WOMEN'S BUSINESS COUNCIL (WBC)
The Women's Business Council (WBC) of the Chamber is a dynamic group of passionate women business owners dedicated to championing the advancement of women in the workplace. Through leadership, collaboration, and a shared commitment to success, these trailblazers inspire others to reach new heights and create a thriving environment for women to excel in business and beyond.
- 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.
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PAST EVENT PHOTOS
UPCOMING EVENTS
PARTNER EVENT: Rocket City Women in Sports Luncheon
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Toyota Field
Hosted by the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Annie Saylor will be the MC for the event and the guest speaker is Dr. Karen Lee, Deputy Athletic Director at the University of Alabama.
WBC Portrait of Success: A Luncheon Honoring Women in Business
Thursday, March 20, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Chamber Auditorium
Join us for an inspiring afternoon at our annual Portrait of Success luncheon, where we honor the achievements and resilience of women entrepreneurs who shape our community. This year's highlight is a keynote address from the recipient of the prestigious Woman-Owned Business of the Year award, Julie Martz, the Chief Executive Officer/Founder of 4M Research, Inc.
RESOURCES
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
Huntsville Business Journal
Sit Down With Success: A Conversation with Annie Saylor of SimTech
March 1, 2024
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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