New Creative Hub facility opened at Derry's Ebrington site
The facility was opened by the Acting First Minister and Finance Minister, Arlene Foster and the deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness.
Known as Eighty81 and managed by Blick Studios, the Hub houses 16 companies employing 41 people across a wide range of creative industries.
Speaking at the official opening, Acting First Minister and Finance Minister, Arlene Foster MLA said: “The Northern Ireland Executive recognised in its Programme for Government that Ebrington had the potential to be a driver for regeneration and economic growth in this City.
"Today is the next phase in the redevelopment of important historic buildings on this site and the creation of new jobs.
“I am delighted the Creative Hub at Eighty81 now has 41 jobs created within the creative media and technologies sector.
"I welcome that more than 100 jobs are expected to be based here by the end of 2015/16. This offers a real opportunity to build upon the momentum and bring economic and social rejuvenation to the city of Londonderry and the wider region.”
The deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA said: “The opening of this creative hub, resulting in over 40 jobs and plans for another 60 on the site within 2015/16, sends out a clear signal we are not only open for business but ‘pro-business’.
“Ebrington has reconnected the site with the City and offers a platform for social, economic and cultural regeneration. Blick Studios and the tenants of Eighty81 have grasped this opportunity and we thank them for their commitment and wish them every success for the future."