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Belfast investment conference 'a great opportunity' Belfast investment conference 'a great opportunity'
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A major international investment conference in Belfast is a "great showcase" for Northern Ireland, Finance Minister Simon Hamilton has said.A major international investment conference in Belfast is a "great showcase" for Northern Ireland, Finance Minister Simon Hamilton has said.
The conference will be attended by senior business figures from the USA, China and Japan.The conference will be attended by senior business figures from the USA, China and Japan.
Meanwhile, the Ulster Herald has reported the US engineering firm Terex Finlay is expected to announce a major investment in its Omagh operation. Meanwhile, US engineering firm Terex Finlay has announced it is creating 260 jobs in County Tyrone.
The paper said up to 300 jobs could be created over the next two years. The investment conference comes as signs emerge that the Northern Ireland economy is recovering.
Momentum It is being hosted by the first and deputy first ministers,
The investment conference, hosted by the first and deputy first ministers, comes as signs emerge that the Northern Ireland economy is recovering.
It is hoped that international investors can add to that momentum in the coming months and years.It is hoped that international investors can add to that momentum in the coming months and years.
It is the first event of its kind in Northern Ireland since the global downturn began in 2008.It is the first event of its kind in Northern Ireland since the global downturn began in 2008.
The conference begins with a reception at Hillsborough Castle in County Down.The conference begins with a reception at Hillsborough Castle in County Down.
The main event is on Friday when Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to address the delegates.The main event is on Friday when Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to address the delegates.
Mr Hamilton said he hoped the conference would help to build on previous successes and "take ourselves to another level economically".Mr Hamilton said he hoped the conference would help to build on previous successes and "take ourselves to another level economically".
"It's a great opportunity for Northern Ireland to showcase what we have to offer to the world," he said."It's a great opportunity for Northern Ireland to showcase what we have to offer to the world," he said.
"In the past we've had similar conferences which have, in the short to medium term, realised significant investment in Northern Ireland."In the past we've had similar conferences which have, in the short to medium term, realised significant investment in Northern Ireland.
"Some of those brand names have been able to appreciate the great offering we have and have built on their investment to create more jobs.""Some of those brand names have been able to appreciate the great offering we have and have built on their investment to create more jobs."