We are BOLD.
The mission of GNFCC's Businesswomen Organizing for Leadership and Development (BOLD) program is to connect businesswomen to create outstanding networks and spheres of influence, to build partnerships together and with organizations to develop our businesses, and to grow the community around the businesswomen of North Fulton in recognition and celebration.
2025 Schedule of Events
March 19, 2025 - NFFS - BOLD Awards
May 6, 2025 - BOLD Morning Mixer
August 12, 2025 - BOLD Leadership Summit
October 30, 2025 - BOLD Annual Wine Social
How to Join the BOLD Committee:
Applications will be accepted in December 2025 for the 2026 BOLD Committee.
Committee Requirements
*Approved Application Required
- Attend at least 5 of the 6 meetings
- Volunteer at a minimum of one quarterly event (BOLD Awards, Mixer, Wine Social, Summit)
- Must participate in gathering gift items for the basket project at the Wine Social
- Personally invite 5 non-members to each of our women’s events
- Must participate in first meeting of the year, and be in good standing with the Chamber*
*Good standing is defined as actively participating in Chamber events/programs, and membership dues are current
For more information contact the committee lead Vernalisa Rougeux at vrougeux@gnfcc.com.
2025 BOLD Awards
The BOLD Awards and BOLD Company Distinctions are given annually to those who demonstrate vision by bringing innovative ideas into action both in the workplace and community. Candidates must be currently employed in the North Fulton community. The 2025 BOLD Award winners were recognized at the North Fulton Focus Series: BOLD Awards Lunch, presented by Verizon, in March of 2025.
2025 Award Winners
- Businesswoman Living Legacy:
Maria Fundora, Casa Nuova & Purple Pansies - Businesswoman of the Year – Large Business: Nicky Rudd, Morgan Stanley & Brewable
- Businesswoman of the Year – Small Business:
Heather Demis, Anchor Marketing - Businesswoman On the Rise:
Katrina Singletary, City of Roswell - Businesswoman Dedicated to Good:
Christie Simons, Atlanta Angels - 2025 BOLD Distinguished Companies: Alcon, Ameline Shoppe, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty, Don't Touch My Hair by Hollywood, Flex HR