Over 200 jobs created by LEO Westmeath firms last yearThe Local Enterprise Office Westmeath supported companies who created 208 jobs in 2023. The new figures show that the LEO Westmeath financially supported 270 small businesses in their portfolio across the county these companies in turn employ 1,600 people. This is the most jobs the Local Enterprise Offices have supported nationally since their inception in 2014. In 2023, there were 6,640 new jobs created by LEO clients companies with a net jobs creation figure of 2,131. “With 82% of new jobs created outside of Dublin, it is clear that our Local Enterprise Offices are supporting businesses right across Ireland.

Source: Irish Independent January 19, 2024 23:47 UTC