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Additional Supports

Here are some links to valuable resources hosted by other agencies and businesses. We hope you find them useful.

Local Enterprise Office Donegal

Supporting small businesses in County Donegal, the Local Enterprise Office offers advice, contacts, and expert guidance to foster a thriving local economy. Reach out to discuss your business growth and development needs. 

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Western Development Commission

The Western Development Commission advocates for the economic and social upliftment of the Western Region, supporting businesses in Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, and Roscommon with expertise and investments. 

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Údarás na Gaeltachta

Dedicated to preserving and strengthening Irish as a vibrant, living language, Údarás na Gaeltachta provides businesses in Gaeltacht areas with various incentives and supports to start, develop, and expand effectively.

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Donegal ETB

Donegal ETB provides extensive Further Education and Training (FET) across levels 1-6. Available full-time or part-time, these programs support lifelong learning and are particularly beneficial for the self-employed.

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CoLab

CoLab at LYIT is an innovation hub offering flexible spaces and exceptional facilities to high-potential startups. Emphasizing collaboration, it equips businesses with unique advantages for growth and networking.

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Food Coast

Donegal Coast plays a vital role in supporting local business owners in the food industry, fostering a thriving ecosystem that celebrates the region’s culinary heritage.

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What Our Members Say

Megan Wilkes
@Biddys O’ Barnes
As a member of the Donegal Women in Business Network, I've gained access to a supportive community of like-minded professionals. Speaking at their events has been a rewarding experience, enabling me to share my expertise and learn from other accomplished women. The network's events are inspiring and energizing, offering valuable opportunities for personal and professional development.
Christina McAlinden
DWIBN Member
Joining Donegal Women in Business Network gave me the confidence to believe that anything is possible. The in person events including accountancy basics, grow with confidence and networking opportunities empowered me to keep moving forward. You always learn something new from each connection and I believe it's important for DWIBN to keep doing what they do best by focusing on empowering women in their business journey.
Angela Ward
AWARD Driving School of Motoring
I joined Donegal Women in Business Network in 2004. I can honestly say that it has been the best Business decision I made . The Network members were a huge support to me over the last 20 years. I have got referals, given talks, been a Committee Member and even made fantastic friends. I am delighted to see the Network keep growing and advise anyone to join.
Stella McGroarty
I have been a member of DWIBN for nearly 20 years and throughout that time I have made business connections, developed skills and forged lasting friendships. I became informed of events taking place outside my own little world and have attended Business Workshops, Conferences, Craft Fairs, Cross Border events and Business Awards! It encouraged me to step outside my comfort zone and enter the Awards which I would never have even known about otherwise! Becoming a member of the network has been invaluable to me on so many levels and is a no-brainer for any woman starting out or established in business!
Dearbhla Kelly
Enterprise Engagement Officer Donegal ETB
The Enterprise Engagement Team in Donegal ETB is privileged to collaborate with Donegal Women in Business Network as it is a vibrant, dynamic and responsive network. DWIBN has a great ability to identify and respond to its members' needs and we have been able to work with the network on many projects to deliver needed training. It is a privilege to support the network and the members to expand and adapt to an ever changing business environment through training.
Jacinta Callaghan
Being part of the Donegal Women in Business Network has really helped my business grow. The support and encouragement from other women have been amazing. I’ve made great connections that have opened up new opportunities for my business. The network has helped me reach more people and given me confidence to take my business to the next level. I’m grateful for the friendships and advice I’ve received. I highly recommend the Donegal Women in Business Network to any woman looking to grow her business.
Teresa Davis Maguire
Carpets and Blinds Direct
I joined Donegal Women in Business Network in February after attending the Knowing your Numbers workshop. Since then I have met so many lovely supportive women. I've attended, coffee mornings, a workshop on developing your elevator pitches with Karen Gallinagh Murphy, the event in Oakfield Park with Laura Bonner, and I was probably one of the first booked for the 25th anniversary celebration in September. I cannot recommend the network highly enough, so much so, I recruited my friend to join also.
Cathy Kelly Sweeney
The Donegal Women in Business Network’s greatest gift to me was Self-Belief. Surrounding myself with inspiring, experienced and supportive women put my self-doubt in the back and excitement and focus in the driver’s seat. Being in that elevated state opened up opportunities and gave me the confidence to see them and take them.

There is so much power in women coming together to support each other!

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Lisa Breslin

Committee Member

Creative Director

Imagine Lab Design

Helping businesses elevate their brand

Lisa Breslin, runs a design studio Imagine Lab, in County Donegal. Imagine Lab specializes in branding strategies, graphic design and motion design. Her services have been specifically tailored to meet the needs of small and medium businesses to grow through unique and powerful graphic content.

Their holistic approach to branding brings a consistency to their design which is key to building valuable brands that engage audiences and potential customers. This has been built through Lisa’s 20 years of experience in the creative industry.

At Imagine Lab, Lisa works with innovative businesses across Ireland and Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, Switzerland and America. The projects range from branding for start-ups, helping established SaaS businesses with animated and video content, creating design content for online marketing campaigns and building front end web designs.

It’s all about the creative partnership at Imagine Lab – each client receives a bespoke experience based on their needs and what helps immensely is they offer multidisciplinary design services all in one place.

 

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