TradeNet Ireland Limited was set up after a successful application to the Special EU Fund for Peace and Reconciliation in 1997, with matched funding from 15 local authorities North and South. The aim of the project is to improve the competitiveness and trading opportunities of SMEs in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland through the provision of a range of Internet-based trading services. The Website was launched October 1999, www.tradenetireland.com

The project has had its funding renewed by Co-Operation Ireland until 2006 and is currently expanding its Partner and Membership bases. With fifteen Partners and over 1,900 members TradeNetIreland.com is uniquely placed to provide valuable business services via the Internet.

Facilities already installed in TradeNetIreland.com

• Find new customers and suppliers in “The Marketplace”
• Tendering opportunities
• TradeNet project information
• Company directories and links
• Latest news headlines and links
• Changing links of the day / week
• Buy / Sell / Joint Venture opportunities
• Automatic sending of relevant e-mails to users
• Industry / financial assistance / business development links

WHY BECOME A MEMBER OF TRADENET ?

• “Marketplace” to buy / sell products & services
• Promotes trade in your own area and also across borders
• Promotes business and services in your local area across the whole island and abroad
• No software, hardware or training costs
• Information on tenders
• Business news & events
• Marketing opportunities
• Guarantee that all services currently provided will remain free

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER ?

Simply go to www.tradenetireland.com and login