Growing Social Enterprises

J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics Thinking Beyond Event Series - Growing Social Enterprise

• Date: Tuesday, April 16^th , 2024
• Time: 08.30-09.30
• Location: Deloitte Zone, Biz Hub @ Áras Cairnes, University of Galway

This J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics Thinking Beyond session will focus on how we can work together to grow social enterprises in highly competitive corporate environments.

Social Enterprises are catalysts for change and a powerful force within our communities. Focused on social good, their purpose is behavioural change for the betterment of society in areas such as health, education, the environment, and well-being. Driven by passion and purpose, social objectives are achieved based on greater social inclusion, education, community well-being, social innovations and policy related to essential services and active citizenship. 

Panellist members include: 

• Jill Shaw ESG Lead at A&L Goodbody
• James McConville Co-founder of Accelerating Change Together (ACT)
• Joe McKenna, Peatland and People project