A unique pilot scheme aimed at attracting new business to Limerick City Centre is being rolled out to County Limerick’s principal towns.
Limerick City and County Councils say the Business and Retail Incentive Scheme, which sees qualifying businesses and retailers receive grant aid based on fit out, shop or office improvement costs subject to a maximum of 50% of the annual rates liability in the first year and 25% in the second year of operation. This scheme is now being made available in Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale.
The scheme, which will run until the end of 2014, has already attracted a number of new retail and business developments in Limerick City and was a factor in Worldwide Tech Services’ announcement last month to establish their European Headquarters in Limerick City Centre.
“This scheme is designed to attract retailers and business into Limerick City Centre and the County’s larger towns in a proactive effort to address vacancy rates, improve streetscapes and support the business community,” explained Paul Foley of the Council’s Economic Development & Planning Department.
The Business and Retail Incentive Scheme provides for grant aid worth up to 50% of rates outlay in the first year for qualifying applicants and worth up to 25% of rates outlay in the second year subject to matching expenditure in fit out costs in properties that have been vacant for more than a month.
Mr. Foley continued: “The scheme is quite innovative and is a clear message from Limerick City and County Councils that we are supportive in the creation of economic opportunities both in the City Centre and the principal County Towns. Last month’s announcement by Worldwide Tech Services will result in the creation of over 60 jobs in Limerick City and is testament to the value of this scheme in attracting new businesses.”
Tom Enright, Director of Economic Development and Planning stated: “This is a grant for new retail or business to set up or expand in Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale which is dependent on the amount of expenditure incurred on fit out costs. It helps to get people started. Staff in the Council’s Economic Development Unit will give assistance to anyone who would like to enquire about taking up the scheme.”
Further information on the Business and Retail Incentive Scheme is available from www.lcc.ie or www.limerick.ie. The Economic Development & Planning Department at Limerick City and Council can be contacted at 061 407269 or economicdev@limerick.ie.
Limerick City and County Councils say the Business and Retail Incentive Scheme, which sees qualifying businesses and retailers receive grant aid based on fit out, shop or office improvement costs subject to a maximum of 50% of the annual rates liability in the first year and 25% in the second year of operation. This scheme is now being made available in Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale.
The scheme, which will run until the end of 2014, has already attracted a number of new retail and business developments in Limerick City and was a factor in Worldwide Tech Services’ announcement last month to establish their European Headquarters in Limerick City Centre.
“This scheme is designed to attract retailers and business into Limerick City Centre and the County’s larger towns in a proactive effort to address vacancy rates, improve streetscapes and support the business community,” explained Paul Foley of the Council’s Economic Development & Planning Department.
The Business and Retail Incentive Scheme provides for grant aid worth up to 50% of rates outlay in the first year for qualifying applicants and worth up to 25% of rates outlay in the second year subject to matching expenditure in fit out costs in properties that have been vacant for more than a month.
Mr. Foley continued: “The scheme is quite innovative and is a clear message from Limerick City and County Councils that we are supportive in the creation of economic opportunities both in the City Centre and the principal County Towns. Last month’s announcement by Worldwide Tech Services will result in the creation of over 60 jobs in Limerick City and is testament to the value of this scheme in attracting new businesses.”
Tom Enright, Director of Economic Development and Planning stated: “This is a grant for new retail or business to set up or expand in Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale which is dependent on the amount of expenditure incurred on fit out costs. It helps to get people started. Staff in the Council’s Economic Development Unit will give assistance to anyone who would like to enquire about taking up the scheme.”
Further information on the Business and Retail Incentive Scheme is available from www.lcc.ie or www.limerick.ie. The Economic Development & Planning Department at Limerick City and Council can be contacted at 061 407269 or economicdev@limerick.ie.
