Austin’s Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance

RSM Ireland is delighted to be supporting a visit by Austin’s Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance (DECA) to Dublin this week.

The group of attendees is made up of a select group of entrepreneurs and executives who are considering doing business in Ireland. DECA is a coalition of local diverse and ethnic Chambers of Commerce in Austin working together to advance economic opportunities for their communities. This trip is an opportunity for DECA members to network with Irish entrepreneurs and business leaders and to learn all about the Irish business environment and to establish if they would like to do business in Ireland.

RSM Ireland and RSM US are co-sponsors of the trip which entails a jam-packed schedule for attendees including information sessions on topics such as the Irish economy, workforce, and transportation; networking events; and visits to local businesses, such as the Pearse Lyons Distillery.

On Tuesday 26 March, RSM Ireland alongside Bank of Ireland hosted a panel discussion on Irish tax matters relevant US Foreign Direct Investment, economic and banking matters, and why Ireland is a great location to do business.

Paddy Stapleton, Head of Tax, RSM Ireland stated that: “We are thrilled to be sponsoring this exciting week of events for Austin’s Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance. RSM Ireland works with a lot of US companies that are considering establishing operations in Ireland and the EU. This is a great opportunity to showcase Ireland’s attractive business environment and to provide support and advice to businesspeople that have an interest in establishing a presence here, or in doing business with Ireland.”

John McCourt, Partner, RSM US: “RSM US are delighted to bring Austin’s Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance to Ireland to show them why Ireland is such a great place to do business and to show how global the RSM network truly is. At RSM, we know that starting operations in another jurisdiction can be complicated which is why we set up our RSM US LLP’s Ireland Practice which works jointly with RSM Ireland’s US Desk, with a singular combined purpose of delivering the power of being understood, regardless of time zones or international borders.”

Tina Cannon, President & CEO, Austin LGBT Chamber stated that: “Ireland is known for its great business climate and is a global destination for entrepreneurs and enterprises looking to grow. We are excited to be in Dublin and to experience firsthand all the city has to offer. We are grateful to RSM for supporting us and making this trip happen.”

Philip Healy, Foreign Direct Investment, Bank of Ireland: “Bank of Ireland welcomes DECA to Dublin and is looking forward to showing the participants how Dublin is a world leading city for business with a talented workforce and a vibrant culture.”

Other participating supporters of the visit include EY, Deloitte, Dell Technologies, Indeed, Bank of Ireland, IDA Ireland, and AmCham.

About DECA:

The Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance (DECA) was established in 2021 and is a coalition of local diverse and ethnic Chambers of Commerce working together to advance economic opportunities for our communities. The coalition was founded by and is comprised of The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce and The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. DECA is working with community stakeholders over the next year to build REED Plan. The REED Plan is a one of kind model setting a new national standard of community collaboration to impact opportunities for minority businesses and workforce REED Plan better aligns the needs/desires/capacity of large private-sector economic actors with broader community needs for mutual benefit.