Women in Business has today announced McKeever Hotels as the first ever year-long sponsor of its Just Connect networking series in what is a significant investment in one of Northern Ireland’s premier professional programmes for women across the region.

A monthly series of networking events spanning Belfast, Mid Ulster, Derry and Newry, as well as the north coast and north west areas, Just Connect brings together women across all career stages and sectors, from early-career professionals to entrepreneurs and business leaders, to create long-lasting connections and ultimately unlock new economic opportunities throughout Northern Ireland.

Beginning on 3rd September in Belfast, the regional networking events are expected to welcome hundreds of businesswomen at structured sessions that also include guest speakers and Q&A panels. This year, six events will be hosted within McKeever Hotel properties.

Speaking at the partnership launch, Women in Business Events Manager Ciara Hughes said: “This new and exciting partnership with McKeever Hotels will allow Women in Business to meet participants where they are right across the region, delivering high-quality networking opportunities that extend beyond Northern Ireland’s major urban hubs.

“Collaboration and connectivity are both central to the Just Connect series, which remains one of our most established and popular initiatives at Women in Business for its informal approach to help women build meaningful professional relationships, expand their networks and discover new opportunities. We look forward to working with McKeever Hotels over the coming year to strengthen networks and create valuable experiences for our members and attendees.”

Following the Belfast event, Just Connect will journey to Mid Ulster at the Seamus Heaney Home Place in Bellaghy, with the series expected to reach Derry City, Coleraine, Enniskillen and Newry, Mourne and Down before the year’s end.  

Bridgene Keeley, Director of Sales and Marketing at McKeever Hotels said “McKeever Hotels are absolutely thrilled to support the Women in Business team in this first-of-its-kind sponsorship of the Just Connect networking series.

“We are very passionate about supporting and bringing women together, and look forward to championing this initiative throughout the year. This sponsorship comes off the back of our corporate membership with WIB, which ensures all female staff members from McKeever Hotels has access to this wonderful community.”

Open to women professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners at all stages of their careers, Just Connect is a growing community supporting long-term economic prosperity across the region. For a full programme listing and details of how to get involved, visit: www.womeninbusinessni.com/events