal to US investors.”
Our new office location in San Francisco will strengthen the work of our US team who are working hard to identify US firms looking to establish or expand operations and introduce them to Northern Ireland as a potential location.
Anne Beggs, CCO, Invest NI
During her time in San Francisco, Dr Archibald will deliver keynote speeches at an Invest NI business leaders’ dinner and a gaming industry lunch with Ulster University and Studio Ulster. She will also officially open Invest NI’s new office in the city, strengthening the agency’s ontheground presence in the US market.
Anne Beggs, Chief Commercial Officer at Invest NI said: “US companies play a vital role in Northern Ireland’s economy, investing in key sectors such as financial services, cybersecurity, technology and advanced manufacturing. Our new office location in San Francisco will strengthen the work of our US team who are working hard to identify US firms looking to establish or expand operations and introduce them to Northern Ireland as a potential location.
“Many of our leading US investors, including Citi and Aflac, continue to reinvest and grow their operations in Northern Ireland, demonstrating confidence in our region. We remain committed to fostering new partnerships, driving investment, and ensuring our economy continues to thrive on the global stage.”
The Minister will then travel to Los Angeles where she will address US travel and media partners at a Tourism Ireland breakfast event, highlighting our growing profile as a compelling destination for American visitors. She said: “Increasing US visitor numbers is essential to strengthening our tourism economy, and I’m committed to driving that growth.”
Whilst in LA the Minister will also, along with NI Screen, promote our worldclass screen sector during a series of meetings with key figures from major US studios.
