County Wexford Chamber Launches Major Drive to Promote Jobs, Investment and Innovation

County Wexford Chamber has launched a new campaign designed to position the county as a leading destination for living, working, investing and doing business. 

‘Look to Wexford’ highlights Wexford’s strong ecosystem for enterprise, showcasing the multinational companies, family businesses and local enterprises going global that call Wexford home. 

Wexford has a population of more than 163,000 people, produces 10% of Ireland’s total food output and has a diverse economic base with 22 international companies.

The campaign includes a series of videos and podcasts telling the stories of the people who have grown their careers in Wexford, the people who have returned to the county, and those leading the next generation of innovation and sustainability. The campaign also positions Wexford at the forefront of Ireland’s growing green energy revolution. 

Featured throughout the campaign are the people behind companies manufacturing medical devices used every second worldwide, the technology platform enabling 200 million deliveries annually, and a nutrition company exporting 350 products to 50 countries. 

Wexford native and former Irish rugby player Gordon D’Arcy said, “What has always amazed me about Wexford since I left to pursue my sporting career is the number of people who choose to come back home and the energy, ambition and experience they bring with them when they do. We’re now seeing a new generation of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders asking, ‘Why can’t we build that here in Wexford?’ That mindset is creating real momentum across the county.”

In addition to celebrating enterprise success, ‘Look to Wexford’ also showcases the county’s renowned culture, tourism - attracting 1 million visitors each year - and quality of life offering, promoting its strategic location just 60 minutes from Dublin and direct European connectivity via Rosslare Europort. 

Paula Roche, CEO of County Wexford Chamber said, “Wexford has an incredible story to tell. We are home to world-class businesses, innovative entrepreneurs and a talented, ambitious workforce, all set against the backdrop of an exceptional quality of life. ‘Look to Wexford’ is about shining a spotlight on the people, companies and the university driving growth and innovation here, while encouraging others to see Wexford as a place where they can build careers, grow businesses and create opportunities. From our thriving enterprise community to our connectivity, culture and lifestyle, Wexford offers something truly unique.”

The campaign was officially unveiled at a special event at Newbay House Hotel featuring guest speakers -  Gordon D’Arcy; Colm Blake, Zurich Insurance and Suzanne Nance, Wexford Festival Opera. 

Dr David Dempsey, Chair of the Ireland South East Offshore Wind Partnership and co-founder of Salesforce Europe features in one of the podcast episodes. He said, “ If you look at the previous industrial revolutions around the world, they've been powered by our immigrants. Now, we're powering the fourth industrial revolution but we're doing it from Wexford, we don't have to leave anymore. Four offshore wind development sites have been identified off the south east coast which have the potential to deliver 5,100 megawatts of electricity, powering the businesses of the future in Wexford.”

County Wexford Chamber (CWC) is the leading voice of business across Wexford, Enniscorthy, Gorey, and New Ross.  It represents a broad membership base spanning medtech, manufacturing, technology, professional services, retail, hospitality and tourism. 

For more information about Look to Wexford, visit https://www.countywexfordchamber.ie/