Stylish women in Laois mean business
Irene O'Shea, Wedding Celebrant with Emer Concannon, Alice Harrington and Danielle Keane from The Maldron Hotel at the Local Enterprise Office Laois, Women in Business Networking Event at Castle Durrow. Photo: Alf Harvey
STYLE was the order of the day at a Women in Business event on Thursday 28 August, organised by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Laois.
The elegant Castle Durrow was the venue for the third so far in a series of events organised throughout the year, to encourage and support female entrepreneurs in the county.
The events give women an unrivalled opportunity to network and share information and also to learn more about the wide range of supports available, through the LEO and other similar business supports.
Laois LEO senior enterprise development officer Honor Deevy said: ‘These events are highly valuable, as they address a broad spectrum of interesting topics and feature speakers who are relevant to women in business, while also providing meaningful support and networking opportunities. They are becoming more and more popular.’
That popularity was borne out by the large group of women that turned out for the networking lunch event and heard keynote speaker Breeda O’ Connell speak on ‘Style with Purpose – How to Dress with Confidence, Clarity and Impact’.
Introducing Breeda, Ms Deevy described her as ‘a passionate and highly experienced Image Consultant, who has worked with hundreds of women to show how personal style can support their everyday lives, as well as their most extraordinary moment’.
Ms Deevy added: ‘She’s known for her unique blend of practical guidance and inspiring energy, helping women feel confident, comfortable and fully themselves in what they wear.
‘Breeda works both online and in person with private clients, delivers corporate talks and workshops and is a regular media contributor, with her most recent TV appearance on the Today Show in January. She’s known for her unique blend of practical guidance and inspiring energy, helping women feel confident, comfortable and fully themselves in what they wear.'
Well known public relations consultant Sally McEllistrim of ‘Get It Across PR and Communications’ also spoke at the event, where she gave a brief insight into PR and the value it brings to businesses and brands.
For more details and supports from LEO Laois, contact 057 8661800 or check www.localenterprise.ie/laois
