WMWO Chamber announces 2024 Small Business Award winners

WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Six local business owners received the 2024 Small Business Award from the West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce.

Over 50 businesses were nominated in the following categories: Emerging Entrepreneur, Small Business, Female Champion, Community Champion and the Silver Plus Award.

The following is a list of the winners:

Emerging Entrepreneur

• Chris Lewis, Coney Island Connection West Monroe

Small Business

Female Champion

• Dr. Keri Cataldo-Rogers
• Sharon Pleasant

Community Champion

• Karen Laban; Spice and Tea Exchange West Monroe

Silver Plus Award

• Mulhearn Funeral Home and Flower Shop

Kristopher Kelley, executive director of the WMWO Chamber, honored those who won and those who were nominated.

“With an outstanding group of nominations, totaling over 50 nominations across the categories we are prouder than ever to present this year’s Small Business Awards! As you look at these winners’ names you will see a community that is actively invested in building a brighter, diverse, and prosperous future,” said Kelley. “Today we are honored to recognize long-term achievement, community investment, and true entrepreneurship that only occurs in an environment where neighbors care, where leaders look to the future, and where public and private partnership reach for common goals. Today – we celebrate the bright lights of our community. Today – we highlight not just members, but role models for our community. These nominees are the West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber – and we are stronger than ever because of them.”

To learn more about the WMWO Chamber, visit their website.

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