Pitch Perfect: Unique networking event planned for local businesses

Business owners, social enterprises and community groups across Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo are being invited to a unique networking event in Claremorris next month.

‘REBOOT’ is running a free event on communication, networking andpPitching, which will be hosted by broadcasting veteran, Ciaran Mullooly. These are key skills for all owner/managers of small businesses and leadership teams in so- cial enterprises. The expert speaker for this masterclass is Noel Davidson, Director of Training at The Entrepreneurs Academy, who trained extensively in the USA. Noel will draw on personal experience across a variety of sectors to share his top tips on how to ace your pitch and make networking a key tool in your business.

In addition, Donal Byrne, MD Big Red Barn will share his entrepre- neurial journey and explain how he grew his business to over 50 employees in the highly competitive and topical modular build sector. The panel discussion will discuss the myriad of challenges facing business and social entrepreneurs in today’s economic climate. Guiding the proceedings will be MC Ciaran Mullooly. Ciaran spent almost 30 years as RTÉ’s Midlands Correspondent and is a familiar and popular presence across the

Midlands and Connacht. Since retiring Ciaran has become even more involved in community activities and projects. He is a key member of the Lough Ree Access for All programme which provides people with mobility issues access to pleasure boat excursions on Lough Ree.

Sue O’Toole, SWMDC Senior LEADER Enterprise Officer said: “We are excited to launch our latest REBOOT event to support