
WHAT DRIVES US
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to support women within our community. This begins within our membership and spreads through our community services which are also based on the needs of local women.
HOW WE GET THERE
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide opportunities for our members to connect with one another through networking, education, and mentor-ship while providing a trusted leadership to enhance a woman's professional and personal development.


our FUTURE
Our Vision
Our vision is to improve the quality of existing women in business throughout Acadiana and to expand future development of women in business in the Acadiana area. One way we ensure the future of women in business is through our scholarship fund each year.
Monthly Meetings
Open Meetings
BUSINESS FIRST, Women Who Mean Business, Inc. hold monthly meetings open to the public for women in business. The by-laws allow (1) member per business category, however, there is no limit to how many members Business First, Women Who Mean Business, can acquire.
Closed Meetings
BUSINESS FIRST, Women Who Mean Business, Inc. holds (2) closed meetings each year. (October and December) Nominations for the board are held in October during the closed monthly meeting. Officers are announced at November's meeting. The annual Christmas party in December, is also a closed meeting.
Organization Values
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Women Empowering Women
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Meet Our Board of Directors

Jennifer Zimmerle
President

Kat Crappel
VP of Events

J. Lynn Trahan
VP of Membership

Joan Shelly
Secretary

Bridgette D. Savoy
Treasurer

Liz Breauz
Advisor / Past President