Christmas Comes Early for Fingal's Female Entrepreneurs.

As we prepare to celebrate Christmas 2021, Fingal's female entrepreneurs are gearing up for another fantastic online networking event to finish 2021 in the spirit of hope, ambition, and making it happen. 

Now in its sixth year, Fingal Enterprising Women Network (FEWN) has proven to be an invaluable platform to help female entrepreneurs learn, connect with and empower each other as they navigate their business journey.  

An initiative of Local Enterprise Office Fingal, FEWN has become an integral part of life as a female entrepreneur in the local area.  

Each online event features a keynote speaker, after which participants are invited to join breakout rooms where they have an opportunity to network with like-minded businesswomen. 

 The year to date has seen six FEWN online networking events featuring some excellent guest speakers who shared their insights on a range of business-related topics, including starting a podcast, managing your money mindset, and making the most of Instagram.  

Highlights from 2021 included guest speakers such as Author Cathy Kelly, TV presenter Gráinne Seoige, and the Editor of Irish Country Magazine, Klara Heron.  

 The upcoming Christmas event aims to end the year on a high with "Hope, Ambition and Making It Happen" featuring Hotelier, Entrepreneur, and Co-Presenter of RTE's "At Your Service," John Brennan, as the guest speaker. 

 John recently published his book "My Name is Jhon," in which he demonstrates that with grit, determination, and playing to your strengths, the impossible becomes possible. In keeping with the season's spirit, some lucky participants at this FEWN event will receive copies of the book, undoubtedly inspiring its readers as we welcome a new year of business opportunities. 

Speaking about female entrepreneurship in the area, Oisín Geoghegan, Head of Enterprise at LEO Fingal, explained, "Since the pandemic, businesswomen have had to find alternative ways to build their network, so these online networking events have proven instrumental in making this happen. LEO Fingal is very proud of our community of female entrepreneurs, and we look forward to seeing female entrepreneurship in Fingal go from strength to strength in 2022 ." 

Sharon Rossignuolo, Manager of the Fingal Enterprising Women Network, said, "Being in business can be a lonely journey, so building a support network is crucial in keeping the motivation and enthusiasm that's needed to run a successful business. FEWN is a warm and welcoming environment that promotes empowerment and encouragement. I would invite all female entrepreneurs and businesswomen to come along and experience it for themselves." 

 
The FEWN online networking event, "Hope, Ambition and Making It Happen," featuring John Brennan, is on December 14th, 2021, from 11 am - 12.30 pm. The event is free of charge, and you can book your place at  https://www.localenterprise.ie/Fingal/Training-Events/Online-Bookings/Webinars-Networking-Events/FEWN/FEWN-Christmas-Event-Hope-Ambition-and-Making-It-Happen.html .

To find out more about becoming part of the Fingal Enterprising Women Network, please email info@leo.fingal.ie.

About Local Enterprise Office, Fingal  

The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) in Fingal is part of a network of 31 Local Enterprise Offices nationwide, located within the Local Authority structure. The Fingal office is one of the largest and most active LEOs in the country.  The role of the LEO is to support and provide assistance to existing and potential small business promoters located in Fingal, North County Dublin.  In addition, the Fingal LEO aims to foster the development of an enterprise culture. The LEOs operate under a Service level Agreement with Enterprise Ireland.  Local Enterprise Office Fingal is funded by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and is con-financed by the European Regional Development Fund. 

About FEWN

Fingal Enterprising Women Network provides learning and networking opportunities for women in business and enterprise. If you are a female business owner/manager, or if you are actively involved in establishing your own business, you should check out our networking events for  potential learning and networking opportunities. For more information e-mail info@leo.fingal.ie.