Business networking has never been more necessary than today. The Irish Government recognised this when it convened the Global Irish Economic Forum in late 2009, with France the best-represented country outside of the Anglophone world. NetworkIrlande was set up in 2010 and was largely inspired by the ideas generated at this Forum. The former Franco-Irish Chamber of Commerce and The Green Room young professionals' network played a major role in the development of NetworkIrlande and encouraged their Corporate and Professional members to transfer to the new network. NetworkIrlande's mission is to strengthen business development and trade between Ireland and France. It provides a dynamic platform for its members, through regular attractive and pertinent events, social media, its website and monthly E-newsletters, to • Promote and develop their business activity through effective networking, connecting thereby with the wider Franco-Irish business community; • Facilitate access to government level business support and key decision makers; • Increase their corporate visibility (including sponsorship); • Keep up to date with news; • Enhance career opportunities. Today, NetworkIrlande members include Bank of Ireland, CRH, Davy Group, EY, Grant Thornton, IDA, Mason Hayes & Curran, Mazars, Morgan McKinley, Primark, Premier Tax Free, Transdev, Enterprise Ireland and Tourism Ireland. Twitter : @NetworkIrlande