Friday, February 27th
• 3.00pm
Opening Welcome:
Gerry Whelehan, Branch Manager, Bank of Ireland, Boyle
Dara Callaghan, Joint President, Boyle Chamber of Commerce
• 3.10pm
The opportunities in a changing Business environment:
Shane Healy – General Manager, Vention Medical Ireland Ltd.
Niall Murray, General Manager, Collins McNicholas, Recruitment and HR Services
Joe Doyle, Senior Manager, National Payments Plan for Ireland
Niamh Cunningham, Irrelevant Fish, Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE), National Finalist
• 3.50pm
Q&A opportunity with the above speakers
• 4.00pm
Networking and exhibitor demonstrations
• 4.00pm – 4.30pm:
Social Media & Online Sales Workshop
• 4.30pm
Opportunities in a changing Agricultural environment:
Panel presentation and Q&A discussion moderated by Roberta McDonald, Farm Profitability Programme Manager, Aurivo
Sean Farrell – Head of Agriculture, Bank of Ireland
Gerry Cregg – Business & Technology/Drystock Advisor, Teagasc
Brian Costello – Farm Manager, Cherry Island Farm
• 5.00pm
Networking and exhibitor demonstrations
• 5.30pm – 6.00pm
Business Supports for SMEs Workshop
• 6.00pm
Guest speaker – Dermot Bannon, Architect, M.R.I.A.I.
Presentation followed by Q&A with the star of RTE’s "Room to Improve"
• 6.45pm
Networking – final opportunity to visit the exhibitor stands in the hall
• 7.15pm
Fashion Show – local boutiques and designers showcase their upcoming lines
Marian’s Fashions, Magees Fashions, Boles of Boyle, Aidan Ray Menswear, Logan Knott
• 8.00pm
Close – Gerry Whelehan, Branch Manager, Bank of Ireland, Boyle
