Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong councils are both embracing the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) theme of ‘Accelerate Action’ with a joint event to mark the occasion.
Held on Thursday, March 6, the popular IWD business networking event returns for another year at Maribyrnong council’s new civic precinct and community hub in Footscray.
Special guest speaker for the event will be Courtney Ray, chief executive and founder of Daily Blooms, a highly successful online florist based in Yarraville, now operating across Australia.
With a fascinating career trajectory, Ms Ray transitioned from a financial analyst to a florist, founder, and chief executive, making the leap into the creative industry in 2014 with just $500 in the bank.
Today, Daily Blooms has blossomed into a thriving business with $35 million in revenue.
Hobsons Bay mayor Daria Kellander will also speak at the event which is themed ‘March Forward’ to mark 30 years since the UN made a bold commitment to gender equality, a stance which has helped women around the world break barriers, hold their own and flourish in the three decades since.
Representatives from Maribyrnong council will also speak to demonstrate the strong relationship between the inner-west’s two local governments.
Cocktail food, drinks and entertainment will be offer as will the opportunity to connect and network with business owners from across Melbourne.
Tickets are $35 and are available at: humanitix.com/2025international-women-s-day
For more information about Hobsons Bay’s International Women’s Day initiatives, visit :www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/iwd
Earlier on March 6, an International Women’s Day film screening event will take place in Braybrook.
For information on this and other IWD events in Maribyrnong, visit: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Community/Community-and-Cultural-celebrations/International-Womens-Day
