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0 - What Is The Upper Shannon Erne Future Economy (USEFE) Project? The USEFE was founded in 2013 and is a joint initiative, between the Local Authorities of Cavan, Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon, Bord Na Mona and the ESB. The purpose of
between the Local Authorities of Cavan, Leitrim,
and Roscommon, Bord Na Mona and the ESB. initiative,
Longford
regional development can lead to economic growth and job creation across Cavan, Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon.
UPPER SHANNON ERNE
FUTURE ECONOMY PROJECT
CAVAN
Steering Group Consists of
t h e t h e
CEs
the
f
r
Local
Authorities and authorised p e r s
n e l f r
Bord
Na
M
a a n d
the
ESB.
T h e role of t h i s group
is
t
n s u r e g
e r n a n c e a n d
e r s i g h t of
t h e
p r
e c t a n d t
s t r a t e g i c direction
a n
g
n g b a s i s .
Operational M a n a g e m e n t Group Consists of members a p p
n t e d
by
the
CE5/CEOs
behalf of their
g a n i z a t i
.
T h e role of t h i s
group
is
to provide governance of
t h e
project, oversee delivery of the agreed action plan and support the work of
the
sectoral groups t
n s u r e w
t h w h i l e
h i g h
impact p r
e c t s are delivered.
U P P E R S H A N N O N
ERNE
FUTURE ECONOMY PROJECT
Project C
r d i n a t
Reporting t
h e
USEFE
Operational Management Group, the Project Co-ordinator
is
r e s p
s i b l e
for:
the
USEFE
p r
e c t t h r
g h business network
building
n g a g i n g with
the p r
e c t groups and other s t a k e h
d e r s
such a s
Local
Authorities,
Local
Enterprise
O f f i c e s
(LEOs)
e t c .
d m i n i s t r a t i
d u t i e s UPPER SHANNON
E R N E
FUTURE ECONOMY PROJECT
. LEITRIM. LONGFORD. ROSCOMMON
new customers, markets and economies of scale to help to improve profit margins
larger, more established businesses in the region
various scales of business
creation and attract skilled staff into the region
FUTURE ECONOMY PROJECT
LEITRM . LONGFORD. ROSCOMMON
MAN U FACTU RI NC HEATHCARE/PHARMA FOOD
CREATIVE FORESTRY & ENERGY
TOURISM
ICI & SERVICES
DIASPORA
consisting of both trade and agency staff.
Mona and ESB formed recently. Suggested activities of the group included:
Community Plan and the Regional Action Plan for Jobs and identify the key
contained in the summary documents and to identify what we can do to develop this sector further on a regional basis.
identified target market. Demonstration projects in the region may be a good selling point as it would show people what has been done and what is working well.
FORESTRY & ENERGY
the form of social media marketing, meeting the retailer, site visit to their plant etc.
the initiative.
Regional Networking Opportunities
th
October 2015, in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim.
showcase their produce
— Area of interest to be investigated further at the next food
meeting
Training
food company should be contacted to see what their needs are and see if support can be provided.
FOOD
The Blueway is a multi-activity trail running alongside water which links walking, cycling, canoeing, paddle boarding and cruising with local towns and villages.
the value of €209,692 under the Rural Economic Development Zones Project (REDZ) to develop the Blueway across the USE FE region.
Roscommon and multi leisure section between Drumleague Lock and Drumhauver Bridge, Co. Leitrim); regional & directional signage, capacity building workshops and the publication of food, craft, heritage and outdoor activity trails
TOURISM
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counties so accommodation providers can see what is on offer in the region
the Blueway and on the importance of social media to promote the Blueway brand
t h e
EU programme for
t h e Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SM Es)
running from 2014 to 2020 )
—
Slovenia.
test activities across the USEFE region in Ireland.
travelling in low/medium seasons towards small towns along the waterways.
walking and water activities for seniors.
— Viewed as an example of best practice
Creative Momentum, WDC; Creative Frame
— Follow on from Harnessing Creativity; LEO
training etc.)
— Work with LEO’s to develop a training course which looks at challenges people
face when applying for funding. Leitrim LEO has offered to lead on this.
there could be a week where a visiting guest showcases their product in the Design
House.
7-
p a s s i
a t e about retaining jobs and encouraging i n v e s t m e n t into the
region
to e n t i c e b u s i n e s s e s t
t
region (i.e. T e a m building days; i n t e r n a t i
a l m e e t i n g s etc.). Once t h e y are h e r e p e
l e
will
get t
x p e r i e n c e w h a t the area has to
a c h
county received funding
in
2015
u n d e r the
Local
Diaspora Engagement F u n d ,
in
conjunction with Connect Ireland, to develop some marketing materials.
& USEFE
C
r d i n a t
will
work
together to
an
e v e n t
in
O c t 2016 which
will
look
at hosting
an official launch of
the
Blueway
t
Regions Diaspora
in
D u b l i n
and
the
East Coast.
T h e r e
will
be
a
specific focus on t a r g e t i n g p e
l e
in
c
p a n i e s who might be interested
in
t e a m
building
e v e n t s along the
Blueway.
r
e d location for e v e n t
—W a t e r w a y s Ireland Building, Grand Canal Docks, Dublin
Diaspora Engagement Fund
—funding to develop
a
regional
USEFE DVD,
h
d Diaspora workshops with festival organisers and a g e n c y staff;
p r
u c e m a r k e t i n g material
(i.e. k e y rings,
mouse m a t s , pens); develop
a
b r
h u r e
projects
in
the
region
that
require a s s i s t a n c e
in
terms
t
if
successful
in
late April/early
May.
D I A S P O R A
coming months
HEATHCARE/PHARMA ICT & SERVICES
MANUFACTURING
e s t r y &
Energy—
due regard to both national and county strategies
e g i
a l
conference focusing
forestry and energy sector
support to
b e provided to food businesses.
r e a t i v e / C r a f t
—
to help people apply for f u n d i n g
arts and crafts exhibition around the r e g i
H
s e has
f e r e d to b e
a
launch pad for new products around
the
r e g i
i a s p
a
event
in
O c t 2 1 6 which
will
l
at hosting
an official l a u n c h of
the
B l u e w a y to
the
regions Diaspora
in
Dublin
for funding from
the
Local
Diaspora Engagement Fund
n g e l
Investors
E v e n t —
a
regional angel investors event
crucial
t h a t the
right people with
the
r i g h t projects who are willing to release equity
in
their business are identified and
invited
in
how to make
a
bid
before the event takes place
Tourism
—
Blueway’ regional
c a p a c i t y b u i l d i n g and networking event
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th
April
2016
We
a r e always
j
n i n g s
me
i f
you
you k n
w
l d
like
to get
involved w i t h
this project. P h
e : 7 1 9620005
E x t
529 E-mail:
u s e f e @ l e i t r i m c
i e W e b s i t e : w w w . u p p e r s h a n n
e r n e . i e
BORDNAMONA
Cavan County Council
Cornhairle Chontae An Chabhain
teitrim County Council ComaIrIe Criomae Liatroma Roscommon County Council
Comhairle Chonae Ros Coain
l.ongford County Council Conflarle Chontae Longfoit