SafeHER Spaces: From Self-Defense to Cyber Safety - What Every Woman Should Know
2026-08-11 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Plantation Inn, 1381 W Tunnel Blvd., Houma, LA, 70360, United States
Knowledge is power – and safety is strength. This panel luncheon equips women with practical tools to protect themselves physically, digitally and financially through expert insights and live demonstrations.

Community Scholarship Luncheon
2026-05-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Plantation Inn, 1381 W Tunnel Blvd., Houma, LA, 70360, United States
A celebration of promise, perseverance and possibility. Join us as we honor local students and invest in the next generation of leaders through education, opportunity and mentorship.

Athena Awards Banquet
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Ellendale Country Club, 3319 Hwy. 311, Houma, LA, United States
Athena Awards Banquet. Presented by Barker Buick GMC Hummer, join us for an unforgettable evening honoring women who lead, inspire and lift others as they rise. The Athena Award celebrates excellence in leadership, mentorship and community impact — recognizing those who are shaping the future of our region.

WBA 2025 Athena Banquet
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Ellendale Country Club, 3319 Hwy. 311, Houma, LA, United States
An Evening of Elegance. A Legacy of Leadership.
Join us for the Athena Award Banquet, presented by Barker Automotive. The banquet is a distinguished celebration honoring women who lead with strength, wisdom, and purpose. Presented by the Bayou Region Women’s Business Alliance, this annual event recognizes an exceptional community leader whose accomplishments inspire others to reach their highest potential.
Hosted at the beautiful Ellendale Country Club, the evening will feature a formal dinner, powerful stories of impact, and the presentation of the prestigious Athena Leadership Award—a symbol of excellence in professional achievement, community service, and support for women in leadership.
This is more than a banquet—it’s a moment to honor those who uplift others, shape our community, and pave the way for future generations.
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WBA 2025 Scholarship Luncheon
2025-05-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Plantation Inn, 1381 W Tunnel Blvd., Houma, LA, 70360, United States
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.
Debi, 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!

Special thanks to sponsor, United Community Bank!
Join 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.
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The Power of She: Strength, Heart & Empowerment
2025-03-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Plantation Inn, 1381 W Tunnel Blvd., Houma, LA, 70360, United States
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.
“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:
– Nikki Ingram, Owner & Founder of Runneth Over Coffee
– Jasmine Becnel, Owner of Blondie Balloons
– Alicia G. Bergeron, Founder & President of the Mariposa Foundation
– Jenna Guerreo, Local Realtor, Entrepreneur, EmpowerHER Life Houma Ambassador & Host of American Dream TV
– Dr. Yokesha W. Greene, Williams Technical College inHouma

Special thanks to our Champion Sponsor!

You 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.
Seats are limited—Don’t miss out! 🔥 Register now!
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November Breakfast
2024-11-21 08:00 - 09:00 | Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce, 6133 Hwy. 311, Houma, LA, 70360, United States
Start your day with meaningful connections at the Women’s Business Alliance Networking Breakfast on November 21 at 8:00 a.m.. Our featured guest speaker is Aronda Smith, a renowned Business Consultant and Life Coach.
Location:
Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce
6133 Hwy. 311, Houma, LA
Tickets:

$15 per person

For more information or to secure your spot, email wbahouma@gmail.com or call 985-876-5600. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network and learn from a top business professional!

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October Luncheon
2024-10-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce, 6133 Hwy. 311, Houma, LA, 70360, United States
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.
Location:
Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce
6133 Hwy. 311, Houma, LA
Tickets:

$25 for members
$30 for prospective members

For 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!

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September 19 Networking Breakfast
2024-09-19 08:00 - 09:00 | Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce, 6133 Hwy. 311, Houma, LA, 70360, United States
Join us on Thursday, September 19 for a networking breakfast hosted by WBA. We will have the pleasure of hearing from Travion Smith, Chair of Leadership Terrebonne Alumni Association and owner of Conveaux Media.
Travion Smith

This event will provide an opportunity to network with other professionals in the area while enjoying breakfast! The event will be held at The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce.

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August Luncheon
2024-08-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce, 6133 Hwy. 311, Houma, LA, 70360, United States
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.
Mary’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.
The lunch will be provided by Luke’s Seafood.
The 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
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July Networking Breakfast
2024-07-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Houma Area Convention and Visitor Bureau, 114 Tourist Drive, Gray, 70359, United States
Join us on Thursday, July 18 for a networking breakfast hosted by WBA. We will have the pleasure of hearing from the Houma Area Convention and Visitor Bureau (CVB), with guest speakers Tara Morvant, Communications & Public Relations Manager, and Nicole Davis, Social Media & Digital Content Manager.

