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SUMMARY:WBA 2025 Scholarship Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bayou Region Women’s Business Alliance as we celebrate and support the next generation of female leaders! At this special luncheon\, we will award the WBA Scholarship to two deserving recipients and hear from our inspiring guest speaker\, Debi Benoit—a leader in education\, research\, and innovation. \nDebi\, a patented inventor and former Terrebonne Parish School Board President\, has dedicated her career to advancing opportunities for others. Don’t miss this chance to be inspired and support the future of women in business! \n  \nSpecial thanks to sponsor\, United Community Bank! \nJoin us Tuesday\, May 13\, at 11:30 a.m. at the Plantation Inn located at 1381 W. Tunnel Blvd.  in Houma! Registration fees are $25.00 for members and  $30.00 for non-members. \n Register here!
URL:http://bayouregionwba.org/event/wba-2025-scholarship-luncheon/
LOCATION:Plantation Inn\, 1381 W Tunnel Blvd.\, Houma\, LA\, 70360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon,Special Events
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SUMMARY:The Power of She: Strength\, Heart & Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:We are kicking off 2025 with a powerful and inspiring luncheon you won’t want to miss! In 2025\, we’ve decided to offer more powerful luncheons\, so join us for our first high-impact panel discussion on Tuesday\, March 18\, at the Plantation Inn in Houma from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
where we will celebrate Women’s Month in a powerful way. \n“The Power of SHE: Strength\, Heart & Empowerment” will highlight the power of women in leadership by bringing together a dynamic lineup of women leaders and entrepreneurs who are making waves in our community: \n– Nikki Ingram\, Owner & Founder of Runneth Over Coffee \n– Jasmine Becnel\,  Owner of Blondie Balloons \n– Alicia G. Bergeron\, Founder & President of the Mariposa Foundation \n– Jenna Guerreo\, Local Realtor\, Entrepreneur\, EmpowerHER Life Houma Ambassador & Host of American Dream TV \n– Dr. Yokesha W. Greene\, Williams Technical College inHouma \n  \nSpecial thanks to our Champion Sponsor! \n\nYou can expect engaging conversations\, real-world insights\, and empowering takeaways on leadership\, resilience\, and success. This is more than just lunch—it’s an opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow alongside incredible women in business! Tickets are $25 for WBA Members and $30 for Non-members. \nSeats are limited—Don’t miss out! 🔥 Register now! \nScan to Pay
URL:http://bayouregionwba.org/event/the-power-of-she-strength-heart-empowerment/
LOCATION:Plantation Inn\, 1381 W Tunnel Blvd.\, Houma\, LA\, 70360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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SUMMARY:October Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join the Women’s Business Alliance on October 17 at noon for an exciting Networking Luncheon\, featuring guest speaker Dr. Yokesha Greene\, Williams Technical College Campus President. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local business professionals\, exchange ideas\, and learn from Dr. Greene’s journey through professionalism while balancing homelife. \nLocation:\nHouma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce\n6133 Hwy. 311\, Houma\, LA \nTickets: \n\n$25 for members\n$30 for prospective members\n\nFor more information or to reserve your spot\, email wbahouma@gmail.com or call 985-876-5600. Don’t miss this chance to grow your network and gain valuable business strategies! \n  \nClick here to register
URL:http://bayouregionwba.org/event/october-luncheon/
LOCATION:Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce\, 6133 Hwy. 311\, Houma\, LA\, 70360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon,Networking
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SUMMARY:August Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next networking luncheon! This luncheon will feature guest speaker Mary Chauvin\, owner of Etiquette Center of the South and Chair General Foundation Board. \nMary’s dedication to service and her commitment to making a difference are the cornerstones of her work. Through her numerous offerings\, she continues to inspire and educate\, sharing her expertise and fostering a culture of respect and good manners across the country. \nThe lunch will be provided by Luke’s Seafood. \nThe location will be at the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce at 6133 Hwy. 311 in Houma. Registration for members is $25 and $30 for prospective members. For questions\, call (985) 876-5600 or email wbahouma@gmail.com \nRegister here!
URL:http://bayouregionwba.org/event/august-luncheon/
LOCATION:Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce\, 6133 Hwy. 311\, Houma\, LA\, 70360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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SUMMARY:May Scholarship Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2024 Scholarship Luncheon featuring guest speaker Dr. Kristine Strickland. There will be a presentation of two scholarship awards; traditional and non-traditional students. \n  \nThe location will be at Fletcher ( 1407 LA-311 in Schriever) in room 213 on the second floor. \nRegistration for members is $25 and $30 for prospective members. For questions\, call (985) 876-5600 or email wbahouma@gmail.com \nRegister here!
URL:http://bayouregionwba.org/event/may-scholarship-luncheon/
LOCATION:Fletcher Technical Community College\, 1407 LA-311\, Schriever\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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SUMMARY:March 28\, 2024 Networking Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the first Women’s Business Alliance networking luncheon of 2024! \nJoin us Thursday\, March 28 at Southern Axe located at 500 Corporate Drive in Houma. \nFeatured Guest Speaker: \n\nMonique Robinson Clark\, Owner/Principal Consultant \nRobinson Clark Consulting\, LLC. \n  \nRegistration for WBA members is $25 and $30 for non-members. \nClick here to register
URL:http://bayouregionwba.org/event/march-2024-networking-luncheon/
LOCATION:Southern Axe\, 500 Corporate Drive\, Houma\, LA\, 70360\, United States
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SUMMARY:March 9\, 2023 Networking Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the first Women’s Business Alliance networking luncheon of 2023 during National Women’s History Month! The  Thursday\, March 9 luncheon will feature the Captain of the Port of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Unit in Houma\, Loan T. O’Brien. \nCaptain Loan O’Brien is the U.S. Coast Guard Commanding Officer of Marine Safety Unit Houma. She serves as the Captain of the Port\, Federal Maritime Security Coordinator\, Federal On-Scene Coordinator\, and Officer-in-Charge of Marine Inspection for this area of responsibility. She oversees vessel and facility inspections\, marine casualty investigations\, and port safety and security for South Central Louisiana including the Atchafalaya River Basin. Her operational tours include Sector Los Angeles- Long Beach\, Sector Corpus Christi\, and Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur\, along with staff tours at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington\, D.C. Captain O’Brien graduated from Coast Guard Officer Candidate School in 2000. She was also prior enlisted as a Telecommunications Specialist and completed Coast Guard Basic Training in 1999. She was born in Saigon\, Vietnam\, and is the first female Vietnamese-American Captain to command a Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit. \nRegistration for WBA members is $25 and $30 for non-members. \nPlease note the luncheon is at a new location: Melvin’s Restaurant\, 1023 Saadi Street in Houma! Come join the WBA ladies from noon to 1:00 p.m. on March 9! \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:http://bayouregionwba.org/event/march-8-2023-networking-luncheon/
LOCATION:Melvin’s Restaurant\, 1023 Saadi Street\, Houma\, LA\, 70363\, United States
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