Women Mean Business

Lancashire’s Leading Ladies are set to gather once again for one of the region’s premier female-led business events.

Following the success of the March Women Mean Business Event, in association with partners, Code Galaxy, the Chamber is pleased to launch details of the September event.

Once again, our leading line up of high-profile speakers will share with guests, their  business learnings, life experience, and advice, over a two-course lunch at the picturesque Stanley House Hotel and Spa.

Confirmed Speakers:

Jane Simpson – Commercial, Engineering and Capital Delivery Director, United Utilities:

Jane is the Commercial, Engineering and Capital Delivery Director, responsible for the commercial directorate, as well as Engineering and Capital Delivery division, to deliver the company’s £2 billion capital programme.

Before joining United Utilities, Jane was Operations Director at Royal Mail, a director at Severn Trent Water, and the first female Chief Engineer at Network Rail.

Jane has been nominated as one of the ‘Top 20 Inspirational Women’, was included in the Daily Telegraph’s ‘Top 50 Women in Engineering’ and named as one of the Financial Times and Cranwell’s ‘100 Women to Watch’.  Jane is currently leading a £7billion construction programme over the next 5 years, focusing on supporting women, especially in STEM areas.

Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines MBE

Milena has recently been involved in the production of a Warner Bros movie, ‘One Life’, with Sir Anthony Hopkins.  The hit movie documents the heroic tale of Sir Nicholas Winton, the humanitarian who rescued hundreds of children at risk during the Holocaust, bringing them to safety in the UK; one of which was Milena.

Throughout her life, Milena has worked with education establishments and civic leaders across Europe to share her story, and that of Sir Nicholas and the children he brought to safety.  She has had an illustrious career, in many fields, representing the UK at international events, as well as leading twinning efforts, and generally helping to foster meaningful international relations.

She holds an Honorary Doctorate from UCLan as well as the freedom of the city of Preston.  Watch the trailer for ‘One Life’, here.

As usual, our speakers, and your fellow event attendees, will inspire you, encourage you to collaborate, and champion women in business.

Tables of Ten:
£450 Table of Ten Members
£550 Table of Ten Affiliates
£650 Table of Ten Non-Members

Individual Places:
£49.00 Members
£59.00 Affiliate Members
£69.00 Non-Members

Book your table/places, please email: chamberevents@lancschamber.co.uk

Please note: There may be photographs taken at our events that will be used for marketing purposes and on our social media channels. If you do not wish to appear in any of our marketing materials or on our social media channels, please inform a member of the Chamber team at the start of the event.

Limited Promotional stands available to book for Women Mean Business events

For businesses looking to increase their brand visibility in Lancashire, connect with potential clients, and stay at the forefront of industry trends, Women Mean Business offers a platform for success in the region. For more information on booking exhibition stands please email:

Book Your Stand: leej@lancschamber.co.uk

Non-Member Exhibitor Cost: £75.00 + VAT
Affiliate Member Exhibitor Cost: £65.00 + VAT
Member Exhibitor Cost: £50.00 + VAT