JCI Dublin - Junior Chamber International Dublin

 JCI Dublin organised on the 10th November the first of a series of entrepreneurs dinners. The event was called Successful Practices for Entrepreneurs - Listen, Learn & Network - and gave participants the opportunity to meet a successful and inspiring entrepreneur while networking, sharing ideas and enjoying dinner.
The speaker was Patrick O'Sullivan, who started as an entrepreneur at the age of 23. In 2000 he launched the “Storm Cinemas” brand and developed the Group into Ireland’s fastest growing cinema chain, strategically targeting provincial locations.  When he sold the business in 2008 at the age of 39, Storm Cinemas had 6 modern multiplex locations, 42 screens, over 8,000 seats,  2 million customers per annum and an annual turnover in excess of €20m.
Patrick was a great inspiration for everybody present. He touched on very important topics related to entrepreneurship, he was very open and eager to talk to his audience.
Almost 20 young entrepreneurs were present on the night, getting involved in conversations and interacting with the speaker. They left inspired and full of new ideas.
Participants also enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere and a three course delicious dinner, while networking.
The entrepreneurs dinner was a successful blend of business, inspiration and pleasure. After the positive feedback, the organising team is already preparing the next event, which will take place at the beginning of 2010.