“Push for Progress” for International Women’s Day in West Cork

“Push for Progress” for International Women’s Day in West Cork

Cork County Council’s Local Enterprise Office, Cork North and West will host a special Women in Business Event to mark International Women’s Day at The Celtic Ross Hotel on March 8th. The “Push for Progress” event which is also coinciding with Local Enterprise Week will feature some of Ireland’s leading business women including Cocoa Brown founder Marissa Carter and communications maven, author and columnist Terry Prone.

Aimed at female entrepreneurs, business owners and those with a business idea, the event will focus on how women can excel in business while achieving a balance and learn new techniques to deal with stressful times.

The event which will be MC’d by Deidre O’Shaughnessy, 96FM, will include a wide variety of speakers including business woman, Barbara Nugent of Transilient Coaching, branding expert and entrepreneur Jennie McGinn, and yoga therapist Jess Hatchett. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network and make new connections throughout the day which will begin at 9.30am and conclude after lunch at 4.00pm. 

Speaking of the event, Christine Heffernan, Business Adviser, Local Enterprise Office Cork North and West said, “We have engaged some of the straightest talking women in business to make this a one day event of learning and networking not to be missed. Each of our speakers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to building brands and businesses which they will impart to attendees on the day. All too often we hear our female clients requesting more networking opportunities so we have combined this with inspirational speakers to host a unique and exciting event.

She continued, “Working women today often find it difficult to find the right balance between work and home life and also find time for themselves. Each woman will tell their own unique story of how they have found both success and joy from what they do and how every woman in business can discover this for themselves. International Women’s Day is about celebrating women and encouraging each other, so the event will be a positive and inspiring one for all attendees. The event is open to all women in business, from start-ups to established businesses and to new entrepreneurs or those with a business idea who want to give themselves the time and space away from the desk to learn new techniques, learn from hugely inspiring female founders and connect with like-minded business women.”

 A limited number of tickets are available and cost just €30 with lunch included. Tickets can be purchased here! 

Check the full schedule of events for Enterprise Week 5th-9th March 2018