Inspirational Start to Chamber of Commerce’s Motivational Lunch Series

Inspiring and motivating were the comments from Chamber of Commerce members at the first of their Business Lunch Series held on last Thursday at The Waterfoot.

Jenni Timony, owner and managing director of Doolittles, gave an honest and realistic picture of her experience in running a business in today's difficult economic climate. Jenni is a dynamic and motivated young lady, who returned to Donegal at the age of 18 from Australia. Unable to get into University with her Australian school certificates, she started a small coffee shop in Donegal. Throughout tribulations associated with self managing and leading her own company she has learnt that OK is not good enough and she emphasied that only excellence counts to compete in today's market. This has been demonstrated in the growth of her company from a modest beginning to one of Ireland's leading manufacturers of pre packed sandwiches.

President, Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, Jim Sammon, said, ‘Jenni has provided us with a great insight to her business and we can all relate to many aspects she has mentioned. I am particularly impressed with her drive for excellence wh ich is demonstrated in her approach to customer relationship building, which is something all businesses can relate to"

Chamber of Commerce is running this Series in recognition of the importance of providing support to our business community. It aims to create an environment where inspiring speakers will share their experiences of how they have managed to sustain and develop their businesses in these challenging times. It also provides a network with likeminded individuals.

Representing Derry City Council's Economic Development Department at the event, Matt Peachey, said, ‘We are pleased to be supporting this event as it provides an insight for our own business community of the challenges business have to address on a daily basis. Jenni's enthusiasm and energy can only act as a stimulus to others'.

Also attending the events were 6th form students from St Cecilia's and St Joseph's. Students of Business Studies, the event provided an opportunity to experience the reality of doing business from a practical viewpoint.

The next event in this series will take place on Thursday, October 15 at The Waterfoot Hotel. For further information, please contact Aideen on Tel. 71262379 or email aideen@londonderrychamber.co.uk

For further information on this Series, please contact, Chamber of Commerce Tel: 71262379

These Motivational Lunch Series is open to members and non-members alike. For further information, please contact, Aideen Corr, Te. 71262379 or E. aideen@londonderrychamber.co.uk