Tara Morvant

Nicole Davis

This event will provide an opportunity to network with other professionals in the area while enjoying breakfast! The event will be held at the Houma CVB and the registration fee is $10. Click here to register.

Athena Award Banquet
2024-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Ellendale Country Club, 3319 Hwy. 311, Houma, LA, United States
You’re invited to the Athena Award Banquet on Thursday, June 27. The banquet will take place at the Ellendale Country Club in Houma from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Don’t miss the presentation of the Athena Award and the guest speaker, former Athena Award recipient Karen Schilling, Facilitator of Leadership Terrebonne! This event will also feature a silent auction that benefits WBA.
The ATHENA Leadership Award recognizes outstanding women who embody The Eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership™: Live authentically, learn constantly, build relationships, foster collaboration, act courageously, give back, and remember to celebrate!
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Corporate Sponsors:

Registration fee for members is $60 and potential members $70. There are sponsorship opportunities available which can be found here.
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May Scholarship Luncheon
2024-05-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Fletcher Technical Community College, 1407 LA-311, Schriever, LA, United States
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.

The location will be at Fletcher ( 1407 LA-311 in Schriever) in room 213 on the second floor.
Registration for members is $25 and $30 for prospective members. For questions, call (985) 876-5600 or email wbahouma@gmail.com
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Thrive and Inspire Women's Networking Event
2024-04-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Rotary Centennial Plaza, 201 Grinage Street, Houma, LA, 70360, United States
Are you a business woman or aspiring entrepreneur? Come join a free event aimed to gather women in the Bayou Region who want to meet, learn, and grow together! Come enjoy fellowship, music, and light refreshments on April 18 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.! This event is possible through the partnership of WBA, THRIVE, and the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce.

April 18 Breakfast
2024-04-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce, 6133 Hwy. 311, Houma, LA, 70360, United States
Join us Thursday, April 18 for a WBA Networking Breakfast featuring local realtor and American Dream Team host Jenna Guerreo! The intimate breakfast will be held at the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Office. Registration fee is $10.

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March 28, 2024 Networking Luncheon
2024-03-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Southern Axe, 500 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA, 70360, United States
You’re invited to the first Women’s Business Alliance networking luncheon of 2024!
Join us Thursday, March 28 at Southern Axe located at 500 Corporate Drive in Houma.
Featured Guest Speaker:

Monique Robinson Clark, Owner/Principal Consultant
Robinson Clark Consulting, LLC.

Registration for WBA members is $25 and $30 for non-members.
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April 20, 2023 Breakfast
2023-04-20 08:00 - 09:00 | Downtown Jeaux, 300 Church Street, Houma
Join us Thursday, April 20 for a WBA Networking Breakfast. Rhonda Rogers with the Terrebonne Parish Registrar Office will be educating over coffee! The intimate breakfast will be held at Downtown Jeaux Cafe in Houma at 8:00 a.m. The registration fee is $10.

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March 9, 2023 Networking Luncheon
2023-03-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Melvin’s Restaurant, 1023 Saadi Street, Houma, LA, 70363, United States
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.
Captain 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.
Registration for WBA members is $25 and $30 for non-members.
Please 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!

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February 2023 Breakfast
2023-02-16 08:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Jeaux, 300 Church Street, Houma
Join us Thursday, February 23 for the first WBA networking breakfast of 2023! Enjoy networking over coffee. Registration is $10.

Featuring: Tonya Harris, Founder/Owner, LEADERtique
Tonya founded LEADERtique on the principle that it is essential that women have the necessary tools and skills needed to

effectively lead; however her services are not limited to only women.
She is a proud wife (Durand Kentrel) and mother of two children, Kendrea and LaJohn. When not in the
training classroom, you can certainly find Tonya making an impact with community volunteerism! If you have a desire to grow in leadership or strengthen the leadership on your team, Tonya would love to connect with you!
Find more information about Tonya and LEADERtique here.

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Athena Award Reception
2022-06-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Milano’s, 314 Belanger St., Houma, 70360
You’re invited to the Women’s Business Alliance Athena Aware Reception with guest speaker Phyliss Peoples, CEO of Terrebonne General Health System on Wednesday, June 15, at Milanos, 314 Belanger St in Houma from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The attendance fee is $50 for members or $70 for non-members. There are also sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, call (985) 876-5600 or email nicol@houmachamber.com
