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1. Network Ireland 2013
Sponsorship Opportunities

2. About Network Ireland
Network Ireland is a progressive dynamic organisation for
women in Business, the
Professions, Industry, Trades, Government Departments and
the Arts.
Formed in 1983, the organisation has developed both a
reputation and a quality distribution system for ideas and
information.
Today Network Ireland has grown to comprise 8 branches
around the country with over 400 Businesses Nationwide.
Branches include
Dublin, Louth/Meath, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary
North, Kildare, Galway and Mayo.

3. Our Members
Our members are made up of self-employed female
entrepreneurs, female employees working across various
sectors and women in the arts.
Some of the sectors represented are:
Law, Accountancy, Estate Agency, Retail, Milliners, PR, IT,
Hospitality, Food Production, Marketing, Media etc

4. Annual Events
Each local branch holds a monthly event covering motivational
speakers, business workshops, training courses, social
events, networking opportunities and Business Women of the
Year Awards.
Network Ireland holds 2 national events each year which are
attended by both members and visitors. These events are:
1. Business & Networking Event – International Women’s
Day, March
2. National Conference & Awards – Sept/Oct

5. 2012 Annual Events
Network Ireland held it’s Annual National Conference & Awards in the d
Hotel in Drogheda, Co. Louth on 28th September, 2012. The conference
was very well attended and had a fantastic variety of speakers including
Orlaith Carmody who dealt with the topic of pitching and presentations .
The black tie gala dinner and awards was hosted by TV3’s Sybil Mulcahy.
The judges of the Business Women of the Year Awards were in attendance
to present the awards on the night.Drogheda TV were on hand to record
the event and the Sunday Business Post was the media partner for the
event.
Sponsorship for this event was provided by Louth County Enterprise Board,
Enterprise Ireland and other local businesses.

6. Local & National Press Coverage
Previous Events

7. Local & National Press Coverage
Previous Events

8. Local & National Press Coverage
Previous Events

9. 2013 Annual Events
Business & Networking Event – International Women’s Day,
March – Friday 8th March 2013
Location: The River Lee Hotel, Cork
(Attended by 130 businesswomen)
National Conference & Awards – Friday 4th October 2013
Location: Fota Island Resort, Cork

10. Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities are available as follows:
- Full Event Sponsor
- Part-Event Sponsor
- Prize & Gift Sponsor
Becoming a sponsor of Network Ireland is a fantastic
opportunity to get your brand in front of a targeted audience
and to be associated with women in business.

11. Sponsorship Opportunities
Full Event Sponsor
 Event Sponsor for one or more Network Ireland National Events
(Limited to 5 Principal Event Sponsors per event)
 Chosen event(s) advertised and promoted as ‘In Association with…’
 Free annual membership to Network Ireland for up to 3 female
employees
 Free tickets to both Network Ireland National Events for up to 5
employees (male or female)
 Logo and details on the Network Ireland website
(www.networkireland.ie) as the event sponsor for chosen event(s)
 Advertising stand/resource table at chosen event(s)
 Goodie bag product placement opportunity
 Mentions during conference & awards ceremony
Cost: €5,000

12. Sponsorship Opportunities
Part-Event Sponsor
Dinner/Wine €3,500
Lunch €1,500
Evening Drinks Reception €750
Afternoon Power Break €500
Facilitated Networking Session €275
 Chosen event part(s) advertised and promoted as ‘In Association with…’
 Free annual membership to Network Ireland for 1 female employee (for
sponsorship of €500 and above)
 Free tickets to Network Ireland National Conference & Awards for up to 2
employees (male or female)
 Logo and details on the Network Ireland website (www.networkireland.ie) as
the award sponsor for chosen award(s)
 Advertising stand/resource table at National Conference & Awards
 Goodie bag product placement opportunity

13. Sponsorship Opportunities
Prize & Gift Sponsor
- Quality products for goodie bags for each delegate
- Prizes for the award winners (3 winners) – e.g. flowers, vouchers, business
mentoring, hampers, product/gifts etc
- Gifts for speakers - e.g. flowers, hampers etc
- Trophies for award winners (3 winners plus 1 special recognition award trophy)
 Logo on the Network Ireland website (www.networkireland.ie), conference
printed material and on video loop which will play during the event
 Goodie bag product placement opportunity
 Promotional access to over 150 delegates and guests

14. • For further information on Network Ireland
please contact:
Julia Lynes
Network Ireland President 2013
PH: 087-9948462
Email: julia@eazycity.com