IDA Ireland secured 246 new investments last year despite Covid-19
RTE

The number of jobs created at IDA Ireland-backed companies continued to grow last year, despite Covid-19.

In its annual statement the agency, which attracts foreign companies to locate in Ireland, said it had secured 246 new investments which created 20,123 new jobs.

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Make your business shine on social media
Irish Examiner

Tweeting Goddess as she is better known in the social media sphere says this is a time for small businesses to really shine on social media and she says there is no need to panic if you are still not sure how to navigate it all.

“People need to remember that social media really is about connecting with people and making contacts and you already through your own customer base have people who are interested in your business so you need to start by building on that and go from there”.

While working as a Social Media strategist Samantha is also founder of the global Women’s Inspire Network (womeninspire.ie) which is a global on-line network created to help and support women entrepreneurs. Read More

Exit interview: Dan Hilferty reflects on 10 years at the helm of Independence Blue Cross
John George, Philadelphia Business Journal

After 10 years at the helm of the region’s largest health insurance company, Dan Hilferty stepped down as CEO of Independence Health Group on Jan. 1 and handed off the top post at Independence Blue Cross’ parent company to former CFO Gregory Deavens. In a wide-ranging interview with the Philadelphia Business Journal during his final days on the job, Hilferty talked about health care reform, industry consolidation, Covid-19, mental health care, and more.

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