Purpose:  The Women’s Business Council stimulates growth of women-owned businesses by improving the business skills and knowledge of present and future female business owners through education and assistance, and serves as an information source and network base in promoting and seeking private and public sector business opportunities.

To get involved:  Council members must be Chamber members. There is no limit to the number of council members.  Contact Ellie Ward at 677-2524. 

Meeting Schedule and Topics
March 18, 2010 – Women in Leadership Roles
June 17, 2010 – What ‘s Happening in our Shreveport Community?
September 16, 2010 – Now…About your Health!
December 16, 2010 – Serving our Non-Profit Community

All meetings will be held at Noon at the Consortium Venue, 1925 North Market, Shreveport, LA  71107  Cost $15 per person.  To RSVP, email wbc@shreveportchamber.org.

ATHENA Banquet
August 26, 2010, 11:30-1 p.m.
Sponsored by the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Council
and the Bossier Chamber of Commerce.

If you would like to nominate an indivual to receive the ATHENA award or sponsor the event, please click on the following:

Nomination Form.PDF
Sponsorship Opportunities Form.PDF