Meath businesses get a boost with new Thrive Centre in Navan
Meath is set to welcome a major new hub offering a “one-stop-shop” for businesses across the county.
The Thrive Centre of Business Excellence, located beside Meath County Council’s Buvinda House in the Navan IDA Business Park, spans 21,000 square feet and is designed to strengthen Meath’s "reputation as a leader in economic development and job creation.”
The new centre will also serve as a central hub to support and attract foreign direct investment while fostering local innovation.
The state-of-the-art facility is a collaborative space providing entrepreneurs and start-ups with access to mentorship, resources, workshops, and networking opportunities.
It features multiple training and mentoring rooms, a large meeting room, and a media room. These facilities are designed to meet the needs of businesses ranging from start-ups and SMEs to large multinational organisations.
The centre will officially be opened this evening by Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke TD.
Speaking ahead of the launch, An Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council, Councillor Wayne Harding said: “The Thrive Centre of Business Excellence is yet another example of Meath County Council’s dedication to elevating this county to unprecedented heights.”
"We are committed to creating an economically vibrant and sustainable county and this building signifies our staunch and unwavering belief that Meath is the ultimate choice for people working and conducting business in.”
Michelle Goodwin, recently appointed as Ireland’s first permanent Regional Enterprise Plan Programme Manager, will operate from the Thrive Centre, focusing on collaborative initiatives to drive enterprise growth across Meath, Wicklow, and Kildare.
Meanwhile Meath County Council CEO Kieran Kehoe said: “We have been very transparent in recent years in stating that a key aim of ours is to become a leader in job creation and economic development, enabling our people and businesses to thrive.”
He added that the council encourages “innovation, ambition and the determination to succeed”
"This building embodies all these vital pillars necessary to drive our economic growth into the future. Our message is clear – whether you are part of a large multinational organisation seeking a location that matches all your infrastructural requirements, or a small start-up searching for business ideas, solutions, and a place to collaborate, County Meath is open for business.”