The 2008-2012 Business Environment Ranking of the Economist Intellgence Unit places Ireland 11th globally out of 82 countries, naming it as one of the most attractive business locations in the world.
The
Drogheda Economic Forum (DEF) is a group within the Louth Economic
Forum set up to promote Drogheda's unique economic strengths. The DEF
created an action plan working with both public and private sector
stakeholders to enhance as an urban centre in the heart of the eastern
seaboard corridor. The DEF is an all encompassing organisation with it's
main aim to make Drogheda a superior town to live in, work in and
visit.