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EVENT DETAILS:
Date: December 13th (Wednesday)
Time: 6pm – 9.30pm
Venue: Hotel Kilmore – Sheelin Suite
Theme: Building Connections in a Crowded World
Hospitality: Tea/Coffee & sweet treats over Networking at start of event and fork supper at 8pm
Booking: Must be booked - please see Booking options links below.
Fee to attend:
- Already a CWBN Member - Cavan Women in Business Members are FREE to attend and can bring ONE guest free of charge - please register above.
- Want to join the CWBN - If you are not yet a member but would like to join the network, please click here to register.
- To Attend as a Non Member - If you are not a member of Cavan Women in Business Network but would like to attend the Christmas event, fee is €25 & you can register by clicking HERE.
The Cavan Women in Business Network will meet together to celebrate 2023 and Christmas.
With a line-up of inspirational guest speakers, Ann Marie Durkin and Jean Evans, the guests will also hear from Gillian Madden, Local Enterprise Office Cavan on how the team there can support women in business as they start or develop and grow a business.
Speakers
Ann Marie Durkin, Coolamber House, Lismacaffrey, Co. Westmeath
Ann Marie Durkin has a wonderful story to tell.
After qualifying with a BA Economics & Finance from NUI Maynooth, Ann Marie took up a post as a teacher. However, with her entrepreneurial spirit, Ann Marie left teaching and set about starting her first businesses, Shasta & NUMUM, a research and development company of innovative baby products. With her team, Ann Marie invented the world’s first pre-sterilised soother and also developed and patented a portable baby bottle steriliser. As CEO of the company, Ann Marie raised significant capital investment for Shasta & NUMUM which she owned for 12 years before selling the company to pursue another passion, Gardening and plants.
With her husband, Patrick, they purchased the historic Coolamber House, Lismacaffrey, Co. Westmeath, the former residence of Princess Virginia of Saxony and undertook the massive project of restoring the house and Gardens to their former glory. The project also entailed the restoration and design of two adjoining Walled Gardens and Outbuildings
A mother of five children, Ann Marie is combining her passion of gardening and plants, love of business development and teaching in her business – that of offering Gardening and Lifestyle Workshops in the Historic Coolamber House. Learn more about her business at www.coolambergarden.com
Jean Evans, NetworkMe
Jean Evans will share a unique insight into the power of networking, from her perspective, that of a shy introvert.
After working in the corporate world for many years, Jean set up her own business advising on all things networking. It is her passion, and one that is borne out of experience and plenty of trial and error, mistakes and mishaps. Through her blogs, podcast and social media channels, Jean shares tips, tricks, hacks and ideas on how to become an effective networker in business and in a professional career.
Jean is a qualified career, life, business and executive coach. A unique combination of coaching, business and life experience means that Jean is uniquely placed to help people excel at networking as they begin to understand that they have the permission to be their authentic selves.
NetworkMe spans training, speaking, facilitation, mentoring and coaching on all areas of networking & business connections. As someone who has networked both at corporate and career level, to networking in the SME community, Jean has lots to share with Cavan Women in Business Members. Learn more about Jean’s business at www.networkingjean.ie
Margaret McKeon-Boyle
Margaret McKeon-Boyle, founder of Extensive PR Ltd is the coordinator of Cavan Women in Business Network on behalf of Local Enterprise Office Cavan. She will be the Master of Ceremonies for the event.
Outline Itinerary
6:00pm Guests arrive - networking & coffee
6:25pm Guests Take their seats
6:30pm Event Begins
- Margaret McKeon-Boyle
- Jean Evans: "How to become an effective Networker - Tips for CWBN Members"
- AnnMarie Durkin: From Teaching to developing and growing two businesses
8.00pm approx.: Networking over a Buffet Dinner
9.00pm - 9.30pm: ENDS
