Black Country Women in Leadership was established by Black Country Chamber of Commerce in May 2019 to support and celebrate women in senior leadership roles and to help inspire the next generation.
Our Aims
The network provides a welcoming environment for Black Country women in business to:
- Raise the profile of, inspire and promote the achievements of regional women leaders and support the next generation.
- Meet, share, and discuss views, experiences, or concerns.
- Provide opportunities for peer networking and information sharing.
- Address inequalities and strive for parity within the region's business community.
Our Work
We aim to deliver high-quality events each year that support the network's objectives and aims. We have engaged with a range of delegates since the launch of this project and continue to explore more ways of supporting and inspiring the region's current and future women leaders.
Steering Group
The network is operated and developed by a voluntary steering group with administrative and operational support provided by the Black Country Chamber of Commerce.
The Steering Group oversees the running of the network and forms a governing body from within its membership. The Chair of the steering group is Lucy Rook from BlackRook Academy Limited. Her role is to ensure that the network acts in accordance with its aims and objectives and will direct the activities of the network.
Events
Chamber Festive Showcase
Join us on 11th December for fun and festivities on the run up to Christmas. Indulge in cinematic nostalgia at Dudley Showcase Cinema where you will be able to network with like-minded businesses and explore a range of Christmas gifts on offer from some of our Chamber members. You will tuck into good ol’ cinema style food and festive drinks as you head into a private showing of well-known Christmas film, Elf!
Celebrate International Women's Day with Suzi Perry
Join us at the Mount Hotel in Wolverhampton for our International Women’s Day event on Friday 6th March in partnership with Higgs LLP, where we will be highlighting the incredible contributions of women across the region. Following a two-course lunch we will hear from this year's guest speaker, Suzi Perry who will give us insights into her life and career to date. Suzi has spent the last two decades travelling the world reporting from trackside and speaking to the biggest names in motorsport.
Our Patrons
