Summary

Summary

Fingal businesses are transitioning into a new phase following the global pandemic. New ways of working, changes in manufacturing, retail, food and beverage and tourism offerings have tested organisations innovation and technological skills to the limit. Sadly, some businesses have not made it through the challenges of the past two years, others have survived and a few have thrived.

There is a long road ahead, and now is the time to build back better, to collaborate more efficiently so that all Fingal businesses can prosper. The overriding outlook from Fingal businesses is positive with an increase in recruitment, upskilling, revenue and profits forecasted for the majority of businesses.

Fingal is a great place to do business and there is huge appetite to build on what the region has to offer. It has significant economic advantages including Dublin Airport, fast access to Dublin Port, rail, road, power and telecommunications infrastructure.

The area is renowned for strong business leadership and inspiring innovation in technology, manufacturing, aviation, financial services, logistics and distribution, agriculture, tourism and hospitality. Fingal is a can-do area with a diverse local economy and an outstanding quality of work life balance for the people who live and work in the region. It is home to some of the best and most outstanding multinational companies from across the world that have chosen this region to invest and to create jobs for the well-educated and skilled workforce.

Fingal Chamber will continue to leverage its association with Skillnet Ireland and Adare Human Resource Management to support businesses requiring training and HR expertise in the Fingal region.

Fingal Chamber Skillnet supports regional development by helping local businesses to arrive at shared local solutions that are more accessible, affordable and effective in meeting their needs. The collaboration of the two organisations address both technical and non-technical skills needs across multiple sectors. Benefits of Skillnet training include more productive staff, improved retention rates, increased staff motivation, cost-effective training, a skilled workforce and a competitive and progressive workplace.

Fingal Chamber continues to work closely with Fingal County Council and the Local Enterprise Office as well as the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and feedback from this Business Sentiment Survey will enable the Chamber to effectively advocate and deliver further positive change for Fingal and its businesses.

The next Fingal Chamber Business Sentiment Survey will be conducted later this year.