SBD Strengthens Transatlantic Ties in NYC to Drive Investment and Innovation
Last Month, Ger Corbett, CEO SBD travelled to New York alongside An Cathaoirleach Cllr Jim Gildea, Frank Curran, CEO Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
and John O’Toole Head of Economic Development Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to promote investment in Sandyford Business District and the wider Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown region.
The visit included high-level engagements with Michael Lohan of IDA Ireland and Minster Peter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, alongside productive discussions with US investors such as Rajiv Khatau on life sciences opportunities.
Meetings with New York experts, including Alfred C. Cerullo III, provided valuable insights into urban development and Business Improvement District best practice. Engagements with IDA Ireland and Tourism Ireland further strengthened institutional ties.
Coinciding with St Patrick’s Day, the delegation participated in key cultural and diplomatic events, including the NYC Parade and official receptions, enhancing Ireland-US relationships.
The mission also focused on commercial opportunities, with meetings involving investors such as Murat Aktihanoglu, who expressed strong interest in SBD’s planned Innovation Campus. A visit to BATWorks showcased a successful model of a repurposed green tech innovation hub.
The visit concluded with discussions with Katherine Tarbox on establishing an Innovation Campus in Sandyford, a move that could help Irish Start-ups and Scale-Ups scale domestically before expanding internationally.
Overall, the mission strengthened transatlantic relationships, reinforced government and investor support and positioned Sandyford Business District as an emerging innovation district connecting Ireland, Europe and the United States.