The 2nd Annual

Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, and Education

Supporting 101 Women Entrepreneurs and Leaders

The 2nd Annual

Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, and Education

Supporting 101 Women Entrepreneurs and Leaders

The FREE 3-day event of the year for networking, vendors, panel discussions, education sessions, and more

Network With Women Who Get You

Women owned businesses represent 40% of all United States Businesses

Women owned businesses represent $1.8 Trillion in Revenue

Minority Women-Owned businesses represent $385.6 Billion in Revenue

During this 3-Day Women in Business Conference, March 23-25, 2022, there will be networking, vendors, panel discussions and sessions on Entrepreneurship, Procurement, Manufacturing, Access to Capital, Certifications, Mental Health, Health/Fitness and more.

It will be a time to meet numerous resource partners, connect with them and learn about opportunities for women owned businesses.

2022 Spotlight Keynote Speakers

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Natalie Madeira Cofield

Assistant Administrator, Office of Women's Business Ownership at the US Small Business Administration

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Joann Lawrence

Deputy Director Small Business Administration New Orleans District

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EDWARD “TED” JAMES II

Regional Administrator Small Business Administration-Region VI

Panelists + Guest Speakers

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Kyona Mcghee

State Representative + Founder of Trademark My Stuff

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LAUREN G. JACKSON

Founder of Bridge Your Purpose

Gayle Young

Founder of Laughter in Your Belly

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Tina L. Taylor

Co-Founder & Co-Executive Officer of Multiple Entities

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MAYRA PINEDA

President and Executive Director

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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DENAGE PIPER

1st Vice-President of Programs

National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Metropolitan Baton Rouge Chapter

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LANISSA GROGAN STEWART

President

National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Greater New Orleans Chapter

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COURTNEY L. HUNT

President

National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Metropolitan Chapter

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MYLA POREE

Operational Leader, Business Coach/Strategist, and Economic Development Advocate

LORENA K. CLARK

Founder and Managing Partner Pinnacle Leadership Consulting

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PAULA MERRICK RODDY

DOTD Program Director

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IAM TUCKER

President and CEO of Integrated Logistical Support, Inc.

ANGELICA RIVERA

Owner, Colmex Construction

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MELISSA NOEL

Owner of Mel’s Transportation

Krista Pouncy-Dyson

Managing Principal, Performance First Digital

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KRISTI MATTHEWS

Owner of K-BELLE Consultants, LLC

DR. FATEMEH MELEKIAN

Professor of Food Science and Nutrition

TERRI PUGH

CEO and Chief Life Coach

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Kim Carter Evans, MBA

Vice President | Managing Director

Yvette Tudury

President

Vast Industries, LLC

Lisa Lee

Vice President/ Regional Manager

Kathy C Saloy

Senior Vice President of Community and Economic Development & Market Leader

Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast for Hope Enterprise Corporation

Juan Nathan

Business Development Officer

TruFund Financial Services

Brenda Guess

Assistant Secretary

Louisiana Economic Development

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Amanda Moulliet

Business Banking Manager, Senior Vice President

Hancock Whitney Bank

Event Plan 2022 Conference Schedule

Wednesday
March 23

Thursday
March 24

Friday
March 25

Wednesday
March 23

23 March

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Business Expo Set-up

23 March

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

On-Site Registration

23 March

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Welcome/Greetings

23 March

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

SBA Conference Opening Address with Keynote Speaker Ms. Jo Ann Lawrence

23 March

3:30 pm – 3:45 pm

Technical Assistance Provider / Friends of Conference Sponsor Greetings

23 March

3:35 pm – 3:45 pm

Small Business Jeopardy Break

23 March

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm

Panel Discussion: Growing Your Business While Taking Care of Yourself

23 March

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Open Mic Networking Mixer – Women Owed Businesses/Resource Partners

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Thursday
March 24

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Friday
March 25

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Host Venue

Southern University New Orleans
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Host Hotel

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
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Interested in Attending as a Vendor? Register Here for a Booth!

Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors