WOMEN in Warwickshire have been told that the ‘world needs what they have to offer’ at an inspiring event in the region.
Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce held a special Women in Business lunch at the Sunday Warwickshire Walton Hall Hotel to mark International Women’s Day.
The event – attended by more than 70 people – heard from chamber president Sandra Godley, Taiwo Owatemi MP, Alsters Kelley director Julie McGarrigle and Skewb co-founder Indu Seshadri.
It was based on the International Women’s Day theme of Give to Gain and heard how businesswomen in the region make a positive impact on the local economy.
Sandra Godley said: “We know that women belong in every space where decisions are made. Women belong in leadership. Women belong at the heart of our families, our communities, and our economy.
“And when women rise, remarkable things happen. Businesses grow. Communities thrive. And the next generation begins to see new possibilities for themselves.
“Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community, and so many of them are led by remarkable women – women who had an idea, chose courage over comfort, and built something meaningful. Because of that, jobs have been created, communities strengthened, and opportunities opened for others.”
Indu Seshadri told the gathered audience that more than 55 per cent of Skewb’s core team are women – a rarity for a company working in the utilities sector.
She continued: “International Women’s Day isn’t just about the conversations we have, it’s about the actions we take together. When women come together with purpose, we create momentum for real, lasting change.”
Taiwo Owatemi added: “Visibility matters. When women are seen in leadership, they show others what’s possible. It stops being the exception and becomes normal.
“It is inspiring to stand in a room full of women who are transforming their communities every single day. Women in business don’t just build companies, they build opportunities, networks, and futures.
“One of the most powerful things we can do is share our vision with one another. When we connect as a community and support each other’s ambitions, we create spaces where women can lead, grow and thrive.”
