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Monthly Meetings

Business First is a women only networking group that meets monthly

Meeting Day, Time, and Location

Our meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the South Regional Library located at 6101 Johnston Street in Lafayette. Due to construction, the recent meetings have been held at the library in Scott. 

SPONSORING MEMBER

Should you be interested in attending a Business First meeting, please contact one of the Members on our Member page, the VP of Membership, Dana Doucherty at (337) 258-9755, or J. Lynn Trahan at (386) 878-6993. 

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Empowering women in business is our goal. The friendships we create during the process is the icing on the cake.

Networking

Network with like-minded businesswomen in a group setting who understand the importance of an excellent referral.

Education

Learn business techniques and formulate ideas and strategies that propel your business, regardless of the industry.

Socializing

Build life-long relationships not only professionally, but on a more personal and intimate level.

Benefits of Women's Networking

Women’s business networking serves several important purposes:

  1. Support and Empowerment: It creates a supportive environment where women can share experiences, challenges, and successes, fostering a sense of community.

  2. Mentorship Opportunities: Women can connect with mentors who can offer guidance, advice, and resources, helping them navigate their careers or businesses.

  3. Collaboration and Partnerships: Networking facilitates collaboration among women entrepreneurs, leading to potential partnerships, joint ventures, and shared resources.

  4. Access to Resources: Women can gain access to valuable resources, including funding, training, and professional development opportunities.

  5. Visibility and Recognition: Networking can help women raise their profiles in their industries, enhancing their visibility and opening doors to new opportunities.

  6. Skill Development: Many networking groups offer workshops and events that focus on skill-building, helping women enhance their professional capabilities.

  7. Advocacy: By connecting with other women, networking groups can collectively advocate for policies and initiatives that support women in business.

Overall, women’s business networking is about building relationships that lead to personal and professional growth, empowerment, and collaboration.