Enterprise Board to sponsor FAB Awards
Waterford City Enterprise Board have been confirmed as the overall sponsor of this year’s FAB Waterford Women in Business Awards, which take place on Friday, May 17th at Dooley’s Hotel.
The annual awards ceremony will see businesswomen from all over Waterford battle it out in the various categories with one being chosen as the overall FAB Waterford Businesswoman of the Year 2013.
Speaking at the announcement of the funding, Waterford City Enterprise Board Assistant CEO Jacqui Gaule said: “We are delighted to come on board with FAB Waterford. We very much encourage what they do for women in business in Waterford and we are happy to put our name to these awards. They have been running for a number of years now and have gone from strength to strength. It is essential in these times that we acknowledge the hard work of all our business leaders and what better way to do it than by coming together for a glamorous awards ceremony.”
Commenting on the secured sponsorship, Lynda Lawton, Chairperson of FAB Waterford said, “We can’t thank Waterford City Enterprise board enough for their continued support for FAB Waterford. These awards have become an integral part of our annual calendar and give the business women of Waterford an excuse to take some time off, relax over dinner and given themselves a well deserved pat on the back for all their hard work. Thanks to the generosity of the Enterprise Board we can now offer the tickets at a reduced rate of €25, which will include a delicious meal, tea/coffee and wine at Dooley’s Hotel.”
The awards will be hosted by former RTE and MTV presenter Emma Ledden, who will also speak on the day about her business Presenting to Sell. To secure your tickets today email fabwaterford@gmail.com or see www.fabwaterford.com for more details.
Former MTV star to host FAB Business Awards
Former MTV and RTE presenter Emma Ledden will host the annual FAB Waterford Women in Business Awards, which take place on Friday, May 17th at Dooley’s Hotel.
Emma started her career as a presenter on RTE’s The Den and from there moved to MTV where she interviewed global starts from Beyonce to Britney. After presenting stints on the BBC and TV3, Emma returned to Ireland full time to set up her own business Presenting to Sell and is still a regular face on the red carpet at some of the country’s most prestigious events.
Emma will host the awards, which will be attended by the Mayor, Cllr Jim D’Arcy and leading business women in Waterford, many of whom have been nominated for one of the ten categories and one of the ten winners will then be chosen as Waterford’s Business Women of the Year.
The categories are: Employer of the Year; Employee of the Year; Best in Retail; Best in Tourism and Leisure; Best in Food/Agri Food Business; Best in Business Services; Best in the Public Sector; Best in Arts, Culture & Entertainment; Best in New Business/Enterprise; Best Charity/Social Contribution.
Commenting on Emma joining FAB for the awards, Lynda Lawton, Chairperson of FAB Waterford said, “We’re delighted to have such a high profile business woman as Emma Ledden joining us. I had the pleasure of meeting her recently and from her glittering life on the red carpet to her insight into the business world, she really has a story for everyone and is a remarkable woman. Emma will not alone host the awards, but will also talk about the ups and downs of her career, which is bound to be intriguing, funny and inspirational – just what we need at a women in business awards ceremony.”
FAB Waterford is a networking organisation open to all women in business, who are free to join for an annual fee of just €60 and the venture is supported by Waterford City Enterprise Board. FAB provides informative and educational seminars throughout the year, which are also open to men.
To nominate yourself or someone you know in business for a FAB Waterford Women in Business Award, simply email name, business details, contact numbers and a brief outline as to why the person should win an award to fabwaterford@gmail.com See www.fabwaterford.com for more details.
Nominations sought for FAB Waterford
Women in Business Awards
The FAB Waterford Women in Business Awards takes place on Friday, May 17th at Dooley’s Hotel. Nominations are now being sought for the ten categories and one of the ten winners will then be chosen as Waterford’s Business Women of the Year.
The categories are: Employer of the Year; Employee of the Year; Best in Retail; Best in Tourism and Leisure; Best in Food/Agri Food Business; Best in Business Services; Best in the Public Sector; Best in Arts, Culture & Entertainment; Best in New Business/Enterprise; Best Charity/Social Contribution.
Commenting on the upcoming awards, Lynda Lawton, Chairperson of FAB Waterford said, “We’re delighted to be announcing the third year of the business awards. Last year there were a huge number of entries and the event itself with the winners announced on the day was not only a day of celebration but also a wonderful networking opportunity. We would encourage all potential winners to get thinking about nominating their peers or indeed themselves and get their entry in early.”
