

101 WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Celebrating Five Years of Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, and Education
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
A pivotal gathering women professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders, designed to empower business owners as they navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship. Our mission is to provide invaluable resources that foster growth, ensuring your business remains healthy, sustainable, and thriving.
Services

The 5th Annual Conference returns to the vibrant city of New Orleans, where we are "Jazzing up Success in Business."
This event is rapidly gaining recognition as a premier gathering of the most innovative and successful women in business across Louisiana. Join us in sharing inspiring stories of success, offering encouragement to newcomers, and connecting with critical resources that will fuel your future business aspirations.

2025 CONFERENCE AWARD RECIPIENTS



- RISING STAR STARTUP -
JORDANNA COLEMAN
LC Transport, LLC
- RISING STAR STARTUP -
SHAILYN RUFFIN
SR Luxury Portable Restrooms
- LEGACY BUILDER -
TINA BALTHAZAR
Balthazar Enterprises, Inc.
- COMMUNITY IMPACT LEADER -
DR. KIM CARTER EVANS
TruFund Financial Services
- COMMUNITY IMPACT LEADER -
NIKKI PEA WILLIAMS, MBA
Catalyst Connections, LLC



- INNOVATION & IMPACT -
NATASHA JAMES
All-Star Community Care
- INNOVATION & IMPACT -
DR. SHONDRA WILLIAMS
Inclusiv Care
- YOUNG RESILENT ENTREPRENEUR -
TREMAINE DEVINE AND KRISTEN SMITH
Tre's Street Kitchen


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- FOUNDER'S AWARD -
MS. KELISHA GARRETT
Vice.-President & C.O.O.
Governmental Affairs, Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- FOUNDER'S AWARD -
THE WALLACE FOUNDATION
- FOUNDER'S AWARD -
MS. JACKIE DES BORDES
President, SULLA, LLC.
- FOUNDER'S AWARD -
MR. ANTHONY MONTGOMERY
Senior Vice President
community Economic Development
Hancock Whitney Bank