Enterprise Week -  Powerhouse – International Women’s Day – Community & Business Lunch

Celebrate International Women's Day as part of Local Enterprise Week 2024

Collectively we can all #InspireInclusion

Local Enterprise Office Carlow together with Councillor Andrea Dalton, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council hosts the Powerhouse #InspireInclusion Lunch Event to mark International Women’s Day in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Kilkenny Road, Carlow on Friday 8^th March 2024 from 12 noon – 1:30pm with the lovely Shona Lyons as MC.

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. IWD 2024 campaign theme is Inspire Inclusion. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #InspireInclusion.

The agenda for the event is:

• 11.45am              Registration
• 12.00pm              Welcome by Melissa Doyle, Business Advisor & Co-ordinator of Powerhouse Network
• Panel Discussion with Shona Lyons, MC : 
• Cllr. Andrea Dalton, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council
• Jolly O'Rock, Carlow African Support Group and AHA Storytellers community educator
• Dr Eileen Doyle Walsh - Head of faculty of Business and Humanities 
• Annette Fox, CEO, Carlow County Development Partnership
• Emma Butler, Award winning Interior Designer and Project Manager
• Faith Amond, "Age Friendly Ambassador" Fashion Expert

• 12:45pm              Closing Comments by Rowena Dooley , President , County Carlow Chamber.

• 1.00pm                 Networking Lunch
• 2.00pm                 Event Finishes

This lunch time event is a great opportunity to build your network while also participating in an event aimed to celebrate women’s achievements.

Registration for the event starts at 11:45am with the event commencing at 12 noon sharp. The event includes lunch.