The Enterprising Women Network was set up by the Local Enterprise Office Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown (LEODLR) as a peer-to-peer business support network for female-run businesses.
The network is coordinated by a fellow business, Jill Lush, on behalf of LEO DLR. Jill is over 6 years in business herself so she has experienced first-hand many of the challenges that business owners face.
The Enterprising Women Network (EWN) is a safe place to network with fellow female entrepreneurs. Networking meetings tend to have a more informal tone, but still have structure. EWN is made up of a group of really supportive ladies. Early stage or pre-start businesses are made just as welcome as long established businesses. In fact, this dynamic in the meeting lends itself to great support for all involved.
The network runs seven times a year with in-person meetings to network.
Our meetings feature
- Expert speakers on practical topics of interest to local businesses
- Exchange of ideas and sharing of experiences with other female business owners
- Opportunities to build contacts and win business
- Guests are welcome (no fee for first time visit)
- Keep informed about LEO DLR supports available and those of other organisations
Meeting take place in various venues within the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown region during the year. Our summer and Christmas events tend to be more informal. All events are heavily subsidised by LEO DLR.
Members are sent reminders in advance of events via email. We promise not to bombard you with emails though!
During 2024 we plan to meet on these dates (subject to change):
1. January - Tuesday, 16th January from 7-9pm
2. March - date TBC. Event in conjunction with International Women's Day
3. April - Tuesday, 23rd April
4. June - Summer event on Tuesday, 25th June
5. September - Tuesday, 10th September from 7-9pm
6. October - date TBC, National Women's Enterprise Day in conjunction with LEO Fingal, South Dublin & Dublin City
7. December - Tuesday, 3rd December - a morning festive event
Our members can keep in contact between meetings via our WhatsaApp group (not mandatory to join the group!)
Membership for the year can be availed of here
Enterprising Women Network on Instagram
We encourage members to keep connected between meetings. We love promoting your business on our Social Media pages, particularly via our Members Spotlights. You share the contact with us (photos/videos and short text) and we tag you on the post.
Enterprising Women Network Enquiries:
Jill Lush
Network Co-ordinator
Local Enterprise Office Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
Email: Jill@LushMarketing.ie
