‘Supporting, Empowering and Inspiring’ business women
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Conor Craven, acting Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office Cavan; Dr Fiona Maloney, Director of the National Tertiary Office; Heather Humphreys, Minister for Rural and Community Development and Social Protection; Cllr Áine Smith, Cathaoirleach of the Cavan-Belturbet Municipal District and Cllr Carmel Brady.Image 2 of 2
Cavan Women in Business Network members attending the December 2023 event (from left): Anna Costello, Newgenskin Ltd; Nikki McGoohan, Propel 2 Gether Ltd; and Lyn Sharkey, Lyn Sharkey Nutrition. Photos: Sheila Marie RooneyOver 500 women across 26 different business sectors have engaged with the Cavan Women in Business Network since its inception over a decade ago, with new members always welcomed.
The network provides a platform that encourages and promotes entrepreneurship for women in the county. It was established under the auspices of the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Cavan in May 2013 due to the fact that there was no tradition of a women’s network in the area. Neither was there a formal network for local women in business.
This professional business women’s network has proven very successful over the 10 plus years since it launched. Over that time members of the Cavan Women in Business Network heard from over 200 inspirational speakers at 70 events.
According to Tara Humphreys, business advisor, LEO Cavan, the objective of the Cavan Women in Business Network is to support, empower and inspire the members.
“This is done by raising the profile of female-led businesses in the county; affording them the opportunity to showcase their businesses; and giving them a platform to grow their network of women in business in the area. Local Enterprise Office Cavan is very proud of the success of Cavan Women in Business Network since its launch over a decade ago,” she told the Celt.
Local businesswoman, Margaret McKeon-Boyle of Extensive PR, has co-ordinated the Cavan Women in Business Network since its launch nearly 11 years ago on behalf of LEO Cavan.
Over 50 women in business in the county have joined Cavan Women in Business Network in 2024 alone.
To see view their business details visit the network’s website here.
Membership is open for 2024 and those wishing to join this progressive business women’s network can find out more details by calling Margaret on 087-2588918; emailing CWBN@leo.cavancoco.ie; or by visiting www.localenterprise.ie/Cavan/