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WOMEN'S BUSINESS COUNCIL (WBC)

The Women's Business Council (WBC) of the Chamber is an inclusive and dynamic network of professionals that values all people in our community and strives to create equitable opportunities. The Council fosters leadership, collaboration, and mentorship to inspire growth and success. Through shared experiences and collective support, the WBC strives to create opportunities and cultivate an environment where everyone can thrive in business and beyond.

 
 
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  • Alabama has an estimated 180,234 women-owned businesses, employing over 131,000 people with a combined sales of $29.2 billion .
  • Alabama ranks 10th in the nation for the percentage of women-owned businesses, with 40.6% of total businesses being women-owned.
  • Alabama women-owned businesses have a payroll impact totaling over $5.1 billion to the state economy.

2025 Members

Dr. Annie Saylor

Owner/CEO/President
Chair

Amber James

Owner/CEO
Vice Chair

Vicki Morris

President
Immediate Past Chair

Kellie Andrews

Owner/ President

Samantha Brinkley

Owner/CEO

Veronica Cram

Founder & CEO

Lauren Marsh

President, General Contractor

Julie Martz

Owner/CEO

Kanique Mighty-Nugent

Founder/CEO

Essence Nesbit

Owner

Angela Rittenbach

Owner/President

Rachel Sullivan

Owner/Founder & CEO

Marianne Windham

Owner/President

Dr. Sonya Wintzell

Owner/DMD

PAST EVENT PHOTOS

WBC Portrait of Success

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A Luncheon Honoring Women in Business with Julie Martz / Proclamation signing with Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle honoring Woman-Owned Businesses, March 20, 2025

WBC Wine Down with Women Who Lead

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Panelists: Vicki Morris, 2024 WBC Chair; Dr. Annie Saylor, 2025 WBC Chair; Amber James, 2025 Vice Chair. Chamber Auditorium, Nov. 19, 2024.

Women in Business Luncheon with Stephanie Bryan

Women in Business Luncheon with Stephanie Bryan
Presentation was given by Stephanie A. Bryan, Tribal Chair & CEO with Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Chamber Auditorium, Oct. 22, 2024.

WBC Retreat

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Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce, Sept. 27, 2024.

WBC Summer Social

WBC Summer Social at Topgolf
Networking event at Topgolf Huntsville, June 11, 2024

Women in Business Luncheon with Helena Duncan

Women in Business Luncheon with Helena Duncan
This luncheon featured Helena Duncan, president & CEO of the Business Council of Alabama (BCA). Chamber Auditorium, April 18, 2024

Woman Owned Business Day Proclamation

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With Alabama Gov. Ivey. Montgomery, March 5, 2024

WBC Portrait of Success with Kimberly Byrge

WBC Portrait of Success with Kimberly Byrge
This luncheon featured Kimberly Byrge, CEO of OTC, Inc. who was named the 2023 Woman-Owned Business of the Year. Chamber Auditorium, Feb. 20, 2024

WBC Luncheon with Jody Singer

WBC Luncheon with Jody Singer
At this luncheon, Jody Singer who recently retired from the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center spoke. Chamber Auditorium, December 14, 2023.

WBC Luncheon with Dr. Pat Sims

WBC Luncheon with Dr. Pat Sims, November 13, 2023
Presentation was given by Dr. Patricia Sims, president of Drake State Community and Technical College, November 13, 2023

WBC Wine Down with Women Who Lead

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Panelists: 2023 WBC Chair Rachel Brown, 2023 WBC Co-Chair Vicki Morris and Stephanie Mell, Owner of ChurchStreet Family Businesses. ChurchStreet Wine Shoppe in downtown Huntsville, October 10, 2023.

WBC Women in Missile Defense

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Event was held in partnership with Raytheon, An RTX Business. Panelists: Lynn Troy of Troy 7, Angela Rittenbach of Riverstone Solutions and Janice H. Chen of Raytheon, An RTX Business. VBC North Hall, Aug. 7, 2023

Women-Owned Business Day proclamation with Huntsville Mayor Battle

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Chamber Auditorium, March 30, 2023

WBC Forum- A Portrait of Success

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This luncheon featured Ashley Ramirez of Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro, the 2022 Woman-Owned Business of the Year. Chamber Auditorium, February 21, 2023

Wine Down with Women Who Lead

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Chamber Auditorium, October 11, 2022

WBC Meet & Greet

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Chamber Auditorium, August 23, 2022

Empowering Women in Missile Defense

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VBC East Hall, August 22, 2022

Woman Owned Business Day Proclamation with Huntsville Mayor Battle

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Huntsville City Hall, March 30, 2022
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming events will be announced.

 

RESOURCES

Starting this Saturday, March 1, employers in Alabama can reserve Childcare Tax Credits.  Read more.

 

MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

Huntsville Business Journal
Sit Down With Success: A Conversation with Annie Saylor of SimTech
March 1, 2024

Huntsville Hustle Podcast
Episode 21: Lauren Marsh: President and Co-Founder Ridgeline Construction Roofing & Exteriors

 

Huntsville Hustle Podcast
Episode 14: Veronica Cram Founder of InSight Strategic Solutions

 

QUESTIONS? CONTACT:

Ashley Engles-Ross
Vice President, Small Business
Chamber Liaison for the WBC
256-535-2043

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