Welcoming the 20 new jobs announced today (Monday 30th August 2010) by Aspen Grove, the web based solution provider based at Shannon Development’s Kerry Technology Park, Tralee, Dr. Vincent Cunnane, Chief Executive, Shannon Development said:
“Today’s announcement is great news for Aspen Grove, Kerry Technology Park and for Tralee generally. Shannon Development is delighted that Aspen Grove is continuing to flourish at Kerry Technology Park. These high quality sustainable jobs are very welcome and will continue to enhance Kerry’s reputation as an excellent business location.
‘This reputation also received a boost with County Kerry being awarded the prestigious title of European Entrepreneurial Region of the Year for 2011. This award is designed to identify and reward EU regions with outstanding entrepreneurial vision. Accolades like this position Kerry centre stage as a hub of innovation. Shannon Development has invested over €11 million in developing innovative world-class business solutions for foreign and indigenous industries at Kerry Technology Park, and the success of Aspen Grove illustrates once again how companies can operate hugely successful global enterprises from regional locations like Kerry Technology Park.
‘The Park continues to punch above its weight in terms of its ability to attract high calibre indigenous and overseas companies. Currently 17 companies employing over 300 people have chosen to locate at the Park. These companies generate annual sales of over €60 million and R&D spend of approximately €8.5 million. Sectors represented include software, telecommunications and Internet services,” he concluded.
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