The Joint Business Council Project was established with the aim of improving the business environment in the areas of telecommunications, energy, supply chain/transportation and logistics and waste management. The project sought to remove barriers to cross border mobility affecting SMEs in the INTERREG region and in turn to promote cross border employment.

The project aimed to improve education/business linkages leading to greater innovation and entrepreneurship among SMEs across a number of sectors. In addition it enhanced the work of Intertrade Ireland, the Cross-Border Groups, North-South Ministerial Council, EURES, universities, colleges and other agencies. Overall therefore the JBC Project helped achieve greater SME competitiveness through a range of actions, for example by cost reductions, greater security of energy supplies, greater broadband availability and connectivity.

Contact Details:-

Mr Reg Mc Cabe Tel: ROI 01 6051 500/ NI 00353 1 6051 500

Email: reg.mccabe@ibec.ie Web: www.ibec.ie