Irishbusinesswomen.com Conference

The 2007 Conference of www.Irishbusinesswomen.com is due to be held in Westport on 18th May next, with a networking event on the evening of 17th May. 250 people are expected to attend this year.

The virtual network www.irishbusinesswomen.com set up on the initiative of CEB CEO Frank Fullard in September 2006. It now has over 370 members registered, using it and actively involved in it. While membership of the network is open to female entrepreneurs all over Ireland, and interestingly we have a few overseas members already, it is with a sense of local pride that we record the fact that Mayo still has more members than any other county. The Dubs, however, seem likely to lift the trophy by the end of the year! Such is life! The idea behind the network was that members might learn from each other; support and assist each other, and share information, referrals, ideas and resources to their mutual benefit. The way the site has grown since it was started in September last makes us believe that we can have 750 or 800 members by the end of the year. That’s growth!!!! Membership is free, and is open to women who have started their own business, or are thinking about doing so; to women who run a business even if they did not start it themselves; to those involved in running a family business; to women involved in any capacity – even if it is purely a supportive one, in a partners business for example; to WAHMs (Work at Home Moms for the uninitiated), and to those involved in providing support for women in business. Indeed, individuals who feel that they do not fit into any of these categories, but still feel that they could benefit or contribute, are also encouraged to join. If you have any queries about the event please feel free to contact; Nicola Fitzpatrick on 094 9047597 or nfitzpat@mayococo.ie or Pam Conway on 094 9047587 or pbarrett@mayococo.ie

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