SWIBN June Meeting and Networking

You're Invited | Sligo Women In Business Network June 2025 Lunchtime Event

📍 Swan Suite, The Glasshouse Hotel, Swan Point, Rathedmond, Sligo, F91 NCA4

📅 Tuesday, 24th June 2025 🕧 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM (Registration from 12:15 PM)

June’s event is held in collaboration with Europe Direct (thanks to Brenda Cawley from Sligo County Libraries).

Speaker:

We are delighted to welcome Mary Bruen, Employer Relations Officer from the Department of Social Protection, who will update us on key supports available to employers:

• Work Placement Experience Programme (WPEP) – Help people re-enter the workforce while benefiting from fresh talent.
• JobsPlus – Financial incentives of up to €10,000 to hire from the live register.
• Wage Subsidy Scheme – Supports for hiring individuals with disabilities.

Mary will guide us through the application processes and benefits of these schemes, helping you make informed decisions to grow your team.

📬 Contact for DSP queries: mary.bruen@welfare.ie 🌐 Learn more: www.gov.ie

Business Spotlight

We’ll also hear from our member Monica McElhinney, Community Fundraiser for Ulster Connaught North, who will share insights on the Relay for Life campaign by the Irish Cancer Society. 📧 Contact: mmcelhinney@irishcancer.ie

There will be time to network with new and existing members and expand your community of support, and brainstorm supports and actions to drive your business forward no matter what stage of business you are at.

The Sligo Women In Business Network is proudly funded by the Local Enterprise Office Sligo. Shona will be available at the event to share information on mentoring, training, and funding supports.🔗 www.localenterprise.ie/Sligo