New Hampshire delegation builds business connections across Louth
The Mill Enterprise Hub welcomed a senior delegation from New Hampshire
Senior political and economic leaders joined local government, business leaders and regional companies for a day focused on building connections and exploring new opportunities at The Mill Enterprise Hub. On Wednesday, 26 August, The Mill Enterprise Hub welcomed a senior delegation from New Hampshire as part of its ongoing work to strengthen relationships between Ireland’s North East and the United States.
The delegation included State Senator Regina Birdsell, New Hampshire Senate Majority Leader; Lucy Lange, Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs; State Representative Dennis Malloy; and representatives involved in economic development and international cooperation.The visit marked the second time a New Hampshire delegation had visited The Mill, reflecting the growing relationship between the two regions.
These relationships provide a strong foundation for new opportunities between businesses in the North East and New Hampshire.The delegation arrived at The Mill at 9.30am, where they were welcomed and taken on a tour of the Enterprise Centre. Following this, they met with Nikki Campbell from Louth County Council and Hubert Murphy from Drogheda and District Chamber of Commerce to discuss the region’s economic strengths, enterprise ecosystem and the potential for deeper international collaboration.
During the morning, the delegation met with representatives from Nexulate.com, FPK University, Turmec, Osborne Recruitment, Dogleg and Nuvalez. These companies shared their work and ambitions for international growth. In the afternoon, the delegation visited Harcourt Technologies on the Donore Road and Boann Distillery in Bryanstown. These visits highlighted the quality, innovation and international ambition of businesses in the Drogheda region and offered a first-hand view of Drogheda’s diverse enterprise community.
Ronan Whitty, CEO of The Mill Enterprise Hub, said:
“We were honoured to welcome Senator Birdsell, Commissioner Lange, and the wider New Hampshire delegation to The Mill. The programme allowed our visitors to meet the organisations and companies helping to drive enterprise across the region and to see the ambition that exists here in the Northeast.”
“We were also particularly pleased to welcome New Hampshire back for a second visit. That return demonstrates that this is not a once-off conversation, but a relationship we are continuing to build. International connections like this can open doors, encourage the exchange of ideas and help local companies explore opportunities beyond Ireland.”
State Senator Regina Birdsell, New Hampshire Senate Majority Leader, said:
“The relationship between New Hampshire and Ireland is built on strong cultural connections and a shared spirit of enterprise. Our visit to The Mill and our meetings with local leaders and regional companies gave us a valuable opportunity to see the ambition, innovation and business potential that exists in the Northeast.”
“I look forward to building on these connections and exploring new opportunities for collaboration, trade and investment between our two regions.”