Autumn Business Summitt
"Dare to Include"
As part of Mayo Social Inclusion Week, Westport Chamber held the 'Dare to Include' business summit, together with The Disability Federation of Ireland's aim to stimulate business owners to consider how their activities can be open to all members of society, both as employees and as customers. Participation of persons with disabilities in employment is one of the lowest in the EU-28. An 'Inclusive Destination Westport' will create opportunities in employment and leisure across our community.
Workplace Challenges
Welcome from Helen Gavin, President, Westport Chamber
Introduction by Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Writer & travel editor for INM’s Independent.ie and Weekend Magazine
Speakers:
Jack Kavanagh, Pharmacist & Disability Activist
Charlie Gannon, Head of Operations, CleanRwith Ireland
Catherine Gallagher, PhD student, DCU
Kevin Dempsey, Head of Fundraising & Development, DFI
Patricia Timlin, Employer Relations Officer, Intreo
Panel Discussion, Q&A - Pól Ó Conghaile
Inclusive Hospitality
Speakers:
Dr. Clare Carroll, Lecturer NUIG
Accessibility in a Heritage property - Barry O'Connor
CEO / Biddy Hughes, Head of Commercial Development, Westport House Estate
ROI on Inclusive Hospitality - Michael Lennon, Westport Woods Hotel /Destination Westport / IHF
Ciarán Ó Murchú, CEO Uisce
Panel Discussion, Q&A - Pól Ó Conghaile
Built Environment & Public Realm
Speakers:
Matt Stevens, Senior Executive Architect, Mayo Co. Co.
Carúil O’Madhra, Architect
Joss Douthwaite, Occupational Therapist, Capability OT
Panel Discussion, Q&A - Pól Ó Conghaile
Wrap-up - Pól Ó Conghaile
Closing- Helen Gavin, President, Westport Chamber
The Westport Chamber was awarded winner of the ‘Event of the Year’ category at the Chambers Ireland Awards 2022 in The Crowne Plaza Dublin for the ‘Dare to Include’ Business Summit. This wouldn’t have been possible without the fantastic team who organised the event and it's wonderful speakers.
A special thanks to Westport Chamber committee member and event organiser James O'Doherty who accepted the award on behalf of the Westport Chamber.
