BOLD - Businesswomen Organizing for Leadership and Development

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What is BOLD?

The mission of Businesswomen Organizing for Leadership and Development is to connect businesswomen to build outstanding networks and spheres of influence, to collaborate amongst ourselves and with our partner organizations to develop our businesses, and to celebrate and recognize the women of North Fulton.

 

 

How to Join the BOLD Committee:

Applications open in December for members wanting to serve on the BOLD committee, which runs from January to December. 

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2023 Women INfluencing Business Morning Mixer
Two women laughing together at 2023 Women INfluencing Business Morning Mixer

Committee Requirements

  • Attend at least 5 of the 6 bi-monthly meetings (virtually or in-person)
  • Volunteer at a minimum of one quarterly event (WIB 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, 1/31/24, 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 on joining the committee, contact the committee lead Vernalisa Rougeux at vrougeux@gnfcc.com.

2024 Schedule of Events

2023 Women of Excellence Awards - Members at a table

 

2023 Business Woman of Excellence Awards

The Business Woman of Excellence Awards 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 2023 Women INfluencing Business Award winners were recognized at the annual Verizon Women Influencing Business Awards Luncheon, presented by Mercer University, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. 

 

2023 Business Women of Excellence Award Winners

2023 Award Winners

  • Business Woman of Excellence – Living Legacy:
    Freda Hardage, Community Liaison for Northside Hospital
  • Business Woman of Excellence – Small Business:
    Lara Dolan, Partner with Ansley Real Estate – Craft Dolan Team
  • Woman of Excellence – Rising Star Award: 
    Toseima Jiles, owner of CAI Business Group
  • Woman of Excellence – Nonprofit:
    Karen Cashion, President and CEO of Tech Alpharetta
  • Business Woman of Excellence – Large Business: Laura Madajewski, CPA, MBA, HLB Gross Collins


Photos and Videos from 2023 Events

 

March 28, 2023 

Wellstar Monthly Luncheon Series: Verizon Women INfluencing Business Awards


View photos from the event
 

 

May 16, 2023

Verizon Women INfluencing Business Morning Mixer


View photos from the event

Watch a recap of our 2023 Women and Wine Night!
 

 

 

This event exceeded my expectations equally as an attendee, sponsor, and Women Influencing Business committee member. The small group breakout sessions represented such an amazing collection of talented professionals from across several industries. Each session offered unique perspectives on topics such as The Power of Leadership and The Power of Empathy.

Bonnie Smith
Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty

The GNFCC Women Influencing Business Summit always seems to come at just the time you need it most. The speakers were full of incredible content that sparked great conversation around hot topics happening in business at this very moment in time. This isn't my first Summit and as it was in years before, it's always a very welcoming event that is filled with laughter and mind-sharing.

Sarabeth Stine
Executive Director, Sales, TriNet

The GNFCC Women's Summit was an impactful event filled with breakout sessions that were well thought out and led by female leaders in our community. A true differentiator of this event was that each session did not have speakers just delivering a speech to the attendees. There were active discussions around critical topics for any business leader's career development.

Nora Bryant
Relationship Executive, JP Morgan Chase

2024 BOLD Committee Members

Sarabeth Stein - Committee Chair

Lalitha Alladi

Afshan Bano

Sara Branch

Pavica Brajinovic

Emily Carter

Heather Dean

Mary Fazio

Alison Firth

Claire Gordon

Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert

Lasha Hammett

Jennifer Looney

Laura Madajewski

Meisha Marshall

Nikki McCauley

Lauren Middlebrooks

Cathy Murphy

Rachel Newcomer

Deborah Anice Pittman

Kathy Plisko

Danielle Purdie

Beth Quinlan

Katie Rosenberg

Bonnie Smith

Mahlet Solomon

Kalaila Spearman

Amy Sulka

Sarah Thomas

Juliana Warner

Lisa Weltsch

Kristin Winzeler