Stanbic IBTC Holdings has announced the date for its annual women’s event tagged ‘Bloom Weekend’.

 

 

The event, scheduled for Saturday, July 27, this year, in Lagos,  is designed to celebrate women in its Blue Blossom community, and feature several components including a yoga session, village market, the Ladies At The Table Empowerment Series (LATTES), and an all-day trade fair, and Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SME) Master-classes.

 

 

Tagged‘With Her. For Her’,  the event, expected to have as its major part, the Ladies at The Table Empowerment Series (LATTES), will also feature conversations with industry experts and thought leaders, on financial independence and stability, emotional well-being, and breaking barriers in career and business.

 

 

Following the LATTES session, the Blue Blossom trade fair will feature a broad showcase of products and services from women-owned businesses across various business segments. Attendees can shop at discounted rates, network with fellow women, and discover investment opportunities.

 

 

With a focus on economic empowerment, the trade fair will bridge the financing gap for women-owned businesses.

 

 

Speaking on the upcoming event,  Head, Enterprise Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Olajumoke Bello, emphasised women’s indispensable contributions to societal progress, while stressing the need to stand beside women, and aid them in surmounting the obstacles that frequently obstruct their path on the journey to attaining financial prowess.

 

 

“Our dedicated Blue Blossom community was formed to transform this vision into an actionable reality. Through our Blue Blossom initiatives, we equip women with resources, financial aid and advisory to help them achieve stated business objectives. The ultimate ambition of the Blue Blossom community is to foster an environment where women are encouraged and empowered to unlock their capabilities and achieve their utmost potential,” Olajumoke said.

 

 

Executive Director, Business Development, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, Nike Bajomo, added that through the Blue Blossom Community and initiatives like the annual LATTES conference, Stanbic IBTC is paving the way for a future where gender disparity in the business world is significantly diminished; and where a more inclusive and equitable landscape is created for women to thrive in career and business.