Invest Northern Ireland facts for kids
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 Invest NI headquarters, Bedford Street, Belfast in May 2010 |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Jurisdiction | Northern Ireland |
| Parent agency | Department for the Economy |
Invest Northern Ireland (often called Invest NI) is an important group in Northern Ireland. Its main job is to help the economy grow. Think of it as a special team that helps businesses in Northern Ireland get bigger and stronger. It also encourages companies from other countries to set up their businesses there.
Invest NI is part of the Department for the Economy (DfE), which is a government department. This means it works closely with the government to make sure Northern Ireland's economy is doing well.
What Invest NI Does
Invest NI works to make Northern Ireland a great place for businesses. They help both new and old businesses. Their goal is to help these businesses sell their products and services all over the world. They also try to bring new companies and money into Northern Ireland.
This group offers many services to businesses. They give advice, offer special programs, and provide support. For example, they help companies with new ideas and inventions. They also help train people who work in these companies. Invest NI mainly supports businesses that make things (like factories) and those that offer services that can be traded with other countries.
Helping Businesses Grow
Invest NI helps businesses in many ways. They want companies to be able to sell their goods and services internationally. This means helping them find customers in other countries. They also work to attract new companies to Northern Ireland. When new companies come, they create jobs and bring money into the area.
They offer different kinds of help. This includes advice on how to start a business or make an existing one better. They also have programs that help companies develop new products or improve their skills.
Connecting with Other Countries
Invest NI also talks to government officials and leaders in other countries, like the United States. They do this to share information about Northern Ireland. Their aim is to show why Northern Ireland is a good place for businesses to invest and grow. This helps create more opportunities for local companies.
See also
- Department for the Economy
- Economy of Northern Ireland
- US-Northern Ireland Investment Conference
