Notes to editors on the Western Development Commission (WDC)

The WDC’s five strategic goals are:

Contribute to balanced regional development by ensuring that the Western Region maximises its full potential for economic and social development.
Promote the benefits of living, working and doing business in the Western Region.
Support the sustainable economic and social development of the rural economy.
Provide risk capital to SMEs and social enterprises.
Operate the WDC as a competent and effective organisation.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny at Western Development Commission reception and launch of RE:CONNECT Western Regional Business Network at Irish Embassy, London 12th January 2012.
New Network to Create International Business Opportunities for West of Ireland Businesses
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