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Background & Structure
Founded in 1996 to support women in business in Kilkenny City & County, Kilkenny Network is run by a voluntary committee, elected annually at our AGM.
As an organisation, we:
- Identify external networking opportunities and strengthen our profile by working closely with local business support groups, such as Kilkenny County Enterprise Board (KCEB) and Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce
- Identify opportunities for our members to become part of the decision-making process in Kilkenny, eg. through lobbying local government, accessing Strategic Policy Committees of Kilkenny County Council, nominations to organisational boards
- Identify opportunities for our members to network on a national basis, eg. through sourcing conferences & seminars appropriate to our members’ interests.
Membership
Membership of Kilkenny Network is open to any woman running her own business or in a managerial role within an organisation. We aim to represent all Kilkenny business women in all aspects of their professional lives.
Objectives
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To provide support for each other professionally. |
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To be included on decision-making bodies at local level |
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To provide education & training through workshops, seminars & conferences |
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To organise a flagship annual charity event to give something back to the community that supports us |
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To encourage entrepreneurship as a career choice among young people by working with schools & youth organisations |
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To provide a social outlet & personal support for our members
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