InterTradeIreland

InterTradeIreland is an all-Ireland economic development agency based in Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland, focused on boosting cross-border economic cooperation, trade, innovation, and entrepreneurship between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The organization has supported over 60,000 businesses, contributing to the growth of cross-border trade from €2 billion to €12 billion since its inception. This support has generated approximately €1.95 billion in business development value and sustained or created over 14,100 jobs, operating with a staff of around 40 permanent employees. Key personnel include CEO Margaret Hearty and Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alison Currie, while notable companies supported include AMCS Group, co-founded by Jimmy Martin. InterTradeIreland was established in 1999 under the Good Friday Agreement, with no individual founders publicly listed.