A Cumbrian Women in Business Lunch saw over 60 people celebrate successes in the North.
Held at Borderway in Carlisle last Thursday, March 7, organisers said it underlined the huge and growing value women are bringing to the economy and culture of the North West region.
Over 60 women joined representatives from the H&H Group at Borderway’s Auctioneer Suite to celebrate International Women’s Day and to recognise the women leading the way in business and industry in Cumbria.
The two guest speakers, award-winning Forty Farms photographer and author, Amy Bateman, and businesswoman and organisational coach, Laura Cadman, gave compelling presentations on their career paths within their professional sectors.
The occasion was hosted by H&H Group personnel manager and company secretary, Margaret Irving.
She said: “The response to our inaugural lunch last year was so positive, we realised how important it was to provide a focus for encouraging women to make their mark and to forge ahead in business, and this year’s lunch exceeded our expectations.
“Amy and Laura are both outstanding examples of the success women can achieve in their own fields of business and industry, and the message they shared about their work/life journeys, the challenges they had overcome and the opportunities that they had created for themselves were incredibly inspiring.
“Even in this day and age of supposed equality, starting or running a business is still a daunting prospect for women, and we’re delighted that our Cumbrian Women in Business lunch has clearly created a platform and a hub for networking and sharing ideas, experiences and plans for the future.
“This year we’ve seen some remarkable firsts for women in a largely male-dominated world, including the first woman to referee a Premiership match, so everything is clearly possible!
“Our wonderful speakers gave our guests many gems of practical encouragement, and we are thrilled to have received so many messages of thanks from guests who found the event enjoyable and useful.
