[wanabidii] Press Releases: Special Representative O'Brien Travel to Northern Ireland

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Special Representative O'Brien Travel to Northern Ireland 02/25/2016 04:08 PM EST Special Representative O'Brien Travel to Northern Ireland Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 25, 2016 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s Special Representative for Global Partnerships Andrew O’Brien, in collaboration with Invest Northern Ireland, will lead a delegation of U.S. investors, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and representatives from academia to Belfast and Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland from February 29 - March 4, 2016. The purpose of the delegation will be to bring together representatives in Northern Ireland and members of the U.S. private sector to seek out potential projects, partnerships and business opportunities. On February 29 and March 1, Special Representative O’Brien and the delegation will be in Belfast to meet with government officials and private sector representatives on economic climate and investment opportunities. The delegation will also make stops at local businesses and Queen’s University. On March 2, Special Representative O’Brien and the delegation will travel to Derry/Londonderry to meet with government representatives and gain a deeper understanding of the region’s economic landscape. Later, they will engage with government and private sector leaders regarding partnership opportunities aimed at increasing economic growth. The group will also visit several businesses and the Magee College campus of Ulster University. On March 3, the group will attend breakfast with Derry/Londonderry business and community leaders, and then will return to Belfast where they will engage in wrap-up meetings in preparation for a larger investment delegation to take place in the future. Follow @DrewAtState, @GPAtState, and @USAinNI, on Twitter for updates. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520