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URL:https://www.shannonchamber.ie/events/lunch-learn-discover-how-to-use-b
 usiness-as-a-force-for-good/
SUMMARY:Lunch &amp\; Learn: Discover How to Use Business as a Force for Goo
 d
DESCRIPTION:Shannon Chamber of Commerce\, in partnership with B Lab Ireland
 \, invites you to a thought-provoking Lunch &amp\; Learn session designed 
 to inspire and empower businesses in the Midwest region to embrace sustain
 ability and excellence through the B Corp movement.\n\nKeynote Presentatio
 n\n\nClaire MacEvilly\, Strategic Advisor at B Lab Ireland\, will kick off
  the event with a keynote explaining the B Corp movement and the benefits 
 of certification. She’ll share how your business can join this global mo
 vement of companies using their operations as a force for good.\n\nHaving 
 previously worked with Danone Ireland\, Claire led the company through B C
 orp certification in 2019\, providing her with firsthand insights into the
  certification process for large businesses.\n\nPanel Discussion\n\nHear f
 rom leading B Corps in Ireland as they share insights and actionable strat
 egies for achieving sustainability while maintaining world-class business 
 standards. Our expert panel includes:\n\n 	John Burke\, CEO\, Armada Hotel
  – Ireland’s first hotel to achieve B Corp status and a trailblazer in
  sustainable hospitality in West Clare.\n 	Daragh Anglim\, Head of Impact\
 , Broadlake - Broadlake is a group of companies\, including TTM Healthcare
 \, Resilience Healthcare\, and Odyssey Social Care\, that are leaders in h
 ealthcare innovation and social impact.\n\nExclusive Preview\n\nAnnie Duff
 y of Climeaction will provide a brief outline of the upcoming B Corp Bootc
 amp\, an exclusive program for Shannon Chamber of Commerce members designe
 d to guide businesses through the certification process.\nWhy Attend?\nSha
 nnon Chamber of Commerce has ambitious plans to position the Midwest as Ir
 eland’s most sustainable business community. By embracing B Corp certifi
 cation\, companies in the region can benchmark their progress against othe
 r regions globally and harness the benefits of sustainability\, including:
 \n\n 	Increased brand loyalty.\n 	Enhanced employee retention.\n 	Preparat
 ion for future regulations.\n 	Membership in a global network of forward-t
 hinking businesses.\n\nJoin us to learn how your business can rise to the 
 challenge and be part of a movement that’s good for people\, planet\, an
 d profit.\n\nReserve Your Spot Today!\n\nTickets are free but limited. Don
 ’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and e
 xplore how your business can thrive while making a positive impact.\nToget
 her\, we can make the Midwest the most sustainable business community in I
 reland. Let’s use our businesses as a force for good.\nRegistration from
  11.30am\, event starts at 12.00pm
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LOCATION:Centre of Excellence\, Ei Electronics\, Shannon Industrial Estate\
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