Save the Date - National Womens Enterprise Day 2011
The next National Women's Enterprise Day is on 16th and 17th November 2011 at Portlaoise Heritage Hotel, Co Laois.
National Women's Enterprise Day aims to inspire, activate and assist women across Ireland in running their own business. Guest Speakers this year inlcude Minister for Social protection Joan Burton, T.D., Debra Searle MBA ME and Domini Kemp, owner of the Itsa restaurant and catering outlets.
The County and City Enterprise Boards host this annual event including conference, networking, exhibition and mentoring clinics to mark National Womens Enterprise Day. 300 women in business participated in last years National Women’s Enterprise Day, helping to put the success stories of Irish female entrepreneurs into the spotlight.
Speaking of the Event, Eamon Ryan from Limerick City Enterprise Board highlighted the growing importance of ‘business to business’ networking, especially amongst female entrepreneurs. “For anyone starting a business, making new contacts, finding new suppliers or identifying potential clients is critical for business success and that’s where networking comes in.” He added: “If you’re already in business or looking to set one up, as a starting point you need to find out what enterprise supports are available to you. We’re encouraging all entrepreneurs, and female entrepreneurs in particular, to seek assistance from us around mentoring, training and networking.”
What is the National Women's Enterprise Day about?
This event offers support to women already in business and those thinking of starting out providing the opportunity to meet and avail of enterprise support.
This event is hosted by the County & City Enterprise Boards (CEBs) and funded under the National Development Plan (NDP) Gender Equality Division in the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and funded by the European Social Fund and the Irish Exchequer.
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National Women's Enterprise Day 2011 Event Programme
The Heritage Hotel Portlaoise
Delegate fee for entire conference €100
Wednesday November 16th:
14.00 – Arrival, Registration, Tea/Coffee, Collection of Conference Packs, and Informal Networking
15.00 – Workshop on Social Media with Damien Mulley
17.00 – Tea/Coffee and Informal Networking, Hotel Check in, time out etc
18.30 – Formal Networking event
20.00 – Supper and Informal Networking
Guest Speaker Joan Burton T.D., Minister for Social Protection
Registered delegates can enjoy both formal and informal networking with a light buffet meal and refreshments. Included in delegate fee, but prior booking is essential.
14.00 – 18.00 – Mentor Sessions available – Prior Booking essential
Exhibition throughout the afternoon
Thursday November 17th:
8.00 - Registration, Tea/Coffee, Collection of Conference Packs and Informal Networking
8.00 – 9.30; 10.30 – 12.30; 2.00 – 3.00 – Mentor Sessions available – Prior Booking essential
Exhibition throughout the day, close of exhibition at 3.00 p.m.
9.30 – Welcome Vincent Reynolds, Chairman County and City Enterprise Boards
9:35 - Introduction by Conference Chairperson Colette Fitzpatrick
9.40 – Keynote Speaker Debra Searle
10.30 – Coffee Break and Informal Networking
11.15 – Panel Discussion with 4 successful female entrepreneurs
12.45 – Lunch and Informal Networking
14.00 – Case Studies X 4 – DVD and Panel Discussion Q & A
15.15 – Keynote Speaker Domini Kemp
16.00 – Closing remarks and Conference Close by Eamon Ryan, Chairman NWED Organising Committee