MEETING INFORMATION

The Women's Business Forum meets the second Wednesday of each month. Luncheons are for members only, however each quarter guests are invited to attend a guest luncheon. Luncheons are held at the Champions Golf Club, 13722 Champions Drive, Houston, TX 77069.

April, 2023
Announcing our New Woman of Excellence for 2023
Kathryn Lanier-Hunt

Excited woman after learning she was named Woman of Excellence 2023

We look forward to celebrating with Kathryn at the 2023 Women of Excellence Award Gala on September 23, 2023.  Congratulations, Kathryn!

November, 2022
Homecoming Meeting for Alumni

WBF 2022 Woman of Excellence Nicole Robinson-Gauthier

Congratulations, Nicole!  We had fun celebrating with you at
the Federation of Houston Professional Women Awards Gala, held Saturday, September 17, 2022.  We are honored to have you as our 2022 Woman of Excellence for FHPW!

In September, to have some fun and honor Queen Elizabeth's passing, we added hats and pearls for our meeting!

2022 Endowed Scholarship

WBF 2022 Scholarship Award Winner Joined Us for Lunch in July

Congratulations to our Endowed Scholarship Winner for 2022.

We were happy to meet and hear from Anairis Ventura, our 2022 Scholarship award winner.  She is in her sophomore year and is going to pursue a business degree.  Anairis hopes to own her own business some day!  Congratulations and continued success Anairis! Pictured is Anairis (L), Pres. Elect Lee Ann Kroon presenting a check to Nicole Robinson-Gauthier for the Lone Star College Foundation, where the WBF Endowed scholarship is established.

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September, 2021

Women's Business Forum celebrated our Woman of Excellence, Dr. Tamyra Comeaux, at the Women of Excellence Gala held September 18, 2021, at the Norris Conference Center.

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April 2021

Congratulations to Dr. Tamyra Comeaux, who was chosen as the WBF 2021 Woman of Excellence!  We look forward to celebrating you at the FHPW Ruby Jubilee Gala on September 18, 2021!

September 2020

Congratulations to Virginia Quartaro, our 2020 Woman of Excellence!  We enjoyed celebrating with you at the FHPW Woman of Excellence Gala in September.

2020 Woman of Excellence Gala

 

September 2019

On September 21st we honored our 2019 Woman of Excellence, Brenda Pennington at the FHPW Awards Gala.  It was a fun
evening.  Congratulations, Brenda!

At the 2019 FHPW WOE Gala

 

The Women's Business Forum donated to the Federation of Houston Professional Women's Educational Foundation, which will be used to fund scholarships for women attending college in Texas.  EF Board Member Wendy Bowser accepted the donation from WBF.

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September 2018

Women's Business Forum Members attending the 2018 FHPW Awards Gala, where we honored our Woman of Excellence, Andrea Garrity.

WBF celebrated at Federation of Houston Professional Women Gala

April 2018

Congratulations to our 2018 “Woman of Excellence” Andrea Garrity!! Pictured here with this past year “Woman of Excellence” Annette Muti, Andrea was named our WOE at the April luncheon.  We look forward to celebrating with Andrea at the September 15th, 2018 Awards Gala, hosted by the Federation of Houston Professional Women (FHPW).  For more information see FHPW.org.

Andrea Garrity, WOE for Women's Business Forum

 

 

February 2018

Women's Business Forum is proud to acknowledge our Lone Star College Scholarship recipient Angela Rapp. She joined us at our February luncheon. Pictured (L - R) is Nicole Robinson-Gautheir, Executive Director of the Lone Star College Foundation, Angela Rapp, Scholarship recipient, Lori Klein-Quinn, WBF President-Elect, and Andrea Garrity, WBF President.

 

December 2017

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September 2017

Women of Excellence Gala - We enjoyed celebrating with and honoring our 2017 Woman of Excellence Annetti Muti at the Gala on Saturday, Sept. 16th.  Congratulations Annette!

 

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May 2017

 

 

During our May luncheon we celebrated our Lone Star College Scholarship recipient, Lea Cervantes! Pictured here with Lea is our current WBF President Andrea Garrity and the Executive Director of Lone Star College Foundation, Nicole Robinson-Gauthier.

 

2017 Woman of Excellence

Congratulations to our 2017 Woman of Excellence, Annette Muti! We look forward to celebrating and honoring you at the 2017 Women of Excellence Awards Gala on September 16, 2017, hosted by the Federation of Houston Professional Women.

 

 

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2016 Holiday Luncheon

 

2016 Women of Excellence

Women's Business Forum members enjoyed a great night out at the 2016 FHPW Women of Excellence Awards Gala on Saturday, September 17th.  We were pleased to honor our 2016 Woman of Excellence, Linda Hampton!  Congratulations Linda!

The Federation of Houston Professional Women's Annual Awards Gala raises funds for scholarships for women attending college in Texas.

 


Linda Hampton 2016 Woman of Excellence for the Women's Business Forum

The Women's Business Forum is pleased to announce our 2016 Woman of Excellence, Linda Hampton! WBF honored Linda at the 2016 FHPW Women of Excellence Gala on Saturday, September 17th at the Norris Center.  Congratulations Linda!

 

 

 

 


2016 Board Installation

The 2016-2017 Board of directors was installed in the April regular meeting. Judge Cindy Bennet-Smith installed the new board members.

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Past Events

2015 Woman of Excellence Barbara Thomason

Women of Excellence 2015 - The Women's Business Forum congratulates our 2015 Woman of Excellence, Barbara Thomason! We had a great time honoring her at the 2015 FHPW Women of Excellence Gala.

 

WBF Donation Girl Scouts

2015 Hearts in Heels Event - Proceeds from the 2015 event benefited the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, continuing to fund and endowment the WBF started in prior years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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