Forbairt Feirste is working to promote Irish in the business world and to create employment opportunities for Irish speakers. Our latest project "Gnó le Gaeilge/ Irish means Business" aims to promote the use of Irish in the Business Sector, both Private and Public. As part of Gnó le Gaeilge, Forbairt Feirste have launched a new campaign "Dorchla na Gaeilge / The Irish Language Corridor" which aims to create a bilingual corridor along Belfast's Falls Road. Home to numerous Irish Language Organisations, Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich, An Nasc, Meánscoil Feirste and Glór na nGael, also the nursery schools and the primary schools providing Irish Language education, to name but a few. The Falls Road is recognised nationally and beyond as the heart of Belfast's vibrant Irish Language community. How can you develop the use of Irish Language as a business opportunity? It's easy. In every area of your marketing strategy, there are plenty of opportunities to use Irish, and Forbairt Feirste is here to help you implement the changes you might want to undertake - Bilingual signs inside and outside shops In car parks and reception areas Bilingual stationary Business cards Annual reports and advertisements And using Irish on your Internet site and in your promotional videos Forbairt Feirste has a comprehensive range of services to help you maximize the business opportunity - Advice about opportunities to use Irish Professional translation services Introductory and refresher classes for members of staff wishing to improve their Irish A financial contribution towards bilingual signage Placement of Irish speaking trainees on work experience Forbairt Feirste is fully networked with key Irish Language organisations, and can help you connect with this new marketing strategy.