LEW2023: The Business of Social Enterprise 9th March

Time: 10am -12pm

Venue: The Apex Theatre, Partas, Tallaght Enterprise Centre, Main Road - Tallaght Dublin 24

A challenging and provocative examination of social enterprise as a business model

“There is a growing awareness of Social Enterprise among the public and businesses alike. However, while it is becoming understood in terms of social impact, it is less understood in terms of being an actual business model capable of profitability, scaling and international expansion. This conference examines Social Enterprise as a business model. The seminar is co-hosted by Partas, SERI and South Dublin LEO. The venue is the new theatre called The Apex, in the Tallaght Enterprise Centre which is currently undergoing a multi-million euro redevelopment by Partas as a major Food Hub for Tallaght.”

Welcome by Tom Rooney, Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office South Dublin

Speakers: 

John Kearns – CEO, Partas

Moderator

Lorraine Corcoran – Director, SERI

Snapshot of Social Enterprise as a business sector.

Carol Gibbons – Divisional Manager Regions & Local Enterprise, Enterprise Ireland

Relating to Social Enterprises as businesses

Sara Dennedy – Director of Impact, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland

The vital role of the entrepreneur in social enterprise

Angela Ruttledge – Public Affairs and Stakeholder Management, FoodCloud

The business model as part of the DNA of a Social Enterprise

Gavin Callan - Procurement Director CBRE                                                                                                   

The gaps and opportunities for Social Enterprises to play with the big guys

Jillian van Turnhout – Governance Consulting

Social Enterprises need enterprising boards