NEW ORLEANS, LA – The New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce is inviting all women professionals throughout the Greater New Orleans region to attend its 4th Annual Women Doing Business half-day conference on Friday, March 15th from 10:00 am-3:00 pm in Xavier University’s Ballroom located at 1 Drexel Drive.

This year’s event, themed Women Doing International Business, is centered around why expanding businesses into global markets is necessary and needed as a critical driver in today’s economy and will feature Shaquana Teasley of Agate Solutions, along with other dynamic women thought leaders from our region facilitating conversations throughout the day.

Chaired by Stephanie Chambliss, owner of PJ’s on Read Boulevard and NORBCC Board Vice-Chair, this highly engaging and interactive in-person event will also feature a seated luncheon with main stage panel discussion, along with two breakout sessions and numerous opportunities for business networking, professional development, and personal growth.

“I am incredibly excited to build upon the momentum of this signature event as we continue to champion Black businesses and engage with our corporate partners that align with and support our mission work throughout the region as our organization intentionally designs programming that promotes and amplifies the influence of women in business,” said Jolie Bernard, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. “Now more than ever before, our collective efforts to elevate, empower, and educate our membership as well as our larger communities of women professionals that contribute to our overall impact while strengthening businesses and their operations in our 12-parish service footprint is paramount.”

Returning this year is the Rose Nicaud Women Doing Business Excellence Award that will be presented to one businesswoman who identifies as Black that has demonstrated achievement, growth, and success in her industry. The recipient understands the importance of innovative ideas, education, competent decision-making, mentoring, and community service. She is known to many as a woman who makes a difference in the business community and positively impacts her profession. Nominations are currently being accepted until March 8, 2024, and the form can be found on www.norbchamber.org.

While vendor tables are completely sold out for this year’s event, early bird tickets are still available until February 23 at a rate of $100 for an individual ticket or $1000 for a table. Beginning February 24, tickets are $125 for members

and $150 for non-members. The price will increase to $1250 until March 11, 2024. Registration and ticket purchases can be completed at www.norbchamber.org.

About New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce:

The New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce (NORBCC) supports, promotes, advocates, and educates members for sustainable growth and expansion within the Black community. NORBCC is dedicated to the business development and economic empowerment of the New Orleans economy, particularly the Black business and larger communities throughout the 12-Parish region it serves, including Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington, St. John the Baptist, St. James, St. Charles, Terrebonne, and Lafourche. NORBCC continues to be a great resource and voice for Black business owners and entrepreneurs in the Greater New Orleans region.

About the Women’s Conference:

The mission of the New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce Women’s Conference is to promote, communicate, and amplify the influence of women entrepreneurs. The annual nonpartisan, nonprofit conference, brings together active professionals to connect, renew, and find inspiration in community.