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Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
1 May 2013
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2013
Description
Squarespace, an American-owned web design company, has announced the opening of a new site in Dubin by the end of 2013, which it expects will create 100 jobs. The parent company operates an online publishing system enabling firms to establish their own websites. The Dublin site will serve customers outside the US, with most staff working in customer service related jobs.
Sources
1 May 2013: Independent.ie
Citation
Eurofound (2013), Squarespace, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 75388, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/75388.
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