ANNUAL AWARDS ANNOUNCE WINNERS AHEAD OF
PHILADELPHIA CEREMONY SPONSORED BY
JPMORGAN CHASE COMMERCIAL BANKING
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 9,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women Presidents
Organization (WPO), in partnership with Women Elevating Women
(W.E.W.), is proud to announce the award winners of the 2024
Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Awards, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase
Commercial Banking. Twenty-four women across North America will be honored at an evening
ceremony this Wednesday, September 11
for their outstanding professional achievements and contributions
to their local communities.
"We are honored to celebrate twenty-four remarkable women whose
leadership and vision have elevated their businesses and made a
profound impact on their communities. These awards recognize their
resilience, innovation, and dedication, inspiring us all to strive
for excellence and drive positive transformation both locally and
beyond," said Camille Burns, CEO of
Women Presidents Organization.
"As the visionary founder of Women Elevating Women (W.E.W.), I
am honored to partner with the Women Presidents Organization (WPO)
and JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking to celebrate the achievements
of women of color. This annual awards reception highlights their
resilience, innovation, and dedication to community. These awards
underscore our shared commitment to amplifying the voices and
successes of women who are often underrepresented in business
leadership," said Betty Hines,
Founder and CEO of Women Elevating Women.
The 2024 Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Awards will recognize
the exceptional contributions of the following women business
leaders:
- Nisha Balwani, RCI Technologies
(Redondo Beach, CA)
- Vanessa Best, Precision
HealthCare Consultants (Baldwin,
NY)
- Tanya Biggers, Big Star Transit,
LLC (Miami, FL)
- Dr. Barbara J. Brown,
CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation, LLC
(Washington, D.C.)
- Melanie Cook, Veritas Management
Group (Alpharetta, GA)
- Sanquinetta Dover, DoverStaffing, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)
- Cory A. Elliott, CMT, LLC
(St. Louis, MO)
- Tia Ellis, Wildflower Insight
(Frisco, TX)
- Kyra Rénel Hardwick, The Kyra
Company, LLC (Houston, TX)
- Milan Harris, Milano Di Rouge
(Atlanta, GA)
- Dr. Apoorva Katragadda, EmerStat
(Sunnyvale, CA)
- Valarie King-Bailey, OnShore
Technology Group (Chicago,
IL)
- Angel Li, RISE Education
(Chicago, IL)
- Arion Long, Femly (Baltimore, MD)
- Rozie Makhani, SQN Associates,
LLC (Chicago, IL)
- Ronnette Meyers, JLAN Solutions
(Washington D.C.)
- Isabella Pina, Inspired
Solutions, Inc. (Haymarket,
VA)
- Nanette Ray, TNR Advisors &
Management Consultants, LLC (Katy,
TX)
- Avis Yates Rivers, Technology
Concepts Group International (Bluffton,
SC)
- Seema Sanghavi, Cooks Who Feed
Inc. (Welland, Ontario)
- Andreina Viera Silva, Arka HR,
Inc. (Boston, MA)
- Dr. Chris Wachira, The Wachira
Group (Oakland, CA)
- Teresa Watson, Watson Enterprise
Group (Atlanta, GA)
- Diedre L. Windsor, Windsor Group
LLC (Bethesda, MD)
"When purpose meets entrepreneurship, incredible things
happen—meaningful jobs are created, communities are strengthened,
and our economy thrives," said Thelma
Ferguson, Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,
and Vice Chair, Commercial Banking at JPMorgan Chase. "We are proud
to join WPO and W.E.W. in uplifting women of all backgrounds,
including those historically underserved, as they build and scale
their businesses. Congratulations to this year's honorees—we are
proud to be a part of your story."
ABOUT WOMEN PRESIDENTS ORGANIZATION (WPO)
The Women Presidents Organization (WPO) is a non-profit
membership organization where dynamic and diverse women business
leaders around the world tap into collective insight with exclusive
access to entrepreneurial equals, innovative ideas, and executive
education. WPO members have guided their business to generate at
least $2 million USD in gross annual
sales (or $1 million USD for a
service-based business). Each WPO chapter serves as a
professionally-facilitated peer advisory group for members where
they can harness the momentum of their successes and cultivate new
strategies that will take them even further. Learn more at
women-presidents.com.
ABOUT WOMEN ELEVATING WOMEN (W.E.W.)
Women Elevating Women (W.E.W.) is a close-knit community of
multicultural women executives and entrepreneurs, providing support
and resources for those aiming to scale their businesses to
million-dollar enterprises, a milestone achieved by less than 3% of
women-owned businesses. At W.E.W., we empower and uplift women
through our 5 Pillars of Success: Collaborate, Connect,
Communicate, Cultivate, and Courage, hosting over 20 events
annually. These events offer tools, shared resources, connections,
and strategic partnerships aimed at facilitating growth. Our
programs and exclusive business opportunities simplify and amplify
goals through strategic planning, ensuring measurable objectives
aligned with each member's mission and vision. With a growing
global reach, W.E.W. connects women entrepreneurs and executives
from around the world, fostering a diverse network that transcends
borders and empowers women to achieve unprecedented success on an
international scale. Visit wewcrew.com to learn more.
ABOUT JPMORGAN CHASE COMMERCIAL BANKING:
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking is a business of JPMorgan
Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading global financial services
firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and
operations worldwide. Through its Middle Market Banking &
Specialized Industries, Corporate Client Banking & Specialized
Industries, and Commercial Real Estate businesses, Commercial
Banking serves emerging startups to midsize businesses and large
corporations as well as government entities, not-for-profit
organizations, and commercial real estate investors, developers and
owners.
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking is committed to leveling the
playing field for entrepreneurs across the country by providing
access, connections and opportunities to diverse business owners
and to those who have been historically underserved. Today, the
firm has a dedicated team of bankers focused on understanding and
supporting the unique journeys of diverse, women, and veteran
business owners to help their businesses grow and succeed.
Information about JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking resources
for women business owners are available at
jpmorgan.com/CB-women-owned.
CONTACT:
Kirsten Wynn, Chief Innovation and
Programming Officer
Kirsten@women-presidents.com
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