FAB Waterford is a networking organisation open to all women in business, who are free to join for an annual fee of just €60 and the venture is supported by Waterford City Enterprise Board. FAB provides informative and educational seminars throughout the year, which are also open to men.
To nominate yourself or someone you know in business for a FAB Waterford Women in Business Award, simply email name, business details, contact numbers and a brief outline as to why the person should win an award to fabwaterford@gmail.com See www.fabwaterford.com for more details.
Teena Gates inspires FAB ladies
to put one foot in front of the other
On a morning when health and well being was the order of the day, the inimitable Teena Gates told guests of FAB Waterford that putting on foot in front of the other is the only way to succeed in life.
Her mantra for many years, and also the title of her book, Teena’s is a story of sheer grit and determination, having lost 12 stone and going on to climb Everest.
Teena shared her fascinating story at ‘Brand U’, an event organised by FAB Waterford and sponsored by Waterford City Enterprise Board at the Athenaeum House Hotel on Thursday last, February 28th.
Designed to inspire women in business, the event began with a style segment, with a ten minute makeup lesson by Sinead Sullivan, Makeup Waterford, who showed that ‘putting your face on’ in the morning can be quick and easy if you use the right products.
Johann Crowe from Zen Hair took to the floor next with a quick demonstration of how to glam up your hair in under ten minutes if you’re going from the office to a function. She also announced the opening of her new Dry Dock Station at the Arundle Lane salon, where you can pop in, having washed your hair yourself, without an appointment and have a 15 minute turn around for just 12euros, perfect as a pick me up during the day, or for ladies who have a lunch meeting or function to attend after work!
Of course no styling segment would be the same without some fashion and Beat 102 103 presenter and fashion fanatic Teresanne O’Reilly brought along her picks of the town, insisting you can shop locally and bag great bargains. She showcased Spring Summer trends from Red Lane, Tramore, Orchid Boutique and Next.
Dr Eithne Brenner was also on hand to speak about health related issues, while special guest on the morning Tony Kelly told the ladies how taking part in the WLRfm Shapeup Challenge has changed his life.
After a delicious breakfast and some red carpet snaps, Teena took to the floor and told how she battled back from serious illness to tackle morbid obesity, losing 12 stone, which is more than her current body weight.
Checking in at a tiny 5 foot 2ins and a massive 23 stone, Teena was walking with a stick and staring death in the face when a doctor's grim diagnosis shocked her into a decision that would change her life. A little more than a year later she had trekked to Everest Base camp and beyond, to climb to the summit of Kala Patthar Mountain and Island Peak in the Himalayas of Eastern Nepal, topping out with a technical climb to 20,305ft. In doing so she proved to herself that you can tackle apparently insurmountable challenges and even in these difficult economic times find yourself somewhat stunned by your own success and sitting close to the top of the world.
Speaking after the event, FAB Chairperson Lynda Lawton of Lawton Media said: “This has been our most successful event to date and while we are all women in business, it just goes to show that a little bit of fashion and glamour is still important to us. We are all full of great intentions in January but our best laid plans are usually gone by the wayside come the end of February. This event was designed to give us that extra push we need, not just to succeed in business, but also to look after ourselves. From the style advice, to health topics and of course inspiration from both Teena and Tony, Waterford better watch out, there are lots of determined women after leaving the Athenaeum House Hotel with a new and improved fighting spirit!”
For more information on FAB Waterford or to join the networking organisation, see www.fabwaterford.com
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For further information, contact Lynda Lawton on 087 9379894
Teena Gates joins FAB for ‘Brand U’ event
FAB Waterford is delighted to announce that they will be joined by the inspirational Teena Gates at their February event in the Athenaeum House Hotel.
Thursday, February 28th, is shaping up to be a morning of glamour, well being and inspiration as the FAB team bring ‘Brand U’ to the hotel from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Designed to inspire women in business, the event will feature hair, makeup and fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2013, medical advice on health and well being with Dr Eithne Brenner, local inspiration from the WLRfm Shape-up challengers and the key note speaker will be Teena Gates, 98fm Head of news, who lost a whopping 12 stone.
Teena has spent two decades as a working journalist in Dublin with 98FM and Denis O'Brien's Communicorp Group, and before that RTE. She is a former radio lecturer at BCFE Ballyfermot College of Further Education and is a founder-member and current director of Learning Waves, the industry training body for Independent Broadcasters in Ireland.
Against the odds, Teena battled back from serious illness to tackle morbid obesity, losing 12 stone, which is more than her current body weight.
Checking in at a tiny 5 foot 2ins and a massive 23 stone, Teena was walking with a stick and staring death in the face when a doctor's grim diagnosis shocked her into a decision that would change her life. A little more than a year later she had trekked to Everest Base camp and beyond, to climb to the summit of Kala Patthar Mountain and Island Peak in the Himalayas of Eastern Nepal, topping out with a technical climb to 20,305ft. In doing so she proved to herself that you can tackle apparently insurmountable challenges and even in these difficult economic times find yourself somewhat stunned by your own success and sitting close to the top of the world.
Her first book "One Foot in Front of the Other" is the story of discovering that you are ill, realising that you can change your life and grabbing at health and joy against all the odds. It's the motivational, inspirational journey of a young woman who was resigned to leaving life behind until a spark lit up a desire to break free. It's how that passion was fuelled by a wish to say thanks to the world and do something positive for a group of children she had never met.
Her’s is a story of pain, of hope, of friendship and of how far you can go by putting one foot in front of the other.
Chairperson of FAB Waterford, Lynda Lawton says: “I’m really looking forward to this event, I think it’s going to be one of our most exciting and inspirational. We couldn’t do it without the help of Waterford City Enterprise Board and I hope anybody who is looking for a bit of confidence in both business and in their personal lives will come out and enjoy it.”
FAB Waterford is a new and exciting networking organisation in Waterford for Females at Business and aims to connect experienced business professionals with those looking to start out, along with offering mentoring, education and networking opportunities.
Tickets for this truly inspiration event, which includes delicious treats by the Athenaeum House Hotel, are €10 for members and €20 for non members. The event is open to both men and women.
To book a place at Brand U, register on www.facebook.com/fabwaterford or for more see www.fabwaterford.com
FAB Waterford to Host Marketing Your Business for Christmas Seminar
The Waterford FAB Network will host a ‘Marketing your business for Christmas’ seminar on Tuesday, October 2 at the Tower Hotel.
The seminarwill offer business tips and information with a leading marketeer offering advice, along with a preview of what the Winterval Festival will offer to the festive spirit of the city and in driving tourism to the city in a typically off peak tourism season.
Commenting on the upcoming seminar Lynda Murphy, Chairperson of FAB said, “We are delighted to be hosting a marketing information evening for businesses. The WintervalFestival plans will certainly add a boost to the city this Christmas and this is the ideal opportunity to hear the detail of the festival from the team behind it, plus make some plans on how to tie in with this event and get the most for your business from it.”
The information evening takes place on Tuesday, October 2 and registration will commence at 5.30pm at the Tower Hotel.
Entry is free for members and €10 for non-members. The event will run from 6pm to 7.30pm. To book tickets or for more information contact fabwaterford@gmail.com or see www.fabwaterford.com
The Pink Tank Goes down a Storm at FAB Waterford Event
The Pink Tank 4 event hosted by FAB Network Waterford last Wednesday July 9 was according to the organisers and participants a roaring success.
The Pink Tank team is made up of Barrister and former ‘Where in the World’ presenter Theresa Lowe, Nicola Byrne, CEO and founder of Call 11890 Ltd, Orlaith Carmody, director of mediatraining.ie and solicitor Linda O’Shea Farren.
The morningevent, sponsored by Waterford City Enterprise Board, saw the ladies speak on up to the minute topics, along with offering support and advice to women in business.
“Be happy doing what you’re doing”, were the words of advice from Linda Farren O’Shea, one of the Pink Tank 4, who spoke to FAB Waterford members and supporters at Faithlegg House Hotel.
The inspiring ladies entertained and educated the Females at Business networking group with stories of their paths to business success.
Orlaith Carmody was first to speak offering her ten tips to succeeding in business and was followed by Theresa Lowe, who spoke about her early career with RTE and making the dramatic change to study law. She saidgetting emotional support is crucial to starting out a new business, adding, “If you’ve changed careers, you are the sum of all your experiences”.
The group was then treated to ‘Elegant Elevenses’ before solicitor Linda Farren O’Shea took to the podium. She encouraged the audience to follow their path, get out and meet people and who knows what opportunities are right infront of you.
Nicola Byrne agreed and concluded the morning event by emphasizing that we have to do it for ourselves, believe in yourself and your business and never forget to “live the way you want to live”.
The next FAB Waterford event will take place on Tuesday, September 4th in the Tower Hotel and will see FAB Waterford supporting the Harvest Festival.
For more see fabwaterford.com
The Pink Tank 4 join FAB Waterford for summer event
The Pink Tank 4 are en route to Faithlegg House Hotel for the next FAB Waterford event which takes place on Wednesday, July 18th at 9.30am.
Made up of Barrister and former Where in the World presenter Theresa Lowe, Nicola Byrne, CEO and founder of Call 11890 Ltd, Orlaith Carmody, director of mediatraining.ie and solicitor Linda O’Shea Farren, the Pink Tank 4 bring their all-woman motivational road show to Waterford.
The morning event, sponsored by Waterford City Enterprise Board, will see the ladies speak on up to the minute topics, along with offering support and advice to women in business and Chairperson of FAB Waterford, Lynda Lawton said she is delighted to have the powerful quartet join them for their mid summer event.
“There ladies are leading the way in their fields and we can take inspiration from them all. Thanks to the support from Waterford City Enterprise Board, FAB Waterford is keen to show support to all women in business in the region and we invite everyone to come along and support this fantastic event.”
This is the second event under the new FAB Waterford title and the networking group hope it proves every bit as popular as their recent FAB Waterford Women in Business Awards. The group will continue to strive to engage interesting, educational and inspirational speakers for members and the business community in Waterford and the Pink Tank 4 is only the first in an impressive list of events planned.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Nicola Byrne is founder and CEO of Call 11890 Ltd, now employing 80 people in Ireland. Nicola is a popular media spokesperson on a wide range of issues, including entrepreneurship, leadership, and women in business. A graduate of the Marketing Institute in Ireland, she became an entrepreneur over 12 years ago when she founded Stenics Media Ltd, which she still owns, having previously worked for AC Nielsen, Bank of Ireland, Jacobs, 98FM and Gateaux. Nicola is a board member of the Ireland US Council, British Irish Chamber of Commerce, Chairperson of the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards 2011/12 and an Ambassador in Europe for Female Entrepreneurship.
A Director of Mediatraining.ie, Orlaith Carmody has run communications training and management programmes for some of the top names in Irish business. Formerly a staff journalist at RTÉ, she presented The Week in Politics and Oireachtas Report. She was appointed to the Board of RTÉ by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications in December 2009, following public competition, to serve a five year term. She has an MA in Film and Television and is married to Gavin Duffy of The Dragon's Den, with whom she has four teenage children.
A household name as the popular Quizmaster on RTÉs prime time show, Where in the World, Theresa Lowe swapped a TV career for the law when was called to the bar in 1997. She now has a broad civil and criminal practice, and is a member of the Refugee Legal Service Panel, the Criminal Legal Aid Panel, and is on the Board of the Prisons appeal Tribunal. She is also an accredited Mediator. She is married to Lyric FM presenter and musician, Frank McNamara, and they have four teenagers, including twins.
After qualifying as a Solicitor, Linda O’Seah Farren emigrated to New York and became a corporate lawyer at top Wall Street firm Debevoise & Plimpton. She returned to a job in investment banking, before becoming Programme Manager and Ministerial Adviser to Nora Owen. She set up O'Shea Farren Solicitors and became a regular media commentator, notably on Tonight With Vincent Browne. After the banking crisis, Linda was elected to the Board of EBS and sits on the Boards of Music in Great Irish Houses and the National University of Ireland. Linda and husband barrister Brian Farren have three children.
Tickets for the event are on sale now and include Elegant Elevenses presented by Faithlegg House Hotel head chef Jenny Flynn. Tickets are €10 for members and €20 for non members. The event will run from 9.30am to 12.30pm. To book tickets or for more information contact fabwaterford@gmail.com or see www.fabwaterford.com or call 087 9379894.
