Cavan Business Women's Club - CBWC 3.17

Cavan County Enterprise Board (Cavan CEB) launched the Cavan Business Women's Club (CBWC) in May 2013 at a high profile event attended by 150 business women from County Cavan.

The CBWC was launched by Anna May McHugh, Business Woman of the Year 2013 and Managing Director of the National Ploughing Championships, an event that attracts in excess of 189,000 visitors annually.
Also at the launch was RTE’s Dragon’s Den panellist, Ramona Nicholas founder of the Cara Pharmacy Group.

Cavan female entrepreneur - Ann Rudden of Aine’s Handmade Chocolates, a finalist in the 2011 National Enterprise Awards also spoke at the Launch.

Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Orlaith Carmody of mediatraining.ie, an ex RTE journalist, presenter and currently a member of the Board of RTÉ.

And Marcella Rudden, Business Adviser, Cavan County Enterprise Board also spoke at the launch


Vincent Reynolds, Chief Executive Officer, Cavan CEB said “The value of networking cannot be underestimated when growing and sustaining a business as it enables the building up of a network of people that you can do business with. Networking is a big part of business success and we are delighted to support
this Cavan Business Women’s Club networking initiative."

The Cavan Business Women’s Club is coordinated by communications expert Margaret McKeon-Boyle of Extensive PR who, with the Cavan CEB, ensures an exciting line-up of guest speakers and empowering workshops for the Club members.


Marcella Rudden, Business Advisor, Cavan CEB said : “We are very excited about what Cavan Business Women’s Club can offer local business women. As well as an opportunity to establish a business network, we hope it will also offer learning opportunities from participation in high-powered tailored workshops, to being inspired and motivated by successful female speakers. Each meeting of the Club will provide the opportunity for members to showcase their products and services and most importantly build a strong network among business women in County Cavan. Overall, our objective is to provide Cavan’s business women with an enjoyable, memorable and rewarding experience.”

Cavan CEB is inviting women in business whether business owners or employees and managers to apply for membership of this prestigious networking group. Contact us by email on CBWC@cceb.ie or message us on Facebook.

What Cavan Business Women’s Club offers you:

- Opportunity to hear inspiring speakers who will empower members with improved Attitude, Knowledge, and Skills

- Workshops to enhance your Skills

- Opportunities to showcase your business

- There will be an exhibition corner where Cavan Business Women’s Club members can showcase their business at each meeting

- Opportunity to Network with other business women from Cavan

Effective Networking Works!

• The value of networking cannot be underestimated when growing and sustaining a business

• It enables the building up of a network of people that you can do business with

• Networking is a big part of business success

• From lead generation to joint ventures

• Attending effective networking events can mean a large boost to your bottom line

• People do business with people they know and like!

• The more people you know, the more business opportunities you will discover

• Personal contact is always the most effective

• People in your network can give personal recommendations to enable you to link with your other target contacts