City of York Council is co-organising a networking event in York with Natwest for women involved in business on March 22, 2022.
In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8, the council is partnering with Natwest to host ‘Break the Bias’ – the first of a series of networking events that aim to inspire and empower women to either start or scale their business.
The event will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 from 12 pm to 2 pm at York Marriott Hotel, Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1QQ and will highlight the wide range of services offered to women in York who want to start, run and grow a business.
The participants will hear from inspirational speaker, Sarah Hannett – Founder of Dewcy who will talk about her business journey; researching, developing and growing her skincare brand DEWCY. There will be an opportunity to engage with Sarah Hannett during a Q&A session.
The event will also allow participants to learn about the available business support that York businesses can access from City of York Council, Natwest and the Aspire2lead programme.
The networking event welcomes women business owners, senior managers and women thinking about starting a business in York.
Councillor Andrew Waller, Executive Member for Economy and Strategic Planning said: “Break the Bias is the first of many business networking events for women that the council is excited to organise. Along with our partners at Natwest and Aspire2Lead, we are determined to support and help local businesswomen overcome any barriers they may be facing through learning, networking and funding.
“Our aim is to create equal opportunities for all across York’s business community. We hope that the event and the range of services on offer inspire and empower women in York to start, grow or upscale their business.”
Councillor Paula Widdowson, Executive Member for Environment and Climate Change said: “During Women’s History Month and on International Women’s Day, March the 8th, the council and partners are hosting ‘Break the Bias’, an event that will support women in York’s business community to become even better.
“We believe that York’s businesswomen have the potential and capability to achieve great success. Our aim is to provide the right support and the motivational boost needed to thrive in the world of business. I urge all businesswomen in York to attend this event and make the most of the fantastic opportunities and support offered by the council and its partners.”
