Two firms give jobs boost for Belfast

New jobs are being created across Belfast, thanks to help from investment company Invest Northern Ireland (NI).
Fri, 27 Jun 2014New jobs are being created across Belfast, thanks to help from investment company Invest Northern Ireland (NI).

UK and US-based financial technology firm Options has established a new centre in Belfast, investing £2.9m and creating 31 high-quality IT jobs. Invest NI is supporting the investment with a grant of £249,000.

In addition, Invest NI is providing salary support to US San Diego company Leardon Solutions, which is creating 10 new jobs in the city. The multinational product development corporation has chosen Northern Ireland as the location for its new product development and design centre.